ADJUSTING THE FREEHAND CUTTING GUIDE – cont’d
3.
CUTTING BIT APPLICATIONS
Soft wood*
refers to spruce, pine and fir (SPF)
NOTE:
Refer to the above chart for materials, material thickness, speed of the tool and recom-
mended cut feet per minute to be used with the various cutting bits. The speeds referenced
chart are intended as a guide only and must be adjusted according to hardness, density and
characteristics of the material being cut. Material thickness must never exceed the length of the
cutting flutes. Making practice cuts on a scrap workpiece that is the same material as the good
workpiece will assist you in selecting the speeds that will produce the smoothest cut.
ROUTER BIT APPLICATIONS
PRACTICE CUTS USING THE FREEHAND CUTTING GUIDE
Before attempting to work on an actual project, take the time to make a few practice cuts with
your spin saw. Use some scraps of material that are the same material as will be used in your
actual project.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
NOTE:
DO NOT let the bit come into contact with the workpiece until the power switch is turned
ON and the tool is up to full speed.
ROUTER BIT SPEED REFERENCE CHART
Material
Hardwood
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
3–6
3
2–3
3–6
3–6
2–3
3–6
3–6
2–3
3–6
3–6
2–3
Softwood
Chipboard/
laminates
Solid plastics
Router bit diameter
Speed control wheel
setting
Draw a pattern similar to your first project on a scrap piece of material.
Install the assist handle and the freehand cutting guide as shown in Fig. 1 & 2.
Install cutting bit in the collet as shown in Fig. 3.
Adjust depth of freehand cutting guide as shown in Fig. 7.
Set the speed control switch to the appropriate speed.
Rest the edge of the cutting guide on the workpiece with the bit at an angle of about 45° (Fig. 8).
7.
PRACTICE CUTS USING THE FREEHAND CUTTING GUIDE – cont’d
8.
NOTE:
Except for cutting around outlet boxes in drywall, always cut in a clockwise direction.
9.
1.
2.
CUTTING TIPS
The rotating cutting action of the bit will cause a slight pull to the left when cutting. Natural variations
in the structure of wood will cause the bit to “wander”. This tendency will be magnified when applying
too much pressure to the bit.
CUTTING TIPS – cont’d
Slower cutting gives you better control. Excessive pressure or fast cutting will increase the bit
temperature and shorten the life of the bit.
When cutting a hole in a vertical surface, avoid ending the cut at the bottom of the hole. Always start
and end the cut at the “top” so the cut out part will not drop onto the rotating bit. Always turn the tool
OFF before removing it from the workpiece.
CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL
1.
2.
CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL – cont’d
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL – cont’d
10.
NOTE:
Always move the cutting bit in a counter- clockwise direction around the outlet box. The
natural tendency of the cutting bit to move to the left will make it easier to cut close to the box.
INSTALLING THE CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE
The circle cutting guide accessory is ideal for precision cutting of circles. This circle cutting guide must
be attached to the freehand cutting guide.
1.
2.
NOTE:
Make sure the scallops of the insert mate properly with the scallops inside the freehand
cutting guide foot.
3.
NOTE:
Make sure pointed pivot pin (5) is pointing away from the tool.
INSTALLING THE CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE – cont’d
4.
NOTES:
a)
b)
5.
NOTE:
Check circle cutting guide radius setting by measuring from the pivot point to the outside of
the cutting bit.
CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE OPERATION
Before turning the tool ON, check to make sure bit and all accessory fasteners are securely
tightened.
1.
2.
CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE OPERATION – cont’d
3.
NOTE:
Check the circle cutting guide radius setting by measuring from the pivot point to the outside
of the spiral bit.
4.
NOTE:
DO NOT let the bit touch the workpiece before switch is turned ON and the tool is up to full
speed.
5.
6.
7.
The router accessory converts your spin saw into a small hobby plunge router that is capable of
handling small 1/4" shank router bits as well as the spiral cutting bits. The plunge feature allows you
to pre-set up to six different cutting depths.
ROUTER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
1.
2.
3.
NOTE:
The raised hole in the mounting collar will slide over the spindle locking button.
4.
ROUTER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION - cont’d
5.
NOTE:
Hand tighten only.
6.
SETTING THE ROUTER DEPTH FOR SINGLE DEPTH ONLY
Depth of cutting is controlled by sliding the router base up and down on the guide rods and locking it
in place.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SETTING THE PLUNGE DEPTH
Up to six different plunge depths can be pre-set by using the depth stop rod and the plunge action
turret. This provides for quick changes between depth settings.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
NOTE:
Up to six different plunge depths can be achieved by simply rotating the depth stop.
7.
FREEHAND CUTTING AND ROUTING
When the router base accessory is installed on the spin saw, it will function as a small router to be
used for freehand cutting of irregular shaped patterns. You can cut patterns out of the workpiece with
the cutting bit or route patterns into the workpiece with small router bits.
FREEHAND CUTTING
1.
2.
3.
4.
FREEHAND ROUTING
Use the router base with small router bits to perform various freehand routing projects (Fig. 19).
1.
2.
3.
4.
FREEHAND ROUTING – cont’d
5.
CUTTING A STRAIGHT LINE WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE
To cut a straight line, you can use a straight edge template to guide the router base.
1.
2.
3.
4.
NOTE:
Check the bit location to ensure the cut will be made in the correct location.
5.
6.
CUTTING A CURVED LINE WITH A TEMPLATE
To cut a curved line, you can use a curved template to guide the router base.
CUTTING A CURVED LINE WITH A TEMPLATE – cont’d
1.
NOTE:
The radius of curve must be greater than 2 1/2" for the router base to properly follow the
curved template.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE:
Check bit location to ensure cut will be made in the correct location.
6.
7.
INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT EDGE GUIDE ON THE ROUTER BASE
1.
NOTE:
Loosen the screws so they do not extend into the straight edge guide mounting holes.
INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT EDGE GUIDE ON THE ROUTER BASE – cont’d
2.
3.
4.
CUTTING WHILE USING THE STRAIGHT EDGE GUIDE
NOTE:
After setting the edge guide to the desired position, make a test cut on a scrap piece of
material to verify you have the correct setting.
1.
NOTE:
Make sure there is adequate clearance under the workpiece for the bit to travel and the edge
is clear for the straight edge guide to move freely.
2.
NOTE:
Make sure the bit does NOT touch the workpiece until the motor is up to full speed.
3.
4.
INSTALLING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT
NOTE: The head of the flexible shaft should not be excessively bent.
If excessive heating is
observed, stop using the flexible shaft immediately. Remove the cable from the flexible shaft body
and inspect it for a permanent bend or other damage. Replace damaged cable.
1.
2.
3.
NOTE:
a)
b)
4.
5.
INSTALLING A CUTTING BIT INTO THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT
1
2.
NOTE:
The flexible shaft uses a 1/8" collet that will accept all cutting accessories with a 1/8" shank.
3.
GENERAL
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for
the life of the unit under normal conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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