Cutting Technique
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Holding the machine with both hands to resist the start up torque, press the release button and then
squeeze the trigger switch.
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Allow the machine to reach full speed before contacting the workpiece.
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Adjust the water flow as needed by turning the water feed valve.
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Then gently begin the cut with the rear portion of the blade until the kerf is established. Make the first
cut in the forward direction (so that you can see
the line of cut). Then make following cuts in the
backward direction.
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Do not try to cut too much depth in one pass.
Never exceed about 50mm (2”) per pass. It is
better to cut in multiple passes to minimize the
cutting contact area of the blade and keep the
blade spinning fast.
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It’s a good idea to first cut a shallow guiding
g r oo v e in the f or w ar d dir ec tion bef or e
proceeding to make the main cut in the
backward direction. If any correction is needed.
Lift the blade and cut slightly ahead and then
back into the existing kerf. Take care to avoid the
blade being pinched.
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In round workpieces, the best technique is to
use a slow, uniform back and forth motion while
cutting with the bottom quadrant of the blade.
Release Button
Trigger Switch
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Do not allow the machine to bog down. Limit your feed pressure to keep the blade spinning at high
speed.
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Never side load the blade in the kerf.
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If the workpiece is very heavy and may cause a hazard when it is cut through, do not cut all the way
through the material. Leave some tabs of material intact and then finish the cut with a chisel or similar
tool.
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Concrete cutting is very stressful for the motor: After the cut is finished, it is a good practice to run the
machine at no load for a short time to lower the motor temperature before stopping.
Stopping
Release the trigger to stop the machine. After the trigger is released, the blade will continue spinning for a
time.
WARNING: Do not set the machine down until the blade has stopped turning.
OPTIONAL DUST SKID
The dust skid dramatically improves dust collection for dry cutting.
Note: Do not use for wet cutting, as the slurry will harden inside it and cause it to clog.
To install, first remove the splash guard.
Remove the pivot pin in the dust skid by turning 90 degrees and pulling out. Place the dust skid in place on the
dust port bracket. Line up the holes and insert the pivot pin. The pin locks by a bayonet mount. Turn so that
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