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Operation
Cutting Depth
1. The depth of cut can be set in millimetres
by adjusting the cutting depth limiter (3).
Open the silver lever and slide the depth
limiter and fasten it when the end of the
safety cutting shoe lines up with the
desired depth figure on the scale.
2. When cutting wood, the depth of cut
should be set slightly greater than the
thickness of the material for best results.
3. When cutting plastics the depth of cut should be set slightly greater than
the thickness of the material. If melting occurs, a greater depth setting will
improve results.
4. When cutting metals, the depth of cut should be set to approximately
1.0 mm greater than the material thickness for best results.
The depth can be set to the same as the material thickness when cutting wood
or plastics to prevent marking of the surface below. This may result in a rough
edge on the other side of the work piece.
Marking the Cuts
When making cut outs it is desirable to know exactly where the cut will start
and stop to prevent unsightly over cutting. Indication numbers, which
correspond to the depth setting, are marked on the safety cutting shoe to show
where the cut starts and stops.
1. Mark the area to be cut out on the material to be cut. If the area is not a
square or rectangle, separate start and finish lines may have to be drawn.
These are drawn from the start and finish point, at right angles to the line of
cut.
2. To use the width indication system first set the cutting depth, for example
9 mm.
3. Identify this number (e.g. 9) both on the side of the safety cutting shoe.
4. Align the indication mark below the rearmost number on the safety cutting
shoe with the start line on the material to be cut.
5. Proceed with the cut until the indication mark below the forward number
aligns with the finish line on the material being cut.
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