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Operation
Cutting Depth
1. The depth of cut can be set in millimetres
by adjusting the cutting depth limiter (3).
Unscrew the depth control knob, slide it
and fasten it when the end of the slide
lines up with the desired depth figure on
the scale.
2.
The depth scale has long lines
representing full millimetres and short
lines for half millimetres.
3. When cutting wood, the depth of cut should be set slightly greater than the
thickness of the material for best results.
4. 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.
5. 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 both sides of the safety hood
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 sides of the safety hood.
4. Align the indication mark below the rearmost number on the safety hood
with the start line on the material to be cut.
