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8. PENDULUM ACTION
CONTROL (See G)
The pendulum action varies the
forward cutting angle of the blade
for increased cutting efficiency. This
can also be adjusted during no
load running. Refer to the chart 2 for
more details. Do not use excessive
blade force when cutting with the
pendulum action. The blade cuts on
the upward stroke only.
Chart 2
0 Thin materials. Fine cuts. Tight
curves.
Hard materials, (e.g. steel &
chipboard)
Thick materials (e.g. wood ) &
plastic
Fast cuts (e.g. softwood).
Cutting in the direction of the
wood grain.
9. BASE PLATE
Adjusting the angle of the base
plate (7) enables bevel cutting. The
base plate must always be held
firmly against the materials being
cut to reduce saw vibration, blade
jumping or blade breakage.
10. BASE PLATE ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
Use an Allen key (5). Loosen the
bolts securing the base plate (See
Fig H). For preset angles rotate
so the lines of the angle on the
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