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positioned in the center of the bevel slot in the base.
Fig.16
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The V-notch of the gear housing indicates the bevel
angle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt firmly to
secure the base.
Front flush cuts
Fig.17
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then
tighten the bolt to secure the base.
Cutouts
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.
A) Boring a starting hole:
Fig.18
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For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an
edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in
diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start
your cut.
B) Plunge cutting:
Fig.19
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You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-
in cut if you carefully do as follows.
1.
Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with
the blade point positioned just above the
workpiece surface.
2.
Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge
of the base will not move when you switch on the
tool and gently lower the back end of the tool
slowly.
3.
As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lower
the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface.
4.
Complete the cut in the normal manner.
Finishing edges
Fig.20
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
blade lightly along the cut edges.
Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.
The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead
of using a coolant.
Rip fence set (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing accessories.
1. Straight
cuts
Fig.21
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
Fig.22
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole
on the side of the tool base with the fence guide facing
down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width
position, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
2. Circular
cuts
Fig.23
Fig.24
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in
radius, install the rip fence as follows.
1.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on
the side of the base with the fence guide facing
up. Insert the circular guide pin through either of
the two holes on the fence guide. Screw the
threaded knob onto the pin to secure the pin.
2. Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting
radius, and tighten the bolt to secure it in place.
Then move the base all the way forward.
NOTE:
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Always use blades No. B-17, B-18, B-26 or B-27
when cutting circles or arcs.
Guide rail adapter set (optional accessory)
Fig.25
When cutting parallel and uniform width or cutting
straight, the use of the guide rail and the guide rail
adapter will assure the production of fast and clean cuts.
To install the guide rail adapter, insert the rule bar into
the square hole of the base as far as it goes. Secure the
bolt with the hex wrench securely.
Fig.26
Install the guide rail adapter on the rail of the guide rail.
Insert the rule bar into the square hole of the guide rail
adapter. Put the base to the side of the guide rail, and
secure the bolt securely.
Fig.27
CAUTION:
•
Always use blades No. B-8, B-13, B-16, B-17 or
58 when using the guide rail and the guide rail
adapter.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
•
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
