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Refer to the table
at
right
tO
Select
the pro-
Workpiece to be cut
However, the appropriate speed may differ
Mild
Steel
per speed for the workpiece to be cut.
with the type or thickness of the work-
piece. In general, higher speeds will allow
Stainless
Steel
you to cut workpieces faster but the
Aluminum
service life of the blade will be reduced.
Number
on
adjusting dial
Plastics
CAUTION
:
Adjust the speed adjusting dial only within the range of numbers
1
through
6.
Do
not
force the dial beyond this range or damage to the tool may result.
Cutting operation
CAUTION
:
Always hold the tool with the base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do
so
may cause
.Advance the tool very
slowly
when cutting curves or scrolling. Forcing the tool may
Turn the tool on without the blade making
any contact.
Rest
the base flat on the
workpiece and gently move the tool for-
ward along the previously marked cutting
line.
a
slanted cutting surface and blade breakage.
cause
a
slanted cutting surface and blade breakage.
Bevel cutting
CAUTION
:
Always unplug the tool before making any adjustments.
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts
at
any angle between
0"
and
45"
(left or
right). Loosen the base securing lever and move the base
so
that the dent mark in the
motor housing
is
aligned with the slot in the base. Tilt the base until the desired bevel
angle
is
obtained. The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by graduations.
Then tighten the base securing lever to secure the base.
NOTE
:
Always remove the plastic cover (chip shield) from the tool when you make bevel cuts
using an optional guide rule (rip fence) or circular guide.
Base securing
lever
8