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3  EXAKT Precision Tools Ltd. 2009

10. Once the cut has been finished, lift the tool from the work

surface before switching off. If a lot of dust has been

created, keep switched on for a few seconds extra to

allow the dust to clear from within the tool.

Line Following

1. Pointers at the front and rear of the guard allow a line to

be followed, when cutting. (Diagram I)

2. For more accurate and neater cutting a metal ruler, held

with the free hand, can be followed. To position the ruler

draw a second line 10 mm to the left of the cutting line.

(Or 33 mm to the right of the cutting line for left handed

operators.) (Diagram J)

Measuring the Cutting Width

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 guard to show where the

blade starts and stops. (Diagram K)

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, (See Setting the Cutting Depth Section) for

example, to 9 mm.

3. Identify this number (e.g. 9) both on the front and rear of

the guard.

4. Align the indication mark below the rearmost number on

the guard 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.

Cut-outs

NB. Plunge cutting may not be possible in some hard

materials.

1. Set the depth of cut, (See Setting the Cutting Depth

Section) plug in the mains supply and then place the

metal base plate onto the work surface. Ensure that the

rear width indication mark on the guard aligns with the

start line. (See Measuring the Cutting Width Section)

To ensure accurate cut-outs the guard can be held

with the free hand, but ensure it does not come into

contact with the blade.

2. Switch on the tool and wait for one second for the blade

to run up to speed. Next, plunge the blade into the

material slowly and gently, but firmly. Then push the tool

forwards along the line to be cut. (Never draw the tool

backwards)

3. Once the finish line has been reached, lift the tool from

the work surface before switching off. If a lot of dust has

been created, keep switched on for a few seconds extra

to allow the dust to clear from within the tool.

4. Cutting out tips:

 If the cut is to be covered, for example by a vent cover,

the corners can be overlapped to ensure that the waste

material is completely detached.

 If the cut out is to be seen, do not overlap the corners. In

this circumstance, as the cutting blade is circular, the

waste material will not be fully detached. The corners will

therefore, require finishing with a knife. If the material is

thin and the back surface unimportant, the waste material

can just be pushed out.

 Where there is access to the back surface of the material

to be cut, the cut out can be marked out with an over

cutting allowance. The cut is then made from the back

surface to ensure perfect corners on the front surface. A

table of over cutting allowances is shown in the

specifications section.

Cutting particularly Tough or Abrasive Materials

NB. Learn to use the tool by cutting wood before

attempting to cut anything tougher. When cutting

tougher material, such as metals and some plastics,

more force is required to hold the work piece and

clamping may be required.

Never cut materials that produce toxic dust or fumes

such as PTFE or asbestos.

1. Sheet metal:

 Always set the depth adjustment to at least 1 mm greater

than the material thickness to avoid the blade riding up

over the surface. Scrap material is required underneath

the work surface.

 Remove burrs and rust as these impede the feed across

the material.

 Thick beeswax (furniture polish) applied to the base plate

of the tool makes metal cutting easier.

 Only suitable for cutting brass, copper, lead, aluminum or

galvanised mild steel.

 Every 2 minutes of metal cutting should be followed by

a rest of at least 3 minutes.

2. Ceramic tiles, slates etc:

 Only use a blade specifically designed for the purpose.

 Always use with a suitable vacuum cleaner or dust

extractor connected as the dust can be hazardous to the

operator and prevent the guard operating correctly.

 Applying masking or PVC tape to the base plate of the

tool, or alternatively to the work piece can make cutting

easier and avoid scratching the tile.

3. Plasterboard:

 The EXAKT Precision Saw is only recommended for

making occasional cut outs in plasterboard and always

with a suitable vacuum cleaner or dust extractor

connected. The dust can prevent the guard operating

correctly.

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