Setting the desired cutting mode (Smart Select )(figure D)
To select the proper speed and orbital action |
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for the type of material that you are cutting, | ||
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follow the steps below: |
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Step 1 - Turn the dial (10) as shown in figure D to the appropriate icon. Refer to the chart below for descriptions of the 7 different positions.
Step 2 - Insert the proper blade based on the chart.
Step 3 - Perform the cut.
NOTE: These settings are initial |
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recommendations. Your application may |
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work best with different settings. Test |
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these positions on similar material prior to |
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making finished cut and adjust selections | 10 | |
for desired results. | ||
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How to use the Smart SelectTM dial
This tool is equipped with a unique Smart SelectTM Dial to set the speed and the orbital blade action for various cutting applications. To select the optimum speed and orbital blade action for the type of material being cut, turn the dial as shown in the table below.
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3200/min |
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3200/min |
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3000/min |
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3000/min |
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2300/min | PVC |
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1700/min |
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Application | Speed/Orbit | Blade Type |
Kitchen work surfaces, | Fast speed, | General wood |
work tops, laminate | No orbit |
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board |
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Scrolling/curves/ | Fast speed, | Scrolling wood |
craftwork, hardwoods, | No orbit | General wood |
decking, flooring |
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Plywood and wood | Fast speed, | General wood |
panels | medium orbit |
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General timber, soft | Fast speed, | General wood |
wood, fast rip cutting | max orbit |
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Plastics, Perspex, PVC | Medium speed, | General purpose |
| medium orbit |
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Sheet metal tin plate, | Low speed, | Metal or ceramic or |
ceramic tile, fiberglass | no orbit | fiberglass blade |
sheet |
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Slow speed, | Slow speed, | Choose the correct |
precision start | no orbit | blade for the application |
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