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CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL

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Do not attempt to use this tool to make cut-outs

around any fixture or opening which haslive electrical

wires or on anywall which may have electrical wiring

behind iLIf alive wire is contacted, the bitcould

conduct the electric current to the tool, creating an

electrocution hazard for the operator. Turn OFF

breakers orremove fuses to disconnect the electric

circuit inthe area ofwork. Always hold thetool byits

insulated housing when working in areas where there

is a possibility of contacting electric wires. Always

wear eye protection when operating this tool.

1. Before installingdrywall,push theelectdcal wires to

the back of the box as far aspossible sothey will not

becut by the bit when cutting the opening.

2. Before fastening the dr/wall sheet over the electrical

box, mark the sheet as close as possible to the center

ofthe box opening. Mark should be on the side of the

drywallfacing you,

3. When fastening the drywall inplace, do not place nails

orscrews closer than 12" from the box. This will

prevent the drywall from becoming deformed under

pressure.

4. Insertcutting bit and install freehand sole plate as

outlined on Pages 9 & 10 of this Owner's Manual.

Adjust depth of cut so the bitwill protrude l/s" beyond

thethickness of the drywall.

5. Hold thetool firmlywith both hands and tum it ON.

Runge thebit through the drywalt at the mark

indicatingthe center of the box. See Fig. 8 for cutting

pattem.

Fig. 8

CUTI'ING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL - cont'd

Move the bitslowly to the right until you feel and hea

thebit contacting the inside of the box.

Put]the bit out far enough to slip it over the edge of

the box. Once the bit is outside the box. push it back

tofull depth beside the out,de edge of the box.

Move thetoct upward while applying slight pressure

toward the center ofthe box. When youfeel the bit

roach the top dght hand comer of the box, move the

toolto the left while applying slight pressure

downward toward the center of the box.

9. Continue moving the tool around the box in acounter

clock'w_sedirection while maintaining slightpressure

toward the center ofthe box. When the box cut-out is

complete. Turn the tool OFF andremove itfrom the

cut-out,

10. Completed electrical box cut-out willbe accurately an_

neatly cut (see Fig. 9).

Fig. 9

NOTE: Always move the cuttingbit in acounter

dockwlee direction around the oullet box. The natural

tendency of the cuffing bit _move to the left will make it

easier tocut close to the box.