RotoZip DR1 manual Instructions for Creating CUT-OUTS in Drywall

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING CUT-OUTS IN DRYWALL
FOR OUTLETS, CAN LIGHTS, WINDOWS, AND DOORS
After assembling the bit into the tool as			Do not attempt to use this
	!	WARNING
described earlier, it will be necessary to review			tool to make cut-outs
the instructions provided below and make some	around any fixture or opening which has
practice cut-outs with this tool before attempting	live electrical wires, or on any wall which
an actual job. The best method is to take some	may have live electrical wiring behind it, as
scrap pieces and nail or screw them in place	the bit could conduct current to the tool,
over wall studs which have an electrical box or	creating an electrocution hazard for the
other feature in place. A few such exercises will	operator. Shut off breakers or remove fuses to
give you the necessary practice to make clean,	disconnect the circuit. Always hold the tool by
professional cutouts around whatever is behind	its thermoplastic housing, and always wear
the drywall you are installing.	eye protection when operating this device.

Step 1: Be certain that the box or fixture is firmly mounted and all wires or other obstructions around the opening are pushed back out of the way. The bit uses the outer edge of the box or fixture as a guide, so it is important that there is nothing in the way which can prevent it from guiding completely around the opening. For the purposes of this instruction manual, the procedure discussed will be to make a cut-out around a standard 2 1/8" x 3 3/4" electrical box.

Step 2: Slide switch to turn the tool on. While holding the Drywall Router firmly with both hands, plunge the bit through the mark you made. Then guide the bit to the right until you feel and hear the bit touch the inside edge of the box (Fig. 9).

FIG. 9

Step 3: Pull the bit out far enough to slip it over the edge of the box so it is now against the outside of the box (Fig. 10).

Step 4: While keeping the bit in contact with the outside of the box move the tool counter clockwise while applying light inward and upward pressure until you feel and hear it come to the corner. As you round the corner apply light pressure left and downward (Fig. 10).

Step 5: While moving slowly and continuously along the top contour you will feel the bit come to the next corner. Round the corner and apply light down and inward pressure until the bottom corner is reached (Fig. 10).

Step 6: Move the bit right and upward maintaining light continuous pressure toward the box (Fig. 10).

Step 7: Round the right bottom corner and begin moving the bit upward while applying light pressure left toward the box until you meet initial upward cut. Push Drywall Router switch to off (Fig. 10).

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Step 8: The completed box, executed quickly, neatly, and in a fraction of the time taken by other methods.

NOTE: These step-by-step instructions are generalized to acquaint you with the Drywall Router’s operation. After some practice, you may develop a technique with which you are more comfortable. However, you must always begin the cut somewhat centrally, and MOVE

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