Plunge cutting, Using a rip fence – Panasonic EY4550 User Manual

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Plunge cutting

1. Make a drill hole in the section to be

plunge cut in order to let the blade

pass through.

2. Insert the blade into a hole without

touching the workpiece, and then

turn on the power switch.

3. Cut along the marked line.

Using a rip fence

A rip fence can be used for cutting
parallel lines and for cutting circles
and arcs.

Installing the rip fence
1. Loosen the rip fence fixing screw.
2. Pass the rip fence through the mount.
3. Adjust the cutting position and then

tighten the fixing screw.

Cutting at the same width
1. Place the base onto the workpiece

so that the edge of the rip fence

and workpiece are put together.

2. Without letting the blade touch the

workpiece, turn on the power switch.

3. Face the rip fence firmly to the

workpiece to cut parallel line.

WARNING:

Do not inhale any smoke emitted
from the tool or battery pack as it may
be harmful.

CAUTION:

Do not use the tool in a manner that
causes the motor to lock up. Doing so
may damage the tool and battery
pack, resulting in smoke or fire.

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