Barranca Diamond BX-4 BRICK SAW WITH OR WITHOUT MISTING DUST CONTROL - Manual (Page 18)

BX-4 18
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT & OPERATION
2. STEP CUTS:
A Step Cut is performed when a series of small cuts of increasing depth are used to complete a single cut.
Step Cuts are used for large objects or for hard objects such as firebrick and pavers.
NOTE
1. Step Cutting is the preferred cutting method for all cuts.
2. When cutting hard material Step Cutting should always be used.
3. Step Cutting will extend the life of the Diamond Blade.
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• Step cut setup: Depress Trigger (1) to start (depress lock
button (2) to lock trigger in place if desired). Hold (3) work in
position.
• Step cut “push” stroke: Using the Handle (4), lower
the Cutting Head 1/4-1/2 inch during the “push” stroke.
Push the Casting Table (5) away from you.
• Step cut “pull” stroke: Using the Handle (4), lower
the Cutting Head an additional 1/4-1/2 inch during the
“pull” stroke. Pull the Casting Table (5) towards you.
• Repeat “push” and “pull” strokes until the cut is complete.
• When the cut is complete, release the Trigger (1).
(Depress lock button (2) to release trigger if required).
Allow the Blade to stop before removing work. Using the
Handle (4) to raise the Cutting Head.
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