TO ADJUST THE BIT EXPOSURE
1.
Align the groove in the motor housing with the pin protruding from the inner
wall of the base. Insert the power unit into the base unit.
2.
Lower the power unit until the bit is equal to (or sliightly greater than) the
thickness of the workpiece. Tighten the clamping knob.
specification plate. Connect the trimmer to the power source.
TO START AND STOP THE TRIMMER
The switch bar (E) Fig. 1 is located immediately below the motor cap. To start the
motor, slide the bar to the right to the "ON" position. To stop the motor, slide bar
in opposite direction to the "OFF" position.
USING THE TRIMMER
Good laminated plastic fabrication requires precise work. Practice on scrap
pieces until you become thoroughly familiar with the operation of your laminate
trimmer to avoid costly errors.
Make sure that the edges of the plywood where the laminate will sit are square,
true, and even.
Secure the first piece of laminate to the plywood. Leave a small lip projecting
beyond the base material. Use a flush trim bit. Rest the sub-base of the unit flat
on the surface. Keep the bit pilot against the plywood edge. Move the trimmer
from left to right. Secure the laminate to be beveled to the plywood. Leave a small
lip projecting beyond the surface of the flush-trimmed material. Install the bevel-
trimming bit. Rest the sub-base on the surface of the material to be trimmed.
Keep the bit pilot against the surface of the flush-trimmed material and work from
left to right.
NOTE: (If you use your guide against an already laminated surface, wax or
lubricate that surface).
CARE OF CARBIDE BITS
1.
Avoid dropping your carbide bit. Prevent it from striking against anything.
A sharp blow can cause the carbide to crack or shatter.
2.
Exercise caution when using other machinery or tools where the carbide bit
might be damaged. Mount your carbide bit rigidly in the collet. Slippage or
vibration due to runout or loose bearings can cause uneven cutting loads and
failure.
3.
Run the machine at full speed before starting the cut. Use a steady feed and
uniform load on the cutting edge. Watch for nails.
4.
Remove the carbide bit for service at the slightest sign of a nick or crack.
5.
Remove the tool for service when poor finish or the need for increased feed
pressure indicate a dull cutting edge.
6.
Clean and hone your carbide bits at frequent intervals to maintain a keen
cutting edge. Remove accumulations of wood dust and wood fluids. Hand
hones are available in convenient sizes. Hone the carbide tools with light,
smooth strokes. Brush out the hone occasionally with kerosene. If the
Disconnect the tool from the power source.
Make sure that the switch is "OFF" and power circuit
voltage is the same as that shown on the trimmer's
OPERATION
When you finish the cut, turn the trimmer "OFF" and allow
the bit to stop turning before setting the trimmer down.
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