9CutoutsCutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.A) Boring a starting hole:1007492• For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from anedge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more indiameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start yourcut.B) Plunge cutting:007493• You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-incut if you carefully do as follows.1. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base withthe blade point positioned just above theworkpiece surface.2. Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge ofthe base will not move when you switch on thetool and gently lower the back end of the toolslowly.3. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lowerthe base of the tool down onto the workpiecesurface.4. Complete the cut in the normal manner.Finishing edges007494To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run theblade lightly along the cut edges.Metal cuttingAlways use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cuttingmetal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.The underside of the workpiece can be greased insteadof using a coolant.Rip fence set (optional accessory)CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before installing orremoving accessories.1. Straight cuts1007496123007497When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, useof the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts. Toinstall, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole onthe side of the tool base with the fence guide facingdown. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting widthposition, then tighten the bolt to secure it.2. Circular cuts0074981. Hex wrench2. Bolt3. Fence guide1. Rip fence1. Starting hole