Cutting Difficult Or Abrasive Materials - Westfalia TMK-014 Instruction Manual

Cutting difficult or abrasive Materials

Practice using the machine by cutting wood before attempting to cut
anything tougher.
When cutting tougher material, such as plastics, more force is required to
hold the work piece and clamping may be required.
Do not cut materials that produce toxic dust or fumes such as PTFE or
asbestos.
Sheet metal
Always set the depth adjustment to at least 1 mm greater than the material
thickness to avoid the blade riding up over the surface. Scrap material is
required underneath the work surface.
Remove burrs and rust as these impede the feed across the material.
Do not cut steel or galvanised steel.
Ceramic Tiles, Slates, etc.
Only use a blade specifically designed for the purpose. Always use with a
suitable vacuum cleaner or dust extractor connected as the dust can be
hazardous to the operator and prevent the safety hood from operating
correctly.
Applying masking or PVC tape to the base plate of the machine, or
alternatively to the work piece can make cutting easier and avoid scratch-
ing the tile.
Plasterboard:
This saw is only recommended for making occasional cut outs in
plasterboard, and should only be used with a suitable vacuum cleaner or
dust extractor connected. The dust can prevent the safety hood operating
correctly.
Although conventional machines such as keyhole saws or knives generally
give excellent results, the plunge saw is ideal if a particularly neat and dust
free cut is required or if there is a danger of cutting pipes or cables.
Operation
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