Circle Cutter Operation - Craftsman 183.172520 Owner's Manual

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CIRCLE CUTTER OPERATION
IA WARNINGI
Unplug the tool from the power source I_fore
changing accessories, changing bits and making
adjustments.
Before turning the tool ON, check to make sure bit
and all accessory fasteners are securely tightened.
1 Mark the center of the circle you wish to cut on the
workplece and dntt a 6 mm or _s/e4"pdot hole
2 AdJuStcutting b=tdepth to l/s" longer than the
thickness of the matenal being cut (see Fig 5)
3
Adjust the circle cutting radtus by loosening pivot point
knob. shdmg ttto the correct circle radius and re-
tightemng in the deaored location
NOTE Check circle cutter radius setting by measuring
from the p=votpoint to the outside of the sptral bR
4
Rest the edge of the sole plate on the workptece with
the btt at an angle of about 450 (see Fog 13) Insert
the circle cutter pivot point into the pilot hole dnlled at
the center of the ctrcle
NOTE DO NOT let the b_tcontact the workptece
before swttch ts turned ON and the tool is up to full
speed
CIRCLE CUTTER OPERATION - cont'd
5 Turn the switch ON
When the motor is up to full speed, slowly hp the t_
and clrole cutter assembly to an upright posdlon,
letting the bit cut into the workpiece (see Fig 14) I
careful to keep the pivot point located at the centel
the circle to be cut Once the tool has reached the
upnght posttton and the b=thas cut through the
workplace, slowly move the tool m a clockwise
d_rection using slow steady pressure to make the c_
Continue to cut the circle, keaplng the tool upright
rotating around the circle cutter pivot point
7 When cut fs complete, turn the tool OFF, wait untd
comes to a complete stop and remove it from the
workptece
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Fig. 14
Fig. 13
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