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→General Procedure
====General Procedure====
====General Procedure====
# The general procedure and additional knowledge can be found in the video above!
# Unlock the Blade Guide by turning the knob labeled "Lock" on the back of the machine. This allows you to alter the height of the blade.
# Unlock the Blade Guide by turning the knob labeled "Lock" on the back of the machine. This allows you to alter the height of the blade.
# Set the Blade Guide Height by turning the knob labeled "Adjustment" on the back of the machine. A good height is about 1/4" above the piece you are cutting.
# Set the Blade Guide Height by turning the knob labeled "Adjustment" on the back of the machine. A good height is about 1/4" above the piece you are cutting.
# Check the stock height by placing he stock next to the blade to ensure the 1/4" margin is there. Double checking is always a good thing.
# Check the stock height by placing he stock next to the blade to ensure the 1/4" margin is there. Double checking is always a good thing.
# Aim the Blow Off Nozzle. This blows away all the shavings that occur during the cutting process. Aim directly where the blade will come in contact with the stock.
# Aim the Blow Off Nozzle. This blows away all the shavings that occur during the cutting process. Aim directly where the blade will come in contact with the stock.
# Make use of the fence. This is the pushing tool that is hanging from the bottom of the machine that guides the stock through the blade. Bring it up against your piece.
# Turn on the machine. The Black button is On, the Red button is Off.
# Now you are ready to begin cutting! Apply a gentle, steady pressure using the fence so that the acrylic piece is getting cut by the blade.
# Once you are finished cutting the piece, turn off the machine, remove the fence and the piece from the machine.
# Reset the Space! Use the shop vacuum to remove all shavings on and around the machine.
==Safety==
==Safety==