1. Obtain a piece of wood roughly 4" x 4". If the work piece is too small it will be difficult to hold onto.
1. Obtain a piece of wood roughly 4" x 4". If the work piece is too small it will be difficult to hold onto.
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2. Using a pencil or pen sketch a letter without a isolated center.
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2. Using a pencil or pen sketch a letter without a isolated center.
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3. Make sure to tension the blade by flipping the blade tension lever. If the blade is not tensioned properly the blade cut will tend to drift and will make it difficult to follow the cut lines.
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3. Adjust the height of the hold down and blade guard for the thickness of material you are using.
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4. Adjust the height of the hold down and blade guard for the thickness of material you are using.
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4. Make sure the air blow-off nozzle is pointing at location in front of the blade. This will remove dust from the cut lines and make it easier to follow your lines.
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5. Make sure to tension the blade by flipping the blade tension lever. If the blade is not tensioned properly the blade cut will tend to drift and will make it difficult to follow the cut lines.
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5. Make sure the air blow-off nozzle is pointing at location in front of the blade. This will remove dust from the cut lines and make it easier to follow your lines.
6. Make sure the material is clear of the blade and turn on the power switch.
6. Make sure the material is clear of the blade and turn on the power switch.