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2.0 Adjusting the stroke length
The machine is set by the factory to a long stroke length
w
hich is normally best for most fretsaw work.
F
or working in extremely thin, light material such as
wood veneer or thin sheets, shortening the stroke may
improve saw control and smoothness. There is less risk
o
f breaking the thin fretsaw blade.
12.1 Decommission the machine
⇒ 8
.4 Decommissioning machine.
12.2 Unscrew protective cover
⇒ F
ig. 12-1
• Using the Allen key, unscrew the bolt (1) and remove
the protective plate.
12.3 Lock the cam
⇒ Fig. 12-2
• Push the steel pin (1) into the bore on the cam plate.
12.4 Release the connecting rod
⇒ Fig. 12-3
• With one hand hold the steel pin (1). This prevents
the cam plate turning.
• Using the fork wrench (3) (on Multicut 1, Allen key 3
mm) turn the screw (2) anticlockwise.
12.5 Adjust the stroke length
⇒ Fig. 12-4
• Push the connecting rod (1) aside. Behind this are the
two threaded bores in the shaft of the cam plate.
• For a short saw stroke,
- screw the bolt into the threaded bore closest to the
centre point (3).
- For a long saw stroke, screw the bolt into the threaded
bore further out.
12.6 Clamp the connecting rod
⇒ Fig. 12-5
Before screwing on the connecting rod ensure that the
spacer (1) is fitted.
• When tightening the connecting rod again, secure the
cam plate against twisting with the steel pin.
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Fig. 12-1
Fig. 12-3
Fig. 12-4
Fig. 12-5
Fig. 12-2
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