Panasonic EY4550 - Manual (Page 8)

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Position of base and purpose of use
Base adjustment
hole position
Purpose of use
Normal right-angled
cutting
Cutting at an angle
between 0° and 45°
NOTE:
This is only a rough guide. The
actual angle of the cut will be
affected by factors such as the way
the tool is held against the surface.
Adjusting the orbital stroke mode
• Adjust the orbital stroke mode to the
object to be cut.
1
2 3
Lever
position
Blade
movement
Main
applications
0
Vertical only
• Cutting hard
metals such as
steel
• Smooth cutting of
building materials
and plywood
boards
• Cutting around
small curves
1
Low orbital stroke
mode
• Cutting softer
metals such as
aluminum and
other non-ferrous
metals
• Cutting hardwood,
plywood boards
and plastics
2
Medium orbital
stroke mode
• Cutting fairly soft
materials
• Cutting wood and
composite boards
• High-speed
cutting of
aluminum and soft
steel
3
High orbital
stroke mode
• Cutting soft
materials
• High-speed
cutting of
materials such as
wood, composite
boards and
plastics
• If you would like to produce a cleaner
finish, set the orbital stroke mode to
a lower level.