TM 9-3405-215-14&P
DISK CUTTING
Used to cut internal or external true circles from 2-1/2
inches (65 mm) to 30 inches (760 mm) diameter. See
(1) Place flat washers under screws and bolt bracket to
post.
(2) Lower post until saw guides are approximately 318-
inch (10 mm) above table.
(3) Loosen fine adjustment and arm clamp bolts. Move
center pin to approximate distance or radius to be
cut. Tighten fine adjustment clamp bolt.
FIG. 25. SCREW FEED.
(4) Centering pin's center must be perpendicular to the
saw band cutting edge. Do this by placing a square
against saw slot side with square blade against saw
tooth tip. Loosen vertical adjustment clamp bolt.
Line up centering pin with square's blade edge.
Clamp tight.
(5) Make final radius adjustments with fine adjustment
wheel. Tighten arm clamp bolt. Tighten radius arm
clamp while making sure center pin is square to
table. Raise or lower saw guide post to adjust unit
for work thickness.
FIG. 24. CUTTING RADIUS WITH DISC CUTER.
SCREW FEED
Screw feed is used for precision heavy work contour
sawing. Mount swivel in table front bracket. Adjust screw
to any point within its 12-inch (305 mm) movement by
lifting swivel top release knob. See Fig. 25.
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