Blade Installationoperate this tool. If you are not familiar with
The 1575A will cut foam rubber, urethanethe operation of this tool, it is best to obtain
foam and other synthetic foams. Its cuttinginstruction from a skilled user, or take a class
capacity depends on the length of blades andat a local junior or community college.
guide used.With the tool unplugged from the power sup-
CAUTION! The foam cutter blades are sharpply and the on/off switch 1 in the "OFF"
and susceptible to bending and must be handledposition, please become familiar with han-
carefully to avoid injury to user or bending ofdling the foam cutter and learning the location
the blades.of the foam cutter's component parts that are
listed on page three of this manual.
CAUTION! In order to avoid accidents, al-
ways match the blade and blade guide length toBefore running the foam cutter, inspect the
the material to be cut. Never expose any exces-blades for excessive wear, and replace if nec-
sive blade length above or below the material.essary.
Installing and changingFor clean and fast cuts, hold the tool so that the
the blades: Removecutting head is at a right angle (90) to the
screws 4, knurled nuts 3,material being cut. Feeding the tool into the
lockwashers 9 and facework with a minimum of pressure reduces
plate 2 from the tool. In-output considerably as well as the cutting life
stall the blade guide 5of the blades.
with the slot towards the
front of the tool, beingWhen making cut-outs, remove the footplate
sure to align the locating pins in the corre-and pierce a hole through the material for the
sponding holes. Install screws 4 and securelyblades with a knife or scissors.
tighten. Insert the lightly lubricated blades 6If the foam cutter does not cut correctly, check
into the blades guide 5 so that the vertical slotsfor dull blades. Denser materials will dull the
in the bottom of theblades faster than less dense materials. Dulling
blades drop over the pinwill be apparent as more pressure is required to
in the bottom of the bladefeed and cut into the material.
guide 5. Align the hori-Blades can be easily re-sharpened by means of
zontal slots at the top ofthe blades sharpener with whetstone available
the blades with the driveas an optional accessory.
pins in the bottom of the
gear box and slide theWhen cutting precise blanks, and especially
blades in until recessed slightly. Install facewhen cutting soft foam and similar materials,
plate 2, lockwashers 9, and securely tightenfeed the foam cutter slowly. Don't stretch or
knurled nuts 3.press materials excessively when cutting.
Footplate InstallationThe blades and blade guide must be cleaned at
The 1575A may be used with or without theregular intervals (approx. every 8-10 operat-
foot plate 8, which facilitates guiding the sawing hours). It is advisable to clean them using
and enables sharp corners to be cut. The footbenzine. Before installing new or sharpened
plate may be removed when cutting randomblades, lightly oil the blade guide 5.
shapes.
Installing the footplate: Press the foot plate 8
into the blades guide 5. Tighten foot plate onto
blade guide using locking screw 7.
Tool Tips
Following a few simple tips will reduce wear
on the tool and it will reduce the chance of
injury to the operator. However, these instruc-
tions are not intended to teach a novice how to
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