VJS/AG/36
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Clamping
Always use a minimum of two clamps to hold the
main body assembly of the angle guide to the
component and a third clamp to clamp extrusion.
The material being cut will need to
supported and clamped securely.
When carrying angle guide ensure
both protractor assembly and alloy
extrusion are held safely.
Clamp
Clamp
Component
Always place power tool to the right
hand side of the alloy extrusion, to
prevent the cutting tool cutting into
the main body assembly.
Routing or Sawing using the
Angle Guide
Before cutting ensure the router or saw will run
along the length of the alloy extrusion without
fouling. Always place the power tool to the right
hand side of the alloy extrusion.
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Ensure power tool cable cord is kept clear of
cutting area, and that the cutting blade will not
damage anything below the component.
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Always feed the power tool the correct way
along the alloy extrusion.
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When using a saw, ensure the circular saw
motor body does not foul the assembly. Adjust
the saw plate to raise the motor higher if
necessary.
When using a portable circular saw,
which has a left sided motor body,
ensure the depth of cut is set so that
the motor body is a minimum 35mm
(1-3/8”) above the component.
Alternatively if practical use the saw
from the other end of the extrusion.
Regularly check knobs, handles and
locking nuts are tight.
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If a housing is being routed which is wider
that the router cutter, the angle guide can be
repositioned for the second cut, by loosening
the clamps, moving to new position and then
clamping again.
ACCESSORIES
Only use original Trend accessories:
Two types of friction clamp are available. They
can be used with the guide between 30º to 150º.
One clamp is fitted at either end of the extrusion.
Please note at shallow angles the clamp pad will
overhang the edge of the component.
Ref. VJS/CK
Sliding friction clamp (pair) clamping
thickness 32mm (1 1/4”)
Ref. VJS/CK/L
Sliding friction clamp (pair) clamping
thickness 51mm (2”)
VJS/CK/L Clamp
Alternatively a pair of accessory friction sliding
clamps can be used. Please see Accessories
Section. Once the end caps has been removed,
they are inserted into each end of the extrusion
and slid into the required positions.
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