Tooling Setup.--Select the proper tooling for the
task assigned. For cutting straight and circular lines,
use shearing tools, as shown in figure 13-36. Shearing
tools may be used for cutting a freehand pattern or for
contouring the inside or outside perimeter of a project.
Tooling setup steps are as follows:
1. Select the proper tooling and install them in
the proper tool holder. Hand tighten the tightening
nut. Figure 13-36 shows the proper positioning of the
2. Lower the upper tool into the cutting position by
using the lever on the front of the machine, as shown in
Figure 13-35.--Joggling tools.
3. With the tools in the cutting position, check the
clearance between the upper and lower tooling. Use a
piece of white paper as a background to check for side
clearance. Look from one side directly at the white
paper background. You should have a clearance of
0.002 to 0.003 inch. An improper clearance adjustment
will result in a poor quality cut or damage to the
4. Adjust the tool for side clearance by turning
the side adjustment screw located on the left-hand
side of the toolholder, as shown in figure 13-36.
Turning the adjustment screw clockwise will close
the clearance; while turning it counterclockwise
will open the clearance between the tools.
Figure 13-34.--Shearing tools.