TM 9-243USING A WHEEL-TYPE GLASS CUTTER - Continued4Apply a drop of light machine oil (3) to the cuttingblade (4).5Hold down on the straight edge with one hand whileholding the cutter (5) in an upright position in theother hand. Your forefinger should extend along theholder with your fingertip near the wheel.6Start your cut at the far end of the pane of glassdrawing the cutter toward you. It is important thatyou maintain proper pressure throughout the cut.Correct pressure is indicated by a scratching sound.Too much pressure or a dull wheel will produce acrunching sound. Make a continuous mark from oneedge to the other edge.NOTEDraw the cutter over the line only onetime. If it is necessary to recut a groove, donot use a new cutter.7 A proper cut is indicated by a slight crack in thesurface. It is best seen from the side opposite themark.33-3
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