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NOTE
If more exact positioning of line is desired, dotting microscope should be used
and points connected with straightedge used as movement guide.
(9) When end of line is reached, rest drafting tool on collar.
(10) Repeat steps (5) through (8) as necessary. If lead holder tool is used, sharpen lead point frequently and
repeat step (4).
(11) Example below demonstrates how to use ball point pen tool and XY display to draw triangle.
Example: Triangle shown above is drafted as follows:
Set machine for manual operation (paragraph 3-6.3. a),
Dotting microscope is mounted (table 3-4, item 5) and
used to position machine at point A. Mark point A.
NOTE
If less precision is acceptable ball point pen tool could be mounted (table 3-4,
item 4) and used for marking.
XY display is reset to 0 and set for English units and 1:1
scale. Display shows:
+ 000.0000 (x)
+ 000.0000 (Y)
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