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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
10 · Body & interior

Tools

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Window glasses › Tools
70 BodyworkTools

Tools

Vibrating knife

A vibrating knife tool with power cord and a detail view labeled A showing a scraper attachment

The vibrating knife consists of special shears and a set of vibrating blades where the number of oscillations can be adjusted electrically.

It can be used for cutting polyurethane sealants.

It is important during cutting that the blade is always kept parallel to the window and the bodywork to prevent it from breaking.

Detail of a circular blade attachment
Detail of a long, narrow blade attachment
The vibrating knife in use cutting along a window edge, with a scraper attachment removing sealant residue

To prevent the shears from overheating it is advisable to adjust the advanceand the number of oscillations according to the conditions of usage.

The detail (A) shows the scraper to be fitted to the vibrating shears to level the residues of sealant.

Do not use lubricants during cutting. The blades should always be sharpened.

The diagrams at the side and below illustrate several recurrent situations when cutting bonded windows using the appropriate type of blade.

A curved blade attachment and two diagrams showing the knife cutting along window frames
Detail of a pointed blade attachment
Detail of a V-shaped or split blade attachment
The vibrating knife cutting along a contoured window frame edge

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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