The F 45 III is controlled from an eye-level operating panel which allows the user an easy overview of all settings. The panel can be adjusted ergonomically to suit the user, moving both vertically and horizontally. The practical clipboard can be fixed to either the left or the right of the operating panel. The motorised rip fence is operated via a keypad from this eye-level panel. The dimensions appear on the large colour screen. This fence saves you running round to the other side of the machine and back to change the settings. The VARIO drive is particularly good for obtaining the optimal cutting speed setting for your material. The infinitely variable speed control is operated via a keypad, and the settings are displayed clearly on the LCD screen. The VARIO drive means there’s no need to move the drive belt to change the speed, and also reduces tool sharpening costs dramatically.