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ROUTER TIPS
DIRECTION OF FEED
Remember that the direction the
cutter is fed into the wood must
always be against the direction of
rotation as shown in the diagram on
the right.
This ensures a quality finish and also
ensures that the cutting action pulls
the side fence or guide bearing into
the wood.
FEED RATE
The optimum speed at which the bit is fed into the workpiece will come with
experience.
• Feeding too fast may cause a poor quality cut or damage the
motor.
• Move too slowly and the bit may leave burn marks on the face of
the wood.
The proper feed rate to use depends on the bit size, the material being cut,
the depth of the cut and the speed selected.
It is advisable to make practice cuts on a piece of scrap timber to determine
the best feed rate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Reason
Solution
Router is overheating.
Ventilation holes are
blocked / Machine is dirty.
Make sure the ventilation
holes are clear.
Router is overloading.
Do not use put excessive pres-
sure on the cutter.
Excessive sparking.
Worn Brushes.
Contact you nearest Clarke
dealer for repair.
Router does not operate
when switched on.
Fuse has blown.
Replace fuse.
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