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NOTICE:
Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications. Even with careful set-ups, you won’t know exactly how
the cut will go until you try it out. A test cut will give a feel for the set-up, the router’s speed, the depth of cut, and how the cutter bit
reacts to the workpiece.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF (fig 10)
Turning the router on
Press the trigger switch (1).
Turning the router off
Release the trigger switch.
Continuous operation
To lock the trigger switch on for continuous operation,
squeeze the trigger switch (1) and hold it while depressing the lock-on button (2). Hold the button while
you release the trigger switch and the tool will continue to run. Squeeze and release the trigger switch
to turn the tool off.
STARTING THE CUT
Much of routing is a trial-and-error process of making various adjustments, followed by test cuts as
you become familiar with all of your router’s operational abilities. To avoid ruining good material, make
your test cuts on scrap materials.
For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, your router has two handles: one on each side of
the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly with both hands (fig 11).
DEEP CUTS
The proper cutting depth for each pass is always determined by the material, the cutter bit size and
type, and the power of the motor.
Always make several progressively deeper cuts: start at one depth and then make several passes, each
time increasing the cutting depth, until the desired depth is reached.
Making a cut that is too deep will stress the router motor and the cutter bit, and it may burn the
workpiece and dull the cutter bit. It could also “grab” too much of the workpiece, causing you to lose
control of the router, which may result in a serious accident.
To be certain that your depth settings are correct, always make test cuts in scrap material similar to
your workpiece before beginning the final cutting operation.
Remember, knowing the right depth for each cut comes with routing experience.
OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
fig 10
Lock-on
button
Trigger
switch