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General Operating Instructions
1. Make sure that the Power Switch is in
the off-position, then plug in the tool.
2. Adjust the Router speed to suit the working
material and bit diameter. To adjust speed, turn the
Speed Control Knob from 1 (the slowest speed)
to 6 (the fastest speed). Determine the optimum
speed by testing on a scrap piece of material.
3. Turn the Power Switch on and run the tool for
about 10 seconds before routing to ensure
that all moving parts are running smoothly,
and there are no loose parts, rattles, or
sparking that would indicate damage.
4. When using the Fence: Cut parallel to the edge of
the workpiece with the Fence following the edge.
5. When using a Temporary Guide: Cut with the
Fence following the edge of the temporary guide.
6. When making a Circle Cut: With the nail in
place through the center hole of the Fence,
plunge the router bit into the workpiece and
rotate the Router in a circle around the nail.
Note:
The router bit rotates clockwise.
Adjust for this while cutting:
a. For most materials it is best to move the Router
from left to right as facing the workpiece.
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1. Workpiece
2. Bit revolving direction
Side View
3. Feed direction
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Always route against the rotation direction of the router bit. Move the router
counterclockwise when routing on workpiece edges, move the router clockwise
when routing the inside of the workpiece.
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Top View
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b. When cutting outside edges, move the
Router counterclockwise. When cutting
inside edges, move the Router clockwise.
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1. Workpiece
2. Bit revolving direction
Side View
3. Feed direction
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Always route against the rotation direction of the router bit. Move the router
counterclockwise when routing on workpiece edges, move the router clockwise
when routing the inside of the workpiece.
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Top View
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WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
The tool will restart automatically if stalled.
7. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
unplug it after use. Clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children’s reach.
