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the router bit (A). Clamp the straight edge guide onto the stock at the secondary line. Place the
router base against the straight edge with the bit near the start of the cutting line. Turn the switch
ON while firmly holding the tool. Slide the router plate against the straight edge while making
the cut.
Cutting Curved Line with a Template:
To cut a curved line, you can use a curved template to guide the router base. Make a template
from hard board or other similar material to the shape you required. Note: Radius of curve must
be greater than 2 1/2" for router base to properly follow the curved template. Mark the location
of the cut to be made. Mark the work-piece approximately 2 1/16" back into the work-piece
(away from the cutting line). Clamp or use double sided tape to secure the template onto the
work-piece that is to be cut. Place the router base against the template with the bit near the start
of the cutting line.
Installing and Using the Straight Edge Guide:
The edge guide is used for making straight cuts, grooves or following an edge with a bit that
does not have a guide bearing. Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt and wing
nut. Make sure to position the straight guide with the guide fence positioned downward as shown
in the diagram. Secure the straight edge guide to the router base using the clamping screw on the
router base. Loosen the wing nut on the straight edge guide and adjust the distance between the
router bit and the straight guide to the desired position. Tighten the wing nut to secure the
straight edge guide at the correct distance. When making the cut, move the router with the
straight guide firmly against the edge of your stock. If the desired location of the cut is greater
than the capacity of the straight edge guide, refer to the previous page for the instructions
“Cutting a Straight Line using a Straight Edge Guide”.
