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OPERATION
Using your router/router table
WARNING:
Before you start work with your new router table, refer
to your router owner's manual to see how the height of
the cut can be adjusted.
WARNING:
Make sure router is unplugged before starting
depth/height adjustments.
NOTE: Using a scrap board that is smooth and true is
recommended for making this adjustment.
See Figure 30
1. At the end of the board, use a soft pencil to mark line
#1. This indicates the depth of the cut.
2. Then mark line #2, indicating the height of the cut.
3. Place your board so that it is snug against the fence
face. The end with lines #1 and #2 should be near the
bit.
4. Loosen fence clamping knobs enough so you can move
the fence easily. Move fence and board so that the
board contacts the outer edge of the router bit at line
#1.
5. Tighten fence clamping knobs.
6. Adjust router height so the cutting edge of the bit
contacts line #2.
7. Make sure bit is securely tightened in the collet.
Fig. 30
Pencil line #1
Pencil line #2
WARNING:
Feed workpiece against the router bit's direction of
rotation. Unplug router prior to changing the bit,
modifying settings, or making any other adjustments.
Using the router for beading
and edge cutting
See Figure 31
1. Loosen the knobs that hold the fences in place.
2. Position the fence for the desired cutting depth.
Fig. 31
3. Tighten the knobs securing the fence in place.
4. Swing the safety shield over the router bit.
5. Your router/router table is now ready to use.
1. Tabletop
2. Fence
3. Cutting depth
4. Workpiece
5. Successive cut
6. Depth of cut
7. Router bit
Connecting a Vacuum
A port is provided in the fence which will accept standard
1-1/4" and 2-1/2" vacuum hose connections. It works with
most shop vacuums. If the vacuum is plugged into the
switch box, it will turn ON and OFF simultaneously with
the router.
