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Internal Routing with Fixed Base
(Figs . 17, 17a, 17b and 18)
1. With the depth-of-cut set, tilt the router
and place it on the workpiece with only the
leading edge of the sub-base contacting the
workpiece (Fig. 17).
2. Turn the motor “On” and allow motor build up
to its full speed, being careful not to let the
cutter bit contact workpiece.
3. To begin your cut, gradually lower the cutter
bit into the workpiece until the sub-base is
flush with the workpiece (see Fig. 17a, 17b).
4. When the cut is completed, turn the motor
“Off” and allow the cutter bit come to a
complete stop before removing it from the
workpiece.
5. Unplug the router from the power source,
place the router upside down on the
worktable, and inspect the finished cut in the
workpiece.
WARNING
Always securely clamp your
workpiece and keep a firm
grip on the router base with both hands at all
times. Failure to do so could result in loss of
control, causing possible serious personal
injury. If using a router table, large cutter bits
should be used for edging only.
WARNING
Removing the cutter bit
from the workpiece while it
is still rotating could damage the workpiece
and result in loss of control, causing serious personal injury.
Internal Routing with Plunge Base
1. With the depth-of-cut set, and the plunge
action locked in the raised (Up) position, turn
the motor “ON” and let the motor build up to
its full selected speed (Fig. 19).
2. To begin your cut, unlock the plunge-depth
locking lever and gently lower the plunge
action evenly into the workpiece.
3. When the desired depth-of-cut is achieved,
lock the plunge-depth locking lever (Down)
and proceed to make your cut.
4. When the cut is completed, turn the motor
“OFF” and allow the cutter bit to come to a
complete stop.
5. When the cutter bit comes to a complete
stop, unlock the plunge-depth locking lever (Up) and the plunge action will automatically
retract the cutter bit from workpiece.
Fig. 18
Routing
Fig. 19
Edge
Guide
Plunge Up
Feed Direction
Fig. 17
Fig. 17a
Fig. 17b
