Depth Gauge; On/Off Switch - Skil 1823 Operating Instructions Manual

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release pressure and the router will
automatically retract the bit from the
workpiece. It is advisable to retract the bit
whenever it is not engaged in workpiece.
WRENCH AND STORAGE AREA
Your router is equipped with a double-ended
wrench. The large end is for removing or
installing bits. The small end is for securing
the nut on the fine depth adjustment screw.
Your router also has a convenient storage
area located on top of your tool where your
wrench may be stored by simply sliding it into
place as shown in (Fig. 1).

DEPTH GAUGE

Your router is equipped with a depth gauge
and a depth scale calibrated in inches and
millimeters. It also features a fine depth
adjustment screw that allows the depth
gauge to stop the router at desired depths of
cut.
TO ADJUST DEPTH
1. Loosen knob so that the depth gauge
moves freely.
DEPTH GAUGE
KNOB
Clockwise
To Lower
FINE DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT HALF
TURN = 1/64"

ON/OFF SWITCH

Your router is equipped with an ON/OFF
switch located in the right handle. The switch
also has a red "ON" indicator that alerts user
that the router is on before plugging in tool.
To turn router on, press switch to ON. To turn
router off, press switch to OFF.
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2. Loosen lock lever and push down on router
until the bit touches the work surface and the
depth gauge is resting on top of the fine
depth adjustment screw as shown in (Fig. 3),
and tighten lock lever.
3. Raise depth gauge desired amount on
scale and tighten knob. For example, if you
raise the depth gauge up 1/8" on scale you
will get a 1/8" depth of cut.
4. Loosen lock lever and lower router until
depth gauge stops on top of the fine depth
adjustment screw. Make a few practice cuts
on a piece of scrap wood to check if depth of
cut is correct. If depth of cut needs to be
changed slightly, loosen nut on fine depth
adjustment screw with the wrench provided
and rotate screw until you reach desired
depth. Half turn of the fine depth adjustment
screw equals 1/64 of an inch. Full turn equals
1/32".
5. After depth of cut is obtained securely
tighten nut on fine depth adjustment screw
with the wrench provided to maintain ad-
justment.
SCALE
Counter-
clockwise
To Raise
NUT
Always hold the router off the work when
turning the switch on or off. Contact the work
with the router after the router has reached full
speed, and remove it from the work before
turning the switch off. Operating in this manner
will prolong switch and motor life and will
greatly increase the quality of your work
(Fig. 1).
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FIG. 3
BIT
WORK SURFACE