Fixed Base Router; Plunge Base Router - Craftsman 320.27683 Operator's Manual

Fixed Base Router
When using either the fixed base to attach the
router to the router table, the bit depth can
be adjusted by turning the Micro-adjustment
Dial clockwise or counterclockwise with the
wrench supplied. (Fig. 28a and Fig. 28b). The
depth of the cut can be read on the scale dial.
Each mark on the scale indicates a 1/64-in.
change in depth setting.
1. Turn off the router.
Fig. 28a
2.
3.
Loosen the router motor clamp.
Insert the wrench into the adjusting hole
on the tabletop. Turn the adjustment bolt
on the router clockwise with the wrench to
move the collet/nut up, or counterclockwise
to move the collet/nut down.
4.
When the desired depth of cut is set,
tighten the router motor clamp. The
precise depth of cut can be measured with
a ruler.
Fig. 28b
Plunge Base Router
When using the plunge base to attach the
router to the router table, the bit depth can be adjusted by turning the depth rod
clockwise or counterclockwise with the wrench supplied (Fig. 28b).
1. Turn off the router.
2. Loosen the router motor clamp.
3. Lock the plunge-depth locking lever.
4. Insert the wrench into the adjusting hole on the tabletop. Turn the depth
rod on the router clockwise with the wrench to move the collet/nut up, or
counterclockwise to move the collet/nut down
5. When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the router motor clamp. The
precise depth of cut can be measured with a ruler
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