Edge Cutting With Nonpiloted Router Bits - Craftsman 171.61181 Owner's Information Manual

EDGE CUTTING WiTH NONPILOTED ROUTER
BiTS (FIGS. 29 AND 30)
A WARNING I
Disconnect the router from the
AlL I power supply
before making
adjustments or changing accessories. Such
precautionary safety measures reduce the risk of
unintentional tool operation.
NOTE: if the jointing shim is installed, remove it before
proceeding.
When using NONPILOTED router bits, the fence is used
to set the depth of cut. For deep cuts, do not try to cut
the total depth all in one pass. Repeat the cut, taking
multiple smaller cuts.
1. Install the desired bit in the router.
2. Follow the instructions on page 28 to set the desired
depth of cut and height of cut (Fig. 29). Make sure that
the fence and router are SECURELY in place.
3. Position both fence facings so that they clear the bit
by 1/4 in.
4. Tighten the four clamping knobs holding the fence
facings in place.
5. Position the featherboards, if desired. See ROUTING
USING FEATHERBOARDS on page 27.
6. Remove the board from the table and make sure that
the guard is in place.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece of
scrap wood to make trial cuts before making the cut
with the actual workpiece.
7. Make sure that both the router and switch box are
OFF; then plug the router into the switch box.
8. While firmly holding a piece of scrap wood against the
fence and down against the router table, feed a piece
of scrap wood toward the bit in the direction shown
by the arrow in Fig. 30.
9. Using the switch box, turn the router OFF. if any
adjustments are needed, unplug the power cord
and repeat steps 2-8 until all adjustments are correct.
Once you are satisfied with all settings, make the
cut with the actual workpiece.
Fig. 29
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Depth of cut
Guard not shown for clarity
Fig. 30
Fence
Router bit
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of cut
Workpiece
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