Dial Setting - Craftsman 320.27669 Operator's Manual

The electronic speed control feature allows motor speed to be matched to cutter
size and material hardness for an improved finish and extended bit life.
Press "+" or "-" directly to choose the cutting speed according various materials
of workpieces.
Your router motor top cap has a "Variable Speed Selection Chart" located above
the "ON/OFF" toggle switch, to help you determine the correct speed for the
cutter bit being used.
WARNING: Before operating your router follow all safety instructions in this
manual. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Choose the applicable cutting speed according the bit diameter and the
material being cut.
Materials_ 0=1" 1.25=2" 2.25=2.5" 3=3.5"
Hardness
Plastic 6 4 3 2
Softwood 6 4 2 1
Hardwood 5 3 2 1
Reduce the speed when using extra large bits (1 -in more in cutting diameter) or
heavy cutting bits. Changing the routers rate of feed can also improve the quality
of the cut.
DiAL SETTING
1
2
3
RPM
10,000/11500
13,000/14500
16,000/17500
APPLICATION
Non=ferrous metal, hardwoods,
larger diameter cutter bits
4
5
6
19,000/20500
22,000/23500
25,000
Softwoods, plastics, countertops,
smaler diameter cutter bits
The speed charts above indicate the relationship between the speed setting
and the cutting application. Exact settings are determined through operator
experience and preference, and also by recommendations by manufacturers of
cutter bits.
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