Adjusting The Depth Of Cut - Craftsman 320.2768 Operator's Manual

5. Set the motor upside down on its top cap with the collet pointing up and
remove the cutter bit.
_, WARNING: Always remove the cutter bit from collet/nut when the router is
not being used. Leaving bits installed could result in accidents causing serious
personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT
_, WARNING: Your router should never be turned on or be connected to the
power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or
removing collets/nuts, cutter bits, cleaning the product or when it is not in use.
Disconnecting the router will prevent accidental starting, which could cause
serious personal injury.
NOTE: All depth adjustments on the fixed base must be made with the motor
clamp open.
NOTE: For all fixed base routers, the cutter bit depth equals the amount of the
cutter that is exposed below the surface of the sub-base.
The fixed base is designed with a fine adjustment worm-gear system. When the
bit is lowered to the approximate position desired (coarse setting), the system
then can be micro-adjusted to the precise depth.
Coarse Adjustment:
Depressing the coarse adjustment knob (B) allows you to quickly lower or raise
the cutter bit to an approximate depth setting.
Micro Adjustments:
NOTE: Be sure that the worm gear system is engaged before making fine
adjustments. Test it by turning the fine adjustment dial (C) clockwise and
counter-clockwise to see if the bit lowers and raises. If it does not, press in the
coarse adjustment knob and turn the fine adjustment dial until the gears engage,
then reset zero "0" on depth indicator ring (D).
The depth indicator ring (D) located on the fine adjustment dial is marked in
1/64-inch increments. Turning the fine adjustment dial clockwise 180°(1/2 turn),
lowers the cutter bit 1/16 inch. One full turn clockwise (360 °) lowers the bit 1/8 inch.
The system allows a maximum of 7 full 360 ° revolutions, clockwise, to lower the
cutter bit a total of 7/8 inch.
The depth indictor ring may be reset to zero "0" without moving the fine
adjustment dial. This allows the user to begin adjustments from any reference
point desired.
To Adjust Depth (Figs. 6 and 6a}
1. Turn the motor off and unplug the router from the power source.
2. Place the router on a flat, level surface with the back of the fixed base facing
you.
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