To Adjust Depth - Craftsman 320.28212 Operator's Manual

To Adjust Depth (Fig. 6) Fig. 6
1. Turn the motor off and
unplug the tool from the
B
power source.
A
2. Install the router bit. The
collet/nut can accept only
bits with 1A-inch shanks.
3. With one hand holding
the motor housing, open
Motor Clamp (A).
4. Rotate the Micro Adjust
Knob (B) to raise or lower
the motor to achieve the
desired cutting depth. The direction of the rotation is marked on the Micro
Adjust Knob (B).
5. Always use a ruler to confirm the cutting depth.
6. Once the depth of cut is set, close the motor clamp (A) securely.
NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable. Too much side thrust and
torque can easily break small-diameter cutting bits. Larger cutting bits can result
in a rough cut and be difficult to guide and control. For these reasons, do not
exceed 1/8-in. depth of cut in a single pass.
The proper cutting depth for each pass is determined based on the workpiece
material, the cutting bit size and type, and the speed of the motor.
NOTE: Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications.
Always make several, progressively deeper cuts by starting at one depth and
then making several passes, each time increasing the cutting depth, until the
desired depth is reached.
Making a cut that is too deep will stress the motor and the cutting bit, and it may
burn the workpiece and dull the cutting bit. It could also "grab" too much of the
workpiece and cause you to lose control of the router, causing a serious accident.
To be certain that your depth settings are appropriate, always make test cuts in
scrap material similar to your workpiece before beginning your final cutting.
Remember, knowing the right depth for each cut comes with routing experience.
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