Black & Decker MTRT8 Original Instructions Manual page 11

Use both hands on the power unit to control
u
the router, and run the router at full speed at all
times.
Move the router counterclockwise when cutting
u
outside edges. Move clockwise when cutting
inside edges.
Hints for optimum use
When working on outside edges, move the tool
u
counterclockwise (fig. E). When working on
inside edges, move the tool clockwise.
Use pilot (ball bearing) router bits for edge
u
profile cutting.
Use HSS router bits for softwood.
u
Use TCT router bits for hardwood.
u
Not recommended for plunge cutting.
u
Refer to the table below for common types of
u
router bits.
(Original instructions)
Router bits (fig. E)
Description
Straight bit (1)
Trimming bit (2)
Rebating bit (3)
V-grooving bit (4)
Core box bit (5)
moulding Cove bit (6)
Ogee moulding bit (7)
Rounding over bit (8)
Dovetail bit (9)
Chamfer bit (10)
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the
accessory used. BLACK+DECKER and Piranha ac-
cessories are engineered to high quality standards
and designed to enhance the performance of your
tool. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your tool.
ENGLISH
Application
Grooves and rebates
Trimming laminates or
hardwood; accurate profiling
using a template
Rebates on straight or curved
workpieces
Grooves, engraving and edge
bevelling
Fluting, engraving and
decorative edge
Decorative edge moulding
Decorative edge moulding
Rounding over edges
Dovetail joints
Chamfer edges
11