Side Fence Routing - Clarke CR4 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

SIDE FENCE ROUTING

The side-fence is used to guide the router when routing grooves and slots
parallel to the workpiece edge.
• The edge of the workpiece must be straight and true.
FITTING THE SIDE FENCE
1. Fit the guide rods to the side
fence and secure using the
screws, washers and spring
washers supplied.
2. Make sure that the side fence
locks are fully loosened.
3. Slide the guide rods into the router
base.
4. Tighten the side fence locks.
USING THE SIDE FENCE
1. Adjust the side-fence as required
and lock in place using the side
fence locks.
2. Set the depth of cut, see page 13.
3. When the router reaches full
speed, gently lower the cutter into
the workpiece and lock the
plunge lever.
4. Move the router along the
workpiece, maintaining a
sideways pressure to ensure the side fence does not come away from the
workpiece and downward pressure on the inside hand to prevent the
router from tipping over.
NOTE: When starting the cut, increase the pressure slightly on the front of the
side fence and as you reach the end of the workpiece increase the
pressure on the rear half on the side fence, this will prevent the router
cutter from 'snatching' around the workpiece
5. When finished, release the plunge lever to raise the router and switch off.
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