General Routing Operations With The Router Table - Kobalt K11RTA-03 Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROUTER TABLE
29. Using a Vacuum
The vacuum adaptor in the fence assembly is 2-1/4 in. diameter. Select the vacuum
accordingly.
NOTICE: Operating the router table without a vacuum can result in an excessive build-up of
sawdust and wood chips under the fence assembly and guard and in the cabinet, reducing the
performance of the router table and fence assembly.

GENERAL ROUTING OPERATIONS WITH THE ROUTER TABLE

WARNING
• Note that, when installed upside-down in a router table, the direction of cutter bit rotation will
be counterclockwise.
a. Always plug the router into the switched outlet in the router table. Never plug a router-
table-mounted router into another power source.
b. Make sure that the router table switch is turned off and unplug the router table.
c. Coarsely adjust the cutting depth of the router before installing it to the table. Use the 'Z'
wrench for precise depth adjustment above the table after attaching the router to the table.
d. Adjust the fence assembly to support the workpiece to be cut.
e. Set the ON/OFF switch (B) on the router to the ON position.
f. Reconfirm that all router adjustments are securely locked before supplying power to the
router.
g. Plug the power cord for the router table into a power source.
h. Turn on the power to the router table by pulling up on the router table ON/OFF switch.
i. Always control the power to the router with the router-table switch whenever the router is
mounted to the table.
j. Always feed the workpiece from right to left.
NOTICE: The workpiece must always be held tightly against the fence.
WARNING
• The direction of feed for the workpiece is always against the sharp edges of the cutter and
into the rotation of the cutter. When installed in a router table, the direction of cutter rotation
is counterclockwise. Failure to follow this rule can result in serious personal injury.
• When using a router table, large cutter bits should be used for edging only.
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