Setting The Plunge Depth; Freehand Cutting And Routing; Freehand Cutting - TACKLIFE PTR01A User Manual

SETTING THE PLUNGE DEPTH

Up to six different plunge depths can be pre-set by using the depth stop rod and the plunge action
turret. This provides for quick changes between depth settings.
1. Loosen the depth stop locking knob (1) counter clockwise and raise the depth stop rod (2) to its
maximum height and then retighten the locking knob to hold the depth rod in position (Fig. 18).
2. Lift the height adjusting lever upward to allow the upper section of the router base to slide on the
plunge rods (3).
3. Rotate the plunge action turret (4) until the one of the stops (5) is under the depth stop rod.
4. Slide the upper section of the router base downward to obtain the desired plunge depth. Push the
height adjusting lever downward to lock the cutting depth.
5. With the plunge depth locked, loosen the depth stop locking knob and lower the depth stop rod
until it contacts the turret, then tighten the depth stop locking knob.
6. Lift the height adjusting lever upward to allow the upper section of the router base to return to its
original position.
NOTE: Up to six different plunge depths can be achieved by simply rotating the depth stop.
7. Install the router bit (Fig. 3).

FREEHAND CUTTING AND ROUTING

When the router base accessory is installed on the spin saw, it will function as a small router to be
used for freehand cutting of irregular shaped patterns. You can cut patterns out of the workpiece with
the cutting bit or route patterns into the workpiece with small router bits.

FREEHAND CUTTING

1. Adjust the cutting bit depth to 1/8" deeper than the thickness of the material being cut.
2. Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool.
3. When starting the cut inside the workpiece, place the bit at an angle to allow the bit to cut its way
into the workpiece (Fig. 8).
4. Use the two router base handles to guide the bit through the workpiece.
Fig. 18
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