Installing The Straight Edge Guide On The Router Base - TACKLIFE PTR01A User Manual

CUTTING A CURVED LINE WITH A TEMPLATE – cont'd
1. Make a template from hardboard or other similar material to the shape you require (Fig. 21).
NOTE: The radius of curve must be greater than 2 1/2" for the router base to properly follow the
curved template.
2. Mark the location of the cut to be made.
3. Mark the workpiece approximately 2 7/16" back into the workpiece (away from the cutting line).
4. Clamp the template onto the larger portion of the workpiece that is to be clamped while cutting.
5. Place the curved portion of the router base against the template with the bit near the start of the
cutting line.
NOTE: Check bit location to ensure cut will be made in the correct location.
6. Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool.
7. Slide the router plate against the template while making the cut.

INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT EDGE GUIDE ON THE ROUTER BASE

1. Loosen all three edge guide screws (1) in the router base (Fig. 22). Two edge guide screws are
located toward the rear of the router base.
NOTE: Loosen the screws so they do not extend into the straight edge guide mounting holes.
INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT EDGE GUIDE ON THE ROUTER BASE – cont'd
2. Insert the edge guide rods (2) into the mounting holes (3).
3. Set the inner edge of the edge guide (4) at the desired distance from the edge of the cutter.
4. Tighten all three screws to lock the straight edge guide in the desired position.
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
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