Skil RT1322-00 Owner's Manual page 22

WARNING
NOTICE: Choose the applicable cutting speed according the bit diameter and the material
being cut.
Bit
Size
Materials Hardness
Plastic
Softwood
Hardwood
Reduce the speed when using extra-large bits (cutting diameter of 1 inch or greater), or heavy
cutting bits. Changing the rate of feed can also improve the quality of the cut.
DIAL SETTING
1
2
3
4
5
6
The speed charts above indicate the relationship between speed settings and the cutting
application. Exact settings are determined by operator experience and preference, and also
by recommendations made by manufacturers of cutter bits.
Placing the Router onto the Workpiece and Starting the Cut
WARNING
NOTICE: Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications. A test cut will give a
feel for the set-up, the router's speed, the depth of cut, and how the cutter bit reacts to the
workpiece.
Much of routing is a trial-and-error process of making various adjustments, followed by test
cuts. To avoid ruining good material, make your test cuts on scrap materials.
How you place your router onto a workpiece (starting the cut) with a fixed base depends on
the type of routing you are going to produce: edge routing or internal routing, as discussed on
the following pages.
For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, your router has two handles: one on
each side of the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly with both hands.
WARNING
22
Before operating your router follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
0-1"
6
6
5
RPM
10,000
11500/13,000
14500/16,000
17500/19,000
20500/22,000
23500/25,000
Before operating the router follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Always be alert and watch what you are doing. Never operate the router
when you are fatigued.
1.25-2" 2.25-2.5"
4
4
3
APPLICATION
Non-ferrous metal, hardwoods, larger
diameter cutter bits
Softwoods, plastics, countertops, smaller
diameter cutter bits
3-3.5"
3 2
2 1
2 1