Using The Bit Height Gauge; Adjusting Depth And Height Of Cut - Skil RAS900 Owner's Manual

Using the bit height gauge

(Fig. 29)
The bit height gauge allows you to measure
the depth of the cut the bit will make in the
workpiece. Use the following steps to adjust
and set a predetermined cutting depth of the
bit.
1. Position the bit height gauge (28) flat on the
tabletop (1) over the router bit. The top of
the bit should be in contact with the gauge
pointer (29) on the bit height gauge.
2. Adjust the bit height to the desired cutting depth of the bit. The bit height will be shown on
the outside edge of the bit height gauge.
3. Secure the bit at the desired cutting depth, remove the bit height gauge, and prepare the
workpiece for cutting.
NOTE: Be sure fence and overhead guard are in place before routing.

Adjusting depth and height of cut

(Fig. 30 and Detail 30)
1. Select a board that is smooth and straight,
with good square edges.
2. Mark lines "A" and "B" on the end of the
board, as shown in Detail 30.
Line "A" indicates the desired height of cut.
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Line "B" indicates the desired final depth of
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cut.
The area outlined by "A," "B," and the edge
•
of the board is the area that will be cut
away.
3. If the desired depth of cut can be cut in
a single pass, loosen the fence clamping
knobs (21) and move the fence forward or
backward until the outermost cutting edge of
the router bit is aligned with line "B."
NOTE: For deeper cuts, DO NOT attempt to
make the cut in a single pass. Make multiple
shallower cuts, progressively moving the fence
backward until the desired depth of cut is
reached.
4. Use the scales on the tabletop (1) as a
guide to align the fence; then SECURELY
tighten both fence clamping knobs (21).
WARNING
cannot come in contact with the router bit.
Failure to do so will result in damage to the
router table and can cause personal injury.
5. Following the instructions that came you're your router, adjust the router height of cut until
the top of the router bit lines up with line "A. "
Always make sure that
the fence and guard
Fig. 29
28
1
Fig. 30
Behind Fence
21
on Base
Area of
Detail 30
Guard not shown for clarity
DETAIL 30
1
29
Scrap Wood
1
A
B
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