Full Edge Cutting Or Jointing - Skil RAS900 Owner's Manual

6. Once all adjustments have been made, double-check that:
The router is SECURELY tightened in the router base.
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The router bit is SECURELY tightened in the router collet, with at least 3/4" shank
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engagement.
The router base is SECURELY tightened to the bottom of the router table.
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7. Remove the board from the table.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece of scrap wood to make trial cuts before making
the cut with the actual workpiece.
8. Turn the router on and make desired cut in the workpiece.

Full edge cutting or jointing

(Figs. 31–33)
For maximum strength and accuracy, boards
that are to be joined together should be
smooth and true. The edges should be true to
the workpiece surface. You can true the edges
using the router table with a straight bit.
NOTE: Use the outfeed shim plate(s) to
provide continuous support for the workpiece
as it is fed past the router bit.
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.
If you are using a wet/dry vac, it should be
connected to the vacuum port on the back of
the fence assembly.
1. Loosen the clamping knobs (21) on the
back of the outfeed fence faceplate (19).
2. Align the slot in the outfeed shim plate(s)
(20) with the holes in the outfeed fence
faceplate (19), and slide the outfeed shim
plate(s) (20) between the fence assembly
(C) and the outfeed faceplate (19) (Fig. 31).
Use one outfeed shim plate for a 1/16"
offset, or both shim plates for a 1/8" offset.
3. Install a straight bit in the router.
4. Position both fence faceplates so that they
clear the bit by 1/4" (Fig. 32).
5. Tighten the clamping knobs (21) and
carriage bolts (45) while holding both
faceplates (19) in place.
6. Place a straight edge or a straight piece
of wood on the table (1) so that it rests
against the outfeed fence faceplate (19).
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Always make sure that
the fence and guard
Fig. 31
21
20
19
Guard not shown for clarity
Fig. 32
21
20
Guard not shown for clarity
Fig. 33
18
19
14
45
45 21 45
19
22
Workpiece
C
C
1