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Feed
Direction
Figure 11. Correct feed direction and
grain orientation (bottom view).
2. Pass router across workpiece with bit
rotating opposite the feed direction,
as shown in Figure 11. If cutters are
moving in same direction you are feed-
ing the router, you are performing a
"climb cut." This is a very dangerous
operation because router could lunge
forward out of your hands, causing seri-
ous personal injury.
Routing Operations
Once the router bit is installed, the depth is
set, and the feed direction is determined, it
is time to start routing.
To perform routing operations:
1. Secure workpiece to a stable surface.
2. Place router flat on surface of
workpiece, making sure that bit is not
touching workpiece.
3. Firmly grasp router (fixed base) or
handles (plunge base) and turn router
switch ON (I).
— If using plunge base, slowly push
down on router handles to initiate
cut.
Model T27139 (Mfd. Since 3/16)
Bit
Rotation
Router will "kick" when started. If it
comes in contact with workpiece it
could jump out of your hands and
cause injury.
4. Smoothly move router in correct feed
direction along workpiece (see Figure
11).
DO NOT start routing at a corner.
Starting at a corner may cause rout-
er to grab, damaging workpiece cor-
ner, and possibly causing injury.
Note: Feed router along workpiece at
a consistent rate of speed. Be aware of
sound of router motor and sound of bit
cutting. If motor begins to bog down, or
sound pitch of router bit lowers, reduce
feed rate.
5. When finished routing, turn router
OFF, and allow it to come to a com-
plete stop before setting it down.
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