Craftex CX Series Manual page 35

4. Depth of cut too deep.
Possible Solutions:
1. Replace router bit
2. Increase feed rate.
3. Reverse router direction.
4. Take smaller depth of cut
(especially with hardwoods)
Symptom: Fuzzy Grain.
Possible Causes:
1. High moisture content in wood.
2. Router bit is dull.
Possible Solutions:
1. Inspect workpiece moisture
content; allow to dry if more than
20% moisture content.
2. Replace router bit.
Symptom: Chipping.
Possible Causes:
1. Knots or conflicted grain direction
in wood.
2. Nicked or chipped router bit.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast.
4. Depth of cut too deep.
5. Cutting against the grain.
Possible Solutions:
1. Inspect the workpiece for knots,
grain direction, use clean stock only.
2. Replace router bit.
3. Decrease feed rate.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut
(especially with hardwoods).
5. Cut with the direction of the grain.
Symptom: Divots in edge of cut.
Possible Cause:
1. Inconsistent feeding speed
2. Inconsistent pressure against the
fence.
3. Fence not adjusted properly
Possible Solutions:
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