Craftsman 320.2819 Product Manual page 29

DIRECTION OF FEED., INTERNAL CUTS (Figs. ! 7 _nd 17a)
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When making an internal cut, Fig.17
such as a groove, dado or
slot, always have the guide
you are using with the router
(edge guide, straight edge,
board guide), on the right-
hand side of the router as you
make your cut, see Fig. 17).
When the guide is positioned
on the right hand side of
the router, the router travel
should be from left to right
and "counterclockwise"
around curves (see Fig. 17)o
This counterclockwise ac-
tion around the curve could
cause Climb Cutting. Always
be alert and exercise extreme
caution to maintain control of
the router when making this
type of cut around curves.
When the guide is positioned
as shown in Fig. 17a, the
router travel should be from
left to right and clockwise
around curves,,
Guide Outside
Bit iotation
Bit Rotation
Fig. 17a
ROLdSr F !ed Direction
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Guide Inside
Bit Rob
Bit Rotation
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Routsr Fe_ d Direction
If there is a choice, the set-up in
Fig. 17 is easier to use, but there
is the possibility of Climb Cutting around curves. In eithe
the sideways thrust of the router cutting is always against
_k WARNING: Always securely clamp your work pi
on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. I
result in loss of control causing possible serious pe
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case, Fig. 17 or Fig° 15a,
meguide, as is proper°
.=ce and keep a firm grip
:allure to do so could
rsonal injury.
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