Deep Cuts; Edge Routing - Craftsman 320.2767 Operator's Manual

For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, your router has two
handles, one on each side of the router base. When operating the router, always
hold it firmly with both hands (Fig. 8).
a WARNING: Always be alert and watch what you are doing. Never operate
the router when you are fatigued
DEEP CUTS
The proper cutting depth for each pass is always determined by the material, the
cutter bit size and type, and power of the motor.
Always make several progressively deeper cuts: start at one depth and then
make several passes, each time increasing the cutting depth, until your desired
depth is reached.
Making a cut that is too deep will stress the router motor and the cutter bit,
and it may burn the workpiece and dull the cutter bit. It could also "grab" too
much of the workpiece and cause you to lose of control of the router, causing a
serious accident.
To be certain that your depth settings are correct, always make test cuts in
scrap material similar to your workpiece before beginning the final cutting
operation.
Remember, knowing the right depth for each cut comes with routing experience.
EDGE ROUTING (Fig. 8)
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With the depth-of-cut set, place the
router on the edge of workpiece,
making sure that the cutter does not
contact the workpiece.
Clamp an edge guide (board or metal
straightedge) in place to help guide the
router base.
Turn the router "On", and allow the
motor build to its full speed.
To begin your cut, gradually feed
the cutter bit into the edge of the
workpiece.
When the cut is complete, turn motor "Off" and allow cutter bit come to a
complete stop before removing it from the workpiece.
Unplug the router from the power source, place the router upside down on
the worktable, and inspect the finished cut in the workpiece.
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