Craftsman 171.254841 Owner's Manual page 25

FIGURE 37 FIGURE 39
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FREE ROUTING WITHOUT USING THE FENCE AND
THE PUSH BLOCK
Irregularly Shaped Workpieces:
With Piloted Router Bits:
Without the Starting Pin:
For routing irregularly sha_ed workpieces, a starting
pin is provided. The STARTING PIN is used for
'free-routing"with PILOTED router bits only Itis
NOT USED for any o,:her c_eration described in this
manual.
1. Remove the router table fence from the router
table.
2. Thread the starting pin _nto the threaded hole in
the router table top, to the right of the large hole.
(Refer to Figure 38.)
I
NOTE
J When not in use. the starting pin
can be stored conveniently in the storage hole at the
back of the router table top, shown in Figure 38.
FIGURE 38
Storage Hole Starting Pin
4. Gradually and slowly move the workpiece toward
the router bit untii the workpiece contacts the pilot on
the bit and cutting begins, as shown in Figure 39.
The direction of feed is AGAINST the rotation of the
router bit, as shown by the arrow.
5. Move the workpiece away from the starting pin.
6. Feed the workpiece through the bit. while pressing
it against the pilot on the bit. until the cut has been
completed around the workpiece.
7. Gradually move the workpiece toward the starting
pin until the workpiece contacts it.
8. Back the workpiece away from the router bit. while
maintaining contact with the starting pin, until it com-
pletely clears the bit.
9. Turn the router OFF, using the switch.
ROUTING USING THE MITER GAUGE AND THE FENCE
End Cutting:
Your miter gauge will serve as a handy aid when
extra support is needed for routing small workpieces
or the ends of long workpieces. See Figure 40.
Guard shown raised for reasons of clarity.
FIGURE 40
3. Position the workpiece on the router able top so
that it contacts the starting pin, BUT NOT THE
ROUTER BIT, as shown in Figure 38.
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Overhead guard shown raised for reasons of clarity.