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INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Fig. 20)
1. With the depth-of-cut set, and the plunge Fig. 20
action locked in the raised (Up) position,
turn the router motor "ON" and allow the
router motor to reach the selected speed
(see Fig. 20).
2. To begin your cut, unlock the plunge-lock
lever and gently lower the plunge action
evenly into the workpiece.
3. When the desired depth-of-cut is
achieved, lock the plunge-lock lever
(Down) and proceed to make the cut.
4. When the cut is completed, turn the
router motor "OFF" and allow the cutting
bit come to a complete stop.
5. When the cutting bit has come to a complete stop, unlock the plunge lock
lever (Up) and the plunge action will automatically retract the cutting bit from
the workpiece.
_, WARNING: Removing the cutter bit from the workpiece while it is still
rotating could damage the workpiece and result in loss of control, causing
serious personal injury.
6. Unplug the router from power source, place the router on the worktable, and
inspect the finished cut in the workpiece.
_, WARNING: Always securely clamp the workpiece in place, and keep a firm
grip on the router base with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result
in loss of control, causing serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications. A test cut
will give a feel for the set-up, the router's speed, the depth of cut, and how the
cutting bit reacts to the workpiece.
FREEHAND ROUTING WITH THE FIXED
BASE (Fig. 21)
A_, WARNING: Do not use large cutter bits
for freehand routing. Using of large cutter bits
when freehand routing could cause loss of
control or create other hazardous conditions
that could result in personal injury. If using
a router table, large bits should be used for
edging only.
When used freehand, the router becomes
a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility
makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief
sculptures, etc.
Fig. 21
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