Using The Template Guide; Switching On And Off; Making A Cut - GMC MAG2050R Instruction Manual

In all three methods it is necessary to add the dust cover (19) in
the hole in the base plate under the spindle and to lock it in place
with the locking latch (22).
NOTE. With the dust cover in place it is not possible to use a
router bit with a cutting diameter greater than 27.4mm (1").

Using the template guide

The template guide can be used in
various ways:
• Producing duplicates of a
particular design of an
original shape.
• In conjunction with a template,
producing decorative features.
• Repetitive cutting shapes.
If you wish to make your own templates it is best to use a
hardwood such as plywood. Use a piece that is just thicker than
the depth of the template guide. Allow for the thickness of the
guide in your template to ensure that the work piece is cut to the
correct size.
1. To attach the template guide (16)
turn the router upside down and
remove the two fixing screws in
the centre of the router base.
2. Insert the template guide into the
base of the router and secure
using the two fixing screws
supplied.
Workpiece
Collet
Template Template 
Nut
Guide
Router Base
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Switching on and off

CAUTION.
Before plugging in the tool always check that the
trigger switch engages and disengages properly.
1. First set up the work so you are ready to cut your wood.
2. Plug the router into the mains socket.
3. Press the on/off trigger switch (9) to turn on the router.
4. To switch off, just release the the On/Off switch (9).
5. If you require the router to run
continually without having to continue
to apply pressure to the trigger
switch, depress the lock-on button
(10) to lock the trigger switch on.
6. The router will now run in the
'locked-on' condition.
7. If the switch is in the 'locked-on'
position depress the on/off trigger
switch and then release the switch the router will stop.

Making a cut

Your router can be used to make specialty cuts and shapes in
the surface and on the edge of wood. It accepts a wide range
of bits that are each designed for a specific cut or shape.
Make all your adjustments as described in the previous sections.
1. Insert and secure your router bit.
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2. Adjust the height as required for the application.
3. Place the base plate (13) on the work piece ensuring that the
bit is not in contact with the material to be cut.
4. Connect the router to the
power supply.
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