Kreg K3 Instructional Manual page 13

About the Front Side Clamp
The clamping mechanism of the Kreg Jig
Benchtop Base has been designed in a way that
requires no adjustment for varying thicknesses
of material. However you will need to adjust for
the common thickness of the material to be drilled.
This is accomplished by adjusting the location of
the Clamping Pad relative to the Clamp Follower.
With the clamping mechanism fully engaged (handle
in full horizontal position) rotate the Clamping Pad
until it pushes the material to be drilled against the
Drill Guide Block. Relax the clamping mechanism by
lifting the handle and the rotate the Clamping Pad
2-full-turns toward the material. This will allow the
clamping mechanism to exert the proper amount
of pressure against the workpiece when the
clamping mechanism is fully engaged.
The internal springs of the Clamp Follower will
tighten or relax as the material thickness of your
workpieces vary. To apply additional pressure the
Clamping Pad is rotated toward the workpiece,
however you must be careful not to compress the
springs an excessive amount and cause the springs
to take a "set" in a compressed state.
Be certain to tighten the Lock Nut on the Clamping
Pad to prevent the Clamping Pad from accidentally
loosening as material is clamped and unclamped
during normal operation of the jig.
About Dust Collection
One of the most unique features of the K3 Pocket
Hole System is the addition of a Dust Collection
Shroud. The Drill Guide Block has been designed
so that wood chips created during the drilling
operation are allowed to escape the drill guides,
thereby minimizing the friction of the wood chips
against the rotating drill bit. Openings in the rear of
the Benchtop Base align with the chip extraction
holes of the Drill Guide Block to provide a clear path
for the wood chips to escape the drill guide.
Getting to Know Your K3 System
(Fig. 12A&B)
(Fig. 12C)
K3
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Front side clamp shown in
Examples of the clamping action
Dust Collection Shroud with standard
1-1/4" diameter connection.
Fig. 12A
"unclamped" position
Fig. 12B
Fig. 12C
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