Preparing The Router; Safety Overview; Using The Built-In Depth Gauge; Router Setup - General Dovetailer Manual Del Usuario

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PREPARING THE ROUTER

saFeTY OvervIew

1. KNOW YOUR ROUTER. Read the owner's manual that came with your router before
you use it. Understand the machine's applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards inherent in its use. Before using the router, check that none
of its moving parts are broken, loose or misaligned.
NOTE: General Tools & Instruments is not responsible for router misuse or the disregard of
standard safety precautions associated with using a router.

UsInG THe BUIlT-In DePTH GaUGe

The built-in Depth Gauge is used to set both the depth of the Dovetail Cutter during router setup
as well as to control the length of the pins during cutting. (FIG. 5).
1. Loosen the Template Lock Screws
2. Align the Depth Measuring Working Surface
Template Position Rule
3. Tighten the Template Lock Screws
FIG. 5

rOUTer seTUP

1. Insert the dovetail cutter with
its guide bearings fully into the
router.
2. Set the height of the Dovetail
Cutter Bit using the Depth
Measuring Working Surface
(FIG.6)
For instructions on setting the
depth gauge see USING THE
DEPTH GAUGE above.
6
on the face of the Depth Plate
3A
. Make sure both sides are at the same measurement.
2A
to lock the Depth Adjuster Plate in position
.
3A
with the desired measurement on the
.
.
FIG. 6