Kobalt KR 124B-03 Manual De Instrucciones página 16

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
12. Feeding the Compact Router
When routing or doing related work, the best
finishes will result from setting up the cut carefully,
selecting the proper cutting depth, knowing how
the cutter bit reacts in the workpiece, and selecting
the appropriate rate and direction of feed for the
project.
Direction of Feed for External Cuts
The cutter bit rotates clockwise. This means that
feeding the bit from left to right will cause the bit to
pull the tool toward the workpiece.
If the tool is fed in the opposite direction (right to
left), the rotating force of the cutter bit will tend to
push the bit away from the workpiece. This is called
"climb-cutting".
"Climb-cutting" may cause loss of control, resulting
in possibly personal injury. When "climb-cutting"
is required, exercise extreme caution to maintain
control of the tool.
Direction of Feed for Internal Cuts
When making an internal cut, such as a groove,
dado, or slot, always position the guide (edge
guide, straight edge, or board guide) on the right-
hand side of the tool as the cut is made.
Always be alert and exercise extreme caution in
order to maintain control of the tool when making
this type of cut around curves.
In either case, the lateral thrust of the cutting is
always against the guide, as is proper.
WARNING
• Always clamp the workpiece securely and keep
a firm grip on the fixed base with both hands at
all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of
control, causing possibly serious personal injury.
Rate of Feed
The proper rate of feed depends on several
factors: the hardness and moisture content of
the workpiece, the cutting depth, and the cutting
diameter of the bit. Use a faster rate of feed when cutting shallow grooves in soft woods, such
as pine. Use a slower rate of feed when making deep cuts in hardwoods, such as oak.
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Bit Rotation
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Bit
Rotation
Feed
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Guide
Bit
Rotation
Feed
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Feed
Feed
Thrust
Guide
Thrust