PERFORMING A ROUTING OPERATION
See Figures 21 - 23.
Observe the following rules when using the router:
Read the entire operator's manual for the router and router
table.
Plug the router table power cord into a power source.
Always control the power to the router with the router
table switch whenever the router is mounted on the table.
Always plug the router into either of the router table
switched outlets. Never plug a router table mounted
router into another power source.
Position the infeed and outfeed fence so they are close
to the maximum diameter of the cutter, but not touching
the cutter.
NOTE: The workpiece must always be tight against the
fence, unless you are using a ball-bearing piloted cutter.
Adjust the infeed fence to support the uncut workpiece
and adjust the outfeed fence to support the workpiece
after the cut. The "0" location on the fence scale denotes
the center of the throat opening of the table.
Reconfirm that all router adjustments are securely locked
before connecting the router table to a power source.
The cutter rotates counterclockwise (as viewed above
the table) on the router table. Always feed the workpiece
against the sharp edges of the cutter.
Make sure the router table switch is OFF ( O ) when not
in use. Remove the switch key to ensure the router table
is off.
WARNING:
Never feed the workpiece in the same direction of
rotation of the bit. Feeding in this direction can cause
the workpiece to climb over the bit and cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
When making a side or edge cut, never position the fence
such that the workpiece is located between the cutter
and the fence. Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
INSERTING/REMOVING CUTTERS
Unplug the router table and/or the router.
Remove the router/insert plate assembly. (See Installing
Router/Insert Plate Assembly in the Assembly section.)
OPERATION
ROUTER BIT
WORKPIECE
17 - English
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
WORKPIECE
FENCE
DIRECTION OF FEED
CORRECT
CLIMB CUTTING
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
WORKPIECE
Fig. 23