BM 2610909346 5/03
5/12/03
FIG. 29
OUTFEED FENCE KNOBS
OFFSET
SHIMS
TOP VIEW
PREPARING THE ROUTER AND
TABLE FOR OFFSET OUTFEED
1. Install a 1/2" diameter straight bit or spiral bit
in your router, because they are the strongest
bits and have the least potential for deflecting.
To further minimize the potential for
deflection, use a bit with the shortest possible
cutter height that is sufficient to do the job.
2. Loosen the outfeed fence knobs.
3. Slide both fence faces towards the bit to
minimize the space between the faces and
router bit.
4. To properly offset the outfeed fence,
determine the desired offset. Two (2) 1/32"
shims and four (4) 1/16" shims are included.
Place the desired combination of metal shims
over the outfeed fence bolts between the
USING THE STARTER PIN FOR
EDGE FORMING OF CURVES
The starter pin is used instead of the fence for
operations that involve routing curves in the
workpiece. When edge forming curves or
complex shapes you must use bits that have
pilot bearings.
The red insert ring has a threaded brass insert
for attaching the auxiliary guard.
Attach the auxiliary guard to the mounting plate
by threading a #10-32x3/8" truss head machine
screw through the hole in the guard post and
into the threaded insert in the red insert ring.
Align the guard with the hole in the mounting
plate so it is over the bit and tighten.
• Always use the auxiliary guard when routing
with the starter pin.
• When using the starter pin, the feed direction
of the workpiece is always right to left across
the front of the bit (Fig. 30).
• Set the workpiece against the front of the
starter pin and swing it slowly into the bit.
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Operating Instructions
FENCE FACE
fence faces and the aluminum fence. The
same shim configuration must be placed
behind each of the bolts.
5. Use a straight edge to ensure the front of
outfeed fence face is even with the front of
the router bit.
6. Tighten the fence clamping knobs. Readjust if
necessary. Remove straight edge when
done.
7. Tighten the vertical featherboard, bit guard,
and horizontal featherboard in the proper
positions.
8. Switch on the router and begin.
If the cut does not stay straight throughout the
entire length of the workpiece, stop the router and
realign the outfeed fence face to the router bit.
• While routing, make sure the workpiece is
always in contact with the bit's pilot bearing.
!
WARNING
starter pin. Keep fingers at least 6" away
from spinning bit. Do not attempt to route
small workpieces. Serious injury can occur
if you contact the spinning bit.
AUXILIARY
GUARD
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FEED
DIRECTION
FENCE FACE
WORKPIECE
Always use the auxiliary
guard when routing with the
STARTER
PIN
FEED
DIRECTION
WORKPIECE
PILOT
BEARING BIT
FIG. 30