Internal Routing - Craftsman 320.17542 Operator's Manual

l Z_ WARNING:
Always securely clamp your workpiece and keep a firm grip
on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. Failure to do so could result
in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.
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_WARNING:
Removing cutter bit from workpiece while it is still rotating could I
damage workpiece and result in loss of control, causing serious personal injury.
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NOTE: Making test cuts in scrap material that is similar to your workpiece is
essential. Learning how the router's speed, depth-of-cut and cutter bit will react
in the workpiece will help you produce quality cuts.
INTERNAL ROUTING (Figs. 12, 12a, 12b and 13)
1o With depth-of-cut set, tilt router and place on workpiece with leading edge of sub-base
contacting workpiece first (Fig.t2)..
2. Turn motor "On" and let motor build up to its full speed, being careful not to let cutter bit
contact workpiece.
3_ To begin your cut, gradually feed the cutter bit into the workpiece until the subbase
is level with the workpiece (see Fig 12a, 12b)o
4_ When cut is completed, turn motor "Off" and let cutter bit come to a complete stop
before removing it from the workpiece.
5. Unplug router from power source, place router upside down on worktable, and inspect
finished cut in workpiece_
Fig. 12
Fig. 12a
Fig. 12b
Feed Direction--_
Fig. '13 Feed Direction
Edge
Guide
Internal sloting
on workpiece with fixed base
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