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EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING
For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, your router has two handles,
one on each side of the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly
with both hands (see Fig. 10 ).
Turn the router "On", let the motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed the
cutter bit into the workpiece_ ALWAYS be alert and watch what you are doing.
NEVER operate the router when you are fatigued,.
EDGE ROUTING (Fig. 10)
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With depth-of-cut set, place router
on edge of workpiece, making sure
the cutter does not contact
the workpiece.
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Have an edge guide (board or metal
straightedge) clamped in place to help
guide router's base when making
your edge cut.
3. Turn the router "On", and let the
motor build to its full speed.
4. To begin your cut, gradually feed the
cutter bit into the edge of the workpiece.
Edge
Guide
Edging with Fixed Base
5. When cut is completed, turn motor "Off" and let cutter bit come to a complete stop
before removing it from the workpiece.
6. Unplug router from power source, place router upside down on worktable, and inspect
finished cut in workpiece.
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.
I _ WARNING: Removing cutter bit from workpiece while it is still rotating ]
• couldclamage workpiece and result in loss of conti_ol;causing sermus pe-rsonal ......
injury.
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.
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