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STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR
Before starting the router, make sure that the bit is clear
of the workpiece and foreign objects. Keep a firm grip
on router to resist starting torque.
Start and stop the motor by setting
the toggle switch (A) Fig. 4 to the
“ON” or “OFF” position.
To avoid personal injury or damage to finished work, always
allow the motor to come to a COMPLETE STOP before
setting it down.
USING THE ROUTER
IMPORTANT: Before using your router, consider the kind and total amount of
material to be removed. Depending on the workpiece, more than one cut may
be necessary to avoid overloading the motor. Before beginning the cut on the
actual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber to show
exactly how the cut will look, as well as enable you to check dimensions.
Always be sure that the work is rigidly clamped or otherwise
secured before making a cut.
Generally speaking, when working on a bench, the workpiece should be held
on the bench by wood clamps. When routing edges, the router should be held
firmly down and against the work by
both guiding knobs.
Since the cutter rotates clockwise
(when viewing router from top), the
router should be moved from left to
right as you stand facing the work (see
Fig. 5). When working on the inside of
a templet, move router in clockwise
direction. When working on the outside
of a templet, move router in a
counterclockwise direction.
Avoid “Climb-Cutting” (cutting in direction opposite that
shown in Fig. 5). “Climb-Cutting” increases the chance for
loss of control resulting in possible personal injury. When
“Climb-Cutting” is required (backing around a corner),
exercise extreme caution to maintain control of router.
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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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