ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
WARNING: ALWAYS turn the motor off with the ON/OFF toggle switch (B) and unplug the
router from the power source before any assembly, adjusting or installing accessories, or when it
is not in use. Failure to turn the motor off and unplug the router could result in accidental starting,
which can cause serious personal injury.
The fixed base (D) is designed with a micro-fine adjustment worm-gear system. When the bit is
lowered to the approximate desired position (coarse adjustment), the system can then be micro-
adjusted to the precise depth.
NOTICE: All depth adjustments on the fixed base must be made with the motor clamp loosened.
9. Coarse Adjustment:
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Depress the coarse-adjustment knob (M) to quickly lower
or raise the cutter bit to an approximate depth setting.
10. Micro-fine Adjustments:
Be sure that the worm-gear system is engaged before
making fine adjustments. Test it by turning the micro-
fine adjustment dial (K) clockwise and counterclockwise
to see if the bit lowers and rises. If it does not, press
the coarse-adjustment knob (O) and turn the micro-fine
M
adjustment dial until the gears engage, and then reset
zero "0" on depth-indicator ring (M).
The depth-indicator ring is marked in 1/64
increments.
in.
Turning the micro-fine adjustment dial one full turn
clockwise (360°) – zero "0" to zero "0" – lowers the
bit 1/8
in.
The system allows a maximum of 7 full 360° clockwise
10
revolutions in order to lower the cutter bit 7/8
(22.3 mm).
in.
The depth-indicator ring can be reset to zero "0" without
K
M
moving the micro-fine adjustment dial. This allows the user
to begin adjustments from any desired reference point.
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