Ratio PRO XF2100 Manual De Instrucciones página 38

touches the step buffer (8).
Afterwards set scale (2) to "0".
Loosen wing screw.
With the fine adjustment (1), advance the depth-
of-cut in clockwise direction by 0.2 mm/
2 scale marks (= difference between required
value and actual value).
Retighten wing screw again.
Slide router upward again and check depth-of-cut
by carrying out another trial cut.
After setting the depth-of-cut, the position of the
index mark (5), on the depth stop should not be
changed anymore so that the currently adjusted
setting can always be read off the scale
5. USAGE OF THE STEP BUFFER
a) Dividing the cutting procedure in several
steps
For deep cuts, it is recommended to carry out
several cuts, each with less material removal. By
using the step buffer, the cutting process can be
divided into several steps.
Set the required depth-of-cut with the lowest step
of the step buffer. Afterwards, the higher steps
can be used for the last two cuts.
b) Pre-adjustment of varying depth-of-cuts
If several different depth-of-cuts are required for
the machining of a work-piece, these can also be
preset by using the step buffer.
6. DIRECTION OF FEED (SEE FIG. E, F)
The feed motion of the router must always be
carried out against the rotation direction of the
router bit (up-grinding).
When milling in the direction with the rotation of
the router bit (down cutting), the router can break
loose, preventing control by the user.
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7. ROUTING PROCESS
Adjust the depth-of-cut as previously described.
Place the router on the work-piece.
Release the clamping lever by turning in clockwise
direction and slowly lower the router until the depth
stop runs against the step buffer. Lock the router
in position by turning the clamping lever in anti-
clockwise direction, then switch on. Carry out the
cutting procedure with uniform feed. After finishing
the cutting process, slide the router upwards again
and switch off.
8. ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHING (SEE FIG. G)
Warning: Choose a router bit with a
smaller diameter than the inner diameter of
the guide bushing.
The guide bushing (24) enables template and
pattern routing on work-pieces.
Place the guide bushing over the hole in the centre
of the base plate, and align the two through holes
in the bottom of the base plate with the countersunk
holes in the guide bushing. Fasten the guide
bushing with the nuts and screws provided.
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Set the router with guide bushing against the
template. Release the clamping lever by turning
in clockwise direction and slowly lower the router
toward the work-piece until the adjusted depth-of-cut
is reached.
Guide router with projecting guide bushing along the
template, applying light sideward pressure.
Note: The template must have a minimum thickness
of 8 mm, due to the projecting height of the guide
bushing.
9. SHAPING OR MOULDING APPLICATIONS
For shaping or molding applications without the use
of a parallel guide, the router must be equipped with
a pilot or a ball bearing.
Lead the router sideward to the workpiece and allow
router bit to engage until the pilot or the ball bearing
of the router reach the corner of the workpiece being
machined. Guide the router alongside the workpiece
corner using both hands, ensuring proper seating of
the base plate. Too much pressure can damage the
edge of the workpiece.
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