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OPERATION
decreased by rotating the variable speed dial in the direction
of the arrows shown in figure 11.
NOTE: Hold the router in normal operating position and turn
the variable speed dial to the higher numbers to increase
speed and power. Turn to the lower numbers to decrease
speed and power.
Avoid running the router at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the router to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
the router by running it without a load and at full speed.
To adjust the router speed, turn the variable speed dial to
the desired speed setting.
OPERATING THE ROUTER
See Figures 12 - 13, page 20.
When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a
straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide.
NOTE: Edge guides for the router are also available. See
Accessories.
Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut and offset
the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the edge
of the router base. Hold the router base against the straight
edge and rout the groove.
When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the bit,
clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut lines. Position
both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced
equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout
along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the
other guide. Clean out any remaining waste in the center of
the groove.
When routing a groove, the travel should be in a direction
that places the guide you are using at the right-hand side.
When the guide is positioned as shown in the "guide inside"
illustration (figure 17), tool travel should be from left to right
and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide is
positioned as shown in the "guide outside" illustration (figure
17), tool travel should be from right to left and clockwise
around curves. If there is a choice, the first setup is generally
the easier to use. In either case, the sideways thrust you use
is against the guide.
INTERNAL ROUTING
Tilt router and place on workpiece without the bit contact-
ing the workpiece.
Turn the router on and let the motor build up to full
speed.
Gradually feed bit into the workpiece until the subbase
is level with the workpiece.
Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router
from the workpiece.
EDGE ROUTING
Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide.
Place the router on the edge of the workpiece without
the bit contacting the workpiece.
Turn router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece using the
clamped straight edge as a guide.
Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router
from the workpiece.
WARNING:
Do not use large router bits for freehand routing.
Use of large router bits when freehand routing
could cause loss of control or create other
hazardous conditions that could result in personal
injury. If using a router table, large bits should be
used for edging only.
FREEHAND ROUTING
See Figure 14, page 20.
When used freehand, the router becomes a flexible and
versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout
signs, relief sculptures, etc. When freehand routing:
Draw or layout the pattern on the workpiece.
Choose the appropriate bit.
NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for rout-
ing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball
mills are often used to make relief carvings. Veining bits
are used to carve small, intricate details.
Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Make the first
pass at 25% of the desired depth of cut. This will provide
better control as well as being a guide for the next pass.
NOTE: Do not rout deeper than 1/8 in. per pass.
EDGING WITH PILOT BIT
See Figure 15, page 21.
The arbor-type bits with pilots are excellent for quick, easy,
edge shaping of any workpiece edge that is either straight
or curved at a curvature as great or greater than the radius
of the bit to be used. The pilot prevents the bit from mak-
ing too deep a cut; and holding the pilot firmly in contact
with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from
becoming too shallow.
Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired
depth of cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) are such
that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped (leaving
at least a 1/16 in. thick uncut portion at bottom), the pilot
can ride against the uncut portion, which serves to guide it.
However, if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low
so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against,
an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the
workpiece. This "guide" board must have exactly the same
contour— straight or curved—as the workpiece edge. If it is
positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge,
the bit will make a full cut (in as far as the bit radius). On the
other hand, if the guide is positioned as shown in figure 15
(out from the workpiece edge), the bit will make less than a
full cut — which will alter the shape of the finished edge.
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