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OPERATION
The fixed base is designed with a fine
adjustment system. When the bit is lowered
to the approximate position desired (coarse
setting), the system can then be micro-
adjusted to the precise depth.
COARSE ADJUSTMENT:
Depressing the coarse-adjustment button
allows you to quickly lower or raise the
cutter bit to an approximate depth setting.
FINE ADJUSTMENTS:
The depth-indicator ring located on the
fine-adjustment dial is marked in 1/64”
increments. Turning the fine-adjustment dial
clockwise 180º (1/2 turn), lowers the cutter
bit 1/32”. One full turn clockwise 360° (zero
“0” to zero “0”) lowers the bit 1/16”.
The depth-indicator ring may be reset to zero
“0” without moving the fine-adjustment dial.
This allows the user to begin adjustments
from any chosen reference point.
ADJUSTING DEPTH (FIG. 7)
FIG. 7
1. Disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
2. Place the router on a flat surface with
the back of the fixed base facing you.
Open the motor clamp.
3. With the cutter bit already installed, press
in the coarse-adjustment button and lower
the motor into the base until the cutter bit
is close to the flat surface on which the
base is sitting. Turn the fine-adjustment
dial until the cutter bit “just” touches the
flat surface on which the base is sitting.
Then lock the motor clamp.
4. Place the router on two level pieces of
wood, positioned so that the cutter bit
can be lowered below the sub-base
(FIG. 7).
5. Turn the fine-adjustment dial clockwise
to lower the bit to the desired depth of
cut. Turn the dial counterclockwise to
raise the cutter bit.
6. Once the depth of cut is set, close the
motor clamp securely.
DEEP CUTS
The proper cutting depth for each pass,
is always determined by the material, the
cutter bit size and type, and the power of
the motor.
Always make several progressively deeper
cuts by starting at one depth and then
making several passes, each time increasing
the cutting depth until your desired depth is
reached.
Making a cut that is too deep will stress the
motor and the cutter bit, and it may burn the
workpiece and dull the cutter bit. It could
also “grab” too much of the workpiece
and cause you to lose control of the router,
causing a serious accident.
To be certain that your depth settings are
correct, always make test cuts in scrap
material similar to your workpiece before
beginning your final cutting.
Remember, knowing the right depth for each
cut comes with routing experience.
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