Router User Manual

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MICRO PLUNGE ADJUSTMENT
Two separate uses for the micro plunge adjustment feature are:
1. Hand held plunge router. In this application, set the depth that the router
will plunge. After making a test cut, increase or decrease the depth of
plunge in very precise increments.
2. Shaper, mounted in a table. In this application, the micro-plunge
adjusting knob can be used to make very small and precise adjustments
to bit height.
For either application, set the micro-adjusting plunge mechanism to the
neutral position by:
1. Moving the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the free motion position by
rotating it to the operator’s left as far as it will go (the lever will lock into
this position), and ensuring that a bit is not in the tool.
2. Move the motor up and down:
A. If the motor will not go all the way down to allow the collet to touch the
work surface, the tool is in the micro-plunge adjusting mode. To return
to the neutral position, push the motor down, and while maintaining
pressure on the motor, turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob (E) Fig. 8
clockwise until the collet nut (D) Fig. 8 touches the surface of the work.
B. If the motor does not rise to the full height, the tool is in the shaper
table adjusting mode. To return to the neutral position, turn the micro-
plunge adjusting knob (E) Fig. 8 counterclockwise until the motor
reaches its maximum height.
Always set the tool to the neutral position after each project is completed and
before storing, so that it is ready to begin the next project.
The maximum amount of plunge (maximum amount of motor travel)
is approximately 2
1
/2". The micro adjusting plunge mechanism is in
the neutral position when the motor will move up and down this
amount (without a bit installed).
FOR USE AS HAND HELD ROUTER
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
1. Set the micro-plunge adjusting
mechanism to the neutral posi-
tion.
2. Move the plunge locking lever
(B) Fig. 8 to the free motion
position by rotating it to the
operator’s left until it locks.
3. Raise the depth rod (P) Fig. 9 to
its highest position.
4. Install the bit.
5. Plunge the router down by hand
until the bit is flush with surface
of the workpiece and hold firmly.
6. Turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob counterclockwise until you feel
resistance. (Fig. 14).
This may require 20 or more revolutions.
Fig. 14
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