Router User Manual

Before using your router, consider the kind and total

amount of material to be removed. Depending on the

material, more than one cut may be necessary to avoid

overloading the motor. Before beginning the cut on the

actual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of scrap

lumber to show exactly how the cut will look as well as

allowing the dimensions to be checked.

When through-cutting, be sure there is clearance under

workpiece for router bit.

Always be sure the work is rigidly clamped or otherwise

secured before making a cut.

Generally speaking, when working on a bench,use clamps to hold the

workpiece. When routing edges, hold the router firmly down and against the

work by both handles.

Since the cutter rotates clockwise (when viewing router from top), more

efficient cutting will be obtained if the router is moved from left to right as you

stand facing the work. When working on the inside of a templet, move router

in clockwise direction.

When working on the outside of a templet, move router in a counter-clockwise

direction.

Avoid “Climb-Cutting” (cut-ting in direction opposite that

shown in Fig. 22). “Climb-Cutting increases the chance for

loss of control resulting in possible personal injury. When

“Climb-Cutting” is required (backing around a corner),

exercise extreme caution to

maintain control of the

router.

The speed and depth of cut will depend

largely on the type of workpiece. Keep the

cutting pressure constant but do not crowd

the router so the motor speed slows

excessively. More than one pass at various

settings on hardwoods or problem materials

may be necessary to get the desired depth of

cut.

When making cuts on all four edges of the workpiece, make the first cut on the

end of the piece across the grain. Thus, if chipping of wood occurs at the end

of a cut, it will be removed when making the next cut parallel with the grain

Fig. 22

IMPORTANT

For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a

list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665.

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