Operator Manual User guide

Pilot Drill Depth Adjustment
The Pilot Drill operation works best when the drill depth is adjusted so that the drill bit just
barely breaks into the pocket. If the drill bit extends farther than necessary, it can cause shorter
bit life and over-size holes. The drill bit is set at the factory for a length of approximately 1
13
/
16
”
from tip to drill motor collet (this is a suitable distance for the factory default
7
/
8
” Web). As a
general rule, if the Web is decreased, then the Pilot Drill depth should also be decreased.
To adjust the Pilot Bit Depth:
 Remove the Pilot Drill Motor as described in the section for “Tool Changes”.
 Loosen the motor collet and slide the bit to the desired exposure. (If the bit does not
move easily, try gently tapping on the shank of the bit near the collet with a wrench.)
 Secure the collet and reinstall the router motor.
For your convenience, a blank Bit Gauge (Figure 13) is included with your machine so that you
may scribe a mark to record the depth that is most suitable for your purposes.
Figure 13
 Simply set the Bit Gauge on top of the collet and use an awl to scratch a reference line in
the soft aluminum where each bit should be. (Figure 14)
Figure 14
 The plate has two sides that can be used as settings for different processes in the shop.
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