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FIG. 10
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.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH THE
PLUNGE BASE
PLUNGING ACTION (FIG. 11)
FIG. 11
The plunge base feature simplifies the depth
adjustments and allows the cutter bit to be
accurately lowered down into the workpiece
for more precise set-ups.
To lower the cutter bit, release the plunge-
lock lever by moving it “Up” to the unlocked
position.
Use both hands to apply an even downward
pressure on the plunge action until the
cutter bit reaches the desired depth, then
move the plunge-lock lever “Down” to the
locked position.
To raise the bit and the plunge action, unlock
the plunge-lock lever and the cutter bit and the
plunge action will automatically retract from the
workpiece and return to the raised position.
Always have the plunge action in the raised
position and locked when the bit is not
cutting in the workpiece.
OPERATION