SM 1619X04663
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE
BASE PLUNGING ACTION
The plunge feature simplifies depth adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to easily and accurately enter the workpiece. To lower, loosen plunge lock lever (Fig. 11), and apply downward pressure until you reach desired depth, then tighten plunge lock lever. Loosen lever and release pressure and the router will automatically retract the bit from the workpiece. It is advisable to retract the bit whenever it is not engaged in workpiece.
FIG. 11
PLUNGE
LOCK LEVER
RESTRAINING SCREW
ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
You can adjust or reposition the plunge lock lever for comfort, or to compensate for wear.
1.With the plunge lock lever in the locked position (upright position), remove (counter clockwise) the retaining screw located in the middle of the lever.
2.Move lever to desired location, replace the restraining screw and washer and tighten (clockwise).
DEPTH ROD AND TURRET
The depth rod and depth stop turret are used to control cutting depth as follows:
1.With the bit installed, gently lower the motor until the tip of the router bit just contacts the level surface the router is sitting on. This is the “zero” position, from which further depth adjustments can be accurately made.
2.To set a desired depth of cut, rotate the depth stop turret until the lowest step is aligned with the depth rod. Loosen the depth indicator knob and lower the depth rod unit it
contacts the lowest step of the turret. Slide the depth indicator until the line indicator points to zero on the depth scale, indicating the point at which the bit just contacts the work (Fig. 12).
3.To set a desired cutting depth, slide the depth rod up until the depth indicator point attains the desired cutting depth, and secure the rod in position by firmly tightening the depth indicator knob.
4.The desired depth of cut may now be achieved by plunging the router until the depth rod contacts the selected stop on the turret.
DEEP CUTS
For deeper cuts, make several progressively deeper cuts by starting with the highest step on the depth turret, and after each cut, rotate the depth turret to progressively lower steps as desired, until the final depth (lowest step or flat) is reached. Steps progress by 1/8" increments.
To be certain that your depth settings are as desired, you may want to make test cuts in scrap material before beginning work.
FIG. 12
FINE ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
INDICATOR
RING
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SCALE |
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DEPTH | 1 |
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INDICATOR | 1 |
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KNOB |
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DEPTH ROD |
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DEPTH STOP |
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TURRET |
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DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE
BASE FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The fine depth adjustment knob allows precise bit height adjustments on your router.
To use the fine adjustment feature, turn the knob clockwise to lower, or counterclockwise to raise the bit.
(Note that one full turn of the knob will raise or lower the bit approximately 1/16" of an inch.)