BM 2610925542
When the router is installed in a router table, it can be adjusted with a 1/8” hex wrench, not included with all models. (See page 21).
The RA1002 Fine Adjustment Control Extension, an optional accessory for the non- plunge bases, allows fine adjustment from beyond the top of the motor housing. To install, simply press the RA1002 into the end of the base’s own fine adjustment knob. (Fig. 12)
TO CLAMP MOTOR
When final coarse and fine adjustments have been made, fasten the base clamp lever to secure adjustments. (If additional clamping force is desired: using a 10 mm wrench, rotate clamp nut clockwise SLIGHTLY (1/8 turn or less), then test clamp. Do not over- tighten.)
DEEP CUTS
For deeper cuts, make several progressively deeper cuts by starting at one depth and
then make several subsequent passes, increasing the cutting depth with each pass.
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
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, push plunge lock lever to the left, apply downward pressure until you reach desired depth, and release pressure on lever to lock (Fig. 13). The plunge lock lever is spring loaded and returns automatically to the locked position. To raise the router, push plunge lock lever to the left, release pressure on router 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.
DEPTH ROD AND TURRET
The depth rod and the 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 depth stop turret until the lowest step is aligned with the depth rod. Loosen depth indicator knob and lower the depth rod until it contacts the lowest step of the turret. Slide the depth indicator until the red line indicates zero on the depth scale, indicating the point
FIG. 13
at which the bit just contacts the work (Fig. 14).
3.To set a desired cutting depth, slide the depth rod up until the red depth indicator line 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.