DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS WHEN
ROUTER IS MOUNTED TO A ROUTER TABLE
See Figure 7.
The depth of cut is readable from both sides of the depth indicator ring. The bottom ring is convenient when using your router mounted upside down to a router table. The indicator point on the base can also be used when using your router mounted to a router table.
Set the cutter at zero depth of cut, rotate depth indicator ring to desired depth of cut on the scale, then tighten locking knob securely.
FOR ROUTERTABLE USE ONLY
INDICATORDEPTH
POINTINDICATOR RING
Fig. 7
ROUTER TABLES
The use of Craftsman touters on muter tables offered
by other manufacturers has not been investigated for compliance with applicable safety standards.
_1= WARNING: Do not use with router tables that fail to conform to safe wood working practices
and offer proper guarding for the cutter. Failure to comply can result in an accident causing possible serious injury.
PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE
We suggest that you practice with your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. Check the following before connecting your router to power supply.
•Make sure power supply is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
•Make sure the spindle lock is in the unlocked position.
•Make sure the trigger is not in the
•Make sure there is not a cutter in the collet.
•Make sure the collet does not extend below the subbase.
•Plug your muter intopower supply.
•Grasp your router firmly with both hands and turn on.
HELPFUL HINTS
,/" Always clamp workpiece securely before routing.
•/ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead. ,,/ Always wear eye protection when routing.
J" Make setup adjustments carefully. Then double check. Measure twice and cut once.
,/ Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened. ,/ Don'tlet familiarity make you careless.
•/ Study all safety rules and do the job safely. J Never place your hands in jeopardy.
4" Make certain clamps can'tloosen while in use.
,/ Test difficult setups on
,/ Plan each operation before you begin.
,/ Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your router frequently. Shake router or blow with an air jet to remove sawdust buildup.
JThink safety by thinking ahead.
ROUTING
See Figure 8.
For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, your router has two handles, one on each side of the router base. When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as shown in Figure 8.
Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed cutter into workpiece. Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate router when fatigued.
HANDLE
POWER
HANDLE
Fig. 8
WARNING: Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in
loss of control leading to possible serious injury.