ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
ROUTER BASE
FREEHAND CUTTING AND ROUTING
When the router base accessory is installed on the Rotary Tool, it will function as a small router to be used for freehand cutting of irregular shaped patterns. You can cut patterns out of the workpiece with the cutting bit or route patterns into the workpiece with small router bits.
FREEHAND CUTTING
1.Adjust the cutting bit depth to 1/8” longer than the thickness of the material being cut.
2.Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool.
3.When starting the cut inside the workpiece, place the bit at an angle to allow the bit to cut its way into the workpiece (see Page 11 Fig. 6).
4.Use the two height adjusting knobs to guide the bit through the workpiece.
FREEHAND ROUTING
Use the router base with small router bits to perform various freehand routing projects (see Fig. 18).
1.Remove 1/8” collet and insert ¼” collet (see Page 10 Fig. 3).
2.Install router bit and securely tighten.
3.Adjust router base height to the correct routing depth.
4.Turn the switch ON making sure the router bit is not touching anything.
5.Holding the tool by the two height adjusting knobs, carefully lower the bit onto the workpiece and guide the bit around the desired pattern.
CUTTING STRAIGHT LINE WITH STRAIGHT EDGE
To cut a straight line, you can use a straight edge template to guide the router base.
1.Draw a line on the workpiece where you wish to make the cut (see Fig. 19).
2.Draw a parallel second line approximately 2 1/8” back into the workpiece (away from the cutting line).
3.Clamp the straight edge onto the larger portion of the workpiece that is to be clamped while cutting.
4.Place the flat side of the router base against the straight edge with the bit near the start of the cutting line.
NOTE: Check bit location to ensure cut will be made in the correct location.
5.Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool.
6.Slide the router plate against the straight edge while making the cut.
Fig. 19
Fig. 18
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