Global Machinery Company RT300 Operation, Adjusting the depth of cut, Using the starting pin

Operation

Once the router is properly

installed and connected to theR router table you can use the

safety switch on the router table to turn the router on.

1.Insert the switch disabling insert (6) and ensure the switch is in the OFF position (fig. R).

2 Make sure the switch on the
router is in the OFF position.	S

3.Make sure the router is plugged into the outlet on the router table switch box.

4.Plug the router table cord into a power socket.

5.Turn the router switch to the ON position and lock the switch on.

6.Flip the router table switch to the ON position to turn on and operate the router (fig. S).

7.Push the switch to the OFF position to turn off the router.

Adjusting the depth of cut

The depth of cut affects the rate and quality of cut. The plunge lock lever on the router holds the router at the desired height and depth of cut.

Refer to instruction manual that came supplied with your router for details on how to adjust the depth of cut.

Using the starting pin

The starting pin (17) is used to pivot a small workpiece. The starting pin fits into the threaded opening on the top of the table near the table insert. Turn the pin clockwise to insert it into the table. Turn the pin anti-clockwise to remove it from the table.

Adjusting the fence

The fence can be adjusted in various ways to accommodate the size and shape of a particular workpiece.

T U

V W

1.To slide the fence backwards and forwards loosen the two fence locking knobs (fig. T). This will set the infeed fence (9) to support the workpiece (fig. U).

2.Loosen the outfeed fence locking knob (12) to move the outfeed fence forward or backward (fig. V). This will help support the workpiece after it has been cut.

3.Loosen the 4 lock knobs on the infeed and outfeed fence panels to slide the panels left and right (fig. W).

Direction of feed

1.Feed the workpiece from right to left.

2.The material must be fed against the cutting edge of the router bit.

3.Ensure that the workpiece is tight against the fence.

4.Adjust the infeed fence so that it supports the uncut material and adjust the outfeed fence so that it supports the cut material, compensating for the removed stock.

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