Workpiece
Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before routing. Before rout- ing, inspect all workpieces for the following:
•Material Type: This router is intended for cut- ting natural and
•Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign objects are often embed- ded in wood. While shaping, these objects can become dislodged and hit the operator, cause kickback, or break the bit, which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece for these items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT cut the workpiece.
•Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots may dislodge during a cutting operation. Knots can cause kickback and machine damage. Choose workpieces that do not have large/ loose knots or plan ahead to avoid shaping through them.
•Wet or "Green" Stock: Routing wood with a moisture content over 20% causes unneces- sary wear on the cutters, increases the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.
•Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces- sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger- ous to cut because they are unstable and often unpredictable when being shaped. DO NOT process workpieces with these charac- teristics unless you properly square up the stock with a jointer and planer.
•Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup- ping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facing the table or the fence. A workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during a cut and could cause kickback or severe injury.
Table Inserts
The Model H7507 features a 29 x 99mm insert and a 60 x 99mm insert that fit into the opening on the router table.
The smallest size table opening provides maxi- mum support and stability to the workpiece during operation, which increases safety.
Using the
After installing the insert, use a ruler to make sure it is flush with the router table surface.
Edge Jointing
Jointing the edge of a board involves using a straight cutting router bit to remove wood from the face of the board. The result is a perfectly flat and square edge.
To joint the edge of a workpiece:
1.DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!
2.Secure a straight cutting bit into your rout- er according to the router manufacturer's instructions.
3.Install the smallest table insert into the router table that still allows the router bit to freely rotate.
4.Raise the bit to a height slightly more than that of the workpiece, then rotate it by hand until the cutting flute is perpendicular to the fence boards.
5.Check the thickness of the existing infeed fence board.
