Grizzly T10222 owner manual Example of using a jig with a starting Block, To free-hand route

To reduce the likelihood of kickback when free- hand routing, use a starting pin or block (see Figures 26–27). This will allow you to anchor and slowly pivot the workpiece into the cutter as the cut is started, making the operation more stable and safe.

Figure 27. Example of using a jig with a starting

block.

ALWAYS use an auxiliary jig and extreme care when free-hand routing that requires remov- al of the fence. Routing without the fence and the attached guard greatly increases the risk of accidental contact with the spinning cutter, causing serious personal injury.

To free-hand route:

1.DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!

2.Fabricate a jig to use with the workpiece that will match the desired finished shape, then attach it to the workpiece (see Figure 27 for an example).

Note: Make sure any fasteners used will not make contact with the router bit during the cutting operation. Glue can be used as an alternative.

Model T10222 (Mfg. Since 12/09)

3.Remove the fence assembly from the table.

4.If possible, fabricate and mount a custom guard over the bit that safely protects your hands from the spinning cutter.

5.Insert the starting pin in the best suited hole on the routing table or clamp a starting block to the table (see Figure 27 for an example).

6.Install a router bit with a rub collar as directed by the router manufacturer's instructions, then raise it to the desired height (see

Figure 28).

Template	Rub
	Collar
Workpiece

Figure 28. Using a template and rub collar for

free-hand routing.

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