Lucas Industries LPT-PR0312 manual Operation, STRAIGHT-LINE Guide, Trim-Guide

Plunge Router manual 9/7/07 16:14 Page 5

After the first pass, rotate the stop setting to the next tallest stop and continue until the desired depth is achieved.

Regulate the upper limit of the router body by rotating the upper limit knob. The ideal upper limit is when the base of the router bit just clears the router base when the router height locking level is released.

Safety note

1.Do not raise the upper limit above the position described above.

2.Before operating the router, make sure it can automatically ascend to the upper limit referred to above.

3.Excessive cutting depth leads to motor overload and drag on the shaft. Limit each pass to a maximum depth of 9/16” or 15mm. Make multiple passes to achieve the desired results. The maximum total plunge depth for this router is 2”.

4.Use appropriate router bits for the job. Never attempt a plunge cut deeper that the length of the cutting edge of the bit.

5.Make sure the shaft lock button is fully released and the shaft rotates freely before each use.

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Operation

Place the router base on the work piece while keeping the bit free and away from the material. Switch the tool on and wait until it reaches full speed. The work piece must be securely anchored. The work piece must be on the left side of the router bit when looking in the direction of the feed for the edge to be cut (Fig.4).

Cutting tips: Guide the router slowly and evenly to obtain a quality cut and to avoid overloading the tool. Keep moving the tool to avoid burning or discolouring of the wood surface. Proper speed depends on the size of the bit, the type of wood, and the cutting depth. You may want to experiment on a similar piece of waste wood first, to get some practical experience.

When using a straight-line trim guide, install it on the right side of the router. Keep the edge of the work piece in view by looking in the direction of the feed.

STRAIGHT-LINE GUIDE:

Use the straight-line guide for optimum straight plunge cuts (Fig.5).

Fig. 5

Attach the straight-line guide to the base module guide mount with the wing nut (B); loosely tighten. Attach the base module guide mount to the router base by sliding the two parallel rods through the corresponding opening in the router base; loosely tighten all three wing nuts (A). Slide the guide module in or out to achieve the desired distance between the router bit and the straight guide before tightening wing nuts (A). To make fine adjustments, turn the trimming screw knob, then tighten wing nut (B) (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

If desired, you can extend the straight-line guide by attaching straight pieces of hardwood to each arm of the guide. Remember to leave a sufficient opening for the router bit to work and for an unobstructed view of the cutting area.

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TRIM-GUIDE:

Use the trim guide for optimum curve cutting or trimming. The guide roller ensures perfectly contoured cuts.

Attach the trim guide to the base module guide mount with the wing nut (B); loosely tighten. Attach the base module guide to the router base in the same way described above for the straight guide. Slide the guide module in or out to achieve the desired distance between the router bit and the trim guide roller before tightening the three wing nuts (A). Fine-tune the distance by turning the trimming screw knob; tighten wing nut (B). Adjust the height to the trim guide roller using wing nut (C) (Fig.7/8/9).

Note: check that the trim guide roller is positioned to roll along the edge of the work piece correctly. Check that all wing nuts are tightened to prevent slippage.

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