X-Shop Router Operation

The following Skil Router Models may be used with the router insert: Models 1810, 1815, 1820.

!WARNING

Turn main power off and make sure that the table saw blade is not spinning before using X-shop accessory power tools. Contact with an unattended and spinning blade can cause injury.

Before making adjustments, make sure the router switch is in the OFF position and the cord is unplugged.

Lower the table saw blade below table before using the accessory power tools.

Remove X-Shop tool inserts and reinstall blank inserts before returning to table saw operation.

Note: See page 8 for Router Safety.

TO ADJUST THE FENCE OPENING FOR

ROUTER BIT CLEARANCE (FIG. 73)

1.Loosen the two wing nuts on the back side of both the left and right side of the fence.

2.Move the lower fences to the desired position relative to the bit.

3.Securely retighten the face fence clamping knobs.

TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF CUT (FIG. 73)

1.Loosen the two clamping knobs R10.

2.Slide the fence in or out relative to the cutter.

NOTE: Holding the fence at both ends while sliding it will make it easier to move.

3. Securely retighten the clamping knobs.

TO ADJUST THE ROUTER BIT HEIGHT

To adjust the depth of cut into the workpiece, consult your router owner’s manual.

Some routers, when positioned upside down ! WARNING (such as on a router table), will drop or fall out of

the router base when the base clamp is loosened to adjust the height or depth of cut. Be sure the router is supported from below when adjusting or whenever the base clamp is loosened.

INSTALLING THE ROUTER BIT

(See router owner’s manual.)

POSITIONING THE GUARD

!WARNING Do not use the router table without the overhead guard.

1.Loosen the front two knobs that secure the guard.

2.Lower the guard to about 1/8” above the top of the workpiece and secure it be re-tightening the two front knobs.

FIG. 73

R10

R10

R10

(SENS DE L’AVANCE DE L’OUVRAGE)

(SENTIDO DE AVANCE)

R10

90.

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Skil 3700 Shop Router Operation, To Adjust the Fence Opening for Router BIT Clearance FIG, To Adjust the Depth of CUT FIG