Craftsman 17541 Operation Manual - Page 22

EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, your router has two handles, one on each side of the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly with both hands (see Fig. 10 ). Turn the router "On", let the motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed the cutter bit into the workpiece_ ALWAYS be alert and watch what you are doing. NEVER operate the router when you are fatigued,. EDGE ROUTING (Fig. 10) In With depth-of-cut set, place router on edge of workpiece, making sure the cutter does not contact the workpiece. , Have an edge guide (board or metal straightedge) clamped in place to help guide router's base when making your edge cut. Edge Guide 3. Turn the router "On", and let the motor build to its full speed. 4. To begin your cut, gradually feed the cutter bit into the edge of the workpiece. Edging with Fixed Base 5. When cut is completed, turn motor "Off" and let cutter bit come to a complete stop before removing it from the workpiece. 6. Unplug router from power source, place router upside down on worktable, and inspect finished cut in workpiece. on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. Failure to do so could result l Zin_loWssARofNcIoNnGtr:ol caAulwsianygs psoescsuirbelley scelarimoups yopuerrswonoarkl piinecjuery.and keep a firm grip • couldclamage workpiece and result in loss of conti_ol; causing sermus pe-rsonal ...... I _injuryW. ARNING: Removing cutter bit from workpiece while it is still rotating ] NOTE: Making test cuts in scrap material that is similar to your workpiece is essential. Learning how the router's speed, depth-of-cut and cutter bit will react in the workpiece will help you produce quality cuts. 22