Craftsman 17540 Operation Manual - Page 22

PLACINTGHEROUTEORNTOTHEWORKPIEACNEDSTARTITNHGECUT Z_ WARNING: Before operating your router follow all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages 17 through 2B, Failure to do so could result in serious personal !'nturyo NOTE: Making test cuts ts essential with most routing appllceLtlonsoEven with careful set-ups you won't know exactly how the cut wIlf go until you try it out. A test cut will give you a feel for the sat"up, the rouler's speed, the depth of cut and haw the cutter bit reacts to the workplace. Much of routing _sa trial-and-error process of making various adjustments, followed by test cuts as you become familiar with aU of your rouler's operational abilities. To avoid ruining good materiel, make your test cuts on scrap materials. Placing your routeronto a workplace [starling the cut) with a plunge base, depends on Ihe type of routing you are going to produce; EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING For ease of operationand to maintain proper control,your router has two handles, one on each side of lhe muler base When operatingthe rouler, always hold it firmly with both hands (see Fig 12 ) Turn the mulet "On", let the motor build to ils futl speed, Ihen gradually feed the culler bit lnla the workplace.ALWAYS be alert and welch what you are doing NEVER operate the router when you are fatigued EDGE ROUTING (Fig. 12) 1 Wgh depth-of-cul sat, place mulet on edge el workplace, making sure the cutter does nel contactthe workpiece.. 2 Have an edge g[=tde(boa_dor mole! straightedge) clampedin place tohelp guide router's base when making yau_ s{:igecut 3 Turn the Pouter"On", end _atthe motor bu_td _oils full speed 4 To begin your cul, gradually feed the cutterbil into the edge of the wotkpiace 5 When cut is completed, turn motor "OFF' and _atcutler bit some to a complele slop before removing it from the workpiece 6 Unptug muterfrom power source, place mulet upside down on worktable, and inspect finished cut In workplace, on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all Iimes_ Failure to do so could result Zin_loWssARoNf cINoGnt:rol cAaulwsainygs psoecsusriebllye scelarimoupsyopuerrswonoarkl pilnajcuerya. nd keep a firm grip