Owner's Manual

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To Adjust Depth (Fig. 6)

Turn the motor off and

unplug the tool from the

power source.

Install the router bit. The

collet/nut can accept only

bits with ¼-inch shanks.

With one hand holding

the motor housing, open

Motor Clamp (A).

Rotate the Micro Adjust

Knob (B) to raise or lower

the motor to achieve the

desired cutting depth. The direction of the rotation is marked on the Micro

Adjust Knob (B).

Always use a ruler to conﬁrm the cutting depth.

Once the depth of cut is set, close the motor clamp (A) securely.

NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable. Too much side thrust and

torque can easily break small-diameter cutting bits. Larger cutting bits can result

in a rough cut and be difﬁcult to guide and control. For these reasons, do not

exceed 1/8-in. depth of cut in a single pass.

The proper cutting depth for each pass is determined based on the workpiece

material, the cutting bit size and type, and the speed of the motor.

NOTE: Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications.

Always make several, progressively deeper cuts by starting at one depth and

then making several passes, each time increasing the cutting depth, until the

desired depth is reached.

Making a cut that is too deep will stress the motor and the cutting bit, and it may

burn the workpiece and dull the cutting bit. It could also “grab” too much of the

workpiece and cause you to lose control of the router, causing a serious accident.

To be certain that your depth settings are appropriate, always make test cuts in

scrap material similar to your workpiece before beginning your ﬁnal cutting.

Remember, knowing the right depth for each cut comes with routing experience.

Fig. 6