Use and Care Manual

Model T28780 T28781 (Mfd. Since 04/20)
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Figure 56. Example of using a jig with a starting
block.
To free-hand rout:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Fabricate a jig to use with workpiece that
matches desired finished shape, then attach
it to workpiece (see Figure 56).
Note: Make sure any fasteners used will not
make contact with the router bit during rout-
ing operation. Hot glue can be used as an
alternative.
3. Remove fence from table.
4. If possible, fabricate and mount a custom
guard over the bit that safely protects your
hands from spinning router bit.
5. Insert starting pin in hole on mounting plate
(see Figure 57) or clamp a starting block to
table (see Figure 56).
Workpiece
Template
Bearing
Guide
Figure 58. Using a template and bearing guide
for free-hand routing.
7. Rest workpiece against starting pin, turn rout-
er ON, then slowly pivot and feed workpiece
into router bit. After cut is started, move
workpiece against guide bearing and away
from starting pin.
6. Install a router bit with bearing guide as
directed by router manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then raise it to desired height
(see Figure 58).
ALWAYS use an auxiliary jig and extreme
care when free-hand routing. Routing
without fence and router bit guard great-
ly increases risk of accidental contact
with spinning router bit, causing serious
personal injury.
Figure 57. Router table set up with starting pin
for free-hand routing.
Starting Pin