Instruction manual

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MLCS Woodworking.

2) Never lay the tool down until the tool comes to a complete stop. A spinning bit can come

in contact with the ground surface and the workbench and pull it out of your control.

3) Never touch the bit immediately after use. The bit may be too hot to be handled with

your hand and may burn your fingers.

4. Working procedure:

Before attempting to work on an actual project, make a few practice cuts on some

scraps of material which are the same type of material as used in your actual project

to see how the cutters will work in that material and make any necessary

adjustments to the cutting depth or motor speed.

Freehand Routing:

Use the router base with small router bits to perform various freehand routing projects.

Insert the appropriate size collet (1/8” or 1/4") for the router bit you will be using. Install the

router bit and securely tighten it. Adjust the router base height to the correct routing depth.

Before turning the switch ON, make sure the router bit is not in contact with anything. Holding

the two height adjusting knobs with both hands, carefully lower the bit onto the work-piece and

guide the bit around the stock in a clockwise direction.

Cutting a Straight Line with a Straight Edge Guide:

To cut a straight line, you can use a straight edge template to guide the router base. Draw a

straight line on the work-piece where you wish to make the cut. Draw a second straight line

parallel to the cut line back into the work-piece at the distance between the router base (flat side)

and the router bit. Clamp the straight edge guide onto the stock at the secondary line. Place the

flat side of the router base against the straight edge with the bit near the start of the cutting line.

Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool. Slide the router plate against the straight edge

while making the cut.

Cutting Curved Line with a Template:

To cut a curved line, you can use a curved template to guide the router base. Make a template

from hard board or other similar material to the shape you required. Note: Radius of curve must

be greater than 2 1/2" for router base to properly follow the curved template. Mark the location

of cut to be made. Mark the work-piece approximately 2 1/16" back into the work-piece (away

from the cutting line). Clamp or use double sided tape to secure the template onto the work-piece

that is to be cut. Place the curved portion of the router base against the template with the bit near

the start of the cutting line.