Shopsmith 555970 - Manual (Page 19)

MARK V – MOUNTED OVERARM PIN ROUTER 555970
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lent size. Small workpieces can be
very difficult to control during op-
erations without appropriate holding
and guiding devices.
• For overarm routing operations, the
Table Insert must always be posi-
tioned with the threaded brass starter
pin hole to the left of the threaded
Guide Pin hole or center hole
(depending on which Insert you’re
using.
3. Setting your final depth-of-cut . . . With
the Depth Control Handle unscrewed
about one-half turn, lower the router
motor by rotating the Depth Control
Handle counter-clockwise. Position
your workpiece next to the bit and de-
termine your final depth-off-cut. Tighten
the Depth Control Handle to lock the
motor in position, then screw the Depth
Stop Rod downward until it contacts the
Overarm casting. Tighten the wing nut
to lock the Rod in position
WARNING
• Avoid taking deep cuts. Your depth-
of-cut should typically be limited to
no more than 1/4" for each pass when
using bits up to 1/2" diameter in
hardwoods.
• For single-pass dovetail bits, always
cut a groove first, then cut the dove-
tail profile in the groove.
• Limit your depth-of-cut to 3/8" for
each pass when using bits up to 1/2"
diameter in soft woods.
• When using bits over 1/2" in diam-
eter, limit your depth-of-cut to half
the recommended depths for bits less
than 1/2" diameter.
4. Adjusting the Guard . . . Lower the
Guard so it clears the workpiece by
1/4", then tighten its wing nut securely.
WARNING
• Never rout without the Guard in
place
• Always position the Guard about
1/4" to not more than 1/2" above the
workpiece surface.
5. Making your cut . . . Loosen the Depth
Control Handle, raise the motor and re-
tighten the Handle. Set the workpiece
in position on the Worktable.
Turn on the motor, loosen the Depth
Control Handle and pull it forward to
lower the router bit slowly into your
workpiece until the approximate depth
for the first pass is reached.
Tighten the depth control handle, then
make your cut . . . ALWAYS moving
the workpiece counter-clockwise,
AGAINST the rotation of the Router
Bit.
WARNING
ALWAYS move your workpiece
AGAINST the direction of the rotat-
ing router bit and NEVER WITH the
rotation of the bit. Moving WITH the
rotation of the bit is referred to as a
“climb-cut”, which could cause the bit
to grab the workpiece, resulting in per-
sonal injury.