Ryobi TR31 - Manual (Page 14)

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ACCESSORIES
ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE
See Figures 14 and 15.
You can use the scale provided on the subbase accessory
to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the
edge of your workpiece.
■ The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines at
the center of the subbase accessory indicates the cen-
ter of your cutter. This is also the center of groove being
cut.
■ If you have purchased an optional straight guide, place
cutter at desired position on the workpiece and make
your cut from left to right as shown by the arrow in
figure 14.
■ In this case the thrust is from straight guide towards
the cutter or trimmer.
■ For grooves more than 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge
of workpiece, align the center of desired groove on
workpiece with centerline on subbase accessory. Then
measure from the centerline on subbase accessory to
the guiding portion of straight guide. Tighten knob on
the straight guide securely.
■ If you are using "C" clamps and a board to act as your
straight edge, place cutter at desired position on the
workpiece and make your cut from right to left as
shown by the arrow in figure 15.
■ Note: The board being used as a straight edge must
be 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick or less to prevent contact with
trimmer base. It must also be at least as long as the
workpiece in order to be a guide.
■ In this case the thrust is from your trimmer against the
straight edge.
■ As mentioned previously, do not make too heavy of a
cut in one pass. If a deep cut is required, make suc-
cessive passes at increasing depths with each new
pass until you reach the desired groove depth.
ROUT GROOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
ROUT GROOVE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT