Craftsman CRT/A - Manual (Page 12)

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Router Table for the Craftsman
K. Fitting Lead-on Pin
The Lead-on Pin is a safety feature for profiling straight
or shaped workpieces with a bearing guided cutter
without using a back fence. It will prevent the cutter from
snatching the workpiece, especially when using larger
cutters or when making heavier cuts. The use of the
optional accessory Profiling Top Guard is highly
recommended to safely carry out this type of routing
operation. See section Y for more information.
Identify the Lead-On Pin, see below.
1. Screw the Lead-on Pin by hand into the Threaded
Hole in the Insert Plate, see Fig. K.
2. With a flat screwdriver tighten the pin securely.
3. When you do not require the Lead-on Pin, keep it
in a safe place as it is easily misplaced.
Fig. J.1
J. Selecting & Fitting Insert Plate Rings
The Insert Plate Rings are designed to support the
workpiece around the cutter to avoid small timber
sections tipping or flexing when being machined.
1. First separate all Insert Plate Rings from each
other using a sharp knife and trim off all flashes,
see fig. J.1.
Selecting the correct size of Ring
2. Select an Insert Plate Ring with an inside diameter
approximately 1/4" (6mm) larger than the maximum
diameter of the cutter to be used. This will give 1/8"
(3mm) gap around the cutter to allow the chips to
clear.
3. An Insert Plate Ring is not required for cutters
having a diameter of 1 3/4" (45mm) or larger, as the
Insert Plate will provide enough support for the
workpiece.
4. Do not use router cutters having diameters larger
than 50mm (2"). Always ensure the aperture on the
base of your router will allow the cutter to protrude
through it without touching it.
Fitting Insert Plate Rings
The Insert Plate Rings are designed to be snapped into
the Insert Plate. Slide the large tab under the edge of
the Aperture Hole in the Insert Plate as shown in
fig. J.2.
5. Using you thumb, press down on the Insert Plate
Ring until the small tab snaps into position. Ensure
the Insert Plate Ring is fully seated into the
Aperture Hole.
6. To remove the Insert Plate Ring, release the small
tab from the edge of the Aperture Hole and pull the
Ring out.
Insert Plate
Ring
Trim flash
here
Guide pin
Fig. K
Insert plate ring
Fig. J.2
Lead-on Pin x 1