Harbor Freight Tools Drillmaster 2 HP Fixed Base Router 68341 - Manual (Page 10)

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Work Piece and Work
area Set up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. Make sure there are no metal objects in the wood
which might make contact with the router bit.
General Operating instructions
note: Use two or more passes for deep cuts, especially
in the case of hardwood. Do not attempt to cut deeper
than 5/8” in a single pass. Adjust the cutting depth so
that the first pass will be less than 5/8” deep, then follow
the procedures for Adjusting the Cutting Depth for each
progressive pass, until the final depth is achieved.
note: Feed the Router bit into the workpiece
against the bit’s direction of rotation.
Feed direction
Feed direction
Bit revolving direction
Bit revolving direction
view from cutting edge of piece
view from top of piece
When cutting outside edges, guide the router
counterclockwise around the workpiece.
Move it clockwise when cutting inside edges.
Router
Direction
WaRninG! moving the router against
the recommended direction can cause
serious injury from kickback.
note: Make practice cuts at different speeds in scrap
material until you are able to produce a smooth
cut with no burnishing or burn marks. Burn marks
are caused by moving too slowly through the
wood. Feeding the Router too quickly, or trying to
remove too much material in a single pass creates
a rough cut and can overload the motor.
WaRninG! When first turning on the Router,
grip the Handles firmly as the tool may try
to twist from the strong initial torque.
1. Hold the Router handles firmly with both hands.
2. Place the Router directly above the point
you plan to cut. Verify that there are no
obstructions in the cutting path.
3. Turn on the Router.
4. Before cutting material, watch and feel for
vibration which could indicate an improperly
installed bit. Turn off and re-install bit, if needed.
5. Allow the bit to come to full speed,
slowly engage material. DO NOT force
the Router down into the material.
6. When finished, raise the Router so the bit is clear
of the material, then turn the Power Switch off.
Do not set the Router down until the
bit has come to a complete stop.
7. Do not touch the bit right after cutting. It becomes
very hot. Allow to cool before changing bits.
8. Do not leave the router running when not
actually cutting. Turn power off between cuts.
9. To prevent accidents, disconnect the power
supply after use. Clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children’s reach.