– Insert the tabs [4.2] on a base runner into the
router base.
– Push down the base runner until it engages in
the router base.
The overhang Y of the workpiece in relation the
template [Fig. 5] is calculated as follows:
Y = ½ (diameter of copying ring minus diameter
of routing bit)
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Routing with a guide system FS
The guide system makes it easier to route straight
grooves.
– Secure the guide rail to the workpiece using
clamps [5.4].
– Insert the base runner [5.3] for the guide stop
into the router base (see "Changing the base
runner").
This base runner is offset to compensate for
the height of the guide rail.
– Secure both guide rods [5.6] with the rotary
knobs [5.5] and [5.9] on the guide stop.
– Unscrew the rotary knob [5.1].
– Insert the guide rods [5.6] into the grooves on
the router base.
– Place the router with the guide stop on the guide
rail.
– If required, you can adjust the play of the guide
stop on the guide rail by adjusting the two guid-
ance jaws [5.2] with a screwdriver.
– Slide the router along the guide rods until the
routing tool reaches the required distance X
from the guide rail.
– Screw up the rotary knob [5.1].
– Unscrew the rotary knob [5.10].
– Turn the adjusting wheel [5.7] to adjust distance
X more precisely.
Hold the adjusting wheel [5.7] to turn the scale
[5.8] independently to "zero".
– Screw up the rotary knob [5.10].
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Changing the base runner
Festool offers special base runners (see sticker
on lid) for different applications.
Change the base runner as follows:
– Lay the machine on its side on a stable base.
– Open the lever [4.4].
– Remove the base runner [4.1].
– Release the lever [4.4] again.
– Insert the tabs [4.2] on a base runner into the
router base.
– Push down the base runner until it engages in
the router base.
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