Depth-Of-Cut Adjustment - Kobalt K7343 Mode D'emploi

11. Depth-of-Cut Adjustment

a. Place the router assembly on a flat, level surface, with
the back of the fixed base (D) facing the operator.
b. Loosen the motor clamp (P).
c. With the cutter bit already installed, press the coarse-
adjustment knob (O) and lower the motor into the
base until the cutter bit is very close to the flat surface
on which the base is sitting. Turn the micro-fine
adjustment dial (K) until the cutter bit "just" touches
the flat surface on which the base is sitting.
d. Place the router assembly such that the sub-base (F)
rests on two level scrap workpieces, positioned so
that the cutter bit can be lowered between the scrap
workpieces and below the sub-base.
e. Turn the depth-indicator ring (K) until the zero "0" is
lined up with the "I" marked on the base.
f. Turn the micro-fine adjustment dial clockwise to lower
the bit to the desired cutting depth.
g. Once the cutting depth is set, tighten the motor clamp
securely.
NOTICE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable.
Smaller diameter cutter bits are easily broken by too
much lateral thrust and torque. Larger cutter bits will
cause a rough cut, and will be difficult to guide and
control. For these reasons, do not exceed 1/8
depth in a single pass.
Deep cuts
a. Determining the proper cutting depth (for each pass) should always be based on the material,
the size and type of cutter bit, and the power of the motor.
b. Always make several progressively deeper cuts, starting at one depth and then making several
passes, increasing the cutting depth each time, until the desired depth is reached.
c. Making a cut that is too deep will put stress on the motor and the cutter bit, and it may burn the
workpiece and dull the cutter bit. It could also "grab" too much of the workpiece and result in
loss of control of the router, causing a serious accident.
d. To be certain that the depth settings are as desired, always make test cuts in scrap material
similar to the workpiece before beginning the final cut.
e. Remember, knowing the right depth for each cut comes with routing experience.
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