Placing The Router Onto The Workpiece And Starting The Cut - Kobalt K7343 Mode D'emploi

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUTER

PLACING THE ROUTER ONTO THE WORKPIECE AND STARTING THE CUT

WARNING: Before operating the router, follow all safety instructions in this manual. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications. A test cut yields information
about the set-up, the speed of the router, the cutting depth and how the cutter bit reacts to the
workpiece.
Much of routing is a trial-and-error process of making various adjustments, followed by test cuts,
while learning all of the router's operational abilities. To avoid ruining good material, make the test
cuts on scrap material.
For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, the router has two handles, located on either
side of the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly with both hands.
WARNING: Always be alert and pay attention to the operation. Never operate the router while
fatigued.
16. Toggle "ON/OFF" Toggle Switch
To turn the motor ON, push the ON/OFF toggle switch (B)
to the "I" for "ON".
To turn it OFF, push the ON/OFF toggle switch (B)
to the "O" for "OFF".
Always hold the router and cutter bit away from the
workpiece when turning the toggle switch "ON".
WARNING: Only allow the router and cutter bit to
come into contract with the workpiece after the router has
reached full speed.
WARNING: Only remove the router and cutter
bit from the workpiece after turning the router motor
"OFF," and after the cutter bit comes to a complete stop.
Removing the cutter bit from the workpiece while it is still
rotating could damage the workpiece and result in loss of
control, causing serious personal injury.
17. Edge routing
a. With the cutting depth set, place the router on the
edge of the workpiece, making sure that the cutter
does not contact the workpiece.
b. Have an edge guide (board or metal straightedge)
clamped in place to help guide the router's base when
making an edge cut.
c. Turn the router ON and let the motor attain full speed.
d. To begin the cut, gradually feed the cutter bit into the
edge of the workpiece.
e. When the cut is complete, turn the motor "OFF" and
allow the cutter bit to come to a complete stop before removing it from the workpiece.
f. Unplug the router from the power source, place the router on the worktable, and inspect the
finished cut.
WARNING: Always clamp the workpiece securely and keep a firm grip on the router base with
both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control, causing possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Removing the cutter bit from the workpiece while it is still rotating could damage the
workpiece and result in loss of control, causing serious personal injury.
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