Kobalt K7343 Mode D'emploi page 30

33. ROUTING WITH FEATHER BOARDS
Feather boards (Y) are helpful for controlling the
workpiece while routing, and they assist in keeping the
workpiece flat on the tabletop. The tabletop feather board,
combined with the fence feather board, help to keep the
workpiece pressed against the fence and tabletop. The
best location for the feather boards varies according to
your application, workpiece size, and other factors.
a. Loosely install the feather board attached to the
fence as described in ATTACHING THE FEATHER
BOARDS.
b. Place the workpiece on the router table so that it is
squarely against the fence.
c. Position the feather boards snugly against the workpiece and
tighten the clamping feather board wing nuts.
d. The workpiece should move with some resistance but without requiring a great effort.
e. For wider workpieces, the tabletop feather board cannot be used.
34. ROUTING WITH THE STARTER PIN FOR EDGE-FORMING CURVES
The starter pin is used for operations that involve routing curves in the workpiece.
WARNING: Always use the guard when routing with the starter pin. Keep fingers away from bit.
Serious injury can occur if you contact the bit. Do not attempt to route small workpiece.
NOTICE: When edging curves or complex shapes you
must use bits that have pilot bearings.
NOTICE: When using the starter pin, the feed direction of
the workpiece is always right to left across the front of the pin.
a. Turn off the integrated safety switch (V)
and unplug the table.
b. Screw the starter pin into the mounting plate.
c. Adjust the depth and height of cut.
d. Plug in the table and turn on the integrated safety switch.
e. Set the workpiece against the front of the starter pin
and feed the workpiece slowly into the bit.
f. While routing, make sure that the workpiece is always in contact with the bit's pilot bearing.
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