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Operating the Palm Router
(Fig. 32)
On/Off Switch
Your tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by
the On/Off switch located on the motor
housing. One side of the switch is marked
"I" for "ON", and the other side of switch is
marked "O" for "OFF".
1. TO TURN THE TOOL "ON": Push the
side of the Switch 3 marked "I".
2. TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": Push the
side of the Switch 3 marked "O".
Fig. 32
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Constant Electronic Control
(Fig. 32)
The Constant Electronic Control keeps the
speed at no load and under load virtually
consistent, guaranteeing uniform perfor-
mance.
Variable Speed Dial
(Fig. 32)
The electronic speed control feature allows
motor speed to be matched to cutter size
and material hardness for improved finish,
extended bit life, and higher performance.
Speed can be changed while palm router is
turned on. Be sure to adjust the speed only
when the bit is not in contact with the cut-
ting surface.
1. To increase the speed of the palm
router, rotate the Variable Speed Dial 4
to the to the right; the numbers on the
dial will increase.
2. To decrease the speed of the palm
router, rotate the Variable Speed Dial 4
to the to the left; the numbers on the
dial will decrease.
The chart below indicates RPM speed to the
setting number on the dial.
Operation
Dial Position
The following speed chart indicates the rela-
tion between settings and application; exact
settings are determined by operator experi-
ence and preference. Also refer to the router
bit manufacturer for recommend speed in
relation to the application.
higher than their maximum rated speed.
Router bits running faster than their rated
speed can break and fly apart.
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Material
Hardwood
Softwood
Particleboard
Plastics
RPM Speed
1-2
10,000-14,000
3-4
18,000-24,000
5-6
26,000-30,000
Never
operate
bits at speeds that are
Router Bit
Diameter
0.16"-0.39"
0.47"-0.78"
>0.78"
0.16"-0.39"
0.47"-0.78"
>0.78"
0.16"-0.39"
0.47"-0.78"
>0.78"
0.16"-0.59"
>0.59"
router
Variable
Speed Dial
Position
5-6
3-4
1-2
5-6
3-6
1-3
3-6
2-4
1-3
2-3
1-2
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