Preparing the router – General Tools and Instruments 860 v.2 User Manual

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PREPARING THE ROUTER

saFeTY OvervIew

1. KNOW YOUR ROUTER. Read the owner’s manual that came with your router before

you use it. Understand the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards inherent in its use. Before using the router, check that none
of its moving parts are broken, loose or misaligned.

NOTE: General Tools & Instruments is not responsible for router misuse or the disregard of
standard safety precautions associated with using a router.

UsInG THe BUIlT-In DePTH GaUGe
The built-in Depth Gauge is used to set both the depth of the Dovetail Cutter during router setup
as well as to control the length of the pins during cutting. (FIG. 5).

1. Loosen the Template Lock Screws

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on the face of the Depth Plate

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2. Align the Depth Measuring Working Surface

with the desired measurement on the

Template Position Rule

. Make sure both sides are at the same measurement.

3. Tighten the Template Lock Screws

ብ

to lock the Depth Adjuster Plate in position

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rOUTer seTUP
1. Insert the dovetail cutter with

its guide bearings fully into the
router.

2. Set the height of the Dovetail

Cutter Bit using the Depth
Measuring Working Surface

(FIG.6)

For instructions on setting the
depth gauge see USING THE
DEPTH GAUGE above.

FIG. 6

FIG. 5

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