Milwaukee Tool 5615-24 - Manual (Page 10)

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When working on an inside edge, move the router
in a clockwise direction.
Moving the router in the opposite direction is known
as "climb cutting."
Fig. 19
Direction
of feed
Making the Cut
Before cutting, check that all adjustments are tight
and the locking lever is fully closed and secure.
The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on
the type of material being worked. Keep the cutting
pressure constant but do not use excessive force
on the router so the motor speed slows excessively.
It may be necessary on exceptionally hard woods
or problem materials to make more than one pass
to get the desired depth of cut.
Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece,
make a sample cut on a scrap piece of lumber.
This will show you exactly how the cut will look as
well as enable you to check dimensions. Always be
sure the workpiece is secure before routing. When
routing edges, the router should be held firmly down
and against the work using handles.
Since the cutter rotates clockwise, more efficient
cutting will be obtained if the router is moved from
left to right as you stand facing the work. The ar-
rows on the base of the tool indicate the direction
of bit rotation. When working on the outside of an
edge, move router in a counterclockwise direction.
Fig. 18
Bit rotation
Router feed
Top view
Work
Plunge Cutting
1. Set the depth of cut.
2. Securely clamp the workpiece.
3. Press the plunge release lever and raise the bit
so it does not contact the workpiece.
4. Hold the handles securely and turn on the mo-
tor. Wait for the motor to reach full speed (or the
speed indicated by the variable speed dial).
5. Press the plunge release lever and slowly lower
the bit into the workpiece until the depth stop rod
contacts the turret. Release the plunge release
lever.
6. Begin moving the router, keeping the sub-base
flat on the workpiece. Keep the cord and dust
collection hose out of the path of the router.
7. When finished, press the plunge release lever
and raise the bit out of the workpiece. Turn the
motor off and wait for the bit to stop turning.
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury,
always wear eye protection.
To reduce the risk of explosion, electric
shock and property damage, always check
the work area for hidden pipes and wires
before routing.
Warning
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, avoid "climb cutting." Climb cutting
increases the potential for loss of control
of the tool and damage to the workpiece. If
climb cutting can not be avoided, use extreme
caution.
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury,
do not use a plunge base router if the motor
does not rise automatically when the plunge
release lever is pressed.