Kreg DB210 Foreman Pocket-Hole Machine - Manual (Page 8)

Assembly
5.
Rotate the ¼-turn fence-lock handles (15) clockwise (locked position).
If the fence (16) can be moved with moderate pressure, tighten
the fence-lock screws (17). Rotate the handles counterclockwise
(unlocked position) and verify that the fence moves freely.
Should it ever be necessary to disassemble the fence locks, the
fence-lock bases (18) must be oriented with the flat area indicated in
the drawing facing the fence.
Adjust the fence-lock pressure
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17
For a strong joint, the pocket screw should exit at the center of the
workpiece thickness. This is accomplished by adjusting the fence
position.
Unlock the fence (16) by rotating the fence-lock handles (15)
counterclockwise. Align the rear edge of the fence with the workpiece
thickness marks (19) cast into the machine top (12) that correspond
to your workpiece thickness. Rotate the handles clockwise to lock the
fence in place.
(1) Position the Fence for Workpiece Thickness
To create strong joints, you’ll adjust machine settings to match
the thickness of the workpiece and the length of the screw. The
Foreman makes this easy, in just four simple steps:
Screw Length Selection Guide
Material Thickness Screw Length
1 ⁄
2
" (12 mm) 3 ⁄
4
" (19 mm)
5 ⁄
8
" (16 mm) 1" (25 mm)
3 ⁄
4
" (19 mm) 1 1 ⁄
4
" (32 mm)
7 ⁄
8
" (22 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm)
1" (25 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm)
1 1 ⁄
8
" (29 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm)
1 1 ⁄
4
" (32 mm) 2" (51 mm)
1 3 ⁄
8
" (35 mm) 2" (51 mm)
1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm) 2 1 ⁄
2
" (64 mm)
*Screw length is measured from bottom of the head to
the tip of the screw
1 1 ⁄
4
"
Kreg offers a complete line of pocket screws for every workpiece
thickness and type. Use this guide to select the correct screw
length. All Kreg pocket screws are available at your Kreg dealer or
online at www.kregjig.com.
(2) Choose a screw
12
19 16
15
15
Operation
Fine Thread
Because the smaller diameter and thread pitch of our #7 fine-thread screws reduce
the chance of splitting the material, we recommend them for hardwoods.
Coarse Thread
Due to the large diameter and thread pitch, our #8 coarse-thread screws offer a
strong hold in softwoods and composite materials such as plywood, particleboard,
and MDF.
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flat area