Craftsman 183.172540 Owner's Manual

_1nn.Jl_[e_=8:_oll InII::l_..8:__,_!CU'I-rlNG CURVED LINE WITH A TEMPLATETo cut a curved line, you can use a curved template toguide the router base.1. Make a template from hardboard or other similarmaterial to the shape you require (see Fig. 21).NOTE: Radius of curve must be greater: than 2½" forrouter base to propedy follow the curved template.2. Mark the location of the cot to be made.3. Markthe workpiecaapproximately2 7/_. back intothe workpieca(away from the cuttingline).4. Clamp the template onto the larger portion of theworkpieca that is to be clamped while cutting.Place the curved portion of the router base againstthe template with the bit near the start of the cuttingline.NOTE: Chock bit location to ensure cut will be madein the correct location.6. Turn the switch ON while flrmiy holding the tool.7. Slide the router" plata against the template whilemaking the cut,INSTALLING RIP FENCE TO ROUTER BASE1.2.3.4.Loosen all three cap screws (1) in the router baseusing a 7 mm wrench (see Fig. 22).NOTE: Loosen cap screws so they do not extend intothe rip fence mounting holes.Inset[ the rip fence guide rods (2) into the mountingholes (3).Set the inner edge of the rip fence (4) at the desireddistance from the edge of the cutter.T_ghten all three cap screws to lock the rip fence inthe desired position.Fig, 21Fig. 22CUTTING WHILE USING THE RIP FENCENOTE: After setting the rip fence to the desired position,make a test cot on a scrap piece of matedal to verify youhave the correct setting.1. Clamp the workpiece to hold it securely while cutting.NOTE: Make sure there is adequate clearance underthe workplace for the bit to travel and the edge isclear for the rip fence to move freely.2. Place the router base on the workpiece with the ripfence against the edge to be ripped.NOTE: Make sure the bit does NOT touch thewockpiece until the motor is up to full speed.3. Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool.4. Slide the router base along the workpieca whilemaking sure the rip fence is firmly contacting theworkplace at all times.20