Craftsman 320.27669 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 28)

DiRECTiON OF FEED = iNTERNAL CUTS

(Figs. 21 and 21a)

When making an internal cut, such as a

groove, dado, or slot, always have the guide

you are using with the router (edge guide,

straight edge, board guide), on the right-hand

side of the router as you make the cut. (Fig.

21)

When the guide is positioned on the

right hand side of the router, the router

travel should be from left to right and

"counterclockwise" around curves (see Fig.

21). This counterclockwise action around the

curve could cause "Climb cutting". Always be

alert and exercise extreme caution to maintain

control of the router when making this type of

cut around curves.

When the guide is positioned as shown in Fig.

21a, the router travel should be from left to

right and clockwise around curves.

If there is a choice, the set-up in Fig. 21 is

easier to use, but there is the possibility of

"Climb Cutting" around curves, in either case,

Fig. 21 GUIDE OUTSIDE

BIT ROTATION

THRUS i

BIT ROTATION/ X

ROUTER FEED GUIDE

DIRECTION

Fig. 21a GUIDE INSIDE

BIT ROTATION

GUIDE

BIT ROTATION

ROUTER FEED DIRECTION

Fig. 21 or Fig. 21a, the sideways thrust of the router cutting is always against the

guide, as is proper.

WARNING: Always securely clamp the workpiece in place, and keep a firm

grip on the router base with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result

in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.

RATE OF FEED (Figs. 22 and 22a)

The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture

content of the workpiece, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the

bit. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, you may use a

faster rate of feed. When making deep cuts

Fig. 22

in hardwoods such as oak, you should use a

slower rate of feed.

FEEDING TOO QUICKLY (Fig. 22)

Clean and smooth cuts can only be achieved

when the cutter bit is rotating at a relatively

high speed, taking very small bites, producing

tiny, clean-cut chips.

Cut /

Cutter

TOO FAST

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