Routers & Router Table

Routers & Router Table

• When changing a bit or making adjustments make sure that the router is unplugged from the power source.
• Make certain that the bit is tight and the shaft is in the collet at least ½".
• Never use bits that have a cutting diameter greater than the opening in the router base.
• Never bottom out the router bit, as this will damage the collet.
• Make sure the work surface is free from nails, knots, and other foreign objects.
• Use a clamp/vise or a non-slip router mat when using the router
• Never start the tool when the bit is touching the workpiece.
• For maximum control, hold the router firmly with both hands. The torque of the motor can cause the router to twist.
• Travel around the outside edges of a board in a counter-clockwise direction. Travel around the inside of a board in a clockwise direction. If climb cutting is to be attempted; prepared to have full control of the router, as it will want to race away from you.
• Always take light cuts with the router. Instead of one heavy pass. It will be better for the bit as well as the outcome of the finished cut.
• Always shape the ends of a board first, then the sides. Routering the ends often causes chipping that can be removed when the sides are routered.
• Never lay the tool down until the motor and bit have come to a complete standstill.