Model t10222 (Mfg. since 12/09)
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7.
holds the workpiece firmly and flatly against
the fence, and then pushes the workpiece
into the bit at a steady and controlled rate
until the workpiece moves completely beyond
it.
important:
The operator is very careful to
keep the workpiece firmly against the table
and fence during the entire cut.
8.
stops the router.
Workpiece
inspection
some workpieces are not safe to cut or may
require modification before routing. Before rout-
ing, inspect all workpieces for the following:
•
Material Type: the router is intended for cut-
ting natural and man-made wood products,
laminate covered wood products, and some
plastics. this machine is not designed to
cut metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.
•
foreign Objects: nails, staples, dirt, rocks
and other foreign objects are often embed-
ded in wood. While routing, these objects
can become dislodged and hit the operator,
cause kickback, or break the bit, which might
then fly apart. Always visually inspect your
workpiece for these items. if they can't be
removed, do not cut the workpiece.
•
Large/Loose Knots: loose knots may
dislodge during a cutting operation. Knots
can cause kickback and machine damage.
Choose workpieces that do not have large/
loose knots or plan ahead to avoid shaping
through them.
•
Wet or "green" Stock: routing wood with a
moisture content over 20% causes unneces-
sary wear on the cutters, increases the risk of
kickback, and yields poor results.
•
Excessive Warping
: Workpieces with exces-
sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger-
ous to cut because they are unstable and
often unpredictable when being shaped. do
not process workpieces with these charac-
teristics unless you properly square up the
stock with a jointer and planer.
•
Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup-
ping can be safely supported if the cupped
side is facing the table or the fence. A
workpiece supported on the bowed side will
rock during a cut and could cause kickback or
severe injury.
NOTICE
if you are using a mobile base with the table
saw, use one of the options below when
moving the saw and the router table attach-
ment:
•
Attach an extension to the mobile base
that will provide support for the router
table leg.
•
Install a locking caster onto the bottom
of the router table leg.
•
Adjust the router table leg foot up,
move the unit, then re-adjust the foot
to provide proper support to the router
table.
