Harbor Freight Tools 44914 User Manual - Page 10

SAFETy Installing the Fence Use the Fence to make cuts parallel to the edge of a workpiece, or following a guide clamped onto the workpiece. 1. Install the Fence Bracket with the Fence facing inward, and the flanges down. 2. Using the Attachment Knob, attach the Fence Asm. to the Router, as shown in Figure A. 3. After measuring the proper distance from the router bit to the Fence, tighten the Fence using the Wing Nut. 4. Adjust the cutting depth as described in Adjusting Cutting Depth on page 9. 5. Make a test cut on a piece of scrap material to ensure that the adjustment is correct. Setting up a Temporary Guide Clamp a temporary guide to the workpiece to make a straight cut which does not parallel the edge of the workpiece. 1. Clamp a suitable straight board across the workpiece parallel to the desired location of the cut. 2. Install the Fence Asm. with the Fence facing outward and up, as shown in Figure B. 3. After measuring the proper distance from the router bit to the temporary guide, tighten the Fence using the Attachment Knob and Wing Nut. 4. Make a test cut on a piece of scrap material to ensure that the adjustment is correct. Attachment Knob Wing Nut Fence Figure A: Installing the Fence hole (for circle cuts) Attachment Knob SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE circle cutting Fence Wing Nut Fence Bracket Figure B: Fence Installation for Use with a Temporary Guide and for circle cutting Use the center hole in the Fence as a pivot point when cutting circles. 1. Install the Fence as shown in Figure B. 2. Drill a small pilot hole at the center point of the circle. 3. Set the distance from the center hole in the Fence to the far edge of the router bit equal to the radius of the circle. Lock the Fence in place with the Attachment Knob and Wing Nut. 4. Insert a pin (not included) through the center hole in the Fence and into the pilot hole. Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 44914