Skil RT1430B-00 Manual Del Propietário página 22

DIRECTION OF FEED FOR
EXTERNAL CUTS (Fig. 15a)
The cutter bit rotates clockwise. This means
that feeding the bit from left to right will cause
the bit to pull the tool toward the workpiece.
If the tool is fed in the opposite direction (right
to left), the rotating force of the cutter bit will
tend to push the bit away from the workpiece.
This is called "climb-cutting".
"Climb-cutting" may cause loss of control,
resulting in possibly personal injury. When
"climb-cutting" is required, exercise extreme
caution to maintain control of the tool.
DIRECTION OF FEED FOR INTERNAL
CUTS (Fig. 15b)
When making an internal cut, such as a groove,
dado, or slot, always position the guide (edge
guide, straight edge, or board guide) on the
right-hand side of the tool as the cut is made.
Always be alert and exercise extreme caution
in order to maintain control of the tool when
making this type of cut around curves.
In either case, the lateral thrust of the cutting is
always against the guide, as is proper.
RATE OF FEED
The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the
workpiece, the cutting depth, and the cutting diameter of the bit. Use a faster rate of feed when
cutting shallow grooves in soft woods, such as pine. Use a slower rate of feed when making
deep cuts in hardwoods, such as oak.
FEEDING TOO QUICKLY (Fig. 16a)
Forcing the feed of the cutter bit forward
too quickly slows the rotational speed of the
cutter bit and the bit takes larger bites as it
rotates, causing splintering and gouging of the
workpiece. This forcing action can also cause
the router motor to overheat.
The high speed of the cutter bit during a proper
feeding operation (left to right) results in very
little kickback under normal conditions.
Kickback may damage the workpiece and
could result in losing control of the tool, causing
possible personal injury.
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Fig . 15a
Thrust
Bit Rotation
Feed
Fig . 15b
Guide
Bit Rotation
Feed
Fig . 16a
Feeding too quickly
Guide
Thrust