Festool Plunge Router I Manual Do Utilizador

10 

OF 1400 EQ Router 

Using Basic Plunge Features 
The basic plunge features are used for the majority of 

operations including both fixed depth routing and 

plunge routing. 

1. 

Unplug the router for safety. 

2. 

Loosen the depth stop clamping lever so the depth 

stop is free to move up and down. 

3. 

Lower the router to the approximate depth desired 

and lock the depth stop clamping lever.  

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Note: With the depth stop clamped, the router can 

be raised and lowered as needed to check the final 

depth of cut. 

4. 

Fine tune the depth stop by turning the fine 

adjustment dial. Use the following guidelines: 

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To increase the depth, turn the dial toward the 

increasing numbers. 

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To decrease the depth, turn the dial toward the 

decreasing numbers. (Do not decrease the depth 

setting with the plunge lock knob tightened.) 

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Each index number represents 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) of depth, 

and one full turn represents 1 mm (0.040 inch) of depth. 

5. 

Operate the router as described in the “Basic Routing” 

section on page 12. 

Using the Plunge Depth Gauge 
The depth gauge is used to set the cutting depth relative to a 

basepoint setting. A typical example where this is used is when 

the cutting depth needs to be relative to the surface of the 

workpiece, such as a dado cut. 

1. 

Unplug the router for safety. 

2. 

Loosen the plunge lock knob ¼-turn and lower the router 

until the router bit touches the basepoint (such as the surface 

of the workpiece). 

3. 

For convenience, you may wish to re-tighten the plunge lock 

knob. 

4. 

Set the basepoint (see the left-hand image): 

a. 

Lower the depth stop until it touches one of the posts on 

the turret. 

b. 

Slide the index pointer down to the zero-setting. 

c. 

Note that the depth stop lever is unlocked. 

5. 

Set the desired depth (see the right-hand image): 

a. 

Raise the depth stop until the index pointer is pointing 

to the desired depth on the gauge (the example in the 

right-hand image shows a final depth setting of 10 mm). 

b. 

Lock the depth stop lever. 

6. 

Release the plunge lock. 

7. 

Operate the router as described in the “Basic Routing” 

section on page 12. The depth of plunge will be the amount 

set in step 5.a above.