Changes

* Pocket Cut - The cut setting for hallowing out the center of a shape.  

* Pocket Cut - The cut setting for hallowing out the center of a shape.  

* Shaper Tape - A custom tape with special graphics on it that is used by the router to orient itself in space.   

* Shaper Tape - A custom tape with special graphics on it that is used by the router to orient itself in space.   

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# Remove the router and from its box.

# Remove the router and from its box.

# Power on the router. This machine has the capability to connect to the WiFi so that cut files can be loaded onto the machine from an individual's Shaper account. However, this is a hassle and it is easier to use a Usb drive to transfer files to the machine.

# Power on the router buy plugging in the device. Do not flip the switch attached to the spindle motor to the on position.

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# Place at least three strips of Shaper Tape slightly above the area you want to cut so that the router will be able to orient itself. They do not have to be straight line but do need to be in the same plane.

# Select the new scan option on the router and move the router around the work area until all of the tape is highlighted in blue on the screen. This establishes a work plane that the router can reference during a cut. After you have scanned the tape it will take some time for the router to stitch together the work space in its software. Once it is completed, a screen will appear displaying a cross hare that represents the location of the router bit on the work space. You can also zoom out by double tapping the screen to see the complete work area.

* Take the CNC out and set on cutting surface

* Plug in dust collection system

# Bring the file onto the router. The router is capable of receiving files WiFi using individual Shaper accounts but it is quicker and easier to use a Usb drive to transfer files. If using a Usb drive, plug it into the side of the router and then use the plus symbol on the left of the screen to navigate to your file. After selecting your file, the router should display the work space with the file overlaid on top of it.

*# Verify it works

# Move the cut file to your desired location and press place to establish where you want to cut on the work space. You can put it in a very precise place by zooming in and matching the edges the cut file and work piece together.

* Place the tape on the cutting surface

# Install your desired bit. Unscrew the bolt on the right of the spindle just loose enough to remove the spindle. To remove the router bit, press down on the locking mechanism and twist the collet until the router bit can be removed. Make sure that the router bit grooves are not below a quarter inch from the top of the collet. Once a new router bit has been put in place, use the wrench to tighten the collet. Reinsert the spindle into the slot on the CNC and tighten the bolt “finger tight”.

* Verify you have the correct router bit attached

# Hook up the router to the dust collection system (aka the shop vac) using the included hose and the dust port on the router base.

* Plug the power cord into a wall outlet

# Press the cut option on the right of the screen and you are ready to cut.

* Create a new scan of the tape

* Select your drawing and place it

* Adjust the cut depth and router diameter

*# Touch off

* Trace the cut outline and verify that tape visibility is good

Performing a Cut:

Performing a Cut:

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# Select the air cut type in the upper left of the screen and move the router over top of your first cut line so that the line is highlighted as moving dashed line. This indicates the direction your cut should be made in. Make sure to select your bit size and cut location at this point. The cut location can be on the line, inside the line, or outside the line based on your application.  

Once this has been done, unscrew the bolt on the right of the spindle just loose enough to remove the spindle. To remove the router bit, press down on the locking mechanism and twist the collet until the router bit can be removed. Make sure that the router bit grooves are not below a quarter inch from the top of the collet. Once a new router bit has been put in place, use the wrench to tighten the collet. Reinsert the spindle into the slot on the CNC and tighten the bolt “finger tight”. At this point, the CNC is set up and ready to go, it is time to scan the tape.

# Hit the green button to begin the cut. The cut is indicated by a blue line and the center if the bit is indicated by a white dot. The router can move the bit anywhere within the larger white circle so make sure to keep the cut line within it at all times. There is also an auto adva

==Safety==

==Safety==