Kreg PRS2100 User Manual [fr, en, es]

Precision Benchtop

Router Table

OWNER’S MANUAL

GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

Item# PRS2100

Article PRS2100
Artículo # PRS2100

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Tools Required:

• #2 Square Driver Bit (Included)

• 1/8-in. Hex Wrench (Included)

• #2 Phillips screw driver

• Flat-blade screw driver

• 7/16-in. Socket Wrench

• Double-faced Tape

• Drill Press or Hand Drill

• Drill Bits

Outils nécessaires :

• Embout de tournevis carré no 2 (inclus)

• Clé hexagonale de

• Tournevis cruciforme no 2

• Tournevis à tête plate

• Clé à douille de 7/16 po

• Ruban adhésif à double face

• Perceuse à colonne ou perceuse à main

• Forets

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⁄8 po (incluse)

www.kregtool.com • 800.447.8638

Herramientas necesarias:

• Punta de destornillador cuadrada #2 (incluida)

• Llave hexagonal de 1⁄8 pulg (incluida)

• Destornillador Phillips #2

• Destornillador de cabeza plana

• Llave de tuercas de 7⁄16 pulg

• Cinta doble faz

• Prensa taladradora o taladro manual

• Brocas para taladro

NK8008
Version 2 - 3/2014

1.

Safety

General Safety Rules
WARNING For your own safety, read the owner’s manual before

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using this router table.
WARNING Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions

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listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.
b) Don’t use power tools in a dangerous environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.

c) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the fumes or dust.

d) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

e) Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches,
or by removing starter keys.

2) Electrical safety
a) Ground electric tools. If the tool is equipped with a three-prong

plug, it should only be plugged into a grounded three-hole electrical
outlet. If the proper outlet is not available, have one installed by a

qualifi ed electrician. Never remove the third prong or modify the provided
plug in any way.
b) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
c) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling

or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk

of electric shock.
d) Use a proper extension cord and make sure it is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your power tool draws. An undersized cord
causes a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table 1 on the following page shows the correct cord gauge to use
depending on cord length and tool nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense

when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
c) Use safety equipment. Use a face or dust mask when the cutting
operation is dusty. Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non­ skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions reduces personal injuries.

d) Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switch is in the off­ position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your fi nger

on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.

e) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power

tool may result in personal injury.

f) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

g) Secure workpieces. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. This is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
h) Never stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the tool
tips or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

i) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

j) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care
a) Keep guards in place and in working order.
b) Do not force the power tool. The tool will do the job better and safer

at the feed rate for which it was designed.
c) Use right tool or accessory. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed.

d) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

e) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
f) Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

g) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

h) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect power tool operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.
i) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.

j) Use the recommended speed for the cutting tool or accessory
and workpiece material.
k) Only use parts and accessories recommended by the
manufacturer. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended

accessories. Using improper accessories may cause personal injury.

l) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended
for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the

power tool for operations different from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.

5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person

using only identical replacement parts. This ensures that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety

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6) Additional Safety Rules for the Precision Benchtop Router Table
a) Keep hands away from the rotating bit when using the router
table. Always use the bit guard. Use push sticks and push blocks
when routing narrow workpieces.
b) Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden slip could
cause contact with the rotating bit. Never overreach.
c) Make sure the bit is clear of the workpiece and comes to a

complete stop before adjusting the workpiece position.
d) Place the router table on a fl at, sturdy surface to prevent
tipping or sliding. Never stand on the router table.
e) Avoid kickbacks. Kickbacks occur when the workpiece binds
while being routed, causing it to twist, jump, and possibly
become airborne. To avoid kick-backs and potential injury, never

trap a workpiece between the bit and the fence, use sharp bits, keep
the machine aligned and maintained properly, and adequately support
the workpiece.
f) Feed the workpiece against (not with) the bit rotation. The bit
can grab a workpiece fed with the rotation of the bit and cause your
hand to contact the bit.
g) Always support the workpiece with the fence or starter pin.
Only use the starter pin with router bits that have a guide bearing.
h) Disconnect the router from power before making adjustments.
Never adjust the fence, plate, reducing rings, or any part of the router
or router table while the router is running.
i) This router table is designed for a specifi c application.
Do not modify and/or use it for any other application. If you
have questions relative to the application of the machine, DO NOT
use it until you have contacted Kreg Tool Company and have been
advised accordingly.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING! Dust created by sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

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other construction activities may contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Examples of these chemicals are:
a) Lead from lead-based paints
b) Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products
c) Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals depends on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area
with approved safety equipment, such as a dust mask specifi cally designed
to fi lter out microscopic particles.

Guidelines for extension cord use

Extension cords are only to be used for temporary purposes. They do
not replace the need for installation of outlets and proper wiring where
necessary.

In the shop and on construction sites:

1. Extension cords with an equipment grounding conductor must be used at
all times.

2. Extension cords must be protected from damage, and not run through
doorways or windows where the doors or windows may close, causing
damage to the cord.

3. Extension cords should be a minimum of 16 AWG and be rated for the
equipment in use.

4. Extension cords must be periodically inspected to ensure that the
insulation and conductivity of the wires are not compromised.

5. Extension cords should not be run through water or allowed to have
connections that may be exposed to accumulated water.

TABLE 1

Extension cord
gauge

Nameplate Amperes
@120 V

0 -5 16 16 16 14 12 12

5.1 - 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR

8.1 -12 14 14 12 10 NR NR

12.1 - 16 12 12 NR NR NR NR

NR – Not Recommended

Extension Cord Length

25’ 50’ 75' 100' 150' 200'

3.

Benchtop Router Table Parts List

# Description Part # Quantity

1 LEGS RT10180-2 4

2 1” COARSE-THREAD SCREWS * 4

3 RUBBER FEET * 4

4 FOOT SUPPORTS * 4

5 SHORT RAILS RT10180-1 2

6 LONG RAILS ** 2

7 BRACES ** 2

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9

1

⁄4-20 X 1⁄2" FLATHEAD CARRIAGE BOLTS * 16

1

⁄4" FLANGE HEX NUTS * 16

10 TABLE TOP NK8033 1

11 MITER TRACK RT10174 1

12 5MM X 20MM FLATHEAD SCREWS NK8023 3

13 INSERT PLATE LEVELERS RT10100 4

14 1

15

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1

⁄4" COARSE-THREAD SCREWS SML-C125 12

1

⁄8" HEX WRENCH AW18 1

1

⁄4-20 X 11⁄2" SOCKET-HEAD SET SCREWS RT10111 8

3

⁄4" COARSE-THREAD SCREWS * 16

18 INSERT PLATE NK7880 1

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20

1

⁄4-20 X 13⁄4" PHILLIPS PANHEAD MACHINE SCREWS RT10112 4

1

⁄4-20 X 3⁄4" SOCKET-HEAD SET SCREW DK1522 1

21 BRASS STARTING PIN RT10108 1

22 FENCE EXTRUSION RT10145 1

23 VACUUM PORT RT10151 1

24 10-32 X

3

⁄8" PANHEAD MACHINE SCREWS RT10153 2

25 48" CENTER-READING TAPE RT10140 1

26 FENCE FACES NK8023 2

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1

⁄4-20 X 11⁄2" FLATHEAD MACHINE SCREW RT10152 4

1

⁄4" BRASS FLAT WASHER DK1504 6

29 T-KNOBS DK1313 6

30 BIT GUARD RT10133 1

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1

⁄4-20 X 11⁄4" T-BOLTS FT4212 2

32 SPACERS RT10134 2

33 FENCE-LOCK BASES NK8212 2

34 FENCE-LOCK HANDLES NK8204 2

35

1

⁄4-20 X 21⁄2" PHILLIPS PANHEAD MACHINE SCREWS NK8011 2

36 FENCE-LOCK ANCHORS NK8009 2

37 JOINTING RODS RT10149 2

38 1" REDUCING RING NK7773 1

39 GUIDE BUSHING REDUCING RING NK7775 1

40 2

5

⁄8" REDUCING RING NK7774 1

41 RING WRENCH NK8003 1

*Included in RT10180-2 parts box

**Included in RT10180-1 parts box

Benchtop Router Table Assembly Instructions

4.

Step 1

Open inner-pack box RT10180-2 and remove the legs (#1) and hardware

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pack. On each leg, insert a 1" coarse-thread screw (#2) through a rubber
foot (#3), through the hole in the bottom of each leg, and then drive the
screw into the foot support (#4) pilot hole. Be careful not to strip out the foot­support pilot holes by over-tightening the screws.

Step 2

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Open inner-pack box RT10180-1 and remove the short rails (#5), long rails
(#6), and braces (#7). Bolt a short rail to each pair of legs (#1) using four

¼-20 x ½" fl athead carriage bolts (#8) and four ¼" fl ange hex nuts (#9) per
rail. At this time, only fi nger-tighten the nuts.

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Now join the leg/short rail assemblies by bolting the long rails to the legs.
Again, only fi nger-tighten the nuts.

Step 3

The table top (#10) is shipped with the miter track (#11) in place, but not
fastened. Secure the miter track with three 5mm fl athead screws (#12),
driving them into the pre-drilled holes in the table top.

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Place the table top upside down on your work bench and position an insert­plate leveler (#13) in each corner of the opening in the table top, mating
the curve on the raised portion of the leveler with the radius corner of the
opening. The holes in the leveler align with pilot holes in the table-top.
Fasten each leveler to the tabletop with three 1¼" coarse-thread screws
(#14).

Using the ⅛" hex wrench (#15), drive a ¼-20 x 1½" socket-head set screw
(#16) into the outside holes in each leveler, threading them in from the
bottom until the tips are ⅜" below the table surface.

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Benchtop Router Table Assembly Instructions

Step 4

Position the legs/rails assembly on the bottom face of the router table top
with the Kreg logo facing the front. (The miter-gauge track is at the front
edge of the table top.) Align the holes in the top fl anges of the legs with
the pilot holes in the table top. Fasten the legs to the top with eight ¾"
coarse-thread screws (#17). Be careful not to strip out the pilot holes by
over-tightening the screws.

Tighten all sixteen nuts on the leg/rail assembly.

sub-base

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Position the braces (#7) on the bottom face of the table top (#10) along
the long edges. Align the holes in the braces with the pilot holes in the
table top. Fasten the braces to the top with eight ¾" coarse-thread
screws (#17).

Step 5

There is not a standard hole pattern for the machine screws that
fasten the sub-base to a router base. You’ll drill your own holes in
this insert plate to fi t your router. When aligning the router sub-base
with the target pattern on the insert plate, adjust the orientation
so you’ll have easy access to the router controls when the router
and plate are installed in your router table. The router handles do
not need to be square with the table or plate for proper operation.
Easy access to the on/off switch, depth-adjustment lock, and other
controls should be your priority when attaching the router to the
insert plate.

Place the insert plate (#18) on your workbench with the target pattern
facing up. Remove the sub-base from your router and select a drill bit
that fi ts the mounting holes. If your router is equipped with a built-in
lift system, select a bit that fi ts the lift-access hole. Apply several small
pieces of double-faced tape to the insert plate. Now, center the sub-base

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on the plate, using the concentric arcs of the target pattern as guides.
Keep in mind where you want the router controls positioned. Make sure
that none of the holes you are about to drill align with the threaded hole
for the start pin. Press the sub-base fi rmly onto the insert plate.

Double-faced tape

Using the holes in the sub-base as guides, drill the holes in the insert
plate with a drill press or hand drill. Performing this operation on a drill
press ensures that the holes are perpendicular to the plate. Before
drilling, securely clamp the insert plate to your drill-press table or bench
to prevent it from moving as you drill. Whether you use a drill press or
hand drill, place a scrap piece of wood under the insert plate to reduce
chipping as the drill bit passes through the plate.

With the holes drilled, remove the sub-base from the insert plate. Flip
the plate over and countersink the mounting holes so the machine screw
heads sit slightly below the plate surface when tightened down. Store the
router sub-base in a convenient place. You will need it when you remove
your router from the router table for handheld routing.

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Benchtop Router Table Assembly Instructions

Step 6

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Attach the router base to the insert plate, using the screws that attached
the sub-base to the router base. Depending on the thickness of your router
sub-base, it may be necessary to purchase longer screws. Make certain
that the screws are long enough to fully thread into the router base. If you
are mounting a fi xed-base router, install the motor unit in the router base.

Place the insert plate with the router attached in the table top opening,
resting it on the eight set screws (#16) in the plate levelers (#13). Using
the hex wrench (#15), adjust the set screws from under the table to align
the surfaces of the plate and the table. Check the alignment with a steel
ruler or the edge of a jointed board. Make sure all eight set screws are in
equal contact with the insert plate. Thread the four ¼-20 x 1¾" machine
screws (#19) through the countersunk holes in the insert plate and into the
center hole on each leveler and snug them down. The machine screws and
set screws apply pressure in opposing directions, locking the insert plate
in place. Some loosening or tightening of the lock down screws and set
screws may be necessary to fi ne-tune the alignment.

Thread the ¼-20 x ¾" set screw (#20) into the bottom of the brass starting
pin (#21) and tighten the assembly with a fl at-blade screw driver and ⅛"
hex wrench (#15). When ready for use, thread the starting pin assembly
into the threaded hole in the insert plate and tighten it.

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Step 7

Mount the vacuum port (#23) to the fence extrusion (#22) using two
#10-32 x ⅜" Phillips pan head machine screws (#24).

Step 8

Using a tape measure and pencil, locate and mark the center point of
the top edge of the fence extrusion (#22). Position the zero mark of the
self-adhesive center-reading tape (#25) at the pencil mark and remove
the protective backing as you adhere the tape to the extrusion. With the
tape adhered, trim the excess fl ush with each end of the extrusion with
metal snips.

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Step 9

Install the two fence faces (#26) using two ¼-20 x 1½" fl at head machine
screws (#27) inserted through the front of each fence face. Secure the
machine screws at the back with two ¼" brass fl at washers (#28) and
two T-knobs (#29) for each fence face.

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Step 10

Assemble the bit guard (#30) using two ¼-20 x 1¼" T-bolts (#31), two
spacers (#32), two ¼" brass fl at washers (#28), and two T-knobs (#29),
as shown. Slide the T-bolt heads into the T-slot at the top front edge of
the fence extrusion and tighten the knobs.

Step 11

Assemble the ¼-turn fence locks using the fence-lock bases (#33), fence­lock handles (#34), ¼-20 x 2½” Phillips panhead machine screws (#35) and
fence-lock anchors (#36). Slip the machine screws through the handles and
bases and drop the handle/base/machine screw assemblies through the
holes in the base fl ange of the fence extrusion. Thread the machine screws
into the fence-lock anchors until just the tips of the anchor “fi ngers” engage
the notches in the bases. [Because the anchor fi ngers engage the base
notches, the anchors can’t turn and bind in the table-top slots or change the
fence-lock tension.]

Note: When using the fence with a table top thinner than 1 ⅛”, carefully trim the
ends of the anchor fi ngers so they don’t bottom out in the cam-post notches.

Step 12

Mount the assembled fence on the router-table top by dropping the fence­lock anchors (#36) through the key holes in the table top. D-shaped holes
in the fence automatically orient the fence-lock bases. Position the fence­lock handles pointing away from the fence and angled 45 degrees to the
right [viewed from the back of the fence]. This is the unlocked position for
the handles. Slide the fence forward, engaging the fence-lock anchors in
the table-top fence slots. To adjust fence-lock tension, rotate the handles
¼-turn clockwise [locked position]. Tighten the machine screws (#35) with
a screw driver until the clamps are tight enough to hold the fence in place.
Now when you rotate the handles ¼-turn counterclockwise to release the
fence, it should move freely.

Step 13

To store the jointing rods (#37), slide them into the round channel at the
back edge of the base fl ange of the fence extrusion. For instructions on
how to use these rods for jointing on your router table, see JOINTING
under the section USING YOUR ROUTER TABLE.

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Using Your Router Table

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39

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⁄32"

40

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⁄16"

Reducing Rings

The Kreg Precision Insert Plate includes three reducing rings (#38, #39,
#40) for fl exibility in matching the size of the insert-plate opening to the

diameter of the router bit in use. The ring with the rabbeted opening
accepts standard Porter-Cable-style guide bushings, allowing you to
use your router table for pattern routing. A set of fi ve additional reducing
rings is available from your Kreg dealer (Item #PRS3050). It includes
one blank disk for making a zero-clearance ring. To install a reducing
ring, simply drop it into the insert-plate opening and turn it by hand until it
drops fl ush with the plate surface. Insert the pegs at the ends of the arms
on the ring wrench (#41) into the mating holes in the reducer ring and
rotate the ring counterclockwise. Rotation of about ⅜" is suffi cient to lock
the ring in place. To remove the ring, turn the wrench clockwise and lift
the ring out of the opening.

Jointing

The independently adjustable fence faces on the Kreg Precision Router
Table Fence allow you to use your router table as a vertical jointer. To
set up for jointing, remove the two jointing rods (37) stored in the fence
extrusion. Loosen the knobs securing the outfeed fence face. There
are two sets of round channels in the fence extrusion behind the fence
faces, which allow you to offset the outfeed fence face 1⁄16" or 1⁄32" from
the infeed fence face. For a 1⁄16" offset, slide the rods into the shallower
recesses. For a 1⁄32" offset, slide the rods into the deeper recesses.
(When jointing, usually it is best to make light passes, so you’ll probably
use the 1⁄32" offset more frequently than the 1⁄16" offset.) With the rods in
place, tighten the outfeed fence-face knobs.

outfeed

Jointing

rod

Bit rotation

Move fence back

infeed

Jointing

offset

Install a straight bit in the router. Placing a steel rule or a piece of wood
with a straight edge against the outfeed fence face, position the fence
so the bit just grazes the rule or the piece of wood. Any straight bit can
be used for jointing, but a fl ush-trim bit is the easiest to set up. Because
the bit guide bearing is the same diameter as the cutter, you can align
the outfeed fence face with the bearing. An up-cut spiral bit produces an
almost chatter-free surface, but is a little more diffi cult to align with the
fence face.

Use a scrap piece of wood to test the setup. If, as you feed the scrap
past the bit, it runs into the leading end of the outfeed fence face, the
fence is too far forward and you’re not removing enough material. Move
the fence back a little. If you get snipe at the trailing edge of the scrap,
the fence is too far back, and you’re removing too much material. Move
the fence forward.

Move fence forward

Workpiece
hits outfeed
fence face