Use and Care Manual

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POWER SWITCH
When the router is connected to power the
switch (11) will illuminate (in both “on” and “off”
positions).
The retracting switch shutter (12) prevents
accidental starting of the router. It must be
retracted before the router can be switched on.
The cover will remain open until the router is
switched off.
CUT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
There are three methods of cut depth
adjustment, depending on the accuracy and
control required: Free Plunge, for conventional &
fast depth adjustment; Handle Winder Plunge, for
controlled & fast adjustment; and Micro Adjuster,
for precise depth setting throughout the full
plunge range.
Free Plunge
1. Free plunge depth
adjustments can be
made with the Plunge
Mode Selector button
(5) engaged. Press it
deep inside the handle
until it engages inward.
2. Release the Plunge Lock Lever (15). Push the
body of the router until the desired depth is
reached. Re-lock the plunge lock lever.
The position of the plunge lock lever
can be altered by removing its retaining
screw and repositioning the lever on the
bolt. Re-tighten firmly.
Handle winder plunge
1. Handle Winder Plunge
depth adjustments
can be made when the
plunge mode
selector button is flush
with the handle.
If engaged, press the
Plunge Mode
Selector button (5)
inward and allow it to spring out flush with the
handle. Ensure the Plunge Lock Lever (15) is
unlocked.
Symbols/Functions
SYMBOLS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
Always wear ear, eye and respiratory
protection.
Conforms to relevant legislation
and safety standards.
Instruction warning.
Instruction note.
Double insulated for additional
protection.
2. Pull the Winder Handle
Clutch Ring (4) into the
handle then turn the
handle to raise or lower
the cutter. Release the
ring at the required
depth, allowing it to “pop
out”, locking the cutter at the desired depth.
3. Lock the plunge lever, particularly for heavy
cuts.
Micro adjuster
For use in the Handle Winder Plunge Mode
only.
1. Disengage the Plunge
Mode Selector button
(5), and ensure that the
plunge lock lever (15) is
unlocked.
If the micro
winder (2) is
turned with the plunge lock lever engaged the
micro winder will start clicking and the cut
depth will remain unchanged.
2. Turn the Micro Winder
Adjuster Knob (2)
clockwise to increase
cut depth and anti-
clockwise to reduce cut
depth.
When the end of the depth
adjustment range is reached the micro
winder will offer greater resistance to turn and
will begin to “click”.
3. Lock the plunge lever, particularly for heavy
cuts.
COLLET LOCK
1. Turn the power switch “off”, allowing
the retracting switch shutter to close. (The
retracting shutter will lock closed when the
collet lock is engaged.)
2. Place the router upside
down, or on its side. With
the motor completely
stopped plunge the
router to its maximum
depth using the free
plunge or winder handle
plunge mode.
Ensure the depth stop (7) is fully
retracted (see “Depth Stop
and Turret”). The collet should be protruding
through the base, allowing easy spanner
access.
3. Insert your router
bit (21) fully into the
collet then use the
spanner (23) to turn
the collet slightly,
allowing the collet
lock to engage. Once
engaged, turn the spanner clockwise to
tighten the cutter.
4. Return the router to a normal operating depth.
This will disengage the collet lock and release
the retracting switch shutter, enabling access
to the power switch.
REDUCING SLEEVE
A reducing sleeve (22) is supplied for use of
small shanked (eg. ¼”) cutters.
With the router collet locked (see above), place
the reducing sleeve into the collet.
Fit your small shanked router bit into the collet
and tighten into position.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
Router speed settings are not critical - generally
the highest speed which does not result in burn
marks on the workpiece should be used. Where
stated, always follow the cutter manufacturers’
maximum speed limitations.
Operating at reduced speed increases the risk
of damage to the router as a result of overload.
Use very slow feed rates and/or multiple shallow
cuts.
Functions
FUNCTIONS