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Summary of Contents for RT-RPU2400

Page 1: ...R T R P U 2 4 0 0 M A N U A L Variable Speed Router Power Unit CARBATEC COM AU ...

Page 2: ...the latest features and technological advancements more accessible to Aussie woodworkers Backed by our no fuss after sales care and warranty support you can trust Carbatec to keep you woodworking as promised We look forward to sharing in your woodworking journey If you have any questions about our products or service please call us on 1800 658 111 or email us at info carbatec com au Find us on soc...

Page 3: ... AU RT RPU2400 WELCOME WHAT S IN THE BOX RT RPU2400 VARIABLE SPEED ROUTER POWER UNIT Fig 1 A Main Body B Collet Nut C Collet Nut D Collet Spanners x2 3 D D The following items are provided in the shipping box A B C ...

Page 4: ...L 1800 658 111 RT RPU2400 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Key information can be found on the inspection panel found on the rear of the machine 4 ...

Page 5: ...ation 4 Safety instructions General 6 9 Safety instructions Router Power Unit 10 11 Safety instructions Electrical 12 13 Overview Specifications 14 Assembly 15 19 Operation 20 Maintenance Cleaning 21 Table Installation 23 Parts diagram 24 Parts list 25 Warranty details 27 CONTENTS 5 ...

Page 6: ...fety instructions in this manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this tool Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury A safety alert symbol Indicates DANGER WARNING or CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs Indicates an imminently hazardous situa...

Page 7: ...entilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 2 READ the entire Owner s Manual LEARN how to use the tool for its intended applications 3 GROUND ALL TOOLS If the tool is supplied with a 3 prong plug it must be plugged into a 3 contact electrical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and p...

Page 8: ...ause damage to the tool If in doubt check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory 16 NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED Turn the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop 17 DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL Serious injury could result if the tool tips over or you accidentally contact the tool 18 DO NOT store anything above or near...

Page 9: ... injury including silicosis a serious lung disease cancer and death Avoid breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material Always use properly fitting AS NZS approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water 26 USE A PROPER E...

Page 10: ...s fully installed Always make sure the work piece is free from nails screws and other foreign objects Never start the tool when the bit is in contact with the material The bit cutting edge may grab the material causing loss of control of the work piece Never place hands near the moving cutter Never touch the bit during or immediately after use After use the bit may be hot enough to burn bare skin ...

Page 11: ...will not slip Use extra care in machining stock that contains cross grains or knots These may pull the operator s hands into the knives or may cause kickbacks Do not leave a shaper machine running Make sure that the power is shut off and that the cutter head has stopped revolving before leaving the area Do not make deep cuts or feed the stock too rapidly Do not cut stock that has loose knots split...

Page 12: ...sulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely under stand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded Use only a 3 wi...

Page 13: ... for proper table setup and use CUTTING The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the type of material being used Keep the cutting pressure constant but do not use excessive force so the motor speed slows excessively It may be necessary on exceptionally hard woods or problem materials to make more than one pass to get the desired depth of cut Before beginning the cut on the actual work pie...

Page 14: ... 1800 658 111 RT RPU2400 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS VOLTS AC 230V 50Hz HORSEPOWER 2400W input 1800W output NO LOAD RPM 10 000 22 000 OVERVIEW ROUTER MOTOR OVERVIEW Fig 2 A Collet Chuck B Speed Control C ON OFF Switch 14 A B C ...

Page 15: ...ure that the size of the collet matches the size of the bit shank being used If the wrong size bit shank is used the collet may break For attaching or detaching the collet nut to the collet follow the illustrated instructions on next pages ATTACHING COLLET TO COLLET NUT Fig 3 This product includes a and collet as shown in Fig 3 Each Collet Nut threads onto the collet chuck with a standard right ha...

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Page 17: ...ther mounting device before use Do not attempt to use the Router Power Unit hand held 1 Wind Router lift to its minimum height Fig 5 2 Loosen Router Clamp insert Router Power Unit into the lift till the housing touches the bottom of the lift plate Fig 6 3 Firmly clamp the Router Power Unit into the lift and check for a tight fit Fig 7 ASSEMBLY FIG 5 FIG 6 FIG 7 17 ...

Page 18: ...ssembling INSERT THE COLLET ASSEMBLY INTO THE COLLET SHAFT Insert the bit shank into the collet as follows 1 Insert the bit shank into the collet as far as it will go Fig 8 2 Back the bit shank out slightly to avoid bottoming out Be sure there is a minimum of 1 5mm between the bottom of the collet assembly and the radius to the cutting portion of the bit Fig 9 3 To tighten the bit in the collet as...

Page 19: ...the collet nut from the collet shaft using two wrenches in the direction shown Fig 8 2 Once loose unscrew the collet nut by hand until it feels tight again 3 Return to using the wrenches until the bit shank can be pulled out Fig 12 FIG 12 FIG 11 LOOSEN ASSEMBLY 19 ...

Page 20: ...00 12 000 3 to 3 Medium 14 000 16 000 2 to 2 Medium 18 000 1 to 2 Fast 20 000 1 Fast 22 000 1 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL Fig 13 The variable speed dial allows you to adjust the rotating speed Revolutions Per Minute RPM of the tool Use the following chart to determine the best speed for the bit diameter FIG 13 20 ...

Page 21: ...fect its safe operation If abnormal noise or vibration occurs turn the tool off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use Do not use a damaged tool To reduce the risk of injury electric shock and damage to the tool never immerse your tool in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside the tool CLEANING YOUR TOOL Clean dust and debris from vents Keep tool handles clean dry and free ...

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Page 23: ...ting device 1 With Router Power Unit firmly mounted in lift place power cord through hole in table Fig 14 2 Lower lift into table use table insert levelers to adjust the fit for perfect alingment 3 Attach the lift to the table with the retaining screws Fig 15 4 Remove the lift infil with spanner to give access to collet nuts Fig 16 INSTALLATION FIG 14 FIG 15 FIG 16 23 ...

Page 24: ...FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 1800 658 111 RT RPU2400 PARTS DIAGRAM 24 ...

Page 25: ... Board 1 13 RT RPU2400 013 Capacitor 1 14 RT RPU2400 014 Stator Housing 1 15 RT RPU2400 015 Motor Stator 1 16 RT RPU2400 016 Pan Head Screw 2 17 RT RPU2400 017 Flat Washer 2 18 RT RPU2400 018 Spring Washer 2 19 RT RPU2400 019 Magnet Components 1 20 RT RPU2400 020 Bearing 1 21 RT RPU2400 021 Motor Rotor 1 22 RT RPU2400 022 Bearing 1 23 RT RPU2400 023 Wind Deflector 1 24 RT RPU2400 024 Head Cap Scre...

Page 26: ...FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 1800 658 111 RT RPU2400 26 ...

Page 27: ... the email the following information 1 a copy of the order or receipt for the goods 2 the serial or batch number printed on the machinery manufacturing plate and 3 a detailed description of the fault and how and when it arose and iii If the fault is a type covered by this warranty we will then make arrangements with you for the return of the goods to us for repair or replacement at our cost using ...

Page 28: ...CARBATEC COM AU Carbatec Pty Ltd E info carbatec com au AU 1800 658 111 NZ 0800 444 329 128 Ingleston Road Wakerley Queensland Australia 4154 ABN 84 010 706 242 ...

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