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Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

OPERATION

CORRECT HAND POSITION

The correct way to hold the router is 
as shown.

SWITCHING ON/OFF

1. Grip the router with both hands, 

making sure that the handle with 
the trigger is in the right hand.

2. Push and hold the safety button 

and squeeze the trigger.

• Let the motor reach full speed 

before use. 

• To stop the router, release the 

trigger.

WARNING: THE CUTTER WILL CONTINUE TO TURN BRIEFLY AFTER THE 
TRIGGER IS RELEASED. 

Summary of Contents for CR4

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC1018 ISS1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2000W VARIABLE SPEED ROUTER MODEL NO CR4 PART NO 6462077 ...

Page 2: ...teed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us wit...

Page 3: ...ording to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE at a recognised disposal facility SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are correct at the time of going to print CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice Electric Supply 230V 50Hz Motor Power Rating 2000W No Load Speed 8000 23000 RPM 10 Plunge Range 0 66 mm Collet Size and D...

Page 4: ...amaged or entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock d When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use Use of a cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock e Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment servicing or maintenance f Fully unwind cable drum extensions to prevent overheating g When an extension c...

Page 5: ...s designed b 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 c Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle tools out...

Page 6: ...he motor from overloading h Always examine walls floors and ceilings for hidden power cables and pipes i After long work periods external metal parts accessories can be hot j Handle router bits carefully they can be extremely sharp k Examine the bit carefully for signs of damage or cracks before use Replace damaged or cracked bits immediately l Always use both handles and make sure that you have a...

Page 7: ...osed of safely as insertion into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal wh...

Page 8: ...8 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com OVERVIEW ...

Page 9: ... 14 Dust Extractor Port 3 Depth Stop Scale 15 Base Plate 4 Brush Access Cover 16 Safety Button 5 Speed Control 17 Trigger 6 Side fence locks 18 Brush Access Cover 7 Spindle Lock 19 Width Measuring Scale 8 Collet Retaining Nut 20 Collets 9 Depth Stop Turret 21 Template Guide Bush 10 Guide Rod 22 Circle Guide Assembly 11 Depth Stop Locking Knob 23 Trammel Attachment 12 Fine Depth Adjuster 24 Spanner...

Page 10: ... Do not tighten the collet nut without a bit installed 5 Release the spindle lock CHANGE THE COLLET SIZE 1 Push and hold the spindle lock 2 Turn the spindle until it locks into position 3 Loosen the collet nut using the spanner supplied 4 Carefully remove the collet from the nut and replace with the collet you need Your router is supplied with 3 collets and 5 Replace the nut WARNING MAKE SURE THAT...

Page 11: ...tional com INSTALL AND REMOVE THE DUST EXTRACTION PORT 1 Fit the dust extraction port to the router as shown using the screws and nuts supplied 2 Sit nuts in the sockets on the dust extraction port and insert the screws from underneath The dust extraction port has an internal diameter of 34 mm ...

Page 12: ...d the router is as shown SWITCHING ON OFF 1 Grip the router with both hands making sure that the handle with the trigger is in the right hand 2 Push and hold the safety button and squeeze the trigger Let the motor reach full speed before use To stop the router release the trigger WARNING THE CUTTER WILL CONTINUE TO TURN BRIEFLY AFTER THE TRIGGER IS RELEASED ...

Page 13: ...er and the fine depth adjuster until the scale for each one reads zero This is your starting point 5 Turn the knob to raise the height of the main depth stop by the depth you want to cut into the workpiece The scale is marked in mm 6 Tighten the depth stop locking knob to secure the setting USING THE FINE DEPTH ADJUSTER 1 Make fine adjustments by twisting the fine depth adjuster This is calibrated...

Page 14: ...il the final cut is made CHANGING THE SPINDLE SPEED The router speed is infinitely variable from 8000 to 23000 rpm 1 Turn the speed control to the required setting Generally the larger the diameter of the bit the slower the tool speed should be The correct setting will also depend on the density of the material being cut the feed speed and the depth of cut 2 It is advisable to make practice cuts o...

Page 15: ...the speed selected Practice judging the feed speed on scrap timber by listening to the router during use MOULDING NATURAL TIMBERS Always route the end grain of natural timber first This will ensure that any breakout is removed when the long grain is routed PLUNGE CUTTING 1 Set the required depth of cut See page 13 2 With the motor running press down on the two handles to plunge the cutter into the...

Page 16: ...st the side fence as required and lock in place using the side fence locks 2 Set the depth of cut see page 13 3 When the router reaches full speed gently lower the cutter into the workpiece and lock the plunge lever 4 Move the router along the workpiece maintaining a sideways pressure to ensure the side fence does not come away from the workpiece and downward pressure on the inside hand to prevent...

Page 17: ...h minus the diameter of the cutter divided by 2 For example if you use the supplied 22 mm guide bush and a 12 mm router cutter the offset would be 5 mm USING THE TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSH The Guide Bush Plate should be used when template jig cutting 1 Remove the dust extraction port 14 by first removing the two bolts and nuts that secure it 2 Remove the protective plastic pad from underneath the base pl...

Page 18: ...rcle Guide onto the end of the guide rod with the point facing downwards so that it is positioned on the correct side of the router for the cut that you intend to make 4 Assemble the screw and wing nut on the Circle Guide as shown 5 Adjust the screw and wing nut until the pivot point on the screw is touching the workpiece 6 Ensure the Circle Guide assembly is held securely on the guide rod by tigh...

Page 19: ... positioning the Roller Guide at the correct distance Tighten the Knobs to set the position 5 Adjust the Roller Guide height if required using the wing nut 6 To use hold the router securely with both hands and make the cut by allowing the Roller Guide to follow the outline shape of the wood This can be used for curved workpieces NOTE Ensure the Roller Guide wheel is kept clean and rotates freely L...

Page 20: ...e location shown on the base 7 Release both guide rods and slide the guide assembly away from the router noting that the scale shows the distance that the guide moves away from the cutting bit This will be the maximum offset distance between the cutting side of router bit and the parallel guide touching the edge of the workpiece REPLACEMENT ROUTER BITS Replacement bits are available from your Clar...

Page 21: ...rom the routers moving parts Keep the cooling vents on the motor housing unobstructed at all times Blow out any dust and dirt at regular intervals with compressed air if available MOTOR BRUSHES Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power intermittent failure or visible sparking To replace the brushes remove the two brush access cov...

Page 22: ...wly Variable speed set low Increase variable speed setting Motor is overloaded Reduce pressure on router Router is overheating Ventilation holes are blocked machine is dirty Make sure the ventilation holes are clear Router is overloaded Do not use put excessive pressure on the cutter Makes an unusual sound Mechanical obstruction Contact the CLARKE service department 0208 988 7400 Armature has shor...

Page 23: ...23 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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