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Before Use
WARNING:
Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or changing any
accessories, or making any adjustments.
Fitting to plunge base
1. If the router is inserted in the Trimmer Base (44), remove it by releasing the Trimmer Tool Lock Lever (42)
and lifting out of the Trimmer Base
2. Release the Tool Lock Lever (31) of the Plunge Base (20)
3. Ensure Plunge Base tool mounting surface and Main Body (10) are clean and free of oil and grease
4. Insert the main tool into the tool mounting of the Plunge Base lining up the Rack Teeth (5) with the front
vertical slot of the Plunge Base between the Router Tool Grip Adjustment Knob (30) and Tool Lock Lever
5. Fasten the Tool Lock Lever to secure the main tool in the Plunge Base
Note:
If the main tool is not held securely enough in the Plunge Base, adjust the nut on the end of the Router
Tool Grip Adjustment Knob to create a little more gripping tension.
Fitting to trimmer base
1. Remove the router from the Plunge Base (20), release the Tool Lock Lever (31) and lift out of the Plunge
Base
2. Ensure the Trimmer Base Tool Housing (40) and surface of Main Body (10) are clean and free of oil and
grease
3. Release the Trimmer Tool Lock Lever (42) and insert the main tool into the Trimmer Base Tool Housing,
lining up the Rack Teeth (5) with Pinion Wheel (41) before fastening the Trimmer Tool Lock Lever
Connecting dust extraction
IMPORTANT:
Dust from certain materials can be toxic. Before using the router, attach a dust extraction system
or vacuum cleaner to the dust extraction port of the Dust Extraction Assembly (56) which fits to the Trimmer
Base (44), and wear respiratory protection. If no workshop dust extraction system is available when using the
Plunge Base, clean and vacuum frequently to prevent the build-up of dust and chippings.
1. Fit the tool to the Trimmer Base (44)
2. Fit the Dust Extraction Assembly (56) into the recess of the Trimmer Base (Fig. IV)
3. Secure the Dust Extraction Assembly using the Thumb Screw arrowed in Fig. IV
4. Attach the hose of your extraction system/vacuum to the Dust Extraction Assembly
Installing a router bit
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves when inserting and removing router bits due to the sharp edges of the
cutters.
1. For ease of fitting, remove the main tool from either the Plunge Base (20) or Trimmer Base (44)
2. Press in the Spindle Lock Button (8) and rotate the Collet Nut (39) so that the lock engages
3. The Collet Nut can then be slackened (use the supplied Collet Spanner)
4. Ensure the correct size of collet is installed. If it is necessary to change the collet, unscrew the Collet Nut
completely, change the Collet (38) and replace the nut
5. Insert the router bit into the Collet, ensuring that at least 20mm, or half of the shaft (whichever is greater)
is inserted into the Collet
6. The Collet Nut can then be tightened using the Collet Spanner
WARNING:
DO NOT over-tighten the Collet Nut, as this could cause damage to the Collet, Collet Nut, Drive
External Thread (37) and spindle lock.
Note:
Do not tighten the Collet Nut with no router bit fitted. This can bend and damage the collet. Keep the
Collet Nut partially screwed in until a router bit is fitted.
Removing a router bit
1. Press in the Spindle Lock Button (8) and loosen the Collet Nut (39) with the supplied Collet Spanner. The
router bit should now be loose and can be removed
2. If the router bit does not release from the Collet (38), gently tap the Collet Nut to release
WARNING:
ALWAYS keep the Collet, Collet Nut, Drive External Thread (37) and router bit shank clean and free
of oil and grease to ensure a reliable and secure fitting.
Parallel guide
When grooving or chamfering assemble the guide parts as a parallel guide which will help to ensure that
accurate parallel cuts are made.
1. Assemble the Guide Bar (50) and Guide Plate (51) using the Guide Bolt (49) and Guide Knob (52) as shown
to make a parallel guide
2. For the Plunge Base (20), loosen the Guide Rod Locking Knobs (18 and 36) so the Guide Rods (17) can
be inserted
3. Insert the two Guide Rods into the guide rod channels of the Plunge Base to the required length and
tighten the Guide Rod Locking Knobs
4. Attach the parallel guide assembly to the Accessory Connector (16) of the Plunge Base (Fig. II)
5. Alternatively attach the parallel guide assembly to the Trimmer Base (44) as shown in Fig. I
6. When making the cut, keep the vertical edge of the parallel guide held against the edge of the workpiece
as shown in Fig. I and II
Circle guide
When grooving or chamfering in circles, assemble the guide parts as a circle guide which will help to ensure
that accurate circular cuts are made.
1. Assemble the Guide Bar (50) and Guide Plate (51) using the Guide Bolt (49) and Guide Knob (52) as shown
in Fig. III
2. For the Plunge Base (20), loosen the Guide Rod Locking Knobs (18 and 36) so the Guide Rods (17) can
be inserted
3. Insert the two Guide Rods into the guide rod channels of the Plunge Base to the required length and
tighten the Guide Rod Locking Knobs
4. Attach the circle guide assembly to the Accessory Connector (16) of the Plunge Base
5. Alternatively attach the circle guide assembly to the Trimmer Base (44) as shown in Fig. III
6. Insert a rod, bolt, screw or nail through the hole of the Guide Plate (51) at the exact centre of the required
circle through the workpiece through either a pre-drilled hole or by screwing into the required position
7. Loosen the Guide Knob (52) to set the required radius of the circle from the cutter and retighten
IMPORTANT:
Note the cutting direction indicated in Fig. III. It is important the cut is made in a clockwise
motion around the pivot point as shown.
Fitting the Roller Guide
The Roller Guide (54) allows the router fitted with the Trimmer Base (44) to follow the contours of a workpiece
to create a profile, chamfer or even a slot cut close to the edge (Fig. VI).
1. Attach the Roller Guide (54) to the Trimmer Base (Fig. V)
2. Adjust the required depth of the cutter by releasing the Trimmer Tool Lock Lever (42) sufficiently so the
height can be adjusted using the Height Adjustment Knob (47), then retighten the Trimmer Tool Lock Lever
3. To set the required distance of the wheel that runs on the side face of the workpiece to the cutter, release
the Roller Guide Securing Knob (55) and adjust the length using the Roller Guide Adjusting Knob (53). Then
retighten the Roller Guide Securing Knob
Fitting a guide bush for use with templates and jigs
A template or jig can be clamped on top of a workpiece so that the router can create exact size shapes,
patterns or writing in a workpiece surface, such as signs. It can also create holes for devices that are mounted
in wood such as basins, taps etc (Fig. VIII). To use a template, a guide bush (not supplied) must be fitted to
the chosen base.
• To fit a guide bush to the Trimmer Base (44), remove the four screws of the plastic base plate indicated
(Fig. IX) and fit the guide bush into the slot (Fig. X), then refit the base plate and screws. The Trimmer Base
uses a circular guide bush of approximately 38mm outer diameter
• To fit a guide bush to the Plunge Base (20), remove the two screws and washers indicated by the left
arrow in Fig. XI. Fit the guide bush in the recess and secure by refitting the two screws and washers. The
outer diameter for the guide bush is approximately 68mm
Note:
Make sure that the guide bushes used are recommended for use with this tool or are the exact required
size to fit either base. Ensure the central opening diameter of the guide bush is correct for the required router
cutter fitted to the tool.
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