OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
“ON/OFF” SWITCH
Your router motor is turned “ON” and “OFF” by the toggle
switch located on the posterior part of the right handle (from
the front side). To turn the router ”ON”, press and hold the
switch. To turn the router “Off”, release the switch.
For a continuous opeartion the machine has a lock-off button for
continuous operation, located on the left side of right handle.
1. Always hold the router and cutting bit away from the
workpiece when turning the toggle switch “ON.”
2. Contact the workpiece with the router and cutting bit only
after the router has fully reached the selected speed.
3. Remove the router and cutting bit from the workpiece only
after turning the router motor “OFF,” and after the cutting
bit has come to a complete stop.
LIVE-TOOL INDICATOR LIGHT
Your router has a Live Tool indicator light located on the
router’s right handle (facing you). This light is always on when
router is connected to the power source.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
The electronic speed control feature allows router motor speed
to be matched to cutter size and workpiece-material hardness
for an improved finish and extended bit life.
Speed changes are made by rotating the Speed Control Dial
starting at “I,” and the fastest speed is marked with “6”. The
next information is a “Variable Speed Selection Chart” to help
determine the correct speed for the cutting bit being used.
Before operating the router follow all safety
instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
The next chart shows the variable speed selection;
Never
exceed these bit speeds:
Reduce the speed when using extra large bits (1-in. or more in
cutting diameter) or heavy cutting bits. Changing the router’s
rate of feed can also improve the quality of the cut.
The speed charts above indicate the relationship between the
speed setting and the cutting application. Exact settings are
determined through operator experience and preference, and
by recommendations by the cutting-bit manufacturer.
Cutting-Bit Diameter
Max. Speed
Up to 1 in. 25 mm
6
1-1/4 in. 30 mm to 2 in. 50 mm
4 - 5
2-1/4 in. 55 mm to 2-1/2 in. 65 mm
2 - 3
3 in. 75 mm to 3-1/2 in. 90 mm
1 - 2
For Non-ferrous metal, hardwoods, larger diameter cutting bits
Dial setting:
Max. Speed
1
12,000
2 14,000
3
16,000
Softwoods, plastics, countertops, smaller diameter cutting bits
4
18,000
5 20,000
6
24,000
