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SWITCHING FROM THE PLUNGE 

BASE TO THE FIXED BASE (see 

Fig. 2. to Fig. 5)
To remove the plunge base

•    Unplug the router.
•    Loosen the lock lever.
•    Tighten the locking arm for 

stability.

•    Remove the motor pack from the 

plunge base. 

To install the fixed base 

•    Loosen the lock lever on the fixed 

base.

•    Depress and hold the adjustment 

button.

•    Align the tab on the motor pack 

with the slot in the fixed base.

•    Tighten the lock lever.

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE MILLING CUTTER
To install the cutter (see Fig.6)

•    Unplug the router.
•    Hold the collet nut using the 

wrench that is provided, and 

depress the spindle lock until it 

locks into place.

•    Loosen the collet nut, insert the 

cutter.

•    Tighten the collet nut using the 

wrench that is provided.

•    Release the spindle lock.

To remove the cutter

•    Hold the collet nut using the wrench that is provided, and depress the 

spindle lock until it locks into place.

•    Loosen the collet nut, and remove the cutter.
•    Release the spindle lock.

SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH FOR 

FIXED BASE ROUTING (see Fig. 7)

The bit depth can be adjusted by 

turning the depth adjustment knob 

clockwise or counter-clockwise. 

The cutting depth can be read on 

the depth adjustment knob. Each 

mark on the scale indicates a 

change in the depth setting of 1/64”.

•    Unplug the router.
•    Loosen the lock lever.
•    Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to move 

the collet down or up.

•    When the desired cutting depth is set, tighten the lock lever.

SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH FOR PLUNGE BASE ROUTING(see Fig. 8)

The cutting depth can be adjusted 

in two ways: by depressing the 

handles, or by turning the depth 

stop on the plunge base. 

•    Unplug the router.
•    Loosen the adjustment bar knob.
•    Pull the locking arm up.
•    Lower the router until the router 

bit touches the workingpiece.

•    Push the locking arm down.
•    Move the pointer of adjustment bar to the zero position on the scale.
•    Add the desired depth of cut to the position on the scale.
•    Move the adjustment bar to the calculated position on the scale.
•    Tighten the adjustment bar knob.
•    Fine adjust using the fine adjustment knob.
•    Pull the locking arm up and let the router return to its original positon.
•    Swith the router on, then lower the unit to make the desired cut.

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Depth adjustment knob

Fig. 4

Plunge Base

Fig. 6

LED 

worklight

Fig. 8

Adjustment bar

Adjustment 

bar knob

Depth stop

Summary of Contents for 241-0836

Page 1: ...intended use Safety symbols in this manual are used to indicate possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding The safety warnings do not eliminate any danger by themselves and they are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution warning or danger Failure to obey a safety warning may result in serio...

Page 2: ...ow may result in electric shock fire and or serious per sonal injury WORK AREA Keep the work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in an explosive environment such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a p...

Page 3: ... tool to a power source receptacle outlet etc be sure voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user as well as damage to the tool TOOL USE AND CARE Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by h...

Page 4: ...e It may be extremely hot Be sure that the motor has completely stopped before you put the router down Injury or damage could result from a head that is still spinning when the tool is laid down Be sure that the router bit is clear of the workpiece before starting the motor If the bit is in contact with the workpiece when the motor starts the router could jump resulting in damage or injury Only us...

Page 5: ...ecreased by rotating the dial 10 Collet Clamps the bits in place 11 Dust extraction adaptor Collects the dust that is produced by the routing operation 12 Lock lever Locks the motor pack into the fixed base or the plunge base 13 Adjustment button Press the button in order to allow the motor pack to move freely 14 Depth adjustment knob When using the fixed base adjust the cutting depth by turning i...

Page 6: ...h adjustment knob clockwise or counter clockwise The cutting depth can be read on the depth adjustment knob Each mark on the scale indicates a change in the depth setting of 1 64 Unplug the router Loosen the lock lever Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise or counter clockwise to move the collet down or up When the desired cutting depth is set tighten the lock lever SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH FO...

Page 7: ...lecting a higher speed for smaller diameter bits and a lower speed for larger diameter bits The router bit rotates at a very high speed and may heat up causing burn marks if the router is moved too slowly through the wood Feeding the router too quickly or trying to remove too much material in a single pass will overload the motor Use two or more passes for extra large cuts especially in the case o...

Page 8: ...se TCT tungsten carbide tipped router bits for hardwood No guide is required for use of the tool This is useful for writing signs and performing creative work Only make shallow cuts Refer to the following table for common types of router bits ACCESSORIES see Fig 11 1 Collet wrench 2 Straight edge guide 3 Pattern guid 4 Dust extraction adaptors MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or performing any maintena...

Page 9: ...16 17 Exploded View ...

Page 10: ...18 19 ...

Page 11: ...8 Plain Washer 1 39 Left Handle 2 40 Plunge Frame 2 Fixed Unit 41 Screw 2 42 Right Handle 1 43 Left Handle 1 No Part Name Qty 44 Lock Bolt 5 45 Mounting 1 46 Chip Shield 1 47 Base Plate 1 48 E Ring 1 49 Spring 1 50 Lock Gear 1 51 Gear 1 52 Gear Shaft 1 53 Button 1 54 Shaft 1 55 Worm 1 56 Screw 1 57 Indicator Ring 1 58 Adjusting Knob 1 59 Screw 1 60 Screw 1 61 Lock Pin 1 62 Clamping Lever 1 63 Plat...

Page 12: ... breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those three years The warranty 1 excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool ...

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