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EXTRACTION HOOD
There are two dust extraction 

hoods included with this router. 

The hood is sized to accept a 

1-1/2-in. vac hose adapter(sold 

separately).

To attach the hood onto the plunge 

/fixed base, position and secure it 

to the base with the two screws 

(included) as shown in Fig.10a & 

Fig.10b.

 

WARNING: 

ALWAYS  turn  mo-

tor  off  and  unplug  router  from  power 

source before making any adjustments 

or installing accessories. Failure to turn 

motor off and unplug router could result 

in accidental starting which can cause 

serious personal injury.

TIPS FOR OPTIMAL USE

•    The feed motion of the router 

must always be carried out 

against the rotation direction of the router bit (up-grinding).

When milling in the direction with the rotation of the router bit (down-

cutting),the router can break loose, eliminating control by the user.

•    Use HSS (high speed steel) router bits for softwood.
•    Use 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 maintenance, verify that the router has 

been disconnected from the power supply. Keep all ventilation openings 

clean. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are 

susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use a 

clean cloth to remove dirt, oil, and grease.

 

WARNING: 

Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, 

penetrating oil, etc., come into contact with plastic parts. They contain chemi-

cals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

 

WARNING: 

To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed 

by a qualified service technician.

Fig. 10a

2 screws included

2 screws included

Fixed base

Plunged base

Fig. 10b

Fig. 11

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 ...

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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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