Rona RK-001, Operating Manual

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Switching on and off
CAUTION. Before plugging in the tool always
check that the trigger switch engages and disen-
gages properly.
1. Press the on/off trigger switch (9) to turn on the
router.
2. To turn the router off release the on/off trigger
switch.
3. If you require the router to run continually with-
out having to continue to apply pressure to the
trigger switch, depress the lock-on button (10)
to lock the switch on.
4. The router will now run in the “locked-on”
condition.
5. If the switch is in the lock-on position depress
the on/off trigger switch (9) to disengage the
lock-on button (10) and then release the switch.
The router will stop.
Making a cut
Your router can be used to make specialty cuts
and shapes in the surface and on the edge of
wood. It accepts a wide range of bits that are
each designed for a specific cut or shape.
1. Make all your adjustments as described in the
previous sections.
2. Insert and secure your router bit.
3. Adjust the height as required for the applica-
tion.
4. Place the base plate (13) on the work piece
ensuring that the bit is not in contact with the
material to be cut.
5. Connect the router to the power supply.
6. Turn the router on. Ensure you have a firm grip
on both handles. Wait for the bit to reach full
speed.
7. Lower the router body and lock it in
position at the desired depth of cut.
8. Move the tool over the work piece surface,
keeping the base plate flush and advancing
smoothly until cutting is complete.
9. When edge cutting, the work piece surface
should be on the left side of the bit in the feed
direction.
10. Keep the cutting pressure constant, taking care
not to crowd the router causing the motor to
slow excessively.
11. On very hard woods or problem materials it
may be necessary to make more than one pass
at progressive cutting depths until the
desired depth of cut is achieved.
12.To turn the router off release the trigger switch
or press and release the trigger switch if in the
“lock-on” position.
CAUTION. Always use two hands to hold the
router.
CAUTION.
Where possible, clamp the work piece
to the bench.
CAUTION. Moving the machine too fast may
cause a poor quality of cut and can damage the
bit or the motor. Moving the machine too slowly
may burn or mar the cut. The proper feed rate will
depend on the bit size, the type of material being
cut and the depth of the cut. Practice first on a
scrap piece of material to gauge the correct feed
rate and the cut dimensions.
When using this router to cut flat panels such
as kitchen work surfaces, before joining please
ensure that you use an appropriate jig together
with the correct guide bush. DO NOT use the
curved part of the router base against a simple
guide piece.
Using the parallel guide
The parallel guide (17) is an effective aid to cutting
in a straight line when chamfering or grooving.
1. Loosen the parallel guide locking knobs (15)
2. Feed the bars on the parallel guide through the
holes in the router base (13) on the right hand
side of the router in the feed direction. This will
assist in keeping the guide flush with the side
of the work piece.
3. Adjust the distance between the router bit and
parallel guide by moving the guide until it is at
the correct distance.
4. Tighten the parallel guide locking knobs (15) to
hold the parallel guide in position.
Note. If the distance between the side of the work
piece and the cutting position is too wide, or the
side of the work piece is not straight, firmly clamp
a straight board to the work piece and use this as
a guide against the router base.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing and removing collets
CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the main supply
before installing or removing a collet.
1. The router is supplied with 1/2” (12.7mm) and
1/4” (6.35mm) collets. The 1/2” (12.7mm) collet
comes fitted to the router.
2. Depending on the size of the router bit the collet
may need to be changed to allow use of larger
or smaller diameter router bits.
3. Depress and hold the spindle lock button (11) to
stop the spindle from turning.
4. While holding the spindle lock button (11)
loosen the collet nut assembly (12) by rotating it
using the wrench provided.
5. Remove the existing collet nut.
6. Install the new collet nut into the assembly; this
is easier if the router is plunged to its full depth.
7. Firmly tighten the collet nut by depressing and
holding the spindle lock button (11) and then
tightening the collet nut assembly (12) using the
wrench provided.
Do not tighten the collet nut without a bit in place
or you may break the collet cone.
Installing and removing router bits
CAUTION.
Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the main supply
before installing or removing a router bit.
1. Ensure the correct collet is installed for the
router bit to be used.
2. Loosen the collet nut (12) by depressing and
holding the spindle lock button (11) and then
rotating the collet nut assembly (12).
3. Insert the router bit ensuring that the shaft of
the bit goes all the way into the collet.
4. Tighten the collet nut assembly by depressing
and holding the spindle lock button (11) and
then tightening the collet nut (12).
CAUTION. Ensure the bit is firmly secured before
commencing operation.
Adjusting the cutting depth
CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the main supply
before adjusting the depth of cut.
1. Place the machine on a flat surface and loosen
the depth gauge locking knob (5).
2. Loosen the depth lock lever (7) and lower the
machine body until the router bit just touches
the flat surface.
3. Loosen the depth gauge locking knob (5) and
lower the depth gauge (4) allowing it to just
make contact with the depth turret stop (8).
Take note of the measurement on the depth
label.
4. Raise the depth gauge and tighten using the
depth gauge locking knob (5). The difference in
distance between the new measurement and
the original measurement will be equivalent
to the depth of cut. Use the micrometer depth
adjustment (6) for precise setting of cutting
depth.
5. Loosen the depth lock lever (7) and lower the
machine body until the depth gauge again just
makes contact with the depth turret stop (8).
6. The depth turret stop (8) has eight steps. By
rotating the depth turret stop it is possible to
quickly set the depth at eight different levels.
This procedure is particularly useful when you
wish to make a deep cut in a number of stages.
Variable speed control
The variable speed dial (3) is located in the left
handle (1) for convenient speed adjustment and
improved safety.
1. Adjust the variable speed dial (3) to suit different
working materials. The tool cuts quicker and
smoother at different speeds when working in
different woods.
2. Turn the dial to a higher number for faster
speed, turn the dial to a lower number to reduce
the speed.
3. Determine the optimum speed by making a trial
cut in a scrap piece of material.
NOTE. Using the correct speed for the job increas-
es the life of the bit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS