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Router

Model: PTR01A

User Manual

Summary of Contents for PTR01A

Page 1: ...Router Model PTR01A User Manual ...

Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS POWER TOOL SAFETY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND SYMBOLS KNOW YOUR SPIN SAW ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 01 02 04 05 07 26 ...

Page 3: ... risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Do not use the power cord to carry the tool or to pull the plug out of the outlet Keep the power cord away from heat oil sharp edges and moving parts Replace a damaged power cord immediately A damaged power cord increases the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an outdoor rated extension cord type W A or W These cords are ra...

Page 4: ...ng ing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of accidental start ups When power tools are not in use store them out of the reach of children or untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly main tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind ...

Page 5: ...re centimetre Pascals Minutes Seconds Alternating current Three phase alternating current Three phase alternating current with neutral Direct current No load speed Alternating or direct current Class II construction Splash proof construction Watertight construction Protective grounding at grounding terminal Class I tools Revolutions or reciprocations per minute Diameter Off position Arrow Warning ...

Page 6: ...tting guide collar Freehand guide foot Mounting disc Mounting insert Flexible shaft Connecting collar Collet nut Edge guide Edge guide Mounting rods Shaft lock grip Pivot point Collet nu Locking lever Pivot point Locking knob Circle cutting knob Spindle locking button Circle cutting guide 05 ...

Page 7: ...Guide handle Plunge depth stop Spindle locking button Guide handle Edge guide locking knob Router base Plunge depth turret Vacuum attachment Depth stop locking knob Plunge guide 06 ...

Page 8: ... circle cutting guide 1 2 3 NOTE The mounting bracket must be pushed onto the motor housing as far as it will go 4 Open the mounting collar 1 by pulling the quick release lever 2 outward Fig 1 Slide the mounting collar onto the bottom of motor housing 2 Make sure the key 3 on the motor housing is aligned with the matching keyway in the mounting collar When the key and keyway are aligned slide the ...

Page 9: ...he bottom of the motor housing 3 The mounting collar must be pushed onto the motor housing as far as it will go Rotate the mounting collar to position it to provide the best visibility to the bit Lock the freehand cutting guide onto the motor housing by pushing the quick release lever inward toward the mounting collar until it snaps into the locked position WARNING Do NOT use the freehand cutting ...

Page 10: ... size than the bit being removed install the correct collet as outlined in Fig 4 5 6 Depress the shaft locking button 1 and rotate the collet lock nut 2 with the other hand until the locking button drops into place preventing the shaft from turning Fig 3 While continuing to hold the shaft locking button IN use the collet wrench 3 to turn the collet nut counter clockwise Loosen the collet nut two o...

Page 11: ...e motor shaft Re install the collet nut and slightly tighten it by hand NOTE Tightening the collet nut without a bit in the collet will cause the collet hole to become smaller and make installing bits difficult When storing the tool with no bit installed leave the collet nut loose ON OFF SWITCH This spin saw is equipped with a convenient ON OFF switch 1 located on the top of the tool handle Fig 5 ...

Page 12: ...Set the foot so the cutting bit protrudes beyond the bottom of the cutting guide 1 8 more than the thickness of the material being cut For example if you are cutting 5 8 drywall the bit should protrude 3 4 beyond the bottom of the cutting guide 2 NOTE Hand tightening is normally adequate If you use a screwdriver 3 do not over tighten the locking screw Adjust the freehand cutting guide depth by loo...

Page 13: ...pine and fir SPF Before starting to cut double check the bit depth Make sure the cutting guide is at a right angle to the bit and securely tightened Double check the collet to make sure the bit is securely fastened Cutting Bit Type 1 4 soft wood fibreglass and laminate 1 4 windows and doors 1 8 soft wood fibreglass and laminate 5 32 All purpose not included 1 8 Ceramic tile not included Fibreglass...

Page 14: ...f material that are the same material as will be used in your actual project 1 2 3 4 5 6 NOTE DO NOT let the bit come into contact with the workpiece until the power switch is turned ON and the tool is up to full speed ROUTER BIT SPEED REFERENCE CHART Material Hardwood 1 2 1 2 to 1 1 8 1 1 8 to 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 to 1 1 8 1 1 8 to 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 to 1 1 8 1 1 8 to 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 to 1 1 8 1 1 8 to 1 1 4 3 ...

Page 15: ...moving the fuses You have read the instructions on the following page entitled CUTTING OUTLET OPEN INGS IN DRYWALL WARNING Before turning the power switch ON make sure you are holding the tool firmly with both hands Starting torque will cause the tool to twist DANGER Do not attempt cutting around outlet boxes in drywall until 7 PRACTICE CUTS USING THE FREEHAND CUTTING GUIDE cont d 8 NOTE Except fo...

Page 16: ... when cutting the opening Before fastening the drywall sheet over the electrical box mark the sheet as close as possible to the centre of the box opening Mark should be on the side of the drywall facing you When fastening the drywall in place do not place nails or screws closer than 12 from the box This will prevent the drywall from becoming deformed under pressure Install the cutting bit assist h...

Page 17: ...ng guide foot 3 NOTE Make sure pointed pivot pin 5 is pointing away from the tool INSTALLING THE CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE cont d 4 The completed electrical box cut out will be accurately and neatly cut Fig 11 Install the assist handle and install and adjust the freehand cutting guide on the tool as illustrated in Fig 1 2 7 Insert the externally threaded circle cutting guide mounting insert 1 into the ...

Page 18: ...he circle guide Do not over tighten the circle cutting guide mounting plastic parts Hand tighten only Adjust the circle cutting guide radius by loosening the pivot point knob 8 sliding it to the correct circle radius and re tightening in the desired location Mark the centre of the circle you wish to cut on the workpiece and drill a 6 mm or 15 64 pilot hole Adjust cutting bit depth to 1 8 longer th...

Page 19: ...ce Fig 14 Be careful to keep the pivot point located at the centre of the circle to be cut Once the tool has reached the upright position and the bit has cut through the workpiece slowly move the tool in a clockwise direction using slow steady pressure to make the cut Continue to cut the circle keeping the tool upright and rotating around the circle cutting guide pivot point When cut is complete t...

Page 20: ...rudes inside the mounting collar 2 Fig 15 Slide the router base mounting collar onto the bottom of motor housing 3 Align the spindle locking button 4 with the spindle locking button opening 5 Align the key 6 on the motor housing with the matching key way in the mounting collar Slide the motor housing into the mounting collar as far as it will go then twist the motor housing clockwise approximately...

Page 21: ...depth stop locking knob Fig 15 1 counter clockwise and raise the depth stop rod 2 to its maximum height and then retighten the locking knob to hold the depth rod in position Fig 16 Rotate the plunge action turret 3 until the shortest stop 4 is under the depth stop rod Lift the height adjusting lever 5 upward to allow the upper section of the router base to slide on the plunge rods 6 Fig 17 Slide t...

Page 22: ...original position Install the router bit Fig 3 Adjust the cutting bit depth to 1 8 deeper than the thickness of the material being cut Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool When starting the cut inside the workpiece place the bit at an angle to allow the bit to cut its way into the workpiece Fig 8 Use the two router base handles to guide the bit through the workpiece SETTING THE PLUNGE ...

Page 23: ...ter bit and securely tighten Fig 3 Adjust router base height to the correct routing depth Fig 17 Turn the switch ON making sure the router bit is not touching the workpiece Use the two router base handles to guide the bit through the workpiece Draw a line on the workpiece where you wish to make the cut Fig 20 Draw a parallel second line approximately 2 1 8 back into the workpiece away from the cut...

Page 24: ...ark the workpiece approximately 2 7 16 back into the workpiece away from the cutting line Clamp the template onto the larger portion of the workpiece that is to be clamped while cutting Place the curved portion of the router base against the template with the bit near the start of the cutting line Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool Slide the router plate against the template while ma...

Page 25: ... does NOT touch the workpiece until the motor is up to full speed 3 4 INSTALLING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT NOTE The head of the flexible shaft should not be excessively bent If excessive heating is observed stop using the flexible shaft immediately Remove the cable from the flexible shaft body and inspect it for a permanent bend or other damage Replace damaged cable Clamp the workpiece to hold it securel...

Page 26: ...ng 3 Carefully align the square flexible shaft centre core so it will engage into the square hole in the collet Make sure the key 4 on the motor housing aligns with the matching key way in the mounting collar When shaft centre core and mounting collar are properly aligned slide the connector cap fully onto the motor housing Lock the flexible shaft mounting collar by pushing the quick release lever...

Page 27: ...e accessories Any such alteration modification or unintended use is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury It will also void the warranty INSTALLING A CUTTING BIT INTO THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT 1 2 NOTE The flexible shaft uses a 1 8 collet that will accept all cutting accessories with a 1 8 shank 3 GENERAL LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubri...

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