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CDJ300 & CDJ600

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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, 

we hope you enjoy many years of creative and 

productive use.
Please remember to return your guarantee card 

within 28 days of purchase.

The following symbols are used throughout this 

manual:

 

Denotes risk of personal injury, 

loss of life or damage to the tool 

in case of non-observance of the 

instructions in this manual.

Refer to the instruction manual of 

your power tool.

Wear Personal Protective 

Equipment (PPE). Ear, eye and 

respiratory protection must be worn.

This unit must not be put into service until it has

been established that the power tool to be

connected to this unit is in compliance with

2006/42/EC (identified by the CE marking on the 

power tool).

INTENDED USE

This accessory is intended to be used with a 

portable router with suitable cutter, guide bush 

and fine height adjuster fitted to cut dovetail 

joints in natural timbers.

TECHNICAL DATA

Dovetail cutter size 

12.7mm

Max. workpiece width 
 

CDJ300 300mm

 

CDJ600 600mm

Workpiece thickness 

12-25mm

Max. router base dia. 

180mm

Guide bush size 

15.8mm

Weight CDJ300  6.2kg
 

CDJ600 11.3kg

CONTENTS

TECHNICAL DATA ____________________ 1
SAFETY ___________________________ 2-3
ITEMS ENCLOSED ____________________ 4
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ______________ 5
ASSEMBLY

– CDJ300

 __________________________ 6-7

– CDJ600

 ___________________________ 8

– CDJ600 Sliding Edge Guide Stops

 ______ 9

– Mounting to Workboard

 ______________ 10

– Aligning Workpieces

 _________________ 10

– Clamping Bars & Knobs

 ______________ 10

– Template Comb Fitting & Adjustment

 ___ 11

– Setting up the Router

 ________________ 12

TEMPLATE SPECIFICATION ________ 14-17
TIMBER PREPARATION

– Lapped Dovetails

 ___________________ 18

– Box Joints (Accessory)

 _______________ 19

– Through Dovetails (Accessory)

 ________ 20

OPERATION

– Routing the Workpiece

 _______________ 21

– Standard 1/2”(12.7mm) Lapped D/tail

 _ 22-24

– 1/2”(12.7mm) Rebated Lapped D/tail

 __ 25-26

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

– 1/4”(6.35mm) Lapped 01

 ___________ 27-28

– 1/4”(6.35mm) Rebated Lapped 01

 ______ 29

– Box Comb 02 & 03

 ________________ 30-31

– 32mm Centre Dowel 04

 ____________ 32-35

– Through Dovetail 05 & 06

 __________ 36-38

MAINTENANCE _____________________ 39
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION _______ 39
SPARE PARTS

– Spare Parts List

 __________________ 40-43

– Spare Parts Diagram

 ______________ 44-46

TROUBLE SHOOTING ________________ 47

If you require further safety advice, 
technical information or spare parts, 
please call our Trend Technical 
Support or visit www.trend-uk.com

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Summary of Contents for CDJ300

Page 1: ..._______________ 1 SAFETY____________________________ 2 3 ITEMS ENCLOSED_____________________ 4 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS_______________ 5 ASSEMBLY CDJ300___________________________ 6 7 CDJ600______________...

Page 2: ...way from cutting area Always wait for the spindle and cutter to stop rotating before making any adjustments 10 Always keep guards in place and in good working order 11 Remove any nails staples and oth...

Page 3: ...cessive vibrations whilst using the router stop immediately and have the eccentricity of the router router cutter and clamping system checked by competent personnel 15 All fastening screws and nuts sh...

Page 4: ...items for CDJ600 only x2 plus x2 x2 x2 x2 M6 x1 x1 x1 x1 ITEMS REQUIRED n Router with suitable collet size fitted n Fine height adjuster n False base board n 2 x clamps n No 2 Pozi Screwdriver n Hand...

Page 5: ...lock Bench rubber feet Bench fixing hole Guide bush 15 8mm Guide bush fixing screw Dovetail cutter 104 x 12 7mm Edge guide and screw storage location Hex key 2 5mm A F Hex key 4mm A F Comb adjustment...

Page 6: ...ASSEMBLY CDJ300 4 0mm 2 5mm 2 5mm CDJ300 6 Fit edge guides in position F1 U1 see opposite The templates are supplied with a protective oil coating which should be removed before use...

Page 7: ...jig There are four holes in each jig The CDJ300 has fixed edge guides therefore these will dictate whether a whole or part pin will be cut on the workpiece This is called the offset User made spacers...

Page 8: ...8 1 2 3 4 5 U1 F1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 4 0mm 5 4 3 2 1 0 ASSEMBLY CDJ600 2 5mm 2 5mm 2 5mm x4 Fit edge guides in position F1 U1 see opposite The templates are supplied with a protective oil coating which...

Page 9: ...Move workpiece so that edge lines up with edge of sight hole on template for lapped dowel and through dovetails only For other templates see appropriate section Lock top clamp bar knobs Slide sliding...

Page 10: ...orking to one side of jig it is advisable to release the opposite side clamping knob first Requires No 2 Pozi Screwdriver not supplied No 2 x4 CDJ300 CDJ600 All drawings show left hand edge guides bei...

Page 11: ...ould be used to support the template comb Guide Bushes The bushes supplied with the jig and accessories are a standard Trend pattern They will fit most Trend Elu and DeWalt routers directly For other...

Page 12: ...to table in each appropriate section Fit fine height adjuster if available to router Not required for dowel jointing Plunge the router so that the collet nearly touches guide bush to minimise protect...

Page 13: ...ld not be retracted into the router when dovetailing a useful aid is a Router Stand Block This is simply a piece of scrap timber with a hole large enough to take the protruding guide bush and cutter T...

Page 14: ...mm min 8mm max 20mm max 20mm 12 7mm 1 2 25 4mm 6 3mm 1 4 6 9mm 11 3mm STANDARD 1 2 12 7mm Lapped Dovetail OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CDJ300 01 CDJ600 01 1 4 6 35mm Lapped Dovetail CDJ300 02 CDJ600 02 1 2 12...

Page 15: ...s and accessories 1 2 comb 32mm dowel and 1 2 through templates 11 5 10 21 19 7 13 14 16 4 21 9 15 8mm x 6mm Green 28 7mm x 4mm Green 21 21 9 20 1mm x 10 5mm Green 10mm x 10mm Silver from CDJ600 x2 28...

Page 16: ...m max 17mm max 25mm CDJ300 03 8mm Box Joint CDJ300 04 CDJ600 04 32mm Dowel CDJ300 05 1 2 12 7mm Through Dovetail CDJ600 06 3 4 19 1mm Through Dovetail 32mm 15mm 12 7mm 1 2 20mm 19 1mm 3 4 Heavy Duty R...

Page 17: ...Blue CDJ300 CDJ600 11 1mm x 5 5mm 15 8x3 15 8x6 11 1x5 1 1x3 22x3 11 1mm x 4mm 15 8x3 15 8x6 11 1x5 11 1x3 8x6 22x3 15 8mm x 4mm 15 8x3 15 8x6 1x5 22x3 11 5mm x 6mm Grey 13mm x6mm Grey 21 9mm x 5 5mm...

Page 18: ...numbers under right hand edge guides Face sides must be towards jig body For drawers the front is thicker than the sides Before jointing the actual workpiece make trial cuts in pieces of waste timber...

Page 19: ...held securely by the clamp bars The width should be at least 5mm wider than work piece The waste piece reduces likelihood of breakout 8mm Comb Template 16mm pitch with symmetrical sockets No of socke...

Page 20: ...A parts will be clamped under front clamp bar and routed first with dovetail cutter B pieces are clamped under front bar and routed with a straight cutter When routing pins outside faces face side mus...

Page 21: ...in face of workpiece the depth of cut will be half thickness of workpiece For dowel hole in end of workpiece depth will need to allow for remainder of dowel length For Through Dovetails Carefully rou...

Page 22: ...to front clamp and push tight against edge guide Tighten clamp bar knobs to hold workpiece Place other piece of workpiece under top clamp and butt against workpiece already fitted and against edge gui...

Page 23: ...the back workpiece using a square Fit brackets to template comb with countersunk holes uppermost and with slots to front Fit template comb assembly onto jig Adjust comb position to line up back of tem...

Page 24: ...ush in the each of the slots Switch off router and remove from jig Examine each of the slots to ensure all the workpiece has been cleanly routed Remove template comb assembly Remove workpiece from jig...

Page 25: ...hold workpiece Place drawer front under top clamp and butt against packing piece already fitted and edge guides Tighten top clamp knobs Remove packing piece from front clamp Fit template comb assembl...

Page 26: ...front workpiece is flush with back workpiece using a square Tighten top clamp knobs Fit template comb assembly onto jig 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Routing Tails on Drawer Sides Place route...

Page 27: ...ush with back workpiece using a square Fit brackets to template comb with countersunk holes uppermost and with slots to front Fit template comb assembly onto jig Adjust comb position to line up back o...

Page 28: ...efully rout from left to right following the guide bush in the each of the slots Switch off router and remove from jig Examine each of the slots to ensure all the workpiece has been cleanly routed Rem...

Page 29: ...wing the guide bush in the each of the slots Switch off router and remove from jig Examine each of the slots to ensure all the material has been cleanly routed Remove template comb assembly Remove tim...

Page 30: ...ate comb with countersunk holes uppermost and with slots to front Turn adjustment stops until they are tight against the body Fit template comb assembly onto jig Fit guide bush to router according to...

Page 31: ...ing edge guide as follows Fit same edge guides Draw a centre line on workpiece and draw a 1 6mm offset line to left and right of centre line Place one piece of workpiece into front clamp Fit template...

Page 32: ...nst workpiece already fitted Tighten top clamp knobs Ensure top of front workpiece is flush with back workpiece using a square Fit screws into brackets from underside and tighten with hex key Fit brac...

Page 33: ...are tight against jig body Fit template comb assembly onto jig Tighten comb adjustment knobs Adjust comb position so that sight marks on dowel holes line up with centre line on workpiece Tighten the f...

Page 34: ...ig Examine each of the holes to ensure all the workpiece has been cleanly bored Remove front workpiece from jig Routing the Dowel Joint on Face of Workpiece Loosen top clamp and move workpiece towards...

Page 35: ...osen clamps and reposition template to correct position for drilling Routing of Dowel Holes off Jig Place router onto template comb Switch on Plunge down until depth stop limits plunge Repeat for numb...

Page 36: ...knobs Fit brackets to template comb with tapered slot towards front Fit template comb assembly Adjust stop to line up sight mark on template to back of workpiece Lock stop using hex key Repeat for oth...

Page 37: ...of the pin board onto the tail board and vice versa Place router onto template comb Switch on Carefully rout from left to right following the guide bush in each of the slots Take gentle back and forth...

Page 38: ...thickness Place router onto template comb Switch on Carefully rout from left to right following the guide bush in each of the slots Take light cuts to rout out the pocket for the tail Switch off route...

Page 39: ...e resin build up on all threads Lubrication n Your jig requires no additional lubrication Storage n After use store jig carefully in a cupboard ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycle raw materials instead o...

Page 40: ...CDJ600 11 12 2 Machine Screw Csk M6 x 40mm Skt WP SCW 81 13 2 Knob Female M6 WP CDJ 13 14 2 Washer 6 5mm x 24 5mm x 1 5mm 2004 WP WASH 12 2 Washer 8 5mm x 23 5mm x 2mm 2004 WP WASH 17 2 Nylon Spacer...

Page 41: ...M4 x 6mm Skt WP SCW 77 19 1 Hex Key 2 5mm A F WP AP 25 21 2 Machine Screw Csk M5 x 8mm Slot WP SCW 09 25 1 Template Comb 1 4 Lapped CDJ300 WP CDJ300 25 1 Template Comb 1 4 Lapped CDJ600 WP CDJ600 25...

Page 42: ...ush 11 1mm x 5 5mm T3 GB111 B 32MM DOWEL CDJ300 04 CDJ600 04 9 2 Template Comb Bracket CDJ300 WP CDJ300 09 2 Template Comb Bracket CDJ600 WP CDJ600 09 21 2 Machine Screw Csk M5 x 8mm Slot WP SCW 09 34...

Page 43: ...1 9mm Dia x 5 6mm CDJ300 Brown WP CDJ300 58 0 Edge Guide 10mm Dia x 10mm CDJ600 Silver WP CDJ600 06 59 1 Guide Bush 11 1mm x 3mm 2010 GB111 B 1 Guide Bush 11 1mm x 4mm 2010 GB111 C 59A 1 Guide Bush 11...

Page 44: ...1 23 2 11 2 7 6 18 19 17 12 15 13 14 22 21 20 77 24 70 46 15 12A 72 73 75 67 68 69 71 76 74 5 1 0 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 0 CDJ300 16 15 2004 12 13 14 12A CDJ300 CDJ600 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM V5 0 04 2015 Pleas...

Page 45: ...45 CDJ300 CDJ600 CDJ300 CDJ600 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM V4 0 01 2010 9 29 28 10 21 27 19 26 7 25 7 7 21 1 2 19 5 10 9 0 59 7 10 9 21 7 19 8 6 59 CDJ300 01 CDJ600 01 CDJ300 02 CDJ600 02 CDJ300 03 CDJ600 03...

Page 46: ...DJ600 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM V4 0 01 2010 34 42 41 21 44 9 55 54 47 39 46 48 45 40 43 56 49 50 51 52 53 59 59 21 60 10 34 58 19 9 61 57 7 64 21 34 63 62 19 10 65 9 66 7 CDJ300 04 CDJ600 04 CDJ600 05 CDJ3...

Page 47: ...se depth adjustment of cutter n Lapped Dovetail joint too shallow move template comb towards the jig body by adjusting the lock stop n Lapped Dovetail joint too deep move template comb away from the j...

Page 48: ...48 CDJ300 CDJ600 NOTES...

Page 49: ...us improvement means that specifications may change without notice Trend Machinery and Cutting Tools cannot be held liable for any material rendered unusable or any form of consequential loss E OE REC...

Page 50: ...CDJ300 CDJ600 Please read these instructions before use Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury...

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