ROUTASKETCH
85dB(A) is exceeded. Routing
sound pressure may exceed
85dB(A), so ear protection must
be worn.
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Eye protection. Wear safety
goggles, spectacles or visors to
protect the eyes from ejected
waster particles.
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Respiratory protection. Wear a
face or dust mask, or powered
respirator. Dust masks/filters
should be changed regularly.
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Do not switch router on with the
cutter touching the workpiece.
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The direction of routing must
always be opposite to the
cutter's direction of rotation.
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After work, release the router
plunge and allow spindle to stop
rotating before putting machine
down.
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Check before cutting that there
are no obstructions in the path of
the router. When cutting through
the full thickness of the
workpiece, ensure there are no
obstacles beneath workpiece,
and that a sacrificial work
surface is used.
Additional Safety Rules For
Router Cutters
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Cutting tools are sharp. Care
should be taken when handling
them.
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Always use cutters with a shank
diameter corresponding to the
size of the collet installed in your
tool.
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Always run router cutters at the
spindle speed recommended
and marked accordingly. Ensure
cutter has reached correct speed
before entering workpiece.
Recommended speeds can be
found on the packaging, in cutter
instructions or in the Trend
Routing Catalogue.
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Always use router cutters in a
router. Router cutters must not
be used in a drill. Drill and boring
bits must not be used in a router.
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Never use cutters with a
diameter exceeding the
maximum diameter indicated in
the technical data.
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Do not drop cutters or knock
them against hard objects. Do
not use cutters that are
damaged.
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Cutters should be kept clean.
Resin build up should be
removed at regular intervals with
Resin Cleaner
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. The use of a dry
lubricant (Trendicote® PTFE) will
act as a preventative. Do not use
PTFE spray on plastic parts.
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Cutter shanks should be inserted
into the collet to the mark line on
the shank. This ensures that at
least 3/4 of the shank length is
held in the collet. Do not over-
tighten the collet nut as this will
score the shank and create a
weakness and fracture point.
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Observe the correct assembly
instructions in the router
instruction manual for fitting the
collet and nut. Observe the
router power tool manual
instructions on fitting cutters
correctly.
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It is advisable to periodically
check the collet and collet nut. A
worn, distorted or damaged
collet can cause vibration and
damage the shank, and should
be replaced. Worn collet nuts
should be replaced.
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Do not take deep cuts in one
pass; take several shallow or
light passes to reduce the side
load applied to the cutter. Too
deep a cut in one pass can stall
the router.
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Very small diameter cutters must
be handled and used with care.
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Always return cutter to its
packaging after use.
Using Routers In A Fixed
Position
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After work, release the router
plunge to protect the cutter.
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Always use a push-stick or push-
block for last 300mm of the cut.
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Whenever possible use a work
holding device or jig to secure
component being machined.
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Ensure attachment is securely
fitted to the workbench, with
table surface at approximately
hip height.
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Ensure a No-Volt Release
Switch is fixed to or adjacent to
the attachment and that it is
used correctly.
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Check the direction of the
workpiece is always opposite to
the cutter's direction of rotation.
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Do not use awkward or
uncomfortable hand positions.
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Do not reach underneath table or
put your hands or fingers at any
time in the cutting path while tool
is connected to a power supply.
Useful Advice When
Routing
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Judge your feed rate by the
sound of the motor.
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Feed the router at a constant
feed rate. Too slow a feed rate
will result in burning.
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Take many light passes rather
than one deep cut to reduce the
side load applied to both router
and router cutter.
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Trial cuts should be made on
waste material before starting
any project.
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When using some attachments
including a router table or
dovetail jig, the use of a fine
height adjuster is highly
recommended.
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When using a template guide
bush, ensure there is sufficient
clearance between cutter tip and
inside edge of bush. Ensure
cutter and guide bush are
concentric.
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