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the mains.
- Use safety goggles when working with the router.
- Always guide the router with both hands, using
the machine's two handles.
- When you have finished working, disconnect the
motor and release the base before leaving the router.
- Always place the router on its base on a flat, clean
surface.
- Always start the router by using the main on/
off lever.
- Make sure that the router cannot be accidentally
knocked over.
- Always use cutter bits with the appropriate shaft
diameter for the chuck collet and the router speed
to be used.
- The specifications of the cutter bits in the VIRUTEX
range are especially suitable for use with this router;
we recommend using cutter bits from the wide
VIRUTEX range or bits with the same specifications.
4. STANDARD EQUIPMENT
The box contains the following items:
- FR160P - FRE160P router
- A/f service key: 24
- Ø 19 mm template guide for 26-mm pitch loops.
- Lateral fence assembly
- Dust collector connection
- Operating instructions and miscellaneous docu-
mentation.
- 6022387 Cutter bit 12 to 8 adaptor
- 6022388 Cutter bit 12 to 6 adaptor
5. STARTING UP THE MACHINE
This tool has an operating switch A (Fig. 1) in the
handle, enabling the machine to be turned on and
off without releasing it.
To prevent the machine from starting up accidentally,
the switch can only be operated when the lateral
safety catch B (Fig. 3) has been released. Once the
switch is in the on position, pressure need no longer
be applied to the safety catch.
Always make sure that the router is
not in contact with the part being
worked before operating the switch.
Once the machine has reached its
maximum speed, bring the machine
into contact with the material, and
stop the machine once it is completely
clear of the part. This will improve the
quality of the work.
6. ADJUSTING THE SPEED 11,500 - 23,000
The surface router model FRE160P has an electronic
speed regulator C (Fig. 1) for adjusting the motor
speed, according to the size of cut and the hardness
of the material used. This ensures a better finish and
enhances the machine performance. To increase or
reduce the machine speed, turn the adjustment knob
to the right or left, depending on the task being
carried out. There are six reference numbers to assist
in setting the required speed.
The following table shows the position of the elec-
tronic speed regulator according to the diameter of
the bit and the material being worked with.
7. FITTING THE CUTTING TOOLS
Make sure that the router is disconnected
from the mains before attaching the
cutting tool.
To attach or remove the cutting tool, press the
router lock button E (Fig. 2) to prevent the shaft
from turning and loosen the chuck-holder nut F (Fig.
2) with service key G (Fig. 2) The chuck collet and
chuck-holder are attached together by pressure; you
should therefore make sure that the chuck collet is
properly positioned in the nut.
Insert the cutting tool H (Fig. 2) and, if necessary,
the corresponding bit adaptor I (Fig. 2) inside the
chuck-holder collet F (Fig. 2). Tighten the chuck
holder F (Fig. 2) tightly using the service key, while
keeping the lock button E (Fig. 2) pressed.
If you are using the 12 mm or 1/2" shaft bit, the
adaptor is not required. Always use bits with the
