DMP0145, SMALL AIR ROUTER KIT
USER MANUAL
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SAFETY NOTICE - Always disconnect the air supply to the air router prior to fitting or
adjusting any part of the air router/jig assembly.
Using the Vacuum Guide Base
1.
Select the routing bit to suit the material being removed as detailed in section 1.
2.
Fit the required routing bit as detailed in section 2.
3.
Zero the routing bit as detailed in section 3.
4.
Set the depth of the routing bit (as detailed in section 4) to the depth associated with
material removal operation.
5.
Check and adjust the position of the part and ensure it is suitably supported and clamped as
necessary.
6.
Check the air motor speed regulator is in the ‘OFF’ position.
7.
Connect the compressed air supply hose and vacuum extraction unit hose to the air router
connections.
8.
Ensure that the weight of the air and vacuum hoses are fully supported above the
tool using a suitable hanger/support boom. Any side load or restriction applied to
the air router during operation may result in the router tipping and surface planer
digging into the surface of the part.
9.
Lift the router assembly just clear of the part surface so that it does not make contact with
the part and turn the air motor speed regulator slowly towards the ‘ON’ position. Check the
correct operation of the air motor and gradually increase the speed to check correct
operation over the full speed range and then cease operation of the air motor.
10. If there is any problem with the setup of the air router or any unusual imbalance or vibration
present, cease operation of the air router immediately. Disconnect the compressed air
supply and fully check the setup and configuration of the equipment. If required, remove
the equipment from service and conduct repair/maintenance activities on the equipment as
required.
11. If the air router operates correctly, continue with the material removal activity.
12. Ensure that the vacuum extraction connected to the air router is running prior to
starting the air router.
13. Lift the air router just clear of the part surface so that it does not make contact with the part
and move the air motor speed regulator to towards the ‘ON’ position to the desired speed.
14. Where the vacuum guide base is used for free hand material removal, press the router base
against the part surface to cut down into the part surface.
15. Where the vacuum guide base is used to follow a guide jig, rest the edge of the vacuum
guide base against the guide jig and then press the router base against the part surface to
cut down into the part surface.
16. Take care to ensure that the router base is pressed against the part surface where it is
supported by the part surface, not where it is unsupported.
17. Do NOT hold the air motor, hold the router assembly at the vacuum shroud.
18. Move the vacuum guide base in a slow and controlled manner, allowing the side of the
cutting head to remove material in a controlled manner. Do NOT operate the air router in a
swinging motion, back and forth motion, or too fast as the routing bit will rise up the material
and not cut to the required depth.