General safety precautions
Note:
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, and related
accidents, follow these IMPORTANT safety tips.
1. Keep work area clear.
2. Do not use electric power tools in wet or very
damp locations, near flammable materials, or
combustible gasses.
3. Keep children away from the work area when
using electric power tools.
4. When not in use, electric power tools should
be stored in a dry location and locked away to
avoid accidental or unqualified use.
5. Do not over-work power tools. Stay within the
limits of the workload capacity of each tool.
6. Do not operate power tools while wearing
loose clothing. Wear proper work clothes,
shoes, headgear, and gloves.
7. Wear safety glasses at all times and a face
mask to avoid inhalation of fine dust.
8. Properly maintain the mains power cable.
Inspect for fraying or loose insulation or
damaged plugs. Do not pull the mains cable
out of the socket by pulling on the cable. Keep
cord away from caustic chemicals, high
temperatures, and sharp objects. Do not carry
the tool by the mains power cable.
9. Ensure that all work pieces are properly
anchored or clamped down before using
electric power tools.
10. Adopt a comfortable working position when
operating power tools to avoid slipping.
11. Inspect router bits before each use. Do not
use bits that are dull or that have damaged
cutting edges. Unplug tool before installing or
changing router bits. Unplug tool when not in
use.
12. Inspect tools before using for loose guides, or
other parts. Tighten where necessary.
13. Remember to remove adjustment tools and
wrenches before using.
14. Unplug tool before performing regular
maintenance and cleaning.
15. Keep your mind on the job at hand and stay
alert. Never operate power tools while tired or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Specific Safety Precautions
Note:
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, and related
accidents, follows these IMPORTANT safety tips
1. Router bits are very sharp. Use gloves when
inserting and removing bits.
2. Examine each router bit carefully before
using. Replace cracked, damaged, or dull bits,
and dispose of them safely.
3. Check over the work piece to ensure it is free
from nails or screws. The router bit rotates at
22,000 rpm and can shatter if it encounters
foreign particles, which can cause serious
injury.
4. Hold the router tightly with both hands when
in use.
5. Keep hands and clothes away from rotating
components.
6. Be careful to keep the router bit clear of any
objects or work pieces before starting the
router. Ensure that the router is up to speed
before engaging the work piece. If the router
bit shows signs of ‘wobbling’, carefully re-
insert it before using.
7. Check for correct feed direction (see diagram)
8. The Lucas Plunge Router is equipped with a
safety switch button on the right handle. To
operate, depress the safety switch then pull
back on the trigger. To turn off, simply release
the trigger.
9. During use, the router bit can become very
hot. Use care and allow a few minutes for it to
cool down before removing or changing the
bits.
Using your Lucas Plunge Router
Before attempting to insert or remove a router bit,
unplug the tool from the wall socket.
1/2” shaft router bit: (see Fig. 1)
Insert the router bit into the cone-shaped collet
chuck as deep as possible, then pull it out slightly
(about 1/16”). Depress the shaft lock button to
lock the shaft while you tighten the collet chuck
with the wrench (included).
1/4” and 3/8” router bit
For router bits with a 1/4” or 3/8” shaft, first insert
the corresponding collet adapter (included).
Then insert the bit into the adapter. Depress the
shaft lock button to lock the shaft while you
tighten the collet chuck with the wrench
(included).
Reverse the above procedure to remove the bits
Setting the plunge depth
1. Install the desired plunge bit
2. Unlock (lift) the router height locking lever
next to the right handle
3. Raise the motor housing by slacking off the
large upper limit setting knob (Fig. 3) to a
height that allows the base of the bit to be
just slightly higher than the base of the router.
4. Place the router on a solid, flat surface.
5. Lower the router until the tip of the router bit
is in contact with a flat surface, and then lock
down the router height-locking lever.
6. Lower the brake knob screw until it presses
firmly against the shortest of the three stop
settings (note: press the brass brake knob
release button to allow it to turn more freely).
7.
Note:
the brake knob screw aligns with the
measurement gauge on the side of the
housing.
8. Use the measurement gauge to raise the
brake knob a distance equal to the total depth
desired. (Note: the total plunge depth must not
exceed the length of the cutting edge of the
router bit.)
Safety note
On any one pass, the maximum plunge depth must
not exceed 9/16” or 15mm. The 3-tier safety stop
assembly is preset to keep each plunge depth
within the maximum. If the desired plunge depth is
greater than 9/16” or 15mm, simply rotate the stop
setting until the tallest stop is aligned just beneath
the base of the brake knob screw.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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