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DUST EXTRACTION (Fig 2 )
Mount the dust port on the base with hexagon screws supplied.
It is advisable to have the outlet on the opposite side from the
On/Off switch on the body of the Router to allow free access to
the On/Off switch. The dust port can be connected to the dust
extraction channel.
NOTE: Outlet is on the opposite side of the body to the On/Off
switch.
INSTALLING & REMOVING ROUTER BITS (Fig 3 & 4)
Ensure that the bit you wish to use is suited for your Router. It
must be capable of at least 28000 r.p.m
Also, ensure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
installing or removing the bit.
Before use, check that the bit to be installed for any cracks or
chips. If the bit shows any sign of damage do not use it.
Insert the bit into the collet to a depth of at least twice its
diameter. Finger tighten the collet nut until the bit is held in
place. Depress spindle lock button (situated above the collet)
with finger, locking spindle into place. With the spanner
provided, firmly tighten the collet nut until the bit is securely
held.
Never tighten the collet nut without a cutter bit in the collet.
Be sure to remove the spanner then plug the unit to the power
supply. Turn the Router on to check for any undue vibration or
wobbling which may indicate the bit is damaged or not properly
installed.
LOCK LEVER (Fig 5 & 6)
The lock lever on your Router is adjustable. To place the lever
in a position with which you are comfortable, remove the phillips
head screw, pull the lever off its retaining shaft then place it to
your preferred position and re-tighten the screw.
SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (Fig 7)
1. Insert the bit into the Router as outlined previously.
2. Loosen the wing screw retaining the depth set pole.
3. With the Router on a flat surface, loosen the lock lever and
lower the Router body until the bit just touches the surface.
Tighten the lock lever.
4. Lift up the depth set pole and lift and rotate the triple depth
set block to a suitable position.
5. Allow the depth set pole to rest on the threaded bolt in the
triple depth set block and note the scale reading where it
enters the upper housing.
6. Add the require depth of cut to the scale reading (in mm),
move the depth set ploe up to the reading and tighten the
wing screw.The Router is now set for the required depth.
NOTE: Always do a trial run of a new set depth on a scrap
piece of material to ensure the depth of cut is exactly as
required.
NOTE: When you have plunged the router into the timber
Removal is a reverse of the above procedure.
Fig 3
Fig 4
Spindle Lock Button
WARNING Router bits are extremely sharp
Take care when inserting and removing bits
as they can cause serious injury.
WARNING Do not tighten the collet nut
without first inserting a bit or damage to the
collet cone will result.
Fig 2