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7.
Do not switch router on with the cutter
touching the workpiece. At the end of the
cut, release the router plunge and allow
spindle to stop rotating. Never use the
spindle lock as a brake
8.
The direction of routing must always be
opposite to the cutter's direction of
rotation. Do not back-cut or climb-cut.
9.
Check before cutting that there are no
obstructions in the path of the router.
Ensure there are no obstacles beneath
workpiece when cutting full thickness, and
that a sacrificial work surface is used.
Router Cutter Safety
1.
Cutting tools are sharp. Care should be
taken when handling them. Do not drop
cutters or knock them against hard
objects. Handle very small diameter
cutters with extra care. Always return
cutter to its packaging after use.
2.
Always use cutters with a shank diameter
corresponding to the size of the collet
installed in your tool.
3.
The maximum speed (n.max) marked on
the tool, or in instructions or on
packaging shall not be exceeded. Where
stated the speed range shall be adhered
to. Recommended speeds are shown in
the Trend Routing Catalogue and/or
website.
4.
Always use router cutters in a router.
Drill and boring bits must not be used in a
router. Router cutters must only be used
for the material cutting application for
which they are designed. Do not use on
metal or masonry.
5.
Never use cutters with a diameter
exceeding the maximum diameter
indicated in the technical data of the
powertool or attachment used.
6.
Before each use check that the cutting
tool is sharp and free from damage. Do
not use the cutting tool if it is dull, broken
or cracked or if in any other damage is
noticeable or suspected.
7.
Cutters should be kept clean. Resin build
up should be removed at regular intervals
with Resin Cleaner
®
. The use of a PTFE
dry lubricant will reduce resin build up. Do
not use PTFE spray on plastic parts.
8.
When using stacked tooling (multi-blade,
block and groover etc.) on a spindle arbor,
ensure that the cutting edges are
staggered to each other to reduce the
cutting impact.
9.
Cutter shanks should be inserted into the
collet all the way to the line indicated on
the shank. This ensures that at least 3⁄4
of the shank length is held in the collet.
Ensure clamping surfaces are cleaned to
remove dirt, grease, oil and water.
10.
Observe the correct assembly and fitting
instructions in the router instruction
manual for fitting the collet, nut and
cutter.
11.
Tool and tool bodies shall be clamped in
such a way that they will not become
loose during operation. Care shall be
taken when mounting cutting tools to
ensure that the clamping is by the shank
of the cutting tool and that the cutting
edges are not in contact with each other
or with the clamping elements.
12.
It is advisable to periodically check the
collet and collet nut. A damaged, worn or
distorted collet and nut can cause
vibration and shank damage. Do not over-
tighten the collet nut
13.
Do not take deep cuts in one pass; take
several shallow or light passes to reduce
the side load applied to the cutter and
router. Too deep a cut in one pass can
stall the router.
15.
In case of excessive vibrations whilst
using the router stop immediately and
have the eccentricity of the router, router
cutter and clamping system checked by
competent personnel
15.
All fastening screws and nuts should be
tightened using the appropriate spanner
or key and to the torque value provided
by the manufacturer.
16.
Extension of the spanner or tightening
using hammer blows shall not be
permitted.
17.
Clamping screws shall be tightened
according to instructions provided by the
manufacture. Where instructions are not
provided, clamping screws shall be
tightened in sequence from the centre
outwards.
Using Routers In A Fixed
Position
1.
Attention should be made to the HSE’s
Safe Use of Vertical Spindle Moulding
Machines Information Sheet No.18 and
any revisions.
2.
After work, release the router plunge to
protect the cutter.
3.
Always use a push-stick or push-block
when making any cut less than 300mm in
length or when feeding the last 300mm of
the cut.
4.
The opening around the cutter should be
reduced to a minimum using suitably
sized insert rings in the table and closing
the back fence cheeks or fitting a false
fence on the back fence.
5.
Whenever possible use a work holding
device or jig to secure component being
machined. Ensure any attachment is
securely fitted to the workbench, with table
surface at approximately hip height.
6.
Use a No-Volt Release Switch. Ensure it is
fixed securely, easily accessible and used
correctly.
7.
In router table (inverted) mode, stand to
the front right of the table. The cutter will
rotate anti-clockwise when viewed from
top so the feed direction is from the right
(against the rotation of the cutter). In
overhead mode, stand to the front left of
the machine table and the feed direction is
from the left.
8.
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.
9.
Never thickness timber between the back
of the cutter and the backfence.
Useful Advice When Routing
1.
Judge your feed rate by the sound of the
motor. Feed the router at a constant feed
rate. Too slow a feed rate will result in
burning.
2.
Trial cuts should be made on waste
material before starting any project.
3.
When using some attachments e.g. a
router table or dovetail jig, a fine height
adjuster is recommended.
4.
When using a template guide bush,
ensure there is sufficient clearance
between cutter tip and inside edge of bush
and that it cannot come into contact with
collet and nut. Ensure cutter and guide
bush are concentric.
Router Cutter
Repair/Maintenance
1.
Repair of tools is only allowed in
accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
3.
The design of composite (tipped) tools
shall not be changed in process of repair.
Composite tools shall be repaired by a
competent person i.e. a person of training
and experience, who has knowledge of
the design requirements and understands
the levels of safety to be achieved.
4.
Repair shall therefore include, e.g. the use
of spare parts which are in accordance
with the specification of the original parts
provided by the manufacturer.
5.
Tolerances which ensure correct clamping
shall be maintained.
6.
Care shall be taken that regrinding of the
cutting edge will not cause weakening of
the body and the connection of the cutting
edge to the body.
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