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I T E M # 0 5 9 5 4 1 0
11 AMP ROUTER WITH ROUTER TABLE
M O D E L # 7 3 4 3
Questions, problems, missing parts? B ef or e r et u r n i n g t o y ou r r et a i l er , ca l l ou r cu st omer ser v i ce d ep a r t men t a t 1 - 8 7 7 - 8 8 8 - 8 2 2 5 , 8 a .m. - 8 p .m., E S T , M on d a y - F r i d a y .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
S a f et y I n f or ma t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
P a cka g e C on t en t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
T ool s N eed ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
P r ep a r a t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
O p er a t i n g I n st r u ct i on s f or t h e R ou t er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
A d j u st i n g t h e C u t t i n g D ep t h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
F eed i n g t h e R ou t er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8
P l a ci n g t h e R ou t er on t o t h e W or k P i ece a n d S t a r t i n g t h e C u t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
I n st a l l i n g t h e R ou t er T a b l e A ssemb l y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3
O p er a t i n g I n st r u ct i on s f or t h e R ou t er T a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8
S wi t ch B ox O p er a t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8
A b ove - T a b l e D ep t h A d j u st men t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9
G en er a l R ou t i n g O p er a t i on s wi t h t h e R ou t er T a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9
C a r e a n d M a i n t en a n ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2
T r ou b l esh oot i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3
W a r r a n t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONSROUTERM ot or 1 2 0 V ~ , 6 0 H z , 1 1 AN o- l oa d sp eed 2 5 , 0 0 0 R P MC ol l et ca p a ci t y 1 / 4 i n . & 1 / 2 i n .B a se d i men si on 6 i n . ( 1 5 .2 cm)S u b - b a se op en i n g d i a met er 2 i n . ( 5 cm)ROUTER TABLET a b l e swi t ch r a t i n g 1 2 0 V ~ , 6 0 H z , 1 5 AT a b l e si z e ( a p p r ox i ma t e) 2 3 - 1 / 2 i n . x 1 4 - 1 / 8 i n .T a b l e h ei g h t 1 1 - 1 / 4 i n .M a x . l oa d ca p a ci t y 5 0 l b s.
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P l ea se r ea d a n d u n d er st a n d t h i s en t i r e ma n u a l b ef or e a t t emp t i n g t o a ssemb l e, op er a t e or i n st a l l t h e p r od u ct . I f y ou h a v e a n y q u est i on s r eg a r d i n g t h e p r od u ct , p l ea se ca l l cu st omer ser v i ce a t 1 - 8 7 7 - 8 8 8 - 8 2 2 5 , 8 a .m. - 8 p .m., E S T , M on d a y - F r i d a y .
KNOW THE TOOLTo operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the router and router table b ef or e u si n g t h em. K eep t h i s ma n u a l a v a i l a b l e f or f u t u r e r ef er en ce.
IMPORTANTThis tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLYS ome of t h e f ol l owi n g sy mb ol s ma y b e u sed on t h i s t ool . P l ea se st u d y t h em a n d t h ei r mea n i n g . P r op er i n t er p r et a t i on of t h ese sy mb ol s wi l l a l l ow y ou t o op er a t e t h e t ool b et t er a n d mor e sa f el y .
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. F a i l u r e t o f ol l ow t h e wa r n i n g s a n d instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions for future referenceT h e t er m “ p ower t ool ” i n t h e wa r n i n g s r ef er s t o y ou r ma i n s- op er a t ed ( cor d ed ) p ower t ool or b a t t er y -op er a t ed ( cor d l ess) p ower t ool .
WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep work area clean and well lit. C l u t t er ed a n d d a r k a r ea s i n v i t e a cci d en t s.• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. P ower t ool s cr ea t e sp a r k s wh i ch ma y i g n i t e t h e d u st or f u mes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. D i st r a ct i on s ca n ca u se y ou t o l ose con t r ol .
ELECTRICAL SAFETY• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching ou t l et s wi l l r ed u ce r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. T h er e i s a n i n cr ea sed r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock i f y ou r b od y i s ea r t h ed or g r ou n d ed .
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. W a t er en t er i n g a p ower t ool wi l l i n cr ea se t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. D a ma g ed or en t a n g l ed cor d s i n cr ea se t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. U se of a cor d su i t a b l e f or ou t d oor u se r ed u ces t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. U se of a n R C D r ed u ces t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
PERSONAL SAFETY• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A momen t of i n a t t en t i on wh i l e op er a t i n g p ower t ool s ma y r esu l t i n ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. P r ot ect i v e eq u i p men t su ch a s a d u st ma sk , n on - sk i d sa f et y sh oes, a h a r d h a t , or h ea r i n g p r ot ect i on u sed f or a p p r op r i a t e con d i t i on s wi l l r ed u ce p er son a l i n j u r i es.
• Prevent unintentional starting. E n su r e t h e swi t ch i s i n t h e of f - p osi t i on b ef or e con n ect i n g t o p ower sou r ce a n d / or b a t t er y p a ck , p i ck i n g u p or ca r r y i n g t h e t ool .C a r r y i n g p ower t ool s wi t h y ou r finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on i n v i t es a cci d en t s.
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• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wr en ch or a k ey l ef t a t t a ch ed t o a r ot a t i n g p a r t of t h e p ower t ool ma y r esu l t i n p er son a l i n j u r y .
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. T h i s en a b l es b et t er con t r ol of t h e p ower t ool i n u n ex p ect ed si t u a t i on s.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose cl ot h es, j ewel r y or l on g h a i r ca n b e ca u g h t i n mov i n g p a r t s.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.U se of d u st d ev i ces ca n r ed u ce d u st - r el a t ed h a z a r d s.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. T h e cor r ect
p ower t ool wi l l d o t h e j ob b et t er a n d sa f er a t t h e r a t e f or wh i ch i t wa s d esi g n ed .• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. A n y p ower t ool t h a t
ca n n ot b e con t r ol l ed wi t h t h e swi t ch i s d a n g er ou s a n d mu st b e r ep a i r ed .• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. S u ch p r ev en t i v e sa f et y mea su r es r ed u ce t h e r i sk of st a r t i n g t h e p ower t ool a cci d en t a l l y .
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. P ower t ool s a r e d a n g er ou s i n t h e h a n d s of u n t r a i n ed u ser s.
• Maintain power tools. Check for mislignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. M a n y a cci d en t s a r e ca u sed b y p oor l y ma i n t a i n ed p ower t ool s
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. P r op er l y ma i n t a i n ed cu t t i n g t ool s wi t h sh a r p cu t t i n g ed g es a r e l ess l i k el y t o b i n d a n d a r e ea si er t o con t r ol ;
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. U se of t h e p ower t ool f or op er a t i on s d i f f er en t f r om t h ose i n t en d ed cou l d r esu l t i n a h a z a r d ou s si t u a t i on .
SERVICE• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. T h i s wi l l en su r e t h a t t h e sa f et y of t h e p ower t ool i s ma i n t a i n ed .
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC ROUTER• Hold a power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the cutter may contact its own
cord. C u t t i n g a " l i v e" wi r e ma y ma k e ex p osed met a l p a r t s of t h e p ower t ool " l i v e" a n d sh ock t h e op er a t or .
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. H ol d i n g t h e wor k b y yo u r h a n d or a g a i n st t h e b od y l ea ve s i t u n st a b l e a n d ma y l ea d t o l oss of con t r ol .
• Only use router bits suitable for the no-load speed of the tool. • Never use router bits with a diameter exceeding the maximum diameter specified in the
technical data section.• Do not use the tool in an inverted position unless it is properly
and securely installed to a router table.
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• Wear a dust mask specifically designed for protection against lead paint dust and fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the work area are also protected.
• Wear ear protection. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.• Always switch the machine off and wait until it has come to a standstill before placing it
down.• Use only sharp cutter bits t h a t a r e n ot ch i p p ed or cr a cke d . B l u n t cu t t er b i t s wi l l ca u se st a l l i n g
a n d b u r n t h e wor kp i ece.• Never u se t h i s r ou t er mot or wi t h a cu t t er b i t l a r g er t h a n 1 - 1 / 4 i n ch i n d i a met er .• Always use cutter bits that are designed for this router. N eve r u se cu t t er b i t s wh i ch a r e
l a r g er i n d i a met er t h a n t h e op en i n g , wh i ch cou l d ca u se p ossi b l e l oss of con t r ol or cr ea t e ot h er h a za r d ou s con d i t i on s t h a t cou l d ca u se ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING FOR BENCH TOOLS• Keep guards in place and in working order.• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. F or m a h a b i t of ch ecki n g t o see t h a t ke ys a n d
a d j u st i n g wr en ch es a r e r emove d f r om t h e t ool b ef or e t u r n i n g i t on .• Keep the work area clean. C l u t t er ed a r ea s a n d b en ch es i n vi t e a cci d en t s.• Don’t use in a dangerous environment. D on ’ t u se p ower t ool s i n d a mp or wet l oca t i on s or
exp ose t h em t o r a i n . K eep t h e wor k a r ea wel l l i t .• Keep children away. A l l vi si t or s sh ou l d b e ke p t a sa f e d i st a n ce f r om t h e wor k a r ea .• Make workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter
keys.• Don’t force tool. I t wi l l d o t h e j ob b et t er a n d sa f er a t t h e r a t e f or wh i ch i t wa s d esi g n ed .• Use the right tool. D on ’ t f or ce t ool or a t t a ch men t t o d o a j ob f or wh i ch i t wa s n ot d esi g n ed .• Use proper extension cord. M a ke su r e yo u r ext en si on cor d i s i n g ood con d i t i on . W h en
u si n g a n ext en si on cor d , b e su r e t o u se on e h ea vy en ou g h t o ca r r y t h e cu r r en t t h a t yo u r p r od u ct wi l l d r a w. A n u n d er si ze d cor d wi l l ca u se a d r op i n l i n e vo l t a g e r esu l t i n g i n l oss of p ower a n d ove r h ea t i n g . T a b l e 1 sh ows t h e cor r ect si ze t o u se d ep en d i n g on cor d l en g t h a n d n a mep l a t e a mp er e r a t i n g . I f i n d ou b t , u se t h e n ext h ea vi er g a u g e. T h e sma l l er t h e g a u g e n u mb er , t h e h ea vi er t h e cor d .
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Table 1: Recommended size of extension cords
AMPERE RATING
VOLTS TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET
1 2 0 V ~
2 5 f t . 5 0 f t . 1 0 0 f t . 1 2 5 f t .A . W . G .
0 ~ 6 1 8 1 6 1 6 1 46 ~ 1 0 1 8 1 6 1 4 1 21 0 ~ 1 2 1 6 1 6 1 4 1 21 2 ~ 1 6 1 4 1 1 2 N ot R ecommen d ed
• Wear proper apparel. D o n ot wea r l oose cl ot h i n g , g l ov es, n eck t i es, r i n g s, b r a cel et s, or ot h er j ewel r y wh i ch ma y g et ca u g h t i n mov i n g p a r t s. N on sl i p f oot wea r i s r ecommen d ed . W ea r p r ot ect i v e h a i r cov er i n g t o con t a i n l on g h a i r .
• Always use safety glasses. A l so u se a f a ce or d u st ma sk i f t h e cu t t i n g op er a t i on i s d u st y . E v er y d a y ey eg l a sses on l y h a v e i mp a ct r esi st a n t l en ses. T h ey a r e N O T sa f et y g l a sses.
• Secure work. U se cl a mp s or a v i se t o h ol d wor k wh en p r a ct i ca l . I t ’ s sa f er t h a n u si n g y ou r h a n d a n d i t f r ees b ot h h a n d s t o op er a t e t h e t ool .
• Don’t overreach. K eep p r op er f oot i n g a n d b a l a n ce a t a l l t i mes.• Maintain tools with care. K eep t ool s sh a r p a n d cl ea n f or t h e b est a n d sa f est p er f or ma n ce.
F ol l ow i n st r u ct i on s f or l u b r i ca t i n g a n d ch a n g i n g a ccessor i es.• Disconnect tools b ef or e ser v i ci n g ; wh en ch a n g i n g a ccessor i es, su ch a s b l a d es, b i t s, cu t t er s,
a n d t h e l i k e.• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. M a k e su r e swi t ch i s i n t h e of f p osi t i on b ef or e
p l u g g i n g i n .• Use recommended accessories. C on su l t t h e own er ’ s ma n u a l f or r ecommen d ed a ccessor i es.
T h e u se of i mp r op er a ccessor i es ma y ca u se r i sk of i n j u r y t o p er son s.• Never stand on the tool. S er i ou s i n j u r y cou l d occu r i f t h e t ool i s t i p p ed or i f t h e cu t t i n g t ool i s
u n i n t en t i on a l l y con t a ct ed .• Check damaged parts. B ef or e f u r t h er u se of t h e t ool , a g u a r d or ot h er p a r t t h a t i s d a ma g ed
sh ou l d b e ca r ef u l l y ch eck ed t o d et er mi n e wh et h er i t wi l l op er a t e p r op er l y a n d p er f or m i t s i n t en d ed f u n ct i on - ch eck f or a l i g n men t of mov i n g p a r t s, b l i n d i n g of mov i n g p a r t , b r a k ea g e of p a r t s, mou n t i n g s, a n d a n y ot h er con d i t i on t h a t ma y a f f ect i t s op er a t i on . A g u a r d or ot h er p a r t t h a t i s d a ma g ed sh ou l d b e p r op er l y r ep a i r ed or r ep l a ced .
• Direction of feed. F eed wor k i n t o a b l a d e or cu t t er a g a i n st t h e d i r ect i on of r ot a t i on of t h e b l a d e or cu t t er on l y .
• Never leave a tool running unattended. Turn power off. D on ’ t l ea v e t ool u n t i l i t comes t o a comp l et e st op .
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS• I n t h e ev en t of a ma l f u n ct i on or b r ea k d own , g r ou n d i n g
p r ov i d es a p a t h of l ea st r esi st a n ce f or el ect r i c cu r r en t t o r ed u ce t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock . T h i s t ool i s eq u i p p ed wi t h a n el ect r i ca l cor d t h a t h a s a n eq u i p men t - g r ou n d i n g con d u ct or a n d a g r ou n d i n g p l u g . T h e p l u g mu st b e p l u g g ed i n t o a ma t ch i n g ou t l et t h a t i s p r op er l y i n st a l l ed a n d g r ou n d ed i n a ccor d a n ce wi t h a l l l oca l cod es a n d or d i n a n ces.
• Do not modify the plug provided. if it will not fit into the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified el ect r i ci a n .
• I mp r op er con n ect i on of t h e eq u i p men t - g r ou n d i n g con d u ct or ca n r esu l t i n a r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock . T h e con d u ct or wi t h i n su l a t i on t h a t h a s a n ou t er su r f a ce t h a t i s g r een wi t h or wi t h ou t y el l ow st r i p es i s t h e eq u i p men t - g r ou n d i n g con d u ct or . I f r ep a i r or r ep l a cemen t i s n ecessa r y , d o n ot con n ect t h e eq u i p men t - g r ou n d i n g con d u ct or t o a l i v e t er mi n a l .
• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not comp l et el y u n d er st ood , or i f i n d ou b t a s t o wh et h er t h e t ool i s p r op er l y g r ou n d ed .
• U se on l y 3 - wi r e ex t en si on cor d s t h a t h a v e 3 - p r on g g r ou n d i n g p l u g s a n d 3 - p ol e r ecep t a cl es t h a t a ccep t t h e t ool ’ s p l u g .
• R ep a i r or r ep l a ce d a ma g ed or wor n cor d i mmed i a t el y .• T h i s t ool i s i n t en d ed f or u se on a ci r cu i t t h a t h a s a n ou t l et t h a t l ook s l i k e t h e on e i l l u st r a t ed i n
sketch A in the figure above. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in the figure above. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sk et ch es B a n d C , ma y b e u sed t o con n ect t h i s p l u g t o a 2 - p ol e r ecep t a cl e a s sh own i n sk et ch B if a properly grounded outlet is not installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ea r , l u g , a n d t h e l i k e, ex t en d i n g f r om t h e a d a p t er mu st b e con n ect ed t o a p er ma n en t g r ou n d , su ch a s a p r op er l y g r ou n d ed ou t l et b ox .
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE ROUTER TABLE
WARNING: For your own safety, read owner’s manual before using Router or Router Table.• Always wear eye protection.• Feed workpiece against router bit rotation.• Do not use awkward hand positions.• Keep fingers away from revolving cutter. Use fixtures when necessary.• Use overhead guard when adjustable fence is not in place.• Do not expose to rain or use in damp location.• Risk of fire or electric shock. Total circuit load for the two outlets must not exceed 15A.• Risk of fire or injury.
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.S ome ex a mp l es of t h ese ch emi ca l s a r e:• Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.Your risk from these exposures varies depending upon how often do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:• Work in a well-ventilated area.• Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
ou t mi cr oscop i c p a r t i cl es.• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power-sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
con st r u ct i on a ct i v i t i es. W ea r p r ot ect i v e cl ot h i n g a n d wa sh ex p osed a r ea s wi t h soa p a n d wa t er .Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption ofharmful chemicals.
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NOTICE: T o si mp l i f y h a n d l i n g a n d t o mi n i mi ze a n y d a ma g e t h a t ma y occu r d u r i n g sh i p p i n g , t h e r ou t er t a b l e comes p a r t i a l l y a ssemb l ed . S ep a r a t e a l l t h e p a r t s f r om t h e p a cka g i n g ma t er i a l s a n d ch eck ea ch p a r t a g a i n st t h e p a cka g e con t en t s l i st i n or d er t o en su r e t h a t a l l p a r t s h a ve b een i n cl u d ed . D o t h i s b ef or e d i sca r d i n g a n y of t h e p a cka g i n g ma t er i a l . C a r ef u l l y i n sp ect t h e i t ems t o en su r e t h a t n o b r ea ka g e or d a ma g e h a s occu r r ed d u r i n g sh i p p i n g . I f a n y of t h e i t ems i n t h e p a r t s l i st i s mi ssi n g , ca l l cu st omer ser vi ce a t 1 - 8 7 7 - 8 8 8 - 8 2 2 5 .
WARNING: I f a n y p a r t s a r e mi ssi n g , D O N O T a t t emp t t o a ssemb l e, i n st a l l , or u se t h e r ou t er t a b l e u n t i l t h e mi ssi n g p a r t s h a v e b een f ou n d or r ep l a ced a n d t h e r ou t er t a b l e h a s b een p r op er l y a n d cor r ect l y a ssemb l ed a ccor d i n g t o t h i s own er ’ s ma n u a l .
Part list for the router tablePARTS FOR ROUTER TABLE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
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S h or t p a n - h ea d scr ew, 3 wa sh er s a n d n u t f or i n st a l l i n g t h e l eg t o t h e t a b l e.
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M 6 x3 5 b ol t , wa sh er a n d wi n g n u t f or a t t a ch i n g t h e f ea t h er s t o t h e f en ce
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M i t er - g a u g e a ssemb l y 1
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T a b l et op i n ser t wi t h 1 - 1 / 4 i n . D i a met er H ol e 1
T a b l et op i n ser t wi t h 1 - 7 / 8 i n . D i a met er H ol e 1
T a b l et op i n ser t wi t h 2 - 1 / 8 i n . D i a met er H ol e 1
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Part list for the routerPARTS FOR ROUTER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
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TOOLS NEEDED
T h e f ol l owi n g t ool s ( n ot i n cl u d ed ) a r e n eed ed f or a ssemb l y or ma k i n g a d j u st men t s.
Phillips Screwdriver
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PREPARATION
KNOW YOUR ROUTER AND ROUTER TABLEThe fixed base router is designed to be used only for straight and grooved milling and the forming of ed g es i n wood or si mi l a r ma t er i a l s. A n y ot h er u ses of t h e r ou t er n ot d escr i b ed i n t h i s ma n u a l cou l d d a ma g e t h e t ool or ser i ou sl y i n j u r e t h e op er a t or a n d a r e, t h er ef or e, ex p r essl y ex cl u d ed f r om a p p r ov ed a p p l i ca t i on s.T h e r ou t er t a b l e h a s a p r eci si on - b u i l t el ect r i c swi t ch b ox a n d i t sh ou l d on l y b e con n ect ed t o a 1 2 0 V ~ 6 0 H z p ower su p p l y ( n or ma l h ou seh ol d cu r r en t ) . D O N O T op er a t e on d i r ect cu r r en t . T h e l a r g e v ol t a g e d r op wou l d ca u se a l oss of p ower a n d t h e mot or wou l d ov er h ea t . I f t h e r ou t er t a b l e d oes n ot op er a t e wh en p l u g g ed i n t o a cor r ect ou t l et , ch eck t h e p ower su p p l y . T h e r ou t er t a b l e comes wi t h a 6 f t . ( 1 .8 m) p ower cor d wi t h 3 - p r on g , g r ou n d ed p l u g .
WARNING: T o r ed u ce t h e r i sk of i n j u r y , d o n ot ov er l oa d t h e t ool . Let i t wor k a t i t s own p a ce. G u i d e t h e cor d ca r ef u l l y t o a v oi d a cci d en t a l l y cu t t i n g i t .
PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTIONA Li ve - t ool i n d i ca t or P M ot or cl a mpB O N / O F F t og g l e swi t ch Q D u st col l ect i onC H a n d l e R E d g e- g u i d e mou n t i n g sl otD F i xe d b a se S E d g e- g u i d e l ocki n g kn ob sE M ot or h ou si n g T E d g e g u i d eF S u b - b a se U S wi t ch b oxG S p i n d l e l ock b u t t on V I n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t chH C ol l et / n u t W I n - f eed f en ceI C h i p g u a r d X O u t - f eed f en ceJ R ep l a cea b l e b r u sh ca p Y F ea t h er b oa r dK Micro-fine adjustment dial Z D u st col l ect i on a n d g u a r dL A b ove - t a b l e d ep t h a d j u st men t n u t A 1 V a cu u m a d a p t orM D ep t h - i n d i ca t or r i n g B 1 M i t er g a u g eN M ot or - h ou si n g ke y st r i p C 1 F a st en i n g h ol esO C oa r se- a d j u st men t kn ob D 1 U n i ve r sa l mou n t i n g p l a t e
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WARNING: T h e sa f e u se of t h i s p r od u ct r eq u i r es a n u n d er st a n d i n g of t h e i n f or ma t i on on t h e t ool a n d i n t h i s op er a t or ’ s ma n u a l , a s wel l a s k n owl ed g e of t h e p r oj ect y ou a r e a t t emp t i n g . B ef or e a t t emp t i n g t o u se a n y t ool , b e su r e t o b ecome f a mi l i a r wi t h a l l of t h e op er a t i n g f ea t u r es a n d sa f et y r u l es. D o n ot a l l ow f a mi l i a r i t y wi t h t h e t ool t o ca u se ca r el essn ess. R ememb er t h a t on e ca r el ess momen t i s en ou g h t o ca u se sev er e i n j u r y .
1. LED worklights T h e r ou t er mot or h a s 3 b u i l t - i n wor k l i g h t s, l oca t ed a r ou n d t h e col l et ; t h ese p r ov i d e h i g h v i si b i l i t y of t h e wor k p i ece wh en cu t t i n g . T h ese l i g h t s a r e a l wa y s “ on ” wh en t h e t og g l e swi t ch i s i n t h e “ O N ” p osi t i on .
2. “Live-tool indicator” light T h e l i v e- t ool i n d i ca t or l i g h t ( A ) i s l oca t ed on t h e mot or h ou si n g t op ca p wh er e t h e p ower cor d en t er s t h e mot or h ou si n g . T h i s g r een l i g h t i s a l wa y s on wh en t h e r ou t er mot or i s p l u g g ed i n t o a p ower sou r ce.
3. Heavy-duty edge guideT h e ed g e g u i d e ( T ) ca n b e u sed a s a n a i d i n r ou t i n g a p p l i ca t i on s su ch a s d ecor a t i v e ed g i n g , st r a i g h t - ed g e p l a n i n g a n d t r i mmi n g , g r oov i n g , d a d oi n g , a n d sl ot t i n g .To assemble the edge guide onto fixed base, simply i n ser t t h e ed g e- g u i d e r od s i n t o t h e ed g e- g u i d e mou n t i n g sl ot s ( R ) , a d j u st t o t h e d esi r ed p osi t i on , a n d l ock t h em i n p l a ce wi t h t h e ed g e- g u i d e l ock i n g k n ob s ( S ) .
4. Dust collection with a vacuum adaptor T h e v a cu u m a d a p t or ( A 1 ) i s si z ed t o a ccep t a 1 - 1 / 4 i n . ( 3 .2 cm) v a cu u m h ose a d a p t or ( n ot i n cl u d ed ) .To attach the adaptor onto the fixed base (D), p osi t i on a n d secu r e i t t o t h e b a ck of t h e b a se u si n g t h e t wo scr ews ( i n cl u d ed ) .
5. Chip Guard
WARNING: T h e ch i p g u a r d h el p s k eep d u st a n d ch i p s a wa y f r om t h e op er a t or . I t wi l l n ot st op ob j ect s l a r g er t h a n wood ch i p s t h a t a r e f r om t h e b i t . T h e ch i p g u a r d i s n ot i n t en d ed a s a sa f et y g u a r d . A LW A Y S wea r ey e p r ot ect i on .
CAUTION: A LW A Y S h a v e t h e ch i p g u a r d i n p l a ce on t h e b a se wh en op er a t i n g t h e r ou t er .To remove the chip guard (I) from the fixed base (D), p r ess i n wa r d on i t s t a b s u n t i l t h e ch i p g u a r d r el ea ses f r om the fixed base, and then remove it. To attach the chip guard, place it back in position, and flex the sides while p u sh i n g i t i n u n t i l i t sn a p s b a ck i n t o p l a ce.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUTER
INSTALLING THE ROUTER ASSEMBLY
WARNING: A LW A Y S t u r n t h e mot or of f a n d u n p l u g t h e r ou t er f r om t h e p ower sou r ce b ef or e ma ki n g a n y a d j u st men t s or i n st a l l i n g a ccessor i es. F a i l u r e t o t u r n t h e mot or of f a n d u n p l u g t h e r ou t er cou l d r esu l t i n a cci d en t a l st a r t i n g , wh i ch ca n ca u se ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
Selecting a cutter bit (available separately)T h i s r ou t er comes wi t h 1 / 4 i n . a n d 1 / 2 i n . col l et s t h a t a ccep t cu t t er b i t s wi t h 1 / 4 i n . a n d 1 / 2 i n . d i a met er sh a n k s, r esp ect i v el y .
WARNING: D o n ot u se r ou t er cu t t er b i t s t h a t h a v e a cu t t er b i t d i a met er l a r g er t h a n 1 - 1 / 4 " , because they will not fit through the sub-base opening, could cause damage to the sub-base and t h e mot or , a n d cou l d ca u se ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y t o t h e op er a t or .
6. Removing the motor from the base B ef or e a r ou t er b i t ca n b e i n ser t ed , t h e mot or a n d housing must first be removed from the fixed base.a . U se t h e O N / O F F t og g l e swi t ch ( B ) t o t u r n t h e mot or
of f . U n p l u g t h e t ool f r om t h e p ower t h e sou r ce.b. Place the router (fixed base (D) and motor housing
(E) on a flat surface.c. W i t h t h e b a ck of t h e r ou t er f a ci n g t h e op er a t or ,
l oosen t h e mot or cl a mp ( P ) .d . P r ess t h e coa r se- a d j u st men t k n ob ( O ) t o r el ea se t h e
mot or h ou si n g k ey st r i p ( L) f r om t h e g ea r i n t h e b a se, wh i l e l i f t i n g t h e mot or h ou si n g f r ee of t h e b a se.
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7. Installing the cutter bit a . I n st a l l t h e ¼ i n . col l et , i f n ecessa r y : I f t h e sma l l er col l et
i s n ecessa r y t o b est a ccommod a t e t h e ch osen b i t , si mp l y i n ser t t h e ¼ i n . col l et i n t o t h e ½ i n . col l et / n u t ( H ) a s i f i t wer e a b i t .
b . S et t h e mot or h ou si n g ( E ) u p si d e d own on i t s t op ca p , wi t h t h e col l et p oi n t i n g u p .
c. P r ess t h e sp i n d l e- l ock b u t t on ( G ) t o en g a g e a n d l ock t h e sp i n d l e sh a f t a n d col l et / n u t .
d . P l a ce t h e op en - en d wr en ch on t h e col l et / n u t , t u r n t h e col l et / n u t cou n t er cl ock wi se wi t h t h e wr en ch , a n d l oosen t h e col l et sl i g h t l y so t h a t i t ca n a ccep t t h e cu t t er b i t sh a n k .
e. I n ser t t h e cu t t er b i t sh a n k i n t o t h e col l et / n u t so t h a t t h e cu t t i n g su r f a ces a r e a p p r ox i ma t el y 1 / 8 i n . t o 1 / 4 i n . a wa y f r om t h e f a ce of t h e col l et / n u t .
f . W i t h t h e cu t t er b i t i n ser t ed a n d t h e sp i n d l e- l ock b u t t on p r essed i n t o en g a g e t h e sh a f t , p l a ce t h e wr en ch on t h e col l et / n u t a n d t u r n i t cl ock wi se u n t i l t h e col l et i s firmly tightened around the cutter bit. WARNING: T i g h t en t h e col l et / n u t secu r el y t o p r ev en t
t h e cu t t er b i t f r om sl i p p i n g . I f t h e col l et / n u t i s n ot t i g h t en ed secu r el y , t h e cu t t er b i t ma y d et a ch d u r i n g u se, ca u si n g ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .NOTICE: T o p r ev en t d a ma g e t o t ool , d o n ot t i g h t en t h e col l et wi t h ou t a cu t t er b i t i n st a l l ed .NOTICE: T o en su r e p r op er g r i p p i n g of t h e cu t t er b i t sh a n k a n d mi n i mi z e r u n - ou t , t h e sh a n k of t h e cu t t er b i t mu st b e i n ser t ed a t l ea st 5 / 8 i n .( 1 6 mm) i n t o t h e col l et .8. Installing the router motor in the basea. With the back of the fixed base (D) facing the
op er a t or , l oosen t h e mot or cl a mp ( P ) . P r ess t h e coa r se- a d j u st men t k n ob ( O ) t o d i sen g a g e t h e g ea r s. A l i g n i n g t h e mot or h ou si n g k ey st r i p ( N ) wi t h t h e k ey strip slot in the fixed base. Slide the motor housing (E) down into the fixed base.
b . T h e mot or h ou si n g wi l l sl i d e u p or d own wh en t h e coa r se- a d j u st men t k n ob i s p r essed i n , p er mi t t i n g coa r se a d j u st men t s.
c. A f t er a l l a d j u st men t s a r e ma d e, t i g h t en t h e mot or cl a mp secu r el y . WARNING: B i t s, sock et s, a n d t ool s g et h ot d u r i n g
op er a t i on . W ea r g l ov es wh en t ou ch i n g t h em. WARNING: A LW A Y S r emov e cu t t er b i t s f r om t h e
col l et wh en t h e r ou t er i s n ot b ei n g u sed . Lea v i n g b i t s i n st a l l ed cou l d r esu l t i n a n a cci d en t ca u si n g ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
WARNING: A LW A Y S t u r n t h e mot or of f wi t h t h e O N / O F F t og g l e swi t ch ( B ) a n d u n p l u g t h e r ou t er f r om t h e p ower sou r ce b ef or e a n y a ssemb l y , a d j u st i n g or i n st a l l i n g a ccessor i es, or wh en i t i s n ot i n u se. F a i l u r e t o t u r n t h e mot or of f a n d u n p l u g t h e r ou t er cou l d r esu l t i n a cci d en t a l st a r t i n g , wh i ch ca n ca u se ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .The fixed base (D) is designed with a micro-fine adjustment worm-gear system. When the bit is l ower ed t o t h e a p p r ox i ma t e d esi r ed p osi t i on ( coa r se a d j u st men t ) , t h e sy st em ca n t h en b e mi cr o-a d j u st ed t o t h e p r eci se d ep t h .NOTICE: All depth adjustments on the fixed base must be made with the motor clamp loosened.
9. Coarse Adjustment: D ep r ess t h e coa r se- a d j u st men t k n ob ( M ) t o q u i ck l y l ower or r a i se t h e cu t t er b i t t o a n a p p r ox i ma t e d ep t h set t i n g .
10. Micro-fine Adjustments:B e su r e t h a t t h e wor m- g ea r sy st em i s en g a g ed b ef or e making fine adjustments. Test it by turning the micro-fine adjustment dial (K) clockwise and counterclockwise t o see i f t h e b i t l ower s a n d r i ses. I f i t d oes n ot , p r ess the coarse-adjustment knob (O) and turn the micro-fine a d j u st men t d i a l u n t i l t h e g ea r s en g a g e, a n d t h en r eset z er o “ 0 ” on d ep t h - i n d i ca t or r i n g ( M ) .T h e d ep t h - i n d i ca t or r i n g i s ma r k ed i n 1 / 6 4 i n . i n cr emen t s. Turning the micro-fine adjustment dial one full turn cl ock wi se ( 3 6 0 ° ) – z er o “ 0 ” t o z er o “ 0 ” – l ower s t h e b i t 1 / 8 i n .
T h e sy st em a l l ows a ma x i mu m of 7 f u l l 3 6 0 ° cl ock wi se r ev ol u t i on s i n or d er t o l ower t h e cu t t er b i t 7 / 8 i n . ( 2 2 .3 mm) .T h e d ep t h - i n d i ca t or r i n g ca n b e r eset t o z er o “ 0 ” wi t h ou t moving the micro-fine adjustment dial. This allows the user t o b eg i n a d j u st men t s f r om a n y d esi r ed r ef er en ce p oi n t .
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11a11. Depth-of-Cut Adjustmenta. Place the router assembly on a flat, level surface, with
the back of the fixed base (D) facing the operator.b . Loosen t h e mot or cl a mp ( P ) .c. W i t h t h e cu t t er b i t a l r ea d y i n st a l l ed , p r ess t h e coa r se-
a d j u st men t k n ob ( O ) a n d l ower t h e mot or i n t o t h e base until the cutter bit is very close to the flat surface on which the base is sitting. Turn the micro-fine a d j u st men t d i a l ( K ) u n t i l t h e cu t t er b i t “ j u st ” t ou ch es the flat surface on which the base is sitting.
d . P l a ce t h e r ou t er a ssemb l y su ch t h a t t h e su b - b a se ( F ) r est s on t wo l ev el scr a p wor k p i eces, p osi t i on ed so t h a t t h e cu t t er b i t ca n b e l ower ed b et ween t h e scr a p wor k p i eces a n d b el ow t h e su b - b a se.
e. T u r n t h e d ep t h - i n d i ca t or r i n g ( K ) u n t i l t h e z er o “ 0 ” i s l i n ed u p wi t h t h e “ I ” ma r k ed on t h e b a se.
f. Turn the micro-fine adjustment dial clockwise to lower t h e b i t t o t h e d esi r ed cu t t i n g d ep t h .
g . O n ce t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h i s set , t i g h t en t h e mot or cl a mp secu r el y .
NOTICE: M a k i n g a si n g l e d eep cu t i s n ev er a d v i sa b l e. S ma l l er d i a met er cu t t er b i t s a r e ea si l y b r ok en b y t oo mu ch l a t er a l t h r u st a n d t or q u e. La r g er cu t t er b i t s wi l l cause a rough cut, and will be difficult to guide and con t r ol . F or t h ese r ea son s, d o n ot ex ceed 1 / 8 i n . cu t t i n g d ep t h i n a si n g l e p a ss.
Deep cutsa . D et er mi n i n g t h e p r op er cu t t i n g d ep t h ( f or ea ch p a ss) sh ou l d a l wa y s b e b a sed on t h e ma t er i a l ,
t h e si z e a n d t y p e of cu t t er b i t , a n d t h e p ower of t h e mot or .b . A l wa y s ma k e sev er a l p r og r essi v el y d eep er cu t s, st a r t i n g a t on e d ep t h a n d t h en ma k i n g sev er a l
p a sses, i n cr ea si n g t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h ea ch t i me, u n t i l t h e d esi r ed d ep t h i s r ea ch ed .c. M a k i n g a cu t t h a t i s t oo d eep wi l l p u t st r ess on t h e mot or a n d t h e cu t t er b i t , a n d i t ma y b u r n t h e
wor k p i ece a n d d u l l t h e cu t t er b i t . I t cou l d a l so “ g r a b ” t oo mu ch of t h e wor k p i ece a n d r esu l t i n l oss of con t r ol of t h e r ou t er , ca u si n g a ser i ou s a cci d en t .
d . T o b e cer t a i n t h a t t h e d ep t h set t i n g s a r e a s d esi r ed , a l wa y s ma k e t est cu t s i n scr a p ma t er i a l similar to the workpiece before beginning the final cut.
e. R ememb er , k n owi n g t h e r i g h t d ep t h f or ea ch cu t comes wi t h r ou t i n g ex p er i en ce.
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FEEDING THE ROUTER T h e secr et t o p r of essi on a l r ou t i n g i s t o set - u p f or t h e cu t ca r ef u l l y , sel ect i n g t h e p r op er cu t t i n g d ep t h , k n owi n g h ow t h e cu t t er b i t r ea ct s i n t h e wor k p i ece, a n d sel ect i n g t h e a p p r op r i a t e r a t e a n d d i r ect i on of f eed f or t h e r ou t er .
12. Direction of feed for external cuts T h e cu t t er b i t r ot a t es cl ock wi se. T h i s mea n s t h a t f eed i n g t h e b i t f r om l ef t t o r i g h t wi l l ca u se t h e b i t t o p u l l t h e r ou t er t owa r d t h e wor k p i ece.I f t h e r ou t er i s f ed i n t h e op p osi t e d i r ect i on ( r i g h t t o l ef t ) , t h e r ot a t i n g f or ce of t h e cu t t er b i t wi l l t en d t o p u sh t h e b i t a wa y f r om t h e wor k p i ece. T h i s i s ca l l ed “ C l i mb - cu t t i n g ” .“ C l i mb - cu t t i n g ” ma y ca u se l oss of con t r ol , r esu l t i n g i n p ossi b l e p er son a l i n j u r y . W h en “ cl i mb - cu t t i n g ” i s r eq u i r ed ( e.g ., b a ck i n g a r ou n d a cor n er ) , ex er ci se ex t r eme ca u t i on t o ma i n t a i n con t r ol of t h e r ou t er .T h e h i g h sp eed of t h e cu t t er b i t d u r i n g a p r op er f eed i n g op er a t i on ( l ef t t o r i g h t ) r esu l t s i n v er y l i t t l e k i ck b a ck u n d er n or ma l con d i t i on s. H owev er , i f t h e cu t t er b i t st r i k es a k n ot , a n a r ea of h a r d g r a i n i n t h e wood en wor k p i ece, or a f or ei g n ob j ect , “ k i ck b a ck ” ma y r esu l t .K i ck b a ck ma y d a ma g e t h e wor k p i ece a n d cou l d r esu l t i n l osi n g con t r ol of t h e r ou t er , ca u si n g p ossi b l e p er son a l i n j u r y . K i ck b a ck i s a l wa y s i n t h e op p osi t e d i r ect i on of t h e cl ock wi se cu t t er b i t r ot a t i on , or cou n t er cl ock wi se. Y ou ’ r e a l wa y s k eep i n g t h e sh a r p ed g es of t h e cu t t er b i t b i t i n g st r a i g h t i n t o u n cu t wood .T o g u a r d a g a i n st a n d h el p p r ev en t k i ck b a ck , p l a n t h e set - u p a n d d i r ect i on of f eed so t h a t t h e sh a r p ed g es of t h e cu t t er b i t con t i n u ou sl y b i t e st r a i g h t i n t o u n cu t wood . A l so, a l wa y s i n sp ect t h e wor k p i ece f or k n ot s, h a r d g r a i n , a n d f or ei g n ob j ect s t h a t cou l d ca u se a k i ck b a ck p r ob l em.
13. Direction of feed for internal cuts W h en ma k i n g a n i n t er n a l cu t , su ch a s a g r oov e, d a d o or sl ot , a l wa y s p osi t i on t h e g u i d e ( ed g e g u i d e, st r a i g h t ed g e, or b oa r d g u i d e) on t h e r i g h t - h a n d si d e of t h e r ou t er a s t h e cu t i s ma d e.W h en t h e g u i d e i s p osi t i on ed on t h e r i g h t - h a n d si d e of t h e r ou t er , t h e r ou t er t r a v el i s f r om l ef t t o r i g h t , a n d “ cou n t er -cl ock wi se” a r ou n d cu r v es. T h i s a ct i on a r ou n d t h e cu r v e cou l d ca u se “ cl i mb - cu t t i n g ” . A l wa y s b e a l er t a n d ex er ci se ex t r eme ca u t i on i n or d er t o ma i n t a i n con t r ol of t h e r ou t er wh en ma k i n g t h i s t y p e of cu t a r ou n d cu r v es.W h en t h e g u i d e i s p osi t i on ed a s sh own , t h e r ou t er t r a v el sh ou l d b e f r om l ef t t o r i g h t , a n d cl ock wi se a r ou n d cu r v es.I n ei t h er ca se, t h e l a t er a l t h r u st of t h e r ou t er cu t t i n g i s a l wa y s a g a i n st t h e g u i d e, a s i s p r op er .
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Rate of feedT h e p r op er r a t e of f eed d ep en d s on sev er a l f a ct or s: t h e h a r d n ess a n d moi st u r e con t en t of t h e wor k p i ece, t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h , a n d t h e cu t t i n g d i a met er of t h e b i t . U se a f a st er r a t e of f eed wh en cu t t i n g sh a l l ow g r oov es i n sof t wood s, su ch a s p i n e. U se a sl ower r a t e of f eed wh en ma k i n g d eep cu t s i n h a r d wood s, su ch a s oa k .
14. Feeding too quicklyClean and smooth finished cuts can only be achieved wh en t h e cu t t er b i t i s r ot a t i n g a t a r el a t i v el y h i g h sp eed , t a k i n g v er y sma l l b i t es a n d p r od u ci n g t i n y , cl ea n - cu t ch i p s.F or ci n g t h e f eed of t h e cu t t er b i t f or wa r d t oo q u i ck l y sl ows t h e R P M of t h e cu t t er b i t a n d t h e b i t t a k es l a r g er b i t es a s i t r ot a t es. La r g er b i t es mea n l a r g er ch i p s a n d a r ou g h er finish. This forcing action can also cause the router motor t o ov er h ea t . U n d er ex t r eme f or ce- f eed i n g con d i t i on s, t h e r ot a t i on ca n b ecome so sl ow a n d t h e b i t es so l a r g e t h a t ch i p s a r e on l y p a r t i a l l y cu t of f , ca u si n g sp l i n t er i n g a n d g ou g i n g of t h e wor k p i ece.T h e r ou t er wi l l ma k e cl ea n , smoot h cu t s i f i t i s a l l owed t o r u n f r eel y , wi t h ou t t h e ov er l oa d of f or ced f eed i n g . F or ced f eed i n g ca n b e d et ect ed b y t h e sou n d of t h e mot or . T h e u su a l h i g h - p i t ch ed wh i n e wi l l sou n d l ower a n d st r on g er a s i t l oses sp eed . H ol d i n g t h e r ou t er a g a i n st t h e wor k p i ece wi l l a l so become more difficult.
15. Feeding too slowlyW h en t h e cu t t er b i t i s f ed t oo sl owl y , t h e r ot a t i n g cu t t er b i t d oes n ot cu t i n t o n ew wood f a st en ou g h t o t a k e a b i t e. I n st ea d , i t scr a p es a wa y sa wd u st - l i k e p a r t i cl es. T h i s scr a p i n g p r od u ces h ea t , wh i ch ca n g l a z e, b u r n , a n d ma r t h e cu t i n t h e wor k p i ece, a n d i n ex t r eme ca ses, ov er h ea t t h e cu t t er b i t .W h en t h e cu t t er b i t i s scr a p i n g i n st ea d of cu t t i n g , t h e router is more difficult to control.W i t h a l most n o l oa d on t h e mot or , t h e cu t t er b i t h a s a t en d en cy t o b ou n ce of f t h e si d es of t h e cu t i n t h e workpiece, producing a cut that has a rippled finish i n st ea d of cl ea n , st r a i g h t si d es.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUTER
PLACING THE ROUTER ONTO THE WORKPIECE AND STARTING THE CUT WARNING: B ef or e op er a t i n g t h e r ou t er , f ol l ow a l l sa f et y i n st r u ct i on s i n t h i s ma n u a l . F a i l u r e t o
d o so cou l d r esu l t i n ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .NOTICE: M a k i n g t est cu t s i s essen t i a l wi t h most r ou t i n g a p p l i ca t i on s. A t est cu t y i el d s i n f or ma t i on a b ou t t h e set - u p , t h e sp eed of t h e r ou t er , t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h a n d h ow t h e cu t t er b i t r ea ct s t o t h e wor k p i ece. M u ch of r ou t i n g i s a t r i a l - a n d - er r or p r ocess of ma k i n g v a r i ou s a d j u st men t s, f ol l owed b y t est cu t s, wh i l e l ea r n i n g a l l of t h e r ou t er ’ s op er a t i on a l a b i l i t i es. T o a v oi d r u i n i n g g ood ma t er i a l , ma k e t h e t est cu t s on scr a p ma t er i a l .F or ea se of op er a t i on , a n d t o ma i n t a i n p r op er con t r ol , t h e r ou t er h a s t wo h a n d l es, l oca t ed on ei t h er side of the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly with both hands.
WARNING: A l wa y s b e a l er t a n d p a y a t t en t i on t o t h e op er a t i on . N ev er op er a t e t h e r ou t er wh i l e f a t i g u ed .16. Toggle “ON/OFF” Toggle Switch T o t u r n t h e mot or O N , p u sh t h e O N / O F F t og g l e swi t ch ( B ) t o t h e “ I ” f or “ O N ” .T o t u r n i t O F F , p u sh t h e O N / O F F t og g l e swi t ch ( B ) t o t h e “ O ” f or “ O F F ” . A l wa y s h ol d t h e r ou t er a n d cu t t er b i t a wa y f r om t h e wor k p i ece wh en t u r n i n g t h e t og g l e swi t ch “ O N ” .
WARNING: O n l y a l l ow t h e r ou t er a n d cu t t er b i t t o come i n t o con t r a ct wi t h t h e wor k p i ece a f t er t h e r ou t er h a s r ea ch ed f u l l sp eed .
WARNING: O n l y r emov e t h e r ou t er a n d cu t t er b i t f r om t h e wor k p i ece a f t er t u r n i n g t h e r ou t er mot or “ O F F , ” a n d a f t er t h e cu t t er b i t comes t o a comp l et e st op . R emov i n g t h e cu t t er b i t f r om t h e wor k p i ece wh i l e i t i s st i l l r ot a t i n g cou l d d a ma g e t h e wor k p i ece a n d r esu l t i n l oss of con t r ol , ca u si n g ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .17. Edge routinga . W i t h t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h set , p l a ce t h e r ou t er on t h e
ed g e of t h e wor k p i ece, ma k i n g su r e t h a t t h e cu t t er d oes n ot con t a ct t h e wor k p i ece.
b . H a v e a n ed g e g u i d e ( b oa r d or met a l st r a i g h t ed g e) cl a mp ed i n p l a ce t o h el p g u i d e t h e r ou t er ’ s b a se wh en ma k i n g a n ed g e cu t .
c. T u r n t h e r ou t er O N a n d l et t h e mot or a t t a i n f u l l sp eed .d . T o b eg i n t h e cu t , g r a d u a l l y f eed t h e cu t t er b i t i n t o t h e
ed g e of t h e wor k p i ece.e. W h en t h e cu t i s comp l et e, t u r n t h e mot or “ O F F ” a n d
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WARNING: R emov i n g t h e cu t t er b i t f r om t h e wor k p i ece wh i l e i t i s st i l l r ot a t i n g cou l d d a ma g e t h e wor k p i ece a n d r esu l t i n l oss of con t r ol , ca u si n g ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
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18. Edging with a pilot bit A r b or - t y p e b i t s wi t h p i l ot s a r e ex cel l en t f or sh a p i n g t h e ed g e of a n y wor k p i ece t h a t i s ei t h er st r a i g h t or cu r v ed , i f t h e cu r v a t u r e i s a t l ea st a s g r ea t a s t h e r a d i u s of t h e b i t t o b e u sed .T h e p i l ot p r ev en t s t h e b i t f r om ma k i n g a n ex cessi v el y deep cut, and holding the pilot firmly in contact with the ed g e of t h e wor k p i ece t h r ou g h ou t t h e op er a t i on p r ev en t s t h e cu t f r om b ecomi n g t oo sh a l l ow.W h en t h e t h i ck n ess of t h e wor k p i ece a n d t h e d esi r ed cu t t i n g d ep t h ( a s a d j u st ed b y r ou t er d ep t h set t i n g ) a r e su ch t h a t on l y t h e t op p a r t of t h e ed g e i s t o b e sh a p ed ( l ea v i n g a n u n cu t p or t i on a t t h e b ot t om t h a t i s a t l ea st 1 / 1 6 i n . t h i ck ) , t h e p i l ot ca n r i d e a g a i n st t h e u n cu t p or t i on , wh i ch ser v es a s a g u i d e.I f t h e wor k p i ece i s t oo t h i n or i f t h e b i t i s set t oo l ow, su ch t h a t t h er e wi l l b e n o u n cu t ed g e a g a i n st wh i ch t o r i d e t h e p i l ot , a n ex t r a b oa r d mu st b e p l a ced u n d er t h e wor k p i ece t o a ct a s a g u i d e. T h i s “ g u i d e” b oa r d mu st h a v e t h e sa me con t ou r – st r a i g h t or cu r v ed – a s t h e ed g e of t h e wor k p i ece.If it is positioned so that its edge is flush with the edge of t h e wor k p i ece, t h e b i t wi l l ma k e a f u l l cu t ( a s f a r i n a s t h e r a d i u s of t h e b i t ) . I f t h e g u i d e i s p osi t i on ed ou t f r om t h e ed g e of t h e wor k p i ece, t h e b i t wi l l ma k e l ess t h a n a f u l l cu t , wh i ch wi l l a l t er t h e sh a p e of the finished edge.NOTICE: T h e d i a met er of t h e p i l ot t h a t i s u sed wi l l d et er mi n e t h e ma x i mu m wi d t h of t h e cu t t h a t ca n b e ma d e wi t h t h e p i l ot a g a i n st t h e ed g e of t h e wor k p i ece. A sma l l p i l ot ex p oses t h e en t i r e b i t , wh i l e a l a r g e p i l ot r ed u ces t h i s a mou n t b y 1 / 1 6 i n . A n y p i l ot cu t t er b i t ca n b e u sed wi t h ou t a p i l ot f or ed g e sh a p i n g wi t h g u i d es.
WARNING: Always clamp the workpiece securely and keep a firm grip on the r ou t er h a n d l es ( C ) wi t h b ot h h a n d s a t a l l t i mes. F a i l u r e t o d o so cou l d r esu l t i n l oss of con t r ol , ca u si n g p ossi b l e ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
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19. Internal routing a . W i t h t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h set , t i l t t h e r ou t er a n d p l a ce i t
on t h e wor k p i ece, wi t h on l y t h e l ea d i n g ed g e of t h e su b - b a se ( F ) con t a ct i n g t h e wor k p i ece.
b . T u r n t h e mot or “ on ” a n d a l l ow t h e mot or t o a t t a i n f u l l sp eed , b ei n g ca r ef u l n ot t o a l l ow t h e cu t t er b i t t o con t a ct t h e wor k p i ece.
c. T o b eg i n t h e cu t , g r a d u a l l y f eed t h e cu t t er b i t i n t o t h e wor k p i ece u n t i l t h e su b - b a se i s l ev el wi t h t h e wor k p i ece.
d . W h en t h e cu t i s comp l et ed , t u r n t h e mot or “ of f ” a n d a l l ow t h e cu t t er b i t t o come t o a comp l et e st op b ef or e r emov i n g i t f r om t h e wor k p i ece.
e. U n p l u g t h e r ou t er f r om t h e p ower sou r ce, p l a ce t h e r ou t er u p si d e d own on t h e wor k t a b l e a n d i n sp ect t h e finished cut.
WARNING: A l wa y s cl a mp t h e wor k p i ece secu r el yand keep a firm grip on the router base with both hands at all times.F a i l u r e t o d o so cou l d r esu l t i n l oss of con t r ol , ca u si n g p ossi b l e ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
20. Freehand routing with the fixed base
WARNING: D o n ot u se l a r g e cu t t er b i t s f or f r eeh a n d r ou t i n g . T h e u se of l a r g e cu t t er b i t s wh en f r eeh a n d r ou t i n g cou l d ca u se l oss of con t r ol or cr ea t e ot h er h a z a r d ou s con d i t i on s t h a t cou l d r esu l t i n p er son a l i n j u r y .When using freehand, the router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily r ou t si g n s, r el i ef scu l p t u r es, et c.
When freehand routing:a . D r a w or l a y ou t t h e p a t t er n on t h e wor k p i ece.b . C h oose t h e a p p r op r i a t e b i t . c. R ou t t h e p a t t er n i n t wo or mor e p a sses. D o n ot ex ceed 1 / 8 i n . cu t t i n g d ep t h i n a si n g l e p a ss.
T h i s wi l l h el p p r ov i d e b et t er con t r ol a n d wi l l ser v e a s a g u i d e on su b seq u en t p a sses.NOTICE: A cor e b ox or V - g r oov e b i t i s of t en u sed f or r ou t i n g l et t er s a n d en g r a v i n g ob j ect s. S t r a i g h t b i t s a n d b a l l mi l l s a r e of t en u sed t o ma k e r el i ef ca r v i n g s. V ei n i n g b i t s a r e u sed t o ca r v e sma l l , i n t r i ca t e d et a i l s.NOTICE: M a k i n g a si n g l e d eep cu t i s n ev er a d v i sa b l e. S ma l l er d i a met er b i t s a r e ea si l y b r ok en b y too much lateral thrust and torque. Larger bits will cause a rough cut, and will be difficult to guide a n d con t r ol . F or t h ese r ea son s, D O N O T E X C E E D 1 / 8 i n . C U T T I N G D E P T H i n a si n g l e p a ss.
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INSTALLING THE ROUTER TABLE ASSEMBLY
21. ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE TABLETOP a. Place the router table surface assembly on a flat, level
su r f a ce, wi t h t h e u n d er si d e of t h e t a b l e f a ci n g u p .b . P osi t i on t h e l eg s a g a i n st t h e u n d er si d e of t h e t a b l et op
su r f a ce a s sh own .c. P osi t i on on e sh or t en d of t h e t a b l e so t h a t i t ex t en d s
b ey on d t h e ed g e of t h e wor k su r f a ce f a r en ou g h t o g a i n a ccess t o t h e f ou r h ol es i n t h a t en d of t h e r ou t er t a b l e su r f a ce a ssemb l y .
d . A l i g n t h e t wo ou t er most h ol es on t h e r ou t er t a b l e su r f a ce a ssemb l y wi t h t h e h ol es i n t h e l eg b r a ck et .
e. P l a ce a sma l l wa sh er on t o ea ch of t wo sh or t p a n - h ea d scr ews. I n ser t t h e sh or t p a n - h ea d scr ews u p t h r ou g h t h e ou t er h ol es i n t h e r ou t er t a b l e su r f a ce a ssemb l y a n d t h r ou g h t h e h ol es i n t h e l eg b r a ck et . P l a ce a sma l l wa sh er , a sp r i n g wa sh er , a n d a sma l l n u t on t h e t h r ea d s of ea ch scr ew t h en t i g h t en t h e n u t s.
f . P l a ce a sma l l wa sh er on t o ea ch of t wo l on g p a n -h ea d scr ews. I n ser t t h e l on g p a n - h ea d scr ews u p t h r ou g h t h e ot h er t wo h ol es on t h e r ou t er t a b l e su r f a ce a ssemb l y a n d t h r ou g h t h e cor r esp on d i n g h ol es i n t h e l eg . P l a ce a sma l l wa sh er , a sp r i n g wa sh er , a n d a sma l l n u t on t h e t h r ea d s of ea ch scr ew t h en t i g h t en t h e n u t s.
g . R ep ea t wi t h t h e ot h er l eg .
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22. THE UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATET h e r ou t er ca n b e i n st a l l ed on t h e t a b l e f or cu t t i n g op er a t i on s. W h en u si n g t h e r ou t er t a b l e, ob ser v e t h e f ol l owi n g i n st r u ct i on s:
WARNING: A LW A Y S t u r n t h e mot or of f a n d u n p l u g t h e r ou t er a n d r ou t er t a b l e f r om t h e p ower sou r ce b ef or e a n y a ssemb l y , a d j u st men t or i n st a l l i n g a ccessor i es. F a i l u r e t o t u r n t h e mot or of f a n d u n p l u g t h e r ou t er t a b l e cou l d r esu l t i n a cci d en t a l st a r t i n g , wh i ch ca n ca u se ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .T h e h ol es on t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mou n t i n g p l a t e ( D 1 ) i s comp a t i b l e wi t h most p op u l a r r ou t er s: B osch ® , P or t er C a b l e® a n d D eW A LT ® .T h e r ou t er t a b l e f ea t u r es a n a ccess h ol e t o a l l ow t h e a b ov e- t a b l e d ep t h a d j u st men t on t h e B l u e H a wk R ou t er u si n g wi t h t h e ‘ Z ’ wr en ch .
ROUTER BRAND ROUTER MODEL HOLES PATTERNB l u e H a wk ® 1 3 1 1 .2 H ol e AS ki l ® 1 8 2 5 H ol e AB osch ® 1 6 1 7 E V S P K ( p l u n g e b a se on l y) H ol e BB osch ® 1617EVSPK (fixed base only) H ol e CP or t er C a b l e® 6 9 4 V K , 8 9 3 , 1 0 0 1 - T 2 H ol e CD ewa l t ® D W 6 1 6 H ol e C
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23. ATTACHING THE FIXED ROUTER TO THE TABLEa . U n p l u g t h e r ou t er a n d t h e r ou t er t a b l e. b . R emov e t h e p l a st i c su b - b a se ( F )
from the fixed base (D). c. R emov e t h e scr ews t h a t secu r e t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er
mou n t i n g p l a t e ( D 1 ) a n d r emov e i t f r om t h e r ou t er t a b l e.
d . P l a ce t h e r ou t er u p si d e d own so t h a t i t i s r est i n g on i t s t op ca p a n d a l i g n t h e t h r ee h ol es ( a ) i n t h e cen t er of t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mou n t i n g p l a t e wi t h t h e h ol es i n t h e r ou t er . M a k e su r e t h a t t h e h ol e i s a l i g n ed wi t h t h e t a b l e- a b ov e d ep t h a d j u st men t n u t l oca t ed on t h e r ou t er .
e. Insert a flat-head screw through each of the three h ol es i n t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mou n t i n g p l a t e a n d i n t o t h e h ol es i n t h e r ou t er b a se, a n d t h en t i g h t en ea ch flat-head screw securely.
f . R e- i n st a l l t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mou n t i n g p l a t e t o t h e r ou t er t a b l e a n d r ep l a ce a n d l oosel y t i g h t en t h e 4 scr ews t h a t wer e r emov ed i n st ep 3 .
g . I n st a l l t h e f ou r l ev el i n g scr ews i n t o t h e f ou r h ol es a r ou n d t h e u n i v er sa l mou n t i n g p l a t e op en i n g . A d j u st the mounting plate height so that it is flush with the t a b l e. A t u r n t o t h e r i g h t r a i ses t h e u n i v er sa l mou n t i n g p l a t e a n d a t u r n t o t h e l ef t l ower s t h e p l a t e.
h . U si n g a st r a i g h t ed g e ( a v a i l a b l e sep a r a t el y ) , ch eck t o b e cer t a i n t h a t t h e su r f a ce of t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mounting plate is flush with the tabletop surface.
i . T o h ol d t h e mou n t i n g p l a t e i n p osi t i on , t i g h t en t h e f ou r scr ews i n S t ep 3 . R ech eck t o ma k e su r e t h a t t h e surface of the router mounting plate is flush with the t a b l et op su r f a ce. I f n ot , r ep ea t S t ep 6 .
NOTICE: F a i l u r e t o ma k e su r e t h a t t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mounting plate is flush with the tabletop surface can r esu l t i n p oor r ou t i n g p er f or ma n ce. S l i d e a sq u a r e-cu t b oa r d f r om r i g h t t o l ef t a cr oss t h e u n i v er sa l r ou t er mou n t i n g p l a t e t o b e su r e t h a t t h e b oa r d mov es smoot h l y .
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24. INSTALLING TABLETOP INSERTS T h i s r ou t er t a b l e i n cl u d es t h r ee t a b l et op i n ser t s, ea ch wi t h op en i n g s of d i f f er en t d i a met er s: i n ser t wi t h 1 - 1 / 4 i n . d i a met er h ol e, i n ser t wi t h 1 - 7 / 8 i n . d i a met er h ol e, a n d a n i n ser t wi t h 2 - 1 / 8 i n . d i a met er h ol e.W h en sma l l er d i a met er r ou t er b i t s a r e u sed , u se t h e i n ser t r i n g s t o p r ov i d e a d d i t i on a l su p p or t t o t h e wor k p i ece a s i t n ea r s t h e b i t a n d t o mi n i mi z e t h e a mou n t of d eb r i s t h a t f a l l s t h r ou g h t h e t h r oa t op en i n g .a . I f t h e r ou t er i s a t t a ch ed t o t h e t a b l e, t u r n i t of f wi t h t h e
i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch ( V ) .b . P osi t i on t h e t a b l et op i n ser t ov er t h e i n ser t op en i n g i n
t h e r ou t er t a b l e.c. P r ess d own ev en l y ov er t h e t a b s u n t i l t h e i n ser t l ock s
i n p l a ce.d . T o r emov e, p u l l u p g en t l y u n t i l t h e t a b s d i sen g a g e. e. W h en n ot i n u se, st or e t a b l et op i n ser t s i n a con v en i en t p l a ce.
WARNING: D O N O T a t t emp t t o r emov e t a b l et op i n ser t s f r om t h e i n ser t op en i n g u n t i l t h e r ou t er i s t u r n ed of f a n d t h e r ou t er b i t comes t o a comp l et e st op .
WARNING: D O N O T u se b i t s t h a t h a v e a cu t t i n g d i a met er t h a t ex ceed s t h e cl ea r a n ce h ol e i n t h e t a b l e i n ser t s. S el ect a t a b l e i n ser t t h a t h a s a cl ea r a n ce h ol e t h a t i s 3 / 4 i n . l a r g er t h a n t h e d i a met er of t h e cu t t er b i t b ei n g u sed .
25. ATTACHING THE FENCE ASSEMBLY TO THE TABLE
WARNING: A l wa y s u n p l u g t h e r ou t er b ef or e a t t a ch i n g or r emov i n g t h e f en ce. a . T h e f en ce i s sh i p p ed comp l et el y a ssemb l ed ; l oosen
t h e t wo b ol t s a n d cl a mp i n g k n ob s b ef or e a t t a ch i n g i t t o t h e t a b l e.
b . P l a ce t h e f en ce a ssemb l y on t h e t a b l et op su r f a ce a n d a l i g n t h e t wo h ol es on t h e b ot t om of t h e f en ce a ssemb l y wi t h t h e t wo sl ot s on t h e r ou t er t a b l e.
c. F r om u n d er n ea t h , sl i d e t h e t wo l on g r ou n d - h ea d sq u a r e- n eck b ol t s t h r ou g h t h e l ef t h ol e a n d t h e r i g h t h ol e r esp ect i v el y . S l i d e a p l a i n wa sh er on t o ea ch b ol t . S ecu r e t h e f en ce t o t h e t a b l et op su r f a ce b y t i g h t en i n g t h e cl a mp i n g k n ob s.
d . T o p r ep a r e t h e t a b l e f or t r a n sp or t a t i on a n d st or a g e, l oosen t h e cl a mp i n g k n ob s, p u sh t h e f en ce b a ck a n d r emov e t h e f en ce f r om t h e t a b l e. WARNING: A l wa y s a t t a ch t h e f en ce t o t h e t a b l e wh en y ou u se t h e r ou t er t a b l e.
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26. ATTACHING THE MITER GAUGE a . A t t a ch t h e mi t er g a u g e ( B 1 ) t o t h e t a b l e b y p l a ci n g t h e
mi t er - g a u g e b a r i n t h e sl ot on t h e t a b l e.b . T o a d j u st t h e mi t er g a u g e, l oosen t h e mi t er g a u g e
k n ob , r ot a t e t h e mi t er g a u g e t o t h e d esi r ed a n g l e a n d t i g h t en t h e k n ob a g a i n .
27. ATTACHING THE FEATHER BOARDS WARNING: A l wa y s u n p l u g t h e r ou t er b ef or e y ou u se
t h e r ou t er t a b l e.NOTICE: T h e f r on t a n d b a ck si d e of ea ch f ea t h er b oa r d i s ma r k ed t o i n d i ca t e p r op er f eed d i r ect i on .Attach the feather board to the fencea . P l a ce t h e f ea t h er b oa r d ( Y ) on t h e f en ce a ssemb l y a s
sh own . b . I n ser t t wo l on g , r ou n d - h ea d sq u a r e- n eck b ol t s t h r ou g h
t h e t wo h ol es i n t h e f en ce a n d t h e sl ot s i n t h e f ea t h er b oa r d .
c. P l a ce a p l a i n wa sh er on t o ea ch b ol t , t h en t h r ea d t h e wi n g n u t s on t o t h e b ol t s a n d t i g h t en t h em t o secu r e t h e f en ce a n d f ea t h er b oa r d .
Attach the feather board to the tabletop surfacea . P l a ce t h e f ea t h er b oa r d ( Y ) on t h e t a b l et op su r f a ce.b . P l a ce a n el l i p se- sh a p ed wa sh er on t o ea ch l on g
r ou n d - h ea d sq u a r e- n eck b ol t , t h en i n ser t t h e b ol t s t h r ou g h t h e h ol es i n t h e t a b l et op su r f a ce a n d t h e sl ot s i n t h e f ea t h er b oa r d .
c. P l a ce a p l a i n wa sh er on t o ea ch b ol t , t h en t h r ea d t h e wi n g n u t s on t o t h e b ol t s a n d t i g h t en t h em t o secu r e t h e f en ce a n d f ea t h er b oa r d .
28. ATTACHING THE TABLE TO A WORK SURFACE a . P l a ce t h e r ou t er t a b l e u p r i g h t on a st u r d y su r f a ce,
su ch a s a wor k st a n d , wor k b en ch , or cou n t er t op .b . W h i l e h ol d i n g t h e r ou t er t a b l e i n p l a ce, ma r k t h e
l oca t i on of t h e t wo mou n t i n g h ol es ( 1 1 / 3 2 i n . d i a met er ) i n ea ch of t h e l eg s on t h e wor k su r f a ce.
c. R emov e t h e r ou t er t a b l e.d . D r i l l a h ol e i n t o t h e wor k su r f a ce a t ea ch of t h e
ma r k ed l oca t i on s.e. P l a ce t h e r ou t er t a b l e on t h e wor k su r f a ce a n d a l i g n
t h e h ol es i n t h e t a b l e l eg s wi t h t h e h ol es i n t h e wor k su r f a ce.
f . S ecu r e t h e r ou t er t a b l e t o t h e wor k su r f a ce wi t h f ou r b ol t s a n d n u t s ( n ot i n cl u d ed ) .
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29. SWITCH BOX OPERATION T wo r ecep t a cl es a r e l oca t ed a t t h e b a ck of t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch ( V ) . U se on e f or p l u g g i n g i n t h e r ou t er . T h e ot h er ma y b e u sed t o p l u g i n a v a cu u m or a l i g h t ( n ot i n cl u d ed ) . T wo d u st sh i el d s a r e d esi g n ed t o p r ot ect t h e r ecep t a cl es.
WARNING: T o en su r e sa f et y a n d r el i a b i l i t y , wh en on e r ecep t a cl e i s u sed f or t h e r ou t er , t h e ca p a ci t y of t h e ot h er r ecep t a cl e i s l i mi t ed t o 4 A . T h e t ot a l cu r r en t d r a wn b y t h e t wo d ev i ces mu st n ot ex ceed 1 5 A .a . I n ser t t h e sa f et y k ey
i n t o t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch ( V ) .b . T o t u r n t h e swi t ch O N ,
p u l l t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch u p .c. T o t u r n t h e swi t ch O F F ,
p u sh t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch d own .
WARNING: N ev er l ea v e t h e r ou t er u n a t t en d ed wh i l e i t i s r u n n i n g or b ef or e i t comes t o a comp l et e st op .d . T o l ock t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch i n t h e O F F
p osi t i on , p u sh t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch d own t o t u r n t h e t ool O F F , t h en r emov e t h e sa f et y k ey f r om t h e swi t ch .
Using a vacuumT h e v a cu u m a d a p t or i n t h e f en ce a ssemb l y i s 2 1 / 2 i n . d i a met er . S el ect t h e v a cu u m a ccor d i n g l y .NOTICE: O p er a t i n g t h e r ou t er t a b l e wi t h ou t a v a cu u m ca n r esu l t i n a n ex cessi v e b u i l d - u p of sa wd u st a n d wood ch i p s u n d er t h e f en ce a ssemb l y a n d g u a r d a n d i n t h e ca b i n et , r ed u ci n g t h e p er f or ma n ce of t h e r ou t er t a b l e a n d f en ce a ssemb l y .
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30. ABOVE-TABLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT T h e r ou t er t a b l e f ea t u r es a n a ccess h ol e t o p er mi t a b ov e-t h e- t a b l e r ou t er d ep t h a d j u st men t .a . Loosen t h e mot or cl a mp ( P ) on t h e r ou t er .b . I n ser t t h e h ex wr en ch t h r ou g h t h e a d j u st i n g h ol e a n d
i n t o i n t o t h e d ep t h a d j u st men t n u t i n t h e B l u e H a wk r ou t er , t h en t u r n t h e h ex wr en ch t o mov e t h e r ou t er col l et d own or u p .
c. W h en t h e d esi r ed cu t t i n g d ep t h i s set , t i g h t en t h e mot or cl a mp .
GENERAL ROUTING OPERATIONS WITH THE ROUTER TABLE
WARNING: N ot e t h a t , wh en i n st a l l ed u p si d e- d own i n a r ou t er t a b l e, t h e d i r ect i on of cu t t er b i t r ot a t i on wi l l b e cou n t er cl ock wi se.a . C oa r sel y a d j u st t h e cu t t i n g d ep t h of r ou t er b ef or e i n st a l l i n g i t t o t h e t a b l e. U se t h e ’ Z ’ wr en ch f or
p r eci se d ep t h a d j u st men t a b ov e t h e t a b l e a f t er i n st a l l i n g t h e r ou t er t o t h e t a b l e.NOTICE: T h e wor k p i ece mu st a l wa y s b e h el d t i g h t l y a g a i n st t h e f en ce.b . A l wa y s p l u g t h e r ou t er i n t o t h e swi t ch ed ou t l et i n t h e r ou t er t a b l e. N ev er p l u g a r ou t er - t a b l e-
mou n t ed r ou t er i n t o a n ot h er p ower sou r ce.c. M a k e su r e t h e r ou t er - t a b l e swi t ch i s of f .d . A d j u st t h e f en ce a ssemb l y t o su p p or t t h e wor k p i ece t o b e cu t . e. S et t h e O N / O F F t og g l e swi t ch ( B ) on t h e r ou t er t o t h e O N p osi t i on .f. Reconfirm that all router adjustments are securely locked before supplying power to the router.g . P l u g t h e p ower cor d f or t h e r ou t er t a b l e i n t o a p ower sou r ce.h . T u r n on t h e p ower t o t h e r ou t er t a b l e b y p u l l i n g u p on t h e r ou t er t a b l e O N / O F F swi t ch .i . A l wa y s con t r ol t h e p ower t o t h e r ou t er wi t h t h e r ou t er - t a b l e swi t ch wh en ev er t h e r ou t er i s
mou n t ed on t h e t a b l e.j . A l wa y s f eed t h e wor k p i ece f r om r i g h t t o l ef t .
WARNING: T h e d i r ect i on of f eed f or t h e wor k p i ece i s a l wa y s a g a i n st t h e sh a r p ed g es of t h e cu t t er a n d i n t o t h e r ot a t i on of t h e cu t t er . W h en i n st a l l ed i n a r ou t er t a b l e, t h e d i r ect i on of cu t t er r ot a t i on i s cou n t er cl ock wi se. F a i l u r e t o f ol l ow t h i s r u l e ca n r esu l t i n ser i ou s p er son a l i n j u r y .
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ROUTING WITH THE FENCE T h e f en ce su p p or t s a n d g u i d es t h e wor k p i ece. T o p r ov i d e t h e b est su p p or t d u r i n g r ou t i n g op er a t i on s, t h e f en ce f a ci n g s sh ou l d b e a s cl ose t o t h e b i t a s p ossi b l e wi t h ou t con t a ct i n g t h e b i t ( t y p i ca l l y a b ou t 1 / 4 i n . f r om t h e b i t i s a su i t a b l e d i st a n ce) .
31. To adjust the extended fence forward and backward a . Loosen t h e t wo cl a mp i n g k n ob s.b . M ov e t h e f en ce a ssemb l y f or wa r d or b a ck wa r d a l on g
t h e sl ot s t o t h e d esi r ed p osi t i on .c. T i g h t en t h e cl a mp i n g k n ob s. T h e f en ce ca n b e mov ed
f or wa r d a n d b a ck wa r d 3 - 3 / 4 i n .
NOTICE: N ev er cu t mor e t h a n 1 / 8 i n ch d eep wi t h a si n g l e p a ss.NOTICE: F or d eep er cu t s, d o N O T a t t emp t t o ma k e t h e cu t i n a si n g l e p a ss. M a k e mu l t i p l e sh a l l ower cu t s p a sses b y p r og r essi v el y mov i n g t h e f en ce b a ck wa r d u n t i l t h e d esi r ed d ep t h of cu t i s r ea ch ed .
32. To adjust the in-feed and out-feed fence laterally T h e i n - f eed ( W ) a n d ou t - f eed ( X ) f en ce ca n ea ch b e a d j u st ed 2 i n . l a t er a l l y t o l en g t h en t h e f en ce.a . Loosen t h e f ou r wi n g n u t s.b . M ov e t h e f en ce f a ci n g s t o t h e r i g h t or l ef t
t o t h e d esi r ed p osi t i on .c. T i g h t en t h e wi n g n u t s.
WARNING: A l wa y s ma k e su r e t h a t t h e f en ce a n d g u a r d ca n n ot come i n con t a ct wi t h t h e r ou t er b i t . F a i l u r e t o d o so wi l l r esu l t i n d a ma g e t o t h e r ou t er t a b l e a n d ca n ca u se p er son a l i n j u r y .
33. To adjust the out-feed fence for joining F or j oi n i n g op er a t i on s, t h e ou t - f eed f en ce ( X ) ca n b e a d j u st ed u p t o 1 / 2 " ( 1 2 .7 mm) f or wa r d of t h e i n - f eed f en ce ( W ) t o su p p or t t h e wor k p i ece a f t er i t p a sses a cr oss t h e r ou t er b i t .a . Loosen t h e cl a mp i n g k n ob on t h e ou t - f eed f en ce.b . M ov e t h e ou t - f eed f en ce f or wa r d of t h e i n - f eed f en ce
( X ) t o a d i st a n ce eq u a l t o t h e wi d t h of ma t er i a l t o b e r emov ed f r om t h e wor k p i ece.
c. Loosen t h e f en ce wi n g n u t s. S l i d e b ot h f en ce f a ces t owa r d s t h e b i t t o mi n i mi z e t h e sp a ce b et ween t h e f a ces a n d r ou t er b i t . S ecu r el y t i g h t en t h e wi n g n u t s.
d . Loosen t h e k n ob on t h e i n - f eed f en ce, t h en mov e a n d cl a mp t h e en t i r e f en ce so t h a t t h e f r on t of t h e ou t - f eed f en ce f a ce i s a l i g n ed wi t h t h e f r on t of t h e r ou t er b i t . U se a st r a i g h t ed g e i f n ecessa r y .
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34. ROUTING WITH FEATHER BOARDS F ea t h er b oa r d s ( Y ) a r e h el p f u l f or con t r ol l i n g t h e wor k p i ece wh i l e r ou t i n g , a n d t h ey a ssi st i n k eep i n g t h e workpiece flat on the tabletop. The tabletop feather board, comb i n ed wi t h t h e f en ce f ea t h er b oa r d , h el p t o k eep t h e wor k p i ece p r essed a g a i n st t h e f en ce a n d t a b l et op . T h e b est l oca t i on f or t h e f ea t h er b oa r d s v a r i es a ccor d i n g t o y ou r a p p l i ca t i on , wor k p i ece si z e, a n d ot h er f a ct or s.a . Loosel y i n st a l l t h e f ea t h er b oa r d a t t a ch ed t o t h e
f en ce a s d escr i b ed i n ATTACHING THE FEATHER BOARDS.
b . P l a ce t h e wor k p i ece on t h e r ou t er t a b l e so t h a t i t i s sq u a r el y a g a i n st t h e f en ce.
c. P osi t i on t h e f ea t h er b oa r d s sn u g l y a g a i n st t h e wor k p i ece a n d t i g h t en t h e cl a mp i n g f ea t h er b oa r d wi n g n u t s.
d . T h e wor k p i ece sh ou l d mov e wi t h some r esi st a n ce b u t wi t h ou t r eq u i r i n g a g r ea t ef f or t .e. F or wi d er wor k p i eces, t h e t a b l et op f ea t h er b oa r d ca n n ot b e u sed .
35. ROUTING WITH THE STARTER PIN FOR EDGE-FORMING CURVES T h e st a r t er p i n i s u sed f or op er a t i on s t h a t i n v ol v e r ou t i n g cu r v es i n t h e wor k p i ece.
WARNING: Always use the guard when routing with the starter pin. Keep fingers away from bit. S er i ou s i n j u r y ca n occu r i f y ou con t a ct t h e b i t . D o n ot a t t emp t t o r ou t e sma l l wor k p i ece. NOTICE: W h en ed g i n g cu r v es or comp l ex sh a p es y ou mu st u se b i t s t h a t h a v e p i l ot b ea r i n g s.NOTICE: W h en u si n g t h e st a r t er p i n , t h e f eed d i r ect i on of t h e wor k p i ece i s a l wa y s r i g h t t o l ef t a cr oss t h e f r on t of t h e p i n .a . T u r n of f t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch ( V )
a n d u n p l u g t h e t a b l e.b . S cr ew t h e st a r t er p i n i n t o t h e mou n t i n g p l a t e.c. A d j u st t h e d ep t h a n d h ei g h t of cu t . d . P l u g i n t h e t a b l e a n d t u r n on t h e i n t eg r a t ed sa f et y swi t ch .e. S et t h e wor k p i ece a g a i n st t h e f r on t of t h e st a r t er p i n
a n d f eed t h e wor k p i ece sl owl y i n t o t h e b i t . f . W h i l e r ou t i n g , ma k e su r e t h a t t h e wor k p i ece i s a l wa y s i n con t a ct wi t h t h e b i t ’ s p i l ot b ea r i n g .
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WARNING: A l l ma i n t en a n ce sh ou l d on l y b e ca r r i ed ou t b y a n a u t h or i z ed ser v i ce or g a n i z a t i on .Cleaning
WARNING: B ef or e cl ea n i n g or p er f or mi n g a n y ma i n t en a n ce, ma k e su r e t h a t t h e r ou t er a n d t h e r ou t er t a b l e h a v e b een d i scon n ect ed f r om p ower su p p l y . K eep a l l v en t i l a t i on op en i n g s cl ea n t o p r ev en t ov er h ea t i n g of t h e mot or .W ea r a ma sk a n d p r op er ey e p r ot ect i on wh en y ou cl ea n t h e t ool .A l wa y s u se on l y a sof t , d r y cl ot h t o cl ea n y ou r r ou t er a n d t a b l e, n ev er u se a n y d et er g en t or a l coh ol .Collet care• F r om t i me t o t i me, i n sp ect t h e col l et t o ma k e su r e i t i s cl ea n a n d i s g r i p p i n g t h e cu t t er b i t
p r op er l y .• W i t h t h e r ou t er cu t t er b i t r emov ed , t u r n t h e col l et cou n t er cl ock wi se ( wi t h t h e sp i n d l e l ock
en g a g ed ) u n t i l i t i s f r ee of t h e mot or ’ s sp i n d l e sh a f t .• B l ow t h e col l et ou t wi t h comp r essed a i r , a n d cl ea n t h e t a p er ed i n si d e of t h e col l et t o r emov e
wood ch i p s, d u st r esi d u e, g r ea se, a n d r u st b ef or e r e- i n st a l l i n g i t .
WARNING: W ea r p r op er ey e p r ot ect i on a n d a ma sk wh en u si n g comp r essed a i r t o cl ea n t h e t ool .• A l wa y s ma k e su r e t h a t t h e cu t t er b i t sh a n k , col l et / n u t a n d mot or sp i n d l e a r e cl ea n a n d f r ee of
wood ch i p s, d u st , r esi d u e, g r ea se a n d r u st b ef or e i n st a l l i n g a cu t t er b i t or col l et / n u t . A p p l y a sma l l a mou n t of ma ch i n e oi l t o t h e sp i n d l e sh a f t i f i t l ook s d r y .
• R ep l a ce wor n or d a ma g ed col l et s i mmed i a t el y .NOTICE: T h e col l et i s sel f - r el ea si n g . I t i s N O T n ecessa r y t o st r i k e t h e col l et t o f r ee t h e r ou t er cu t t er b i t .I f t h e cu t t er b i t seems t o b e st u ck a f t er u se, l oosen t h e col l et f u r t h er u n t i l i t r el ea ses.Cutter bit care• K eep i n g cu t t er b i t s cl ea n a n d sh a r p . R emov e a l l a ccu mu l a t ed p i t ch a n d g u m f r om cu t t er b i t s
a f t er ea ch u se.• W h en sh a r p en i n g cu t t er b i t s, sh a r p en on l y t h e i n si d e of t h e cu t t i n g ed g e. N ev er g r i n d t h e
ou t si d e d i a met er . W h en sh a r p en i n g t h e en d of a cu t t er b i t , b e su r e t o g r i n d t h e cl ea r a n ce a n g l e t h e sa me a s i t wa s or i g i n a l l y g r ou n d .
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36. Replacing carbon brushes a . U n p l u g t h e r ou t er mot or b ef or e i n sp ect i n g or r ep l a ci n g
b r u sh es.b . R ep l a ce b ot h ca r b on b r u sh es wh en ei t h er h a s l ess
t h a n 1 / 4 i n . of ca r b on r ema i n i n g , or i f t h e sp r i n g or wi r e i s d a ma g ed or b u r n ed .
c. U se a sl ot t ed scr ewd r i v er t o r emov e t h e b l a ck p l a st i c ca p on ea ch si d e of t h e r ou t er mot or . C a r ef u l l y r emov e t h e sp r i n g l oa d ed b r u sh a ssemb l i es. K eep b r u sh es cl ea n a n d sl i d i n g f r eel y i n t h ei r g u i d e ch a n n el s.
d. Insert new brush assemblies into the guide channels, with the carbon part going in first, and be sure to fit the two metal “ears” into their slots in the channel
NOTICE: T o r ei n st a l l t h e sa me b r u sh es, ma k e su r e t h e b r u sh es g o b a ck i n t h e sa me wa y t h ey ca me ou t . T h i s wi l l a v oi d a b r ea k - i n p er i od . I n ser t n ew b r u sh a ssemb l i es i n t o t h e g u i d e ch a n n el s, with the carbon part going in first, and be sure to fit the two metal “ears” into their slots in the ch a n n el .e. R ememb er t o r ep l a ce b ot h en d ca p s a f t er i n sp ect i n g or ser v i ci n g t h e b r u sh es. T i g h t en t h e ca p s
sn u g l y , b u t d o n ot ov er t i g h t en . T h e r ou t er sh ou l d b e a l l owed t o “ R U N I N ” ( r u n a t n o l oa d wi t h ou t a cu t t er b i t ) f or 5 mi n u t es b ef or e u se t o sea t t h e n ew b r u sh es p r op er l y .
WARNING: W h en ser v i ci n g , u se on l y i d en t i ca l r ep l a cemen t p a r t s. T h e u se of a n y ot h er p a r t s ma y cr ea t e a h a z a r d or ca u se d a ma g e t o t h e p r od u ct .
WARNING: I f t h e su p p l y cor d i s d a ma g ed , i t mu st b e r ep l a ced b y a sp eci a l l y p r ep a r ed cor d a v a i l a b l e t h r ou g h t h e ser v i ce or g a n i z a t i on .
LubricationAll of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the l i f e of t h e t ool u n d er n or ma l op er a t i n g con d i t i on s. T h er ef or e, n o f u r t h er l u b r i ca t i on i s r eq u i r ed .
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T h e r ou t er i s n ot p l u g g ed i n t o t h e r ou t er t a b l e ou t l et
P l u g t h e p ower cor d f r om t h e r ou t er i n t o t h e r ou t er t a b l e ou t l et
T h e p ower cor d f or t h e r ou t er t a b l e i s n ot con n ect ed t o a p ower sou r ce
P l u g t h e p ower cor d f or t h e r ou t er t a b l e i n t o a p ower sou r ce
T h e swi t ch on t h e r ou t er t a b l e i s i n t h e “ O F F ” p osi t i on
I n ser t t h e ke y a n d p u l l t h e swi t ch t o t h e “ O N ” p osi t i on
T h e ca r b on b r u sh es h a ve wor n ou t
R emove t h e ca r b on b r u sh ca p s a n d r ep l a ce t h e ol d b r u sh es wi t h t h e n ew on es
T h e l eg s a r e n ot p r op er l y a ssemb l ed
C h eck a ssemb l y d i r ect i on s a n d t i g h t en a l l f a st en er s secu r el y
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flat, level surfaceT h e r ou t er ca n n ot b e a t t a ch ed t o t h e t a b l e
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R emove t h e p l a st i c su b -b a se f r om t h e r ou t er b a se
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T h e ma n u f a ct u r er wa r r a n t s t o t h e or i g i n a l p u r ch a ser t h a t ea ch n ew p r od u ct i s f r ee f r om d ef ect s i n ma t er i a l a n d wor k ma n sh i p a n d a g r ees t o r ep l a ce u n d er t h i s wa r r a n t y a n y d ef ect i v e p r od u ct a s f ol l ows f r om t h e or i g i n a l d a t e of p u r ch a se.• T h r ee ( 3 ) Y ea r Li mi t ed W a r r a n t y .• T H I S W A R R A N T Y I S N O T T R A N S F E R A B LE A N D D O E S N O T C O V E R :• P r od u ct s sol d d a ma g ed or i n comp l et e, sol d “ a s i s, ” sol d r econ d i t i on ed or u sed a s r en t a l eq u i p men t .• P r od u ct s t h a t h a v e ev er b een u sed wh i l e p r ov i d i n g commer ci a l ser v i ces or h a v e b een r en t ed t o a n ot h er
p er son .• D el i v er y , i n st a l l a t i on or n or ma l a d j u st men t s ex p l a i n ed i n t h e own er ’ s ma n u a l .• D a ma g e or l i a b i l i t y ca u sed b y sh i p p i n g , i mp r op er h a n d l i n g , i mp r op er i n st a l l a t i on , i n cor r ect v ol t a g e or i mp r op er
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