Operation; Prior To Initial Operation; Adjusting The Cutting Depth; Variable Speed Control - SPARKY Professional X 160E Instrucciones De Uso

Operation

This model power tool is supplied from single-phase
alternating current mains. It is double insulated accord-
ing to EN 60745, IEC 60745 and can be connected to
grounded or not grounded sockets. This power tool is
radio suppressed in compliance with EMC Directive
2004/108/EC.
Routers are power tools, designed for routing grooves,
roundovers, chamfers, profile edges and openings in
wood, wooden planes and plastics, by means of straight
and profile router bits.

PRIOR TO INITIAL OPERATION

WARNING: Make sure the power supply volt-
age corresponds to the value indicated on the name
plate with technical data of the appliance.
▪ Always check the position of ON/OFF switch. The
power tool must be connected to the power supply
socket only when this switch is in OFF position. If the
plug is connected to a receptacle while the power
switch is in the ON position, the power tool will start
operating immediately, which could cause a serious
accident.
▪ Make sure the cord and the plug are in order. If the
replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has
to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order
to avoid a safety hazard.
▪ Before starting to operate, ensure the router bit being
used has the correct shank size matching the inserted
collet and the maximum number of revolutions of the
used tool.
▪ Make sure if the router bit is secured in the collet.
REPLACING THE ROUTER BITS
WARNING: Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the mains supply be-
fore replacing the router bits.
NOTE: Ensure the router bit being used has the correct
shank size matching the inserted collet, i.e. use 6 mm
router bits with a 6 mm collet. Never use the incorrect
router bit in a collet of the wrong size, this can be very
dangerous.
In case you need a router bit with different shank size,
replace as well the collet with the corresponding size.
1. Depress and hold the spindle lock button (11).
2. Whilst holding the spindle lock button loosen the col-
let nut (12) using the wrench (18) delivered with the
machine (Fig. 1).
3. Remove the collet nut and the collet itself (Fig. 2).
4. Install the new collet. Sometimes it is easier if you
have already set the max cutting depth.
5. Mount the collet nut and tighten it by hand.
6. Insert the router bit ensuring the bit shaft goes all the
way into the collet (Fig. 3).
7. Firmly tighten the collet nut by the wrench while de-
pressing and holding the spindle lock button (Fig. 4).
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WARNING: Do not tighten the collet nut with-
out a router bit inside it or you may break the centre
piece of the collet.
WARNING: Ensure the router bit is firmly se-
cured before starting operation.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH

WARNING: Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the mains supply be-
fore adjusting the cutting depth.
1. Place the machine on a flat surface and loosen the
depth gauge locking knob (5) (Fig. 5).
2. Lower the depth gauge (4) until it touches the turret
stop (8) (Fig. 6).
3. Release the depth lock lever (7) and lower the ma-
chine body until the router bit touches the flat sur-
face. Tighten the depth lock lever to retain this router
bit position (Fig. 7,8).
4. Read the position on the depth scale.
5. Raise the depth gauge (4) and tighten it using the
depth gauge locking knob (5) (Fig. 9). The difference
between the new measurement and the original
measurement will be equal to the cutting depth. Use
the depth adjustment knob (6) to set the exact cutting
depth. (Fig. 10)
6. Release the depth lock lever (7) and raise the ma-
chine body until the depth gauge (4) touches the tur-
ret stop (8)
7. The turret stop (8) has five steps. By rotating it you
can quickly and easily set the depth at five different
levels (Fig. 11). This procedure is particularly con-
venient when you intend to make a deep cut in sev-
eral consequent stages.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

The variable speed thumbwheel (3) is located on the left
handle (1) (Fig. 12).
1. The variable speed thumbwheel (3) is used to se-
lect suitable speed for processing different materi-
als. The tool cuts quicker and smoother at different
speeds when working in different types of wood or
plastics.
2. Determine the optimum speed by making a trial cut in
a scrap piece of material.
The appropriate speed depends on the router bit diame-
ter as well. General rule is that the larger the bit diameter,
the lower speed should be selected. The table shows
examples for thumbwheel positions depending on router
bit diameter and material:
X 160E