Skil 1840 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento página 9

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FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
(Model 1845 only)
The fine depth adjustment knob allows
precise bit height adjustments on your router.
NOTE: When using the fine adjustment
feature it is important to note that it restricts
the movement of the router motor on the
plunge base and effectively replaces the
normal plunge action with a threaded feed.
TRIGGER SWITCH AND
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
Your router can be turned ON of OFF by
squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your router
is also equipped with "Lock-ON" button
located to the left of trigger that allows
continous operation without holding the
trigger.
TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger (Fig. 2).
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
If the "Lock-ON" button is
WARNING
!
continuously being depressed,
the trigger cannot be released.
Always hold the router off the work when
turning the switch on or off. Contact the work
with the router after the router has reached
full speed, and remove it from the work
before turning the switch off. Operating in this
manner will prolong switch and motor life and
will greatly increase the quality of your work
(Fig. 2).
SOFT START FEATURE (Model 1845 only)
Electronic Control prevents torque twist
customary in larger routers by limiting speed
at which motor starts.
ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
(Model 1845 only)
The electronic speed control feature allows
motor speed to be matched to cutter size and
material hardness for improved finish,
extended bit life, and higher performance.
Speed changes are achieved by rotating
Control Dial LEFT to increase speed, RIGHT to
decrease as indicated on housing (Fig. 1).
Speed may be changed while tool is on. The
reference numbers on the dial facilitate re-
setting control to desired speed.
The speed chart indicates the relationship
between settings and application, exact
settings are determined by operator
experience and preference.
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To use the fine adjustment feature, release
the lock lever and turn the knob clockwise to
lower, or counterclockwise to raise the bit.
(Note that one full turn of the knob will raise or
lower the bit approximately .060", or 1.5mm.)
It may be necessary to exert slight pressure
on the router handle opposite the knob, to
avoid cocking the motor on the posts (Fig. 1).
DIAL RPM
SETTING
1-3 8,000
13,500
16,500
3-5 20,000
21,500
25,000
FEEDING THE ROUTER
As seen from the top of the router, the bit turns
clockwise and the cutting edges face
accordingly. Therefore, the most efficient cut is
made by feeding the router so that the bit turns
into the work, not away. Figure 5 shows proper
feed for various cuts. How fast you feed
depends on the hardness of the wood and the
size of the cut. For some materials, several cuts
of increasing depth are required. As a general
rule, it is best to pull the router — not push. You
get greater visibility, cleaner cut, more control
and less flying sawdust.
If the router is hard to control, heats up, runs
very slowly or leaves an imperfect cut, consider
these causes:
FIG. 5
WORK
CUTTER
1. Wrong direction of feed — hard to control.
2. Feeding too fast — overloads motor.
3. Dull bit -— overloads motor.
4. Cut is too large for one pass — overloads
motor.
5. Feeding too slow — leaves friction burns on
work.
Feed smoothly and steadily (do not force). You
will soon learn how the router sounds and feels
when it is working best.
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APPLICATION
Large diameter bits (Raised
Panel) Hardwood,
Non-ferrous metals, soft Plastics
Softwoods, counter tops
Smaller diameter router bits
Hard plastics, Decorative Edges
DIRECTION OF
ROUTER FEED