GB
Router
INTRODUCTION
The tool is intended to route grooves, edges, profiles and
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elongated holes in wood, plastic and light building
materials as well as to copy-route
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
SAFETY
GENERAL
Read and save this instruction manual (pay special
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attention to the safety instructions at the back)
This tool should not be used by people under the age of
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16 years
Always disconnect plug from power source before
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making any adjustment or changing any accessory
ACCESSORIES
SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
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when original accessories are used
Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
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at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
Do not use damaged or deformed router bits
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Only use sharp router bits
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Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease
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Only use high speed steel (HSS) or carbide-tipped (CT)
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router bits with this tool
BEFORE USE
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
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other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
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voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
Do not work with materials containing asbestos
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Clamp the workpiece in case it does not remain
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stationary from its own weight
Do not clamp the tool in a vice
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Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
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capacity of 16 Amps (UK 13 Amps)
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
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wear ear protection
Wear a dust protection mask when working with
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materials which produce dust that is detrimental to
health; inform yourself beforehand about the materials to
be worked on
Be sure tool is switched off when plugging in
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DURING USE
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
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tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
Never use tool when cord or base-plate M 2
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(=protective guard) is damaged; have it replaced by a
qualified person
Keep hands and fingers away from router bit when tool is
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switched on
Never exceed maximum cutting depth of router bit
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(= B 0) while cutting
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
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immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
In case the router bit is blocked, resulting in jerking
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forces on the tool, immediately switch off the tool
In case of current interruption or when the plug is
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accidentally pulled out, immediately put the on/off switch
in the "O"-position in order to prevent uncontrolled
restarting
Do not apply so much pressure on the tool that it comes
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to a standstill
AFTER USE
After finishing the work, loosen handle E 2, guide the
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tool back into the upper starting position, and switch off
the tool
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
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in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
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tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
Mounting/removing router bits 3
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! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
! ensure that router bit shaft is perfectly clean
! ensure that collet size corresponds with shaft size
of router bit
- turn tool upside down
- lock shaft by pushing shaft lock A (rotate collet nut B,
if necessary) and hold it while you
FOR MOUNTING:
- loosen collet nut B with wrench C
- insert bit 3/4 in collet D
- tighten collet nut firmly with wrench C
FOR REMOVING:
- loosen collet nut B with wrench C
- pull bit out of collet D
- release shaft lock A
! for loosening router bit it may be necessary to tap
collet nut with wrench 4
! never tighten collet nut, if there is no router bit in
collet; collet may be damaged
Changing collet 3
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! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
! ensure that collet shaft is perfectly clean
- turn tool upside down
- remove collet nut B (lock shaft)
- pull collet D out of collet nut B
- insert new collet in collet nut B until it snap-locks
- mount collet nut B (lock shaft)
Adjusting routing depth 2
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EXAMPLE
Desired routing depth 7 mm
- loosen handle E
- loosen wing nut F so that depth gauge G moves freely
- push tool down until router bit is in contact with
workpiece and tighten wing nut F
- note value as indicated on depth scale (e.g. 35 mm)
(for zeroing)
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