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Adjust the depth of cut by rotating the depth adjustment
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knob (5). Refer to Adjusting the Depth of Cut.
Close the locking lever when the desired depth is
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achieved.
Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. J)
Open the locking lever (9).
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Depress motor release lever (14) to freely slide the motor
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unit (6) up and down. Adjust the motor unit until the bit just
touches the workpiece.
Turn the depth adjustment knob (5) for small adjustments
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to ensure the bit touches the workpiece.
Note: Turning the knob right raises the motor unit. Turning the
knob left lowers the motor unit.
Note: Each mark on the adjustment scale represents a depth
change of 0.4 mm and one full (360º) turn of the ring changes
the depth 1.6 mm.
Close the locking lever to lock the base.
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Removing the motor from the fixed base (Fig. J)
Remove the battery pack from the motor unit. Refer to
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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack.
Open the locking lever (9) on the base.
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Depress the motor release lever (14).
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With the other hand, grasp the base unit (7) and pull the
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motor unit (6) from the base unit.
Correct hand position (Fig. K)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.
When using the fixed base, one hand should be on top of the
battery and the other hand around the fixed base.
Starting and stopping the motor
Warning! Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all
foreign objects. Also keep firm grip on tool to resist starting
torque.
Warning! To avoid personal injury and/or damage to finished
work, always allow the power unit to come to a COMPLETE
STOP before putting the tool down.
To turn the unit on, depress the side of the dust-protected
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switch (3) that has the symbol "I." To turn the unit off,
depress the side of the switch that has the symbol "O."
Cutting with the fixed base
Set up the router to use the fixed base by following the
instructions in the Assembly and Adjustments section. After
the router is set-up, install the battery pack as shown in Fig. C,
then set your router speed (refer to Choosing Router Speed).
Note: Always feed the router opposite to the direction in which
the cutter is rotating.
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(Original instructions)
Direction of feed (Fig. L)
The direction of feed is very important when routing and can
make the difference between a successful job and a ruined
project. The figures show the proper direction of feed for some
typical cuts. A general rule to follow is to move the router in a
counterclockwise direction on an outside cut and a clockwise
direction on an inside cut.
Shape the outside edge of a piece of stock by following these
steps:
Shape the end grain, left to right.
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Shape the straight grain side moving left to right.
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Cut the other end grain side.
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Finish the remaining straight grain edge.
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Choosing router speed
Refer to the Speed Selection Chart to choose a router speed.
Turn the variable speed dial (4) to control router speed.
Soft start feature
The compact routers are equipped with electronics to provide
a soft start feature that minimizes the start up torque of
the motor.
Variable speed control
Warning! If the speed control ceases to operate, or is
intermittent, stop using the tool immediately. Take it to a
STANLEY FATMAX factory service center or a STANLEY
FATMAX authorized service center for repair.
Warning! Always follow the bit manufacturer's speed
recommendations as some bit designs require specific speeds
for safety or performance. If you are unsure of the proper
speed or are experiencing any type of problem, contact the bit
manufacturer.
This router is equipped with a variable speed dial (4) with
7 speeds between 16000 and 30000 RPM. Adjust the speed
by turning the variable speed dial.
Note: The router is equipped with electronics to monitor
and maintain the speed of the tool while cutting. In low and
medium speed operation, the speed control prevents the
motor speed from decreasing.
If you expect to hear a speed change and continue
to load the motor, you could damage the motor by
overheating. Reduce the depth of cut and/or slow the feed
rate to prevent tool damage.
Speed selection chart*
Dial Setting
Approx. RPM
1
16000
2
18300
3
20600
Application
Large diameter bits and cutters