5.6 Fitting / Removing the cutting tool
(Fig. 8-11)
Important. Pull out the power plug fi rst.
Important. After working with the router,
the cutting tool will remain very hot for a rela-
tively long time.
Important. Cutters are very sharp. Wear
protective gloves at all times when handling
cutting tools.
•
Cutters with a shaft diameter of 6 mm and 8
mm may be fitted to this router. Most cutters
are available in both sizes.
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You can use cutters made of the following
materials:
- HSS - suitable for cutting softwood
- TCT - suitable for cutting hardwood, particle
board and plastic.
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Select the appropriate cutting tool for the job
in hand.
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When using the cutters for the first time: Re-
move the plastic packaging from the cutter
heads.
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Clean the nut, clamp and shaft of the cutter
before fitting it.
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Press the spindle lock (12) and allow the
spindle to engage by turning it at the same
time.
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Undo the clamp nut (10) using the open-
ended spanner (22).
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If necessary take the cutter you wish to remo-
ve out of the clamp (23).
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Select the appropriate cutting tool for the job
in hand.
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Select the appropriate clamp for the cutter
(23).
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Now fit the clamp (23) and nut (10) into the
cutting spindle.
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Guide the cutter shaft into the clamp.
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Press and hold the spindle lock (12).
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Tighten the clamp nut (10) using the open-
ended spanner (22).
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The cutter must be inserted at least 20 mm
into the clamp (23).
•
Before you start the electric router, check to
ensure that the cutting tool is secure and runs
smoothly.
Important. Remove the setting and assem-
bly tools before starting the machine
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6. Operation
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Never use a low quality or damaged cutter.
Use only cutting tools with a shaft diameter of
6 mm or 8 mm. The cutters must also be desi-
gned for the appropriate idling speed.
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Secure the workpiece so that it cannot be
thrown through the air as you work on it. Use
clamps or a vise.
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Always guide the power cable away from the
back of the tool.
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Never cut over metal parts, screws, nails etc.
6.1 ON/OFF switch (Fig. 12/Item 4)
Press the safety lock-off (5) and then press the
ON/OFF switch (4) to switch on the machine.
Release the ON/OFF switch (4) to switch off the
machine.
6.2 Speed control (Fig. 13 – Item 11)
The best speed depends on the material and the
diameter of the cutter. Select a speed between
11,000 and 30,000 rpm using the speed control
switch (11). You can choose from 7 diff erent
switch positions. The speeds in the various switch
positions are as follows:
Switch position 1: approx. 11,000 rpm
(minimum speed)
Switch position 2: approx. 12,000 rpm
Switch position 3: approx. 15,000 rpm
Switch position 4: approx. 18,000 rpm
Switch position 5: approx. 22,000 rpm
Switch position 6: approx. 26,000 rpm
Switch position 7: approx. 30,000 rpm
(maximum speed)
To increase the speed:
Move the speed control switch (11) in the plus
direction.
To reduce the speed:
Move the speed control switch (11) in the minus
direction.
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