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UNPACKING
Your new plunge router comes fully assembled. After
removing itfrom the box, inspect itcarefully tomake sure that
it isnot damaged and that no parts are missing. See Figure
1. The following accessories should also be included in the
box:
1. Combination Wrench (3/8 In. - 7/8 In.)
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate your router until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
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2, 1/4 In. Collet Assembly
FEATURES
Your router is a versatile woodworking tool which will give you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered with the
professional in mind, but itsease.of operation allows the amateur to produce work which is beautiful and precise.
2 HORSEPOWER MOTOR
Your router has a powerful 2 horsepower motor with
sufficient power to handle the toughest routing jobs. The
motor also has externally accessible brushes for ease of
servicing.
ON-OFF TRIGGER
Pressing or releasing the ON-OFF trigger will turn your
router on or off.
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB
A large depth control knob makes precise depth of cut
changes possible. It also isvery helpful when making depth
of cut changes with your router mounted upside clownon a
router table.
DEPTH STOP SYSTEM
The depth stop block located on the base of your router
provides three adjustable stops and three fixed stops for
quick depth of cut changes. A depth adjustment scale
makes quick adjustments to depth of cut changes possible,
The spring loaded adjustment knob quick releases stop bar
by depressing center of knob.
1/4 IN. AND 1/2 IN. SHANK CAPACITY
Your router has a 1/2 in. diameter collet assembly that
accepts cutters with 1/2 in. shanks. A 1/4 in. collet
assembly has been provided so that cutters with 1/4 in.
shank bits can also be used.
CHIP SHIELD
A clear plasticsee-through chip shield has been provided on
the base of your router for protection against flying dust and
chips. It isdesigned to fit the front opening ofthe routerbase.
POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK
A posilock spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one
wrench is needed to loosen collet nut and change cutters.
A spindle lock indicator light alerts you that spindle is
lockedifyou connect routerto power supply before unlocking
spindle. NOTE: Your router will not run if spindle is locked.
LOCK-ON FEATURE
Your router is equipped with a LOCK-ON feature that is
convenient when continuous operation for extended peri-
ods of time is required.
LARGE HANDLES
Your router has large oversized handles for easy handling
and maintaining proper control when routing. The left handle
allows you to set cutter depth of cut when making plunge
cuts, while the right handle provides easy access to the on-
off trigger and lock-on button. The handles have also
been designed so that they are comfortable and easy to
grasp when operating in different positions or at different
angles.
SINGLE SPEED SWITCH
Your router has a single speed switch. When activated, the
motor speed operates at a no load speed of 22,000 RPM.
The high speed allows both the experienced and inexperi-
enced router users benefit, obtain_g professional like re-
sults with fewer job errors.
Upon placing a load on the cutter, router speed is deter-
mined according to the approximate cutter diameter you will
be using and to the hardness of the material being cut. The
best cuts are made when the cutter isfed through material
at the proper rate of feed.
OPTIONAL ROUTER ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories available for use with your plunge
router are an edge guide, roller guide, and template guide
bushing. The edge guide keeps the cutter parallel with an
edge of the workpiece when cutting grooves and rabbets.
The roller guide allows the router to be used to trim lami-
nates and make cuts parallel with an irregularly shaped
edge. The template guide bushing enables the router to
follow a template for making duplicate shapes.
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