Performax 241-0973 Compact Laminate Trim Router, 1/4" User Manual

Collet capacity:

Plunge range:

Compact Router

241-0973

Owner’s Manual

2

Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. 1

Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... 2

General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4

Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6

Extension cord safety ………………………………………………………….…….. 7

Symbols ……………………………………………………………………………….. 8

Functional Description………………………………………………………………. 9

Assembly and operating …………………………………………………………….. 10–12

Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………. 13

Accessories ………………………………………………………………………….. 13

Exploded view ………………………………………………………………………… 14

Parts list ……………………………………………………………………………….. 15

Warranty

……………………………………………………………………….……… 16

TABLE

TABLE OF

OF

OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

EYE,

EYE, EAR

EAR

EAR &

&

& LUNG

LUNG

LUNG PROTECTION

PROTECTION

This

This instruction

instruction

instruction manual

manual

manual includes

includes

includes the

the

the following:

following:

General

General Safety

Safety

Safety Warnings

Specific

Specific Safety

Safety

Safety Rules

Rules

Rules and

and

and Symbols

Symbols

Functional

Functional Description

Description

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Accessories

WARNING:

WARNING: Use

Use

Use hearing

hearing

hearing protection,

protection,

protection, particularly

particularly

particularly during

during

during extended

extended

periods

periods of

of

of operation

operation

operation of

of

of the

the

the tool,

tool,

tool, or

or

or if

if

if the

the

the operation

operation

operation is

is

is noisy.

noisy.

!

SAVE

SAVE THESE

THESE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FOR

FOR REFERENCE

REFERENCE

GENERAL

GENERAL SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNINGS

WARNING:

WARNING: Before

Before

Before using

using

using this

this

this tool

tool

tool or

or

or any

any

any of

of

of its

its

its accessories,

accessories,

accessories, read

read

read this

this

manual

manual and

and

and follow

follow

follow all

all

all Safety

Safety

Safety Rules

Rules

Rules and

and

and Operating

Operating

Operating Instructions.

Instructions.

Instructions. The

The

The important

important

precautions,

pre

cautions,

precautions, safeguards

safeguards

safeguards and

and

and instructions

instructions

instructions appearing

appearing

appearing in

in

in this

this

this manual

manual

manual are

are

are not

not

meant

meant to

to

to cover

cover

cover all

all

all possible

possible

possible situations.

situations.

situations. It

It

It must

must

must be

be

be understood

understood

understood that

that

that common

common

sen

se

sense

sense and

and

and caution

caution

caution are

are

are factors

factors

factors which

which

which cannot

cannot

cannot be

be

be built

built

built into

into

into the

the

the product.

product.

!

ALWAYS

ALWAYS WEAR

WEAR

WEAR EYE

EYE

EYE PROTECTION

PROTECTION

PROTECTION THAT

THAT

THAT CONFORMS

CONFORMS

CONFORMS WITH

WITH

WITH CSA

CSA

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS or

or

or ANSI

ANSI

ANSI SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETY STANDARD

STANDARD

STANDARD Z87.1

Z87.1

FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage. Prescription

eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection.

WARNING:

WARNING: Non-compliant

Non-compliant

Non-compliant eyewear

eyewear

eyewear can

can

can cause

cause

cause serious

ser

ious

serious

serious injury

injury

injury if

if

broken

broken during

during

during the

the

the operation

operation

operation of

of

of a

a

a power

power

power tool.

tool.

3

Warnings

5

WARNING:

WARNING: Read

Read

Read all

all

all safety

safety

safety warnings

warnings

warnings and

and

all

all instructions.

instructions.

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire

and/or serious injury.

Save

Save all

all

all warnings

warnings

warnings and

and

and instructions

instructions

instructions for

for

for future

future

reference.

Work

Work area

area

area safety

safety

Keep

Keep work

work

work area

area

area clean

clean

clean and

and

and well

well

well lit.

lit

.

lit.

lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

Do

Do not

not

not operate

operate

operate power

power

power tools

tools

tools in

in

in explosive

explosive

atmospheres,

atmospheres, such

such

s

uch

such as

as

as in

in

in the

the

the presence

presence

presence of

of

flammable

flammable liquids,

liquids,

liquids, gases

gases

gases or

or

or dust.

dust.

dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or

fumes.

Keep

Keep children

children

children and

and

and bystanders

bystanders

bystanders away

away

away while

while

whil

e

operating

operating a

a

a power

power

powe

r tool.

tool.

tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

Electrical

Electrical safety

safety

Power

Power tool

tool

plugs

plugs must

must

must match

match

match the

the

the outlet.

outlet.

Never

Never modify

modify

modify the

the

the plug

plug

plug in

in

in any

any

any way.

way.

way. Do

Do

Do not

not

use

use any

any

any adapter

adapter

adapter plugs

plugs

plugs with

with

with earthed

earthed

(grounded)

(grounded) power

power

power tools.

tools.

tools. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric

shock.

Avoid

Avoid body

body

body contact

contact

contact with

with

with earthed

earthed

earthed or

or

grounded

grounded surfaces

surfaces

surfaces such

such

such as

as

as pipes,

pipes,

pipes, radiators,

radiators,

ranges

ranges and

and

and refrigerators.

refrigerators.

refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your body is

earthed or grounded.

Do

Do not

not

not expose

expose

expose power

power

power tools

tools

tools to

to

to rain

rain

rain or

or

or wet

wet

conditions.

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of elec

tric shock.

Do

Do not

not

not abuse

abuse

abuse the

the

the cord

.

cord.

cord. Never

Never

Never use

use

use the

the

the cord

cord

for

for carrying,

carrying,

carrying, pulling

pulling

pulling or

or

unplugging

unplugging the

the

the power

power

tool.

tool. Keep

Keep

Keep cord

cord

cord away

away

away from

from

from heat,

heat,

heat, oil,

oil,

oil, sharp

sharp

edges

edges or

or

or moving

moving

moving parts.

parts.

Damaged or

entangled cords increase the risk of electric

shock.

When

When operating

operating

operating a

a

a power

power

power tool

tool

tool outdoors,

outdoors,

outdoors, use

use

an

an extension

extension

extension cord

cord

cord suitable

suitable

suitable for

for

for outdoor

outdoor

outdoor use.

use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces

the risk of electric shock.

If

If operating

operating

operating a

a

a powe

r

power

power tool

tool

tool in

in

in a

a

a damp

damp

damp location

location

is

is unavoidable,

unavoidable,

unavoidable, use

use

use a

a

a ground

ground

ground fault

fault

fault circuit

circuit

interrupter

interrupter (GFCI)

(GFCI)

(G

FCI) protected

protected

protected supply.

supply.

supply. Use of a

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces

the risk of electric shock.

Pers

onal

Personal

Personal safety

safety

Stay

Stay alert,

alert,

alert, watch

watch

watch what

what

what you

you

you are

are

are doing

doing

doing and

and

and use

use

common

comm

on

common

common sense

sense

sense when

when

when operating

operating

operating a

a

a power

power

power tool.

tool.

Do

Do not

not

not use

use

use a

a

a power

power

power tool

tool

tool while

while

while you

you

yo

u

you are

are

are tired

tired

or

or under

under

unde

r the

the

the influence

influence

influence of

of

of drugs,

drugs,

drugs, alcohol

alcohol

alcohol or

or

medication.

medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

Use

Use personal

personal

personal protective

protective

protective equipment.

equipment.

equipment. Always

Always

A

lways

wear

wear eye

eye

eye protection.

protection.

protection. Protective equipment

such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard

hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent

P

revent

Prevent unintentional

unintentional

unintentional starting.

starting.

starting. Ensure

Ensure

Ensure the

the

switch

switch is

is

is in

in

in the

the

the off-position

off-position

off-pos

ition before

before

connecting

connecting to

to

to power

power

power source

source

source and/or

and/or

and/or battery

battery

pack,

pack, picking

picking

picking up

up

up or

or

or carrying

carrying

carrying the

the

the tool.

tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the

switch or energizing power tools that have the

switch on invites accidents.

Remove

Remove any

any

an

y

any adjusting

adjusting

a

djusting key

key

key or

or

or wrench

wrench

wrench before

before

turning

turning the

the

the power

power

power tool

tool

tool on.

on.

on. A wrench or a key

left attached to a rotating part of the power tool

may result in personal injury.

Do

Do not

not

not overreach.

overreach.

overreach. Keep

Keep

Keep proper

proper

proper footing

footing

footing and

and

balance

balance at

at

at all

all

all times.

times.

times. This enab

les better

control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

POWER

POWER TOOL

TOOL

TOOL SAFETY

SAFETY

SAVE

SAVE THESE

THESE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FOR

FOR REFERENCE

REFERENCE

!

6

PERSONAL SAFETY – cont

’

d

Dress

Dress properly.

properly.

properly. Do

Do

Do not

not

not wear

wear

wear loose

loose

loose fitting

lothing

clothing

or jewelry.

Keep

Keep your

your

your hair,

hair,

hair, clothing

clothing

and

gloves

gloves away

away

away from

from

from moving

moving

moving parts.

parts.

parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

If

If devices

devices

dev

ices ar

e

are

are provided

provided

provided for

for

for the

the

the connection

connection

connection of

of

dust

dust extraction

extraction

extraction and

and

and collection

collection

collection facilities,

facilities,

ensure

ensure these

these

these are

are

are connected

connected

connected and

and

and properly

properly

used.

used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-

related haza

rds.

Pow

er

Power

Power tool

tool

tool use

use

use and

and

and care

care

Do

Do not

not

not force

force

force the

the

the power

power

power tool.

tool.

tool. Use

Use

Use the

the

the correct

correct

power

power tool

tool

tool for

for

for your

your

your application.

application.

application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

Do

Do not

not

not use

use

use the

the

the power

power

power tool

tool

tool if

if

if the

the

the switch

switch

switc

h

switch does

does

not

not turn

turn

turn it

it

it on

on

on and

and

and off.

off.

off. Any power tool that

cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

Disco

nnect

Disconnect

Disconnect the

the

the plug

plug

plug from

from

from the

the

the power

power

power source

source

and/or

and/or the

the

the battery

battery

battery pack

pack

pack from

fro

m

from

from the

the

the tool

ol

tool

before

before making

making

making any

any

a

n

y adjustments,

adjustments,

adjustments, changing

changing

accessories,

accessories, or

or

or storing

storing

.

. Such

preventative

safety measures reduce the risk of

starting

the power tool accidentally.

Store

Store idle

idle

idle power

power

power tools

tools

tools out

out

out of

of

of the

the

the reach

reach

reach of

of

children

children and

and

and do

do

do not

not

not allow

allow

al

low

allow persons

persons

persons unfamiliar

unfamiliar

with

with the

the

the power

power

power tool

tool

tool or

or

or these

these

these instructions

instructions

instructions to

to

operate

operate the

the

the power

power

power tool.

tool.

Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain

Maintain power

power

power tools.

tools.

tools. Check

Check

Check for

for

misalignment

misalign

ment or

or

or binding

binding

binding of

of

of moving

moving

moving parts,

parts,

breakage

breakage of

of

of parts

parts

parts and

and

and any

any

any other

other

other condition

condition

that

that may

may

may affect

affect

affect the

the

the power

power

power tool

tool

tool’

’

’s

s

s operation.

operation.

operation. If

If

damaged,

damaged, have

have

have the

the

the power

power

power tool

tool

tool repaired

repaired

rep

aired

before

before use.

use.

use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

Keep

Keep cutting

cutting

cutting tools

tools

tools sharp

sharp

sharp and

and

an

d

and clean.

clean.

clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to

control.

Use

Use the

the

the power

power

power tool,

tool,

tool, accessories

accessories

accessories and

and

and tool

tool

tool bits

bits

etc.

et

c.

etc. in

in

in accordance

accordance

accordance with

with

with these

these

these instructions,

instructions,

taking

taking into

into

account

account the

the

the working

working

working conditions

conditions

and

and the

the

the work

work

work to

to

to be

be

be performed.

performed.

performed. Use of the

power tool for operations different from those

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

Ser

vice

Service

Have

Have your

your

your power

power

power tool

tool

tool serviced

serviced

serviced by

by

by a

a

a qualified

qualified

repair

repair person

person

person using

using

using only

only

only identical

identical

replacement

replacement parts.

parts.

parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

POWER

POWER TOOL

TOOL

TOOL SAFETY

SAFETY

SAVE

SAVE THESE

THESE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FOR

FOR REFERENCE

REFERENCE

SPECIFIC

SPECIFIC SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETY RULES

RULES

WARNING:

WARNING: Glasses,

Glasses,

Glasses, goggles

goggles

goggles or

or

or safety

safety

shields

shields not

not

not in

in

in compliance

compliance

compliance with

with

with ANSI

ANSI

ANSI Z87.1

Z87.1

could

could cause

cause

cause serious

serious

serious injury

injury

injury when

when

when they

they

they break.

break.

b

reak.

WARNING:

Always

esu esu esu esusyawlA

use

hearing

hearing protection.

protection.

Always remove the plug from the power source

before adjusting or changing the router bit.

The warnings, precautions and instructions

discussed in this Owner’s Manual cannot cover

all possible conditions and situations that may

occur. It must be understood by t

he operator

that common sense and caution are factors

which cannot be built into this pr

oduct.

!

WARNING:

WARNING: Always keep your hands out of

the path of the router bit. Avoid awkward hand

positions where a sudden slip could cause your

hand to move into the path of the

router bit.

!

WARNING:

WARNING: Know

Know

Know your

your

your .

.

. Do

Do

oDD

o

not

not plug

plug

plug the

the

routerrouter

router

into

into the

the

the power

power

source

until

until you

you

you have

have

have read

read

read and

and

and understand

understand

this

this Instruction

Instruction

Manual.

Manual. Learn

Learn

Learn the

the

the tool

tool

tool’

’

’s

s

applications

application

s

applications and

and

and limitations,

limitations,

limitations, as

as

as well

well

well as

as

as the

the

specific

specific potential

potential

potential hazards

hazards

hazards related

related to

to

to this

this

this tool.

tool.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec

tric

shock, fire, or serious injury.

WARNING:

Always

Always wear

wear

e

ye

eye

eye protection.

protection.

protection. Any power tool

can throw foreign objects into

your eyes and cause permanent

eye damage. ALWAYS wear a safety shield (not

glasses) that comply with ANSI safety standard

Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact

resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.

!

fitting

7

WARNING:

Keep

Keep the

the

the extension

extension

extension cord

cord

clear

clear of

of

of the

the

the working

working

working area.

area.

area. Position the cord so

it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or

any other obstructions while you are working

with the power tool.

Make sure any extension cord used with this

tool is in good condition. When using an

extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy

enough gauge to carry the current the tool w

ill

draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power and

overheating.

The table at right shows the correct size to us

e

according to cord length and nameplate ampere

rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The smaller the gauge number the heavier the

cord.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired

and in good condition. Always replace a

damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a

qualified electrician before using it. Protect your

extension cord from sharp objects, excessive

heat and damp or wet areas.

Useaseparate elec

trical circuit for your power

tools. This circuit must not be less than 14

gauge wire and should be protected with either

a 15 A time delayed fuse or circuit breaker.

Before connecting the power tool to the power

source, make sure the switch is in the OFF

position and the powe

r source is the same as

indicated on the nameplate. Running at lower

voltage will damage the motor.

MINIMUM

MINIMUM GAUGE

GAUGE

GAUGE (AWG)

(AWG)

EXTENSION

EXTENSION CORDS

CORDS

CORDS (120

(120

(120 V

V

V use

use

use only)

only)

Amperage

rating Total length

More

than

Not

more

than

25'

(7.5 m)

50'

(15 m)

100'

(30 m)

150'

(45 m)

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 18 16 14 12

10 12 16 16 14 12

12 16 14 12 Not Applicable

EXTENSION

EXTENSION CORD

CORD

CORD SAFETY

SAFETY

!

SAVE

SAVE THESE

THESE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FOR

FOR REFERENCE

REFERENCE

8

V

Volts

A

Amperes

Hz

Hertz

W

Watts

kW

Kilowatts

Microfarads

L

Litres

kg

Kilograms

H

Hours

N/cm

2

Newtons per square

centimetre

Pa

Pascals

OPM

Oscillations per minute

Min

Minutes

S

Seconds

or a.c.

Alternating current

Three-phase alternating

current

Three-phase alternating

current with neutral

Read all safety warnings

and instructions

Direct current

No load speed

Alternating or direct

current

Class II construction

Splash-proof

construction

Watertight construction

Protective grounding at

grounding terminal,

Class I tools

Revolutions or

reciprocations per

minute

Diameter

Off position

Arrow

Warning symbol

Wear your safety

glasses

Wear hearing protection

SYMBOLS

WARNING:

WARNING: Some

Some

Some of

of

of the

the

the following

following

following symbols

symbols

symbols may

may

may appear

appear

appear on

on

on the

the

the outer.router.router.router.router.

router.router.router.router.router.

outer.outer.outer.outer.outer.

Study

these

these symbols

symbols

symbols and

and

and learn

learn

learn their

their

their meaning.

meaning.

m

eaning. Proper

Proper

Proper interpretation

interpretation

interpretation of

of

of these

these

these symbols

symbols

symbols will

will

allow

allow for

for

for more

more

more efficient

efficient

efficient and

and

and safer

safer

safer operation

operation

operation of

of

of this

this

this tool.

tool.

!

This symbol designates that this tool is

listed with U.S. requirements by

Electrical Testing Laboratories.

Conforms to UL60745-1 and

UL60745-2-17.

4002080

ERM104

9

CAUTION:

Adjusting

Adjusting cutting depthcutting depth

cutting depthcutting depth

1. Cutting depth

2. Tool base

3. Scale

4. Locking lever

5. Adjusting screw

6. Hex nut

You can set the depth of cut using the scale marked

on the side of the router.

To adjust the cutting depth, loosen the locking lever

and move the tool base up or down as desired by

turning the adjusting screw. After adjusting, tighten the

locking

lever firmly to secure the tool base.

Switch

2.

OFF (O) side

3. ON ( I ) side

1. Switch

CAUTION:

This is a rocker ON/OFF switch.

To start the tool, press the "ON ( I )" side.

To stop the tool, press the "OFF (O)" side.

Electronic control function

Electronic Speed Control maintains constant

speed under heavy load.

Soft Start feature gradually increases speed

for a smoother start up process.

Variable speed dialVariable speed dialVariable speed dial

Variable speed dial

1. Variable speed

dial

CAUTION:

LED

LED work

work

work light

light

lightsts

ts

1. LED work lights

The LED work light illuminates the work area and alerts

user of power to the tool.

Power

Power indicator

indicator

1.Power indicator

T

When light is on (1), there is power to the router.

When the light is off, there is no power to the router.

he power indicator helps to easily identify live tools.

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

1

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking the tool.

The tool speed can be changed by turning the

speed adjusting dial to any one of six speeds.

Speed at 1：10,000/min

Speed at 2：14,000/min

Speed at 3：18,000/min

Speed at 4：23,000/min

Speed at 5：27,000/min

Speed at 6：32,000/min

Please avoid prolonged low speed operation which

can cause over heating and possible motor damage.

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2 3

10

CAUTION:

1.

Installing

Installing or

or

or removing

removing

removing bit

bit

1.

Tighten

2. Loosen

3. Shaft lock

CAUTION:

Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit,

or the collet cone will break.

Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.

Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and

tighten the collet nut securely with the two

wrenches or by pressing the shaft lock and using

the provided wrench.

To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure

in reverse.

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Dust Hood Installation

1. Dust hood

2. Thumb screw

3. Router base

Locate dust hood

As shown in above diagram, place hood to the bottom

right until the holes line up

Insert and tighten thumb screw

Check to ensure attachment is secure, then attach a 1 ¼”

vacuum hose (not included)

When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface

should be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.

1. Workpiece

2. Bit revolving direction

3. Feed direction

CAUTION:

This section explains how to help keep your router

from over heating. Over heating can cause possible

motor damage.

The depth of cut should not exceed 1/8” per pass

If a deeper cut is required, increase the cut depth on

the router, but only 1/8” each time, repeat procedure

until desired depth is reached

NOTE:

Other things to look for:

Moving the tool too quickly may result in a poor cut,

or damage to the bit

Moving too slowly may burn or mar the cutting material

Keep in mind each cut will be different; depending on

type of wood used, thickness of wood; whether it is a

soft or hard wood, etc.

Before getting started, always make a practice cut on

wood scraps

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY AND

AND

AND OPERATING

OPERATING

Dust Hood Installation

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before making any adjustments.

OPERATION

General Operating Instructions

Run the tool for about 15 seconds, prior to beginning your

project, to ensure that all moving parts are running smoothly,

and there are no loose parts, rattles, or sparking that would

indicate damage. Be sure the bit is firmly and properly installed

before use. Improperly installed bits may eject suddenly at

high speed from the Router, resulting in personal injury.

Set the tool base on the workpiece without the bit making

any contact. Then, turn the tool on and move the tool

slowly forward over the workpiece surface. For best

results, be sure to keep the tool base flush and advance

smoothly until the cutting is complete.

(1) Using the fixed base(1) Using the fixed base(1) Using the fixed base

1 2

3

1

2

3

2

11

(2) Using the straight guide (2) Using the straight guide

(2) Using the straight guide

The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts

when chamfering or grooving.

Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt

and the wing nut.

Attach the straight guide with the clamp screw (1).

Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust

the distance between the bit and the straight guide. At

the desired distance, tighten the wing nut securely.

When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide

flush with the side of the workpiece.

If the distance betwe

en the side of the workpiece

and the cutting position is too wide for the straight

guide, or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the

straight guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly

clamp a straight edge to the workpiece and use it as a

guide against the router base. Feed the tool in the

direction of the arrow.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY AND

AND

AND OPERATING

OPERATING

1. Feed direction

2. Bit revolving

direction

3. Workpiece

4. Straight guide

1.Bolt

2.Guide plate

4.Wing nut

1. Clamp screw

2. Straight guide

3. Wing nut

4. Base

Min.: 2-1/2"

Max.: 8-11/16"

For cutting circles between 2-1/2" and 4-5/8"

in radius.

1. Wing nut

2. Guide plate

3. Straight guide

4. Center hole

5. Bolt

(3) Circular work(3) Circular work(3) Circular work(3) Circular work

Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble

the straight guide and guide plate as shown below.

Min. and max. radius of circles to be cut

(distance

between the center of circle and the thethe center of

bit) are as follows:

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

For cutting circles between 4-5/8" and

8-11/16"

in radius.

12

NOTE:

Circles between 6-3/4″ and 7-5/16" in radius cannot

be cut using this guide(Because Center hole(4)

is blocked).

Align the center hole in the straight guide with the

center of the circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than

1/4" in diameter into the center hole to

secure

the straight guide. Pivot the tool around the

nail in clockwise direction.

1. Nail

2. Center hole

3. Straight guide

(4) Using the roller guide(4) Using the roller guide(4) Using the roller guide(4) Using the roller guide

When edging curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the

like can be done easily with the roller guide. The

guide roller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.

Install the roller guide on the tool base with the

clamp screw (1). Loosen the c

lamp screw (2) and

adjust the distance between the bit and the roller

guide by turning the adjusting screw ( 3/64" per

turn). At the desired distance, tighten the clamp screw

(3) to secure the roller guide in place.

When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding

the side of the workpiece.

1. Workpiece

2. Bit

3. Guide roller

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY AND

AND

AND OPERATING

OPERATING

1. Clamp screw

2. Adjusting screw

3. Clamp screw

4. Roller guide

1. Wing nut

2. Guide plate

3. Straight guide

4. Center hole

5. Bolt

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

1

2

3

13

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform

inspection or maintenance.

Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean

the plastic housing of any tool as discoloration, deformation

or cracks may result.

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient

amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under

normal conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is

required.

Replacing

Replacing carbon

carbon

carbon brushes

brush

es

brushes

1. Limit mark

CAUTION:

If you need any assistance or more details regarding these

accessories, call the toll-free helpline at: 1-866-915-8626.

Dust hood

Roller guide assembly

Straight guide assembly

Collet 1/4"(installed with router)

Collet 3/8"

Collet wrench

Carbon bru

shes

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.

Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep

the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the

holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at

the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.

Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.

Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones

and secure the brush holder caps.

1. Screwdriver

2. Brush

holder cap

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,

always use

original replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

MAINTEN

MAINTENA

A

ANCE

NCE

These accessories/attachments are

recommended for use with your Performax tool

specified in this manual. The use of any other

accessories/attachments might present a risk

of injury to persons. Only use the accessories/

attachments for their stated purpose.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

1

2

1

Roller guide

assembly

Straight guide

assembly

Collet wrench

Carbon

brushes

Canvas bag

Dust hood

Collet 1/4″

Collet 3/8″

14

EXPLODED

EXPLODED VIEW

VIEW

12

13

11

14

16

17

18

19

15

WARNING:

When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other

parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the trim router.

Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this trim router may create a safety hazard unless

repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the toll-free helpline, at

1-866-915-8626.

PARTS

PARTS LIST

LIST

!

Item

Description Qty Item Description Qty

1

TOP COVER COMPLETE 1 25 TAPPING SCREW 4X40 4

2

POWER INDICATOR 1 26 PUSH BUTTON 1

3

CONTROLLER 1 27 COMPRESSION SPRING 7 1

4

TAPPING SCREW 4X18 2 28 PIN 4 1

5

STRAIN RELIEF 1 29 COULLET CONE 1/4" 1

6

TERMINAL BLOCK 2P 1 30 COLLET NUT 1

7

POWER SUPPLY CORD 1 31 THUME SCREW M6X25 1

8

CORD GUARD 1 32 SPRING WASHER 6 1

9

BURSH HOLDER CAP 2 33 FLAT WASHER 6 1

10

CARBON BRUSH 1 34

TRIMMER

BASE

COMPLETE

1

11

BRACKET COMPLETE 1 35 FLAT WASHER 6 1

12

BRUSH HOLDER 6X9 2 36 THUME SCREW M5X35 1

13

SWITCH 1 37 SPUR GEAR 16 1

14

STATOR 1 38 CAM PLATE 1

15

TAPPING SCREW 4X18 2 39 LOCK LEVER COMPLETE 1

16

WAVE WASHER 1 40 RUBBER CAP 1

17

BALL BEARING 627DDW 1 41 FLAT WASHER 5 1

18

RESIN WASHER 1 42 HEX LOCK NUT M5-8 1

19

ARMATURE 1 43 BASE PROTECTOR 1

20

FAN 1 44 SCREW M4X10 4

21

RETAINING RING 1 45 SCREW M4X10 2

22

BALL BEARING 5003DDW 1 46 WORKING LIGHT 1

23

WAVE WASHER 20 1 47 WORKING LIGHT HOLDER 1

24

OUTER HOUSING COMPLET 1

16

PERFORMAX

®

COMPACT

ROUTER

ROUTER WARRANTY

WARRANTY

30-DAY

30-DAY MONEY

MONEY

MONEY BACK

BACK

BACK GUARANTEE:

GUARANTEE:

This PERFORMAX

®

brand power tool carries our 30-Day Money Back

Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your PERFORMAX

®

brand

power tool for any reason within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, return

the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS

®

retail store, and we will

provide you a refund – no questions asked.

2-YEAR

2-YEAR LIMITED

LIMITED

LIMITED WARRANTY:

WARR

ANTY:

WARRANTY:

This PERFORMAX

®

brand power tool carries a 2-Year Limited Warranty to the

original purchaser. If, during normal use, this PERFORMAX

®

power tool breaks

or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two (2) years from the

date of original purchase, simply bring this tool with the original sales receipt

back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store. At its discretion, PERFORMAX

®

agrees to have the tool or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the

same or similar PERFORMAX

®

product or part free of charge, within the stated

warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales

receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited warranty does not cover any

damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of the Merchandise. This

warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts

including but not limited to blades,

brushes, belts, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries; (2) shall be void if this tool is

used for commercial and/or rental purposes; and (3) does not cover any losses,

injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty does give you specific legal

rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Be careful,

tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained. Seller’s employees are

not qualified to advise you on the use of this Merchandise. Any oral

representation(s) made will not be binding

on seller or its employees. The rights

under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the Merchandise and

may not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu

of all warranties, expressed or implied inc

luding warranties or merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special,

incidental, or consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the

seller will be for the replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as

the seller is willing or able to replace this product or is willing to refund the

purchase price as provided above. For insurance purposes, seller is not allowed

to demonstrate any of these power tools for you.

For questions / comment

s, technical assistance or repair parts –

Please Call Toll Free at: 1-866-915-8626 (M-F 8am – 6pm)

SAVE

SAVE YOUR

YOUR

YOUR RECEIPTS.

RECEIPTS.

RECEIPTS. THIS

THIS

THIS WARRANTY

WARRANTY

WARRANTY IS

IS

IS VOID

VOID

VOID WITHOUT

WITHOUT

WITHOUT THEM.

THEM.

THE

M.

THEM.

23/09/2013

Distributed by: Menard, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 54703

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