Turning the fine adjuster (20) through one division
corresponds to a change of cutting depth of 0.1 mm,
one whole turn corresponds to 1 mm.
6.4 Routing
To avoid damage to the router, make sure there
are no foreign objects attached to the workpiece.
Connect the mains plug to a suitable socket.
Hold the tool using both of its handles (7).
Place the router on the workpiece.
Set the cutting depth as described in point 6.3.
Select the speed as described in point 6.2 and
switch the machine on (see point 6.1).
Test the machine settings using a piece of
waste.
Operate the tool at full speed. Only then should
you lower the router to its working height and
lock the machine with the locking grip (9).
Cutting direction:
The cutting tool turns clockwise.
To avoid accidents you must always cut against the
direction in which the tool turns (Fig. 19).
Feed speed:
It is very important to machine the
workpiece at the correct feed speed. We recommend
that before you machine the actual workpiece, you
carry out several trial cuts on a waste piece of the
same type. This will enable you to find the best
working speed for the workpiece very easily.
Feed speed too low:
The cutter could heat up excessively. If you are
cutting inflammable material such as wood, the
workpiece could ignite.
Feed speed too high:
The cutter could be damaged. Cutting quality: Rough
and uneven.
Allow the cutter to come to a complete standstill
before removing the workpiece or putting down
the router.
6.5 Routing in stages
Depending on the hardness of the material you wish
to cut and the cutting depth, it may be a good idea to
proceed in stages.
Adjust the end stops as described in point 5.7.
If you wish to route in several stages, turn the
end stop revolver (14) after you have set the
cutting depth as described in point 6.3 so that the
depth stop (19) is over the highest end stop (15).
Now route in this setting. After completing the
first routing operation, adjust the end stop
revolver (14) so that the depth stop (19) is above
middle end stop (15). Now complete a routing
operation in this setting as well.
Now set the lowest end stop (15) and finish the
routing.
6.6 Routing circles with the compass point (24)
Proceed as follows to route circles around a centre
point:
Fit and adjust the compass point (24) as
described in point 5.4.
Place the compass point (24) on the centre point
of the circle you wish to route and apply pressure
to it.
Complete the routing operation as described in
point 6.4.
6.7 Routing with the parallel stop (21)
Proceed as follows to route along a straight outer
edge of a workpiece:
Fit the parallel stop (24) as described in point
5.3.
Guide the parallel stop (24) along the outer edge
of the workpiece.
Complete the routing operation as described in
point 6.4.
6.8 Free-hand routing
The router can also be operated without any guide
rods. You can use it for freehand routing for creative
work such as the production of logos.
Use a very flat cutter setting for this purpose.
Check the direction in which the cutter is turning
as you machine the workpiece (Fig. 19).
6.9 Shape and edge cutting (Fig. 20)
Special cutters with a guide ring may be used for
cutting shapes (a) and edges (b).
Fit the cutter.
Carefully guide the machine on to the workpiece.
Guide the guide journal or ball bearing (c) along
the workpiece with gentle pressure.
Important:
For deep cuts, carry out the work in several steps
according to the material in question.
Hold the router in two hands when carrying out
all cutting work.
7. Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-
sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid
danger.
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