TREND T3-USA, Manual For The Installation, Use And Maintenance

Page 1: ...T3 PLUNGE ROUTER USA ...

Page 2: ... the Electronic Speed Control_____10 Using the Fine Height Adjuster _________10 Fixing Points for Accessories___________10 OPERATION __________________________9 Cutting Direction Feed Speed ________11 Moulding Natural Timbers _____________11 Side fence Routing___________________12 Template Guide Bush Routing __________13 Carving Grinding___________________14 Bearing Guided Bits __________________1...

Page 3: ...binding breakage mounting and any other conditions that may effect its operation Have any damage repaired by an Authorised Service Agent before using the tool or accessory Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Have defective switches replaced by an Authorised Service Agent Don t over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Don t abuse the cable Never carry power tool or a...

Page 4: ... wrench or key in accordance with the manufacturers instructions When using arbor type multi groover sets ensure that the groover cutting tips wings are staggered at 90ºto each other to reduce the cutting impact Using Routers In A Fixed Position After work release the router plunge to protect the router bit Always use a push stick or push block for last 12 of the cut Whenever possible use a work h...

Page 5: ... completely Also refer to the table below ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power Supply The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the data plate The T3 is double insulated therefore no ground wire is required 25 18 18 18 18 16 14 50 18 18 18 16 14 12 75 18 18 16 14 12 10 100 18 16 14 12 10 150 16 14 12 12 200 16 14 12 10 300 14 12 1...

Page 6: ...p knobs 1 x Collet 1 4 fitted to machine 1 x Collet 6mm 1 x Collet 8mm 1 x Guide bush 5 8 and screws 1 x Spanner 17mm A F for collet nut 1 x Spanner 15mm A F for spindle 1 x Hex key 4mm A F for side fence 1 x Dust extractor spout 1 x Instructions 1 x Guarantee registration card ...

Page 7: ...spring fitted behind collet 11 Thumb knob to secure fence rods 12 Router base 13 Template guide bush dia 5 8 14 Collet 15 Removable fence cheek 16 Side fence rod fixing screw 17 Hex key for side fence rods 18 Side fence body 19 Spanner 15mm A F for spindle 20 3 way turret stop 21 Spanner 17mm A F for collet nut 22 Thumb knob for depth stop 23 Fence guide rods dia 5 16 x 12 long 24 Template guide b...

Page 8: ... with a hose diameter of 13 8 Whenever possible use the dust extraction spout with a suitable extractor when routing ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT 1 3 8 2 1 1 2 6 3 4 5 Fence Assembly Fit the spring washers 1 over the socket head screw 2 and pass the screw through the fence 3 Screw the side fence rod 4 onto the screw and tighten by hand Use the cut out in the side of the 17mm spanner 5 to hold the flat on t...

Page 9: ...ew determines the depth of cut The rotating turret stop screws can be used for pre setting up to three depths of cut Their height can be adjusted using a screwdriver 6 and an 8mm A F spanner 7 Never make adjustments when the router is running or plugged in Deep cuts should always be routed in several passes Off On 8 T3 USA By turning the turret stop three depth settings can be quickly made Switchi...

Page 10: ...onto the flats on the motor spindle to lock it while undoing the collet nut with the 17mm A F spanner The bit should now slide out Each time you finish using a bit remove it and store it in a safe place A collet spring is fitted into the spindle behind the collet to allow for easy collet change Do not tighten the collet without a bit fitted Always use bits with shanks which match the diameter of t...

Page 11: ...hen fine adjustment is required This is especially recommended when using our dovetail jig or router table Remove the depth stop and replace it with the fine height adjuster Leave the plunge locking grip knob and the thumb knob loose and thread the end of the fine height adjuster onto the longest screw Set the depth of cut by turning the fine height adjuster handle until the correct height is reac...

Page 12: ...ill be less likely to wander from the edge of the work piece Feed Speed The speed at which the bit is fed into the wood must not be too fast that the motor slows down or too slow that the bit leaves burn marks on the face of the wood Practice judging the speed by listening to the sound of the motor when routing OPERATION Cutting Direction Moulding Natural Timbers When edge moulding natural timbers...

Page 13: ...k piece Lower the bit onto the work piece and set the bit height by raising the depth stop 5 the required distance Switch on the router and when the bit reaches full speed gently lower the bit into the work piece and lock the plunge with the plunge locking lever 6 Feed along the timber keeping sideways pressure A to ensure the side fence does not wander away from the work piece edge and downward p...

Page 14: ...ter can then be guided around the template so that the shape of the template will be replicated Making the Template The template is cut from 1 4 MDF plywood or plastic to the shape required The guide bush offset needs to be allowed for when calculating the shape of the template The template must be smaller by an amount equal to the difference between the outer edge of the guide ring and the outer ...

Page 15: ...otor unit ensure that the switch is facing the front of the router so that it is accessible when plunge routing Ensure that the clamping nut is re tightened before using the router for normal plunge cutting operations Carving and Grinding Carving and grinding applications can be carried out with the router removed from its plunge base When using the router in this way only use multi flute carving ...

Page 16: ...e bearing ensures the bit follows the work piece Where the material thickness leaves insufficient room for the bearing to make contact a second piece of material can be temporarily fixed beneath it for the ball bearing to follow Keep downward pressure with the inside hand to prevent the router from tipping Bearing Guided Bits Edge profiling and shaping bits are available with a bearing fitted to t...

Page 17: ...oth ends Guidance from a batten is similar to that obtained from a side fence This method is appropriate if the edge of the work piece is not straight or is not very smooth or simply the guide rods of the side fence are too short for the job Use the straight edges of the router base and calculate the distance required from the edge of the batten to the cut required Always check that the clamps do ...

Page 18: ...move the carbon brush 6 Insert the new brush and press the connector firmly on to the tag 3 Refit the cover Always use original T3 spare parts Changing Brushes T3 USA Lubrication The bearings of the machine need no lubrication as they are sealed The two plunge columns on the routing base should be slightly oiled from time to time Keep the cooling vents on the motor housing clean and unobstructed a...

Page 19: ...8 19 1 On Off Lever WP T3 019 20 1 Spring 1 16 WP T3 020 21 2 2 Core Cable with Plug 120V USA WP T3LU 021 22 1 Field Complete 120V USA WP T3ELU 022 23 1 Baffle WP T3 023 24 2 Machine Screw Pan M4 x 58mm Pozi WP T3 024 25 1 Top Bearing 7mm x 22mm x 7mm 627ZZ WP T3 025 26 1 Armature 120V with Fan USA WP T3ELU 026 27 1 Lower Bearing Housing WP T3 027 28 1 Lower Bearing 17mm x 35mm x 10mm 6003ZZ WP T3...

Page 20: ... Turret WP T3 056 57 1 Ball for Revolving Turret WP T3 057 58 1 Spring for Revolving Turret WP T3 058 59 5 Machine Screw Pan M4 x 16mm Pozi WP SCW 65 60 2 Grub screw M6 x 6mm WP T3 060A 61 1 Plastic Base Slider WP T3 061 62 1 Spring Washer Revolving Guide WP T3 062 63 2 Machine Screw Csk M5 x 16mm Slot WP SCW 11 64 4 Machine Screw Csk M4 x 8mm Pozi WP SCW 54 65 1 Guide Rod 5 16 x 12 pair WP T3 065...

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