Silverline 1500W 1/ Plunge Router - Manual (Page 7)

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Intended Use
Power tool designed mainly for woodworking. Cuts and creates profiles in
wood using a wide range of cutters/router bits.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its
features and functions.
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If
any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool.
Before Use
• Attach the Dust Extraction Port (16) to the Base Plate (17) using the nuts
and bolts supplied
WARNING: Always attach a workshop vacuum or dust extraction
system to the Dust Extraction Port before using the router if possible.
Dust from materials can be toxic especially man-made composite
materials
Operation
WARNING: Always ensure that the machine is disconnected from the
power supply before fitting and removing cutters, attaching/removing
attachments, or altering any machine settings.
Installing a router bit
• Press in the Spindle Lock Button (8) and rotate the spindle so that the
lock engages
• The Collet Nut (9) can then be slackened (it may be necessary to use the
supplied spanner)
• Ensure that the correct size of collet is installed. If it is necessary to
change the collet, unscrew the Collet Nut completely, change the collet
and replace the nut
• Insert the router cutter into the collet, ensuring that at least 20mm, or
half of the shaft (whichever is greater) is inserted into the collet
• The Collet Nut can then be tightened using the Spanner (24) supplied. Do
not over-tighten the Collet Nut, as this could cause damage to the collet
or the spindle lock
CAUTION: The supplied 12mm and ½” Collets and the 8mm and ¼” Collets
are very similar in size. Ensure that the correct Collet is used to match the
shank of the cutter (router bit) that will be fitted.
Removing a router bit
• Press in the Spindle Lock Button (8) and loosen the Collet Nut (9).
The router bit should now be loose and can be removed
• If the router bit does not release from the collet, gently tap the collet nut
to release
• Always keep the collet, Collet Nut, spindle threads, and cutter shanks
clean to ensure reliable service
Adjusting the plunge depth
• To release the plunge mechanism, rotate the Plunge Lock Lever (15) to
its upper position
• The depth stop can be adjusted by slackening the Depth Stop Lock (12),
and rotating the Depth Stop Wheel (2)
• Always tighten the Depth Stop Lock before making a cut
• The Depth Scale (3) can be used to judge changes in depth setting, but
actual cutting depth is best measured by making a trial cut on scrap
material
Fine adjustment
• Fine adjustment of the plunge depth can be made using the Fine
Adjustment Knob (14). One full rotation clockwise will result in a 1mm
reduction in plunge depth
Base Plate
The router features a combined flat-sided and round Base Plate (17).
This allows the round edge to follow contours easily but also gives an easy
straight edge which may be useful for some straight cuts (when the Parallel
Guide cannot be used), using with guide bushes and also where the edge
of the base plate needs to be closer to the cutter, for use with Dovetail Jigs,
for example. In use, always remember which edge of the base plate you are
working with as the distance is different to the cutter. If the cutter impacts
hard material such as metal the cutter will be destroyed and the router itself
may be damaged.
Setting the depth of cut
• To lock the router at a particular depth of cut, hold the router head down
and rotate the Plunge Lock Lever (15) to its lower position. This will hold
the router head in this position
Switching On/Off
• Ensure that the cutter is held securely in the collet, and that the cutter is
not in contact with the workpiece or any other object
• To start the motor, hold the Safety Button (18) down, and squeeze the On/
Off Switch (19). The router is equipped with a soft-start feature so the
motor will take a few moments to reach its full operating speed
• To stop the motor, release the On/Off Switch
1 Left Handle
2 Depth Stop Wheel
3 Depth Scale
4 Brush Access Cover
5 Variable Speed Dial
6 Right Handle
7 Guide Rod Locking Knob
8 Spindle Lock Button
9 Collet Nut
10 Turret Stop
11 Guide Rod
12 Depth Stop Lock
13 Parallel Guide
14 Fine Adjustment Knob
15 Plunge Lock Lever
16 Dust Extraction Port
17 Base Plate
18 Safety Button
19 On/Off Switch
20 Brush Access Cover
21 Measurement Bar
22 Collets
23 Guide Bush
24 Spanner
25 Circle Guide
26 Roller Guide
Product Familiarisation
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