Unpacking your tool, Before use, Product familiarisation – Silverline 2050W 1/ Plunge Router User Manual

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Control dust / swarf

• Do not allow dust or swarf to build up. Saw dust is a fire hazard, and some

metal swarf is explosive

• Be especially careful with machines used to cut wood and metal. Sparks from

metal cutting are a common cause of wood dust fires

• Where possible, use a dust extraction system to ensure a safer working

environment

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully 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 (14) to the Base Plate (15) using the nuts and

bolts supplied

• Whenever possible, attach a dust extraction system to the Dust Extraction Port

(14) before using the router

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Parallel Guide

2

Depth Stop Wheel

3

Depth Scale

4

Variable Speed Dial

5

Guide Rod Locking Knob

6

Spindle Lock Button

7

Collet Nut

8

Turret Stop

9

Guide Rod

10 Depth Stop Lock
11 On/Off Switch
12 Fine Adjustment Knob
13 Plunge Lock Lever
14 Dust Extraction Port
15 Base Plate
16 Safety Button
17 Measurement Bar
18 Collets
19 Guide Bush
20 Circle Guide
21 Roller Guide

Product Familiarisation

power tools, avoid contact with any earthed items such as pipes, radiators,
cookers, refrigerators, metal baths and taps

Protect yourself from vibration

• Hand-held power tools may produce vibration. Vibration can cause disease. Gloves

may help to maintain good blood circulation in the fingers. Hand-held tools should
not be used for long periods without a break

Maintain your power tool

• Ensure all ventilation holes are kept clear at all times, otherwise overheating

and fire may occur

Always disconnect

• Before changing fittings or accessories, always disconnect the tool from the

power source

Switch off before connecting

• Ensure the power tool is switched off before connecting to the power source. If the

power tool stops unexpectedly, turn the power switch to OFF

Do not abuse the power cable

• Be sure the cable / extension cable is in good condition. Always have a

damaged cable / extension cable replaced at an authorised service centre
before using. Never pull the cable to disconnect it from the power socket. Never
carry the tool by its cable. Keep the cable away from damp, heat, oil, solvents,
and sharp edges

Do not modify the power tool

• Do not modify the power tool in any way as this could result in serious injury

and may invalidate its guarantee

Do not leave the tool running unattended

• Always wait until the tool has completely stopped functioning and has been

unplugged before leaving it unattended

Cutting Tool Safety

Use the correct cutting tool

• Ensure the cutting tool is suitable for the job. Do not assume a tool is suitable

without checking the product literature before use.

Protect your eyes

• Always wear proper eye protection when using cutting tools
• Everyday glasses are not designed to offer any protection when using this

product; normal lenses are not impact resistant and could shatter

Protect your breathing

• Ensure that yourself, and others around you, wear suitable dust masks

Protect your hearing

• Always wear proper hearing protection when tool noise exceeds 80dB

Be aware of others around you

• It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that other people in the vicinity of

the work area are not exposed to dangerous noise or dust and are also provided
with suitable protective equipment

Beware of projected waste

• In some situations, waste material may be projected at speed from the cutting

tool. Ensure there are no other persons within the work area. If it is necessary to
have other persons nearby, it is the user’s responsibility to make sure that they
are equipped with the correct protective equipment

Fitting cutting tools

• Ensure cutting tools are correctly and securely fitted and check that wrenches /

adjusters are removed prior to use

• Only use cutting tools recommended for your machine
• Do not attempt to modify cutting tools

Direction of feed

• Always feed work into the blade or cutter against the direction of movement of

the blade or cutter

Beware of heat

• Be aware that cutting tools and workpieces may become hot in use. Do not

attempt to change tools until they have been allowed to cool fully

Foreign objects

• Fully inspect cutting material for any form of foreign bodies before cutting.
• Do not attempt to cut material that contains foreign bodies unless you know

that the cutting tool fitted to your machine is suitable for the job

Hidden objects

• Beware of hidden objects. Walls may conceal wiring and piping, car body panels

may conceal fuel lines, and long grass may conceal stones and glass. Always
check the work area thoroughly before proceeding

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