Operating instructions

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UsethewrenchfromyourDremelRotaryToolandturnthecollet2.
nut counterclockwise to loosen it.
Release the shaft lock button.3.
Insert the router bit into the collet as deep as possible to ensure 4.
proper gripping of the bit and to minimize run out. Do not insert
the bit so far that bit flutes touch the collet or collet nut to avoid
chipping or cracking the bit.
NOTE: Never place the tool with bit protruding through base on
top of bench or work surface. Lay the tool on its side or retract
the bit before setting on bench or work surface. Protruding cutting
bit may cause tool to jump.
Re-engage the shaft lock button and tighten the collet nut; first by 5.
hand, then using the wrench until bit is held securely.
SeeFigure4B:
Shaft Lock ButtonA
Collet NutB
Collet Nut WrenchC
BaseD
ADJUSTING ROUTING DEPTH
NOTE: When making deep cuts, especially plunge cuts away from
the edge of the work-piece, it is recommended to make several
successive cuts progressively deeper using the depth adjustment and
depth scale rather than making one single deep cut.
Thedepthlimitercanbeadjustedfortwodepths.
PlaceyourDremelRotaryToolandRouterassemblyonthe1.
workpiece.
Turntheupperadjustmentnutupwardandturnthelower2.
adjustmentnutdown-wardsodepthstopisfreetomove(Fig.5).
SeeFigure5:
Depth-StopA
Upper Adjustment NutB
Lower Adjustment NutC
Loosenthelockinghandgrip(Fig.6).Slowlylowerthetooluntil3.
the router bit just touches the workpiece.
SeeFigure6:
Hand GripA
Release ButtonB
Tightenthelockinghandgriptolockthetoolinplace.4.
Press and hold the release button so depth stop touches the 5.
router base.
1st Routing Depth
TurnthedepthstopupwardssothatmeasurementXequalsthe6.
rstdesiredroutingdepth(Fig.7).
NOTE: 1 turn equals .06" (1.5 mm)
SeeFigure7:
Depth StopA
Upper Adjustment NutB
Turntheupperadjustmentnutdownsnugagainsttherouterframe.7.
2nd Routing Depth
TurnthedepthstopupwardssothatmeasurementXequalsthe8.
second desired routing depth. Make sure upper adjustment nut
turns with the depth stop, so it rises away from router frame
(Fig.8).
SeeFigure8:
Depth StopA
Lower Adjustment NutB
Turntheloweradjustmentnutupsnugagainsttherouterframe.9.
NOTE: The upper adjustment nut must remain stationary when
tightening the lower adjustment nut.
Press the release button to select the 1st or 2nd routing depth 10.
(Fig.9).
NOTE: The adjustment of each routing depth should be checked with a
trial cut and re-adjusted as necessary.
SeeFigure9:
Release buttonA
When routing is complete, loosen the hand grip and return the router
to the top position.
FEEDING THE ROUTER
If the router is hard to control, heats up, runs very slowly or leaves an
imperfectcut,considerthesecauses:
• Wrongdirectionoffeed–hardtocontrol.
• Feedingtoofast–overloadsmotor.
• Dullbit–overloadsmotor.
• Cuttoolargeforonepass–overloadsmotor.
• Feedingtooslow–leavesfrictionburnsontheworkpiece.
Feedsmoothlyandsteadily(donotforce).Youwillsoonlearnhowthe
router sounds and feels when it is working best.
Rate Of Feed
When routing or doing related work in wood and plastics, the best
finishes will result if the depth of cut and feed rate are regulated to
keep the motor operating at high speed.
Feedtherouteratamoderaterate.Softmaterialsrequireafasterfeed
rate than hard materials.
Theroutermaystallifimproperlyusedoroverloaded.Reducethefeed
rate to prevent possible damage to the tool. Always be sure the collet
nut is tightened securely before use. Always use router bits with the
shortestcuttinglengthnecessarytoproducethedesiredcut.Thiswill
minimize router bit runout and chatter.
Edge Forming
Whenedgeforming,alwaysusepilotedorbearingbits.Thelower
portion of a pilot tipped bit is a shaft with no cutting edges. Bearing
guide bits have a ball bearing to pilot the bit.
Thepilotslidesalongtheedgeoftheworkastherotatingblades
makethecut,makingdecorativeedges.Theedgeonwhichthe
pilot slides should be perfectly smooth since any irregularities are
transferred to the shaped surface.
When routing a workpiece that requires edge forming on the endgrain,
always rout the endgrain edge before routing the edges that follow the
grain.Thisminimizesthepossibilityofdamagefromanyblowoutat
the end of the endgrain.
Router Feed Direction
Therouterspindleturnsinaclockwisedirectionwhenviewedfrom
above.Forbestcontrolandqualityofcut,feedthetoolintothe
workpiece in the direction that the bit will tend to pull itself into the
wood. Incorrect feed direction will cause the bit to try and climb over
the wood.
Feedthetoolindirectionshownhere.Ifcuttingaroundtheedgeofa
square piece, move the tool in a counterclockwise direction. If routing
theinsidesurfaceasshown,moveinaclockwisedirection(Fig.10).
NOTE: Feed direction is extremely important when using a pilot bit
freehand on the edge of a workpiece.