3-1/4 HP VARIABLE SPEED PLUNGE ROUTER

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "3-1/4 HP VARIABLE SPEED PLUNGE ROUTER"

Roland Barnett
5 years ago
Views:

1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THIS PLUNGE ROUTER KING CANADA TOOLS OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE. 3-1/4 HP VARIABLE SPEED PLUNGE ROUTER PROOF OF PURCHASE Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes. LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY KING CANADA makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. KING CANADA warrants to the original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations and lack of maintenance. KING CANADA shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination by the retailer. Shipping and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, KING CANADA will either repair or replace the product. MODEL: 8367 performance plus INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

2 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFICATIONS & ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator. 2. Wear hearing protection during extended period of operation. 3. Handle the router bits very carefully. 4. Check the router bit carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged router bits immediately. 5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation. 6. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. 7. Keep hands away from rotating parts. 8. Make sure the router bit is not contacting the workpiece before the trigger is pulled. 9. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate improperly installed router bit. 10. Be careful of the router bit rotating direction and the feed direction. 11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 12. Always release trigger and wait for the router bit to come to a complete stop before removing the tool from workpiece. 13. Do not touch the router bit immediately after operation, it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 14. Always place the power cord away from the tool and towards the rear. 15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may cause cracks in the tool base. 16. Make sure to use cutters of the correct shank diameter and suitable for the speed of the tool. WARNING!: If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool until missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Technical Specifications WARNING: YOUR ROUTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 120V, 15-AMP CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE. DOUBLE INSULATION TOOLS. Double Insulation is a design concept used in electric power tools which eliminates the need for a three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. It is a recognized and approved system by Underwriter s Laboratories, CSA and Federal OSHA authorities. IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS OR THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. POLARIZED PLUGS: Your tool is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not change the plug in any way. EXTENSION CORDS. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the following chartto determine the minimum wire gauge (A.W.G-American Wire Gauge) extension cord. Only use polarized extension cords (one prong wider than the other) which have 2-prong type plugs and 2-hole receptacles which accept the tool s plug. For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire gauge must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the router. Refer to chart for wire length and size. WARNING!: Do not use this product as a component of others products. Also, do not use attachments or accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such use could result in possible serious injury. Plunge depth capacity /8 Collet capacity...1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 Variable speeds...6 ( 9,000, 12,000, 15,000, 18,000, 20,000 & 22,000) Voltage...120V Amperage...15A Cycle/Phase...60Hz, 1 phase Tool s Amperage Rating Cord Size in A.W.G. Cord Length in Feet

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER ADJUSTMENTS 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 19 20 18 21 22 8 12 13 14 6 7 9 10 11 23 24 Adjusting the Depth of Cut Place the tool on a flat surface. Lift the lock lever (A) Fig.

Now lower the depth adjust knob (B) until it makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt (C). The depth adjust knob can be moved rapidly by pressing the quick release button (D).

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Depth of Cut Place the tool on a flat surface. Lift the lock lever (A) Fig.1 and lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat surface. Press the lock lever down to lock the tool body. Now lower the depth adjust knob (B) until it makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt (C). The depth adjust knob can be moved rapidly by pressing the quick release button (D). To determine the depth of cut, press the quick release button (D), raise the depth adjust knob (B) until the desired depth of cut is obtained. The depth of cut is equal to the distance between the depth adjust knob and the adjusting hex bolt. The depth of cut can also be measured using the depth scale (E) on the tool body. Now, your router has a preset depth of cut which can be obtained by lifting the lock lever (A) and then lowering the tool body until the depth adjust knob (B) makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt. By turning the height adjustment knob (F), the upper limit of the tool body can be adjusted. When the tip of the bit is retracted more than required in relation to the base plate surface, turn the knob to lower the upper limit. CAUTION: The depth of cut should not be more than 13/16 at a pass when cutting grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 13/16 deep, make several passes with progressively deeper bit settings. FIGURE 1 1- Variable speed selection dial 2- Dust collection port 3- Collet nut 4- Guide support locking wing bolts (1 of 3) 5- Transparent guard 6- Height adjust knob 7- Brush cap (1 of 2) 8- Depth adjust knob 9- Trigger 10- Lock-on button 11- Plunge lock lever 12- Quick release button 13- Depth stop bolts and nuts 14- Depth stop turret 15-1/4 Collet 16-3/8 Collet 17-1/2 Straight router bit 18-8mm Depth adjustment wrench 19-24mm Collet nut adjustment wrench 20- Fine adjustment knob 21- Edge guide holder 22- Template guide 23- Edge guide 24- Trim guide Adjusting Depth Stops The turret (A) Fig.2 has three adjusting hex. bolts (B) which raise or lower 1/32 per turn. They allow you to interchange from three different preset depths without readjusting the depth adjust knob. Simply turn the turret to select the desired preset depth. Adjust the lowest hex bolt to obtain the deepest depth of cut, adjust the two remaining hex bolts to obtain shallower depths of cut. To adjust the hex bolts, first loosen the hex nuts (C) on the hex bolts with the 8mm wrench and then turn the hex bolts. After obtaining the desired position, tighten the hex nuts while holding the hex bolts in that position. FIGURE 2

OPERATION OPERATION Variable Speed Selection Dial The router speed can be changed by turning the speed selection dial (A) Fig.3 to a given setting from 1 to 6 (6 being the highest speed).

Refer to the chart fixed on the router below the speed selection dial for the relationship between the number settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.

Installing or Removing Router Bit CAUTION: Install the router bit securely. Only use the 24mm wrench provided with the tool. A loose or overtightened router bit can be dangerous.

Insert the router bit all the way into the collet FIGURE 4 cone and collet nut (A).

When using router bits with smaller shank diameter, first insert the appropriate collet into the collet cone, then install the router bit as described above.

4 OPERATION OPERATION Variable Speed Selection Dial The router speed can be changed by turning the speed selection dial (A) Fig.3 to a given setting from 1 to 6 (6 being the highest speed). This allows the ideal speed to be selected to suit the material and router bit diameter. Refer to the chart fixed on the router below the speed selection dial for the relationship between the number settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed. CAUTION: If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will overload, resulting in tool malfunction. Installing or Removing Router Bit CAUTION: Install the router bit securely. Only use the 24mm wrench provided with the tool. A loose or overtightened router bit can be dangerous. Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a router bit or install a small shank router bit (1/4 and 3/8 ) without placing the corresponding collet size inside the collet cone. Insert the router bit all the way into the collet FIGURE 4 cone and collet nut (A). Press the spindle lock button (B) to keep the shaft stationary and use the supplied 24mm wrench to tighten the collet nut securely. When using router bits with smaller shank diameter, first insert the appropriate collet into the collet cone, then install the router bit as described above. Operation Guidlines FIGURE 3 CAUTION: Before operation, always make sure that the tool body automatically rises to the upper limit and the router bit does not protrude from the tool base when the lock lever is lifted. Loosen height adjustment knob to obtain clearance. Before operation, always make sure that the chip deflector (see section Getting to know your router ) is installed properly. Secure it with the front mounted wing bolt on the base. Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the router bit making any contact. Make sure the workpiece is clamped in place. Then turn the tool on and wait until the router bit attains full speed. Lower the tool body and move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping the tool base flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete. When using the edge guide or the trim guide, be sure to install it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep it flush with the side of the workpiece. NOTE: Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor quality of cut, or damage the bit or motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may burn and mar the cut. The proper feed rate will depend on the bit size, the kind of workpiece and depth of cut. Edge Guide The edge guide (A) Fig.5 is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving. Install the edge guide on the guide holder (B) with the wing bolt (C). Make sure to place the slotted part of the edge guide around the non-threaded area of the fine adjustment knob (E) before tightening the wing bolt. Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool base and tighten the three wing bolts (D- 3 corners). To adjust the distance between the bit and the edge guide, loosen the wing bolt (C) and turn the fine adjusting knob (E). At the desired distance, retighten the wing bolt (C) to secure the edge guide in place. When using a large diameter bit, attach pieces of wood to the edge guide which have a thickness of more than 5/8 (15mm) to prevent the bit from striking the edge guide. When cutting, move the tool with the edge guide flush with the side of the workpiece. Template Guide The template guide (A) Fig.6 provides a sleeve through which the router bit passes, allowing use of the tool with template patterns. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 To install the template guide, remove the 2 screws (B) on the tool base, insert the template guide and then secure with screws. Secure the template to the workpiece. Place the tool on the template and move the tool with the template guide sliding along the side of the template. NOTE:The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from the template. Allow for the distance (X) between the router bit and the FIGURE 7 outside of the template guide. The distance (X) can be calculated by using the following equation: Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the template guide bit diameter) divided by 2. Trim Guide Trimming, curved cuts in furniture and the like can be done easily with the trim guide (A) Fig.7. The guide roller (B) rides the curve and assures a fine cut. Install the trim guide (A) on the guide holder (C) with the wing bolt (D). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool base and tighten the wing bolts (E). To adjust the distance between the bit and the trimmer guide, loosen the wing bolt (D) and turn the fine adjusting knob (G). To adjust the guide roller (B) up or down, loosen the wing bolt (F). After adjusting, tighten all the wing bolts securely. When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the side of the workpiece.

OPERATION MAINTENANCE Turning On your Router To turn the router on, pull the trigger (A) Fig.8 on the right handle. To stop the router, release the trigger.

To lock the trigger in the lock-on position, pull and hold the trigger and then press the lockon button, release trigger. The trigger will stay engaged until you disengage it.

It is highly recommended that you adapt a dust collection system or vacuum to the dust collection port to minimize airborne dust. This will also help keep your work area clean of wood chips.

Note: It is necessary to remove the dust collection port from the base in order to install the template guide. To remove the dust collection port (A) Fig.

5 OPERATION MAINTENANCE Turning On your Router To turn the router on, pull the trigger (A) Fig.8 on the right handle. To stop the router, release the trigger. Your router comes with a lock-on button (B) which allows continuous operation without holding the trigger. To lock the trigger in the lock-on position, pull and hold the trigger and then press the lockon button, release trigger. The trigger will stay engaged until you disengage it. To disengage the trigger lock-on button, simply pull the trigger once more and release. Dust Collection Port This router is equipped with a dust collection port (A) Fig.9. It is highly recommended that you adapt a dust collection system or vacuum to the dust collection port to minimize airborne dust. This will also help keep your work area clean of wood chips. King Canada has a full line of small to large dust collectors and fittings to meet your needs. For more information, please contact your nearest King Canada distributor. Note: It is necessary to remove the dust collection port from the base in order to install the template guide. To remove the dust collection port (A) Fig.9, turn the router upside down, remove the 2 flat head screws which secure it in place. Replace with template guide and secure in place using the same 2 flat head screws. Optional Accessories FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 15pc. Anti-kickback Carbide Router Bit Sets with either 1/4 shanks (model: K-1514) or 1/2 shanks (model: K-1512) are available as optional accessories, please contact your nearest King Canada distributor. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing Carbon Brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes (A) Fig.10 regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark (B). Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the carbon brush holders (C). Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the carbon brush caps (D). Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the carbon brush caps. NOTE: The right side carbon brush and cap (A) Fig.11 are obstructed by the height adjustment knob (B). CAUTION: Make sure the plunge lock lever is in the locked position before removing height adjustment knob (B). It is necessary to unscrew and remove this knob to gain access to the carbon brush cap. Re-install the height adjustment knob after inserting new carbon brush. After replacing carbon brushes, you should run the router for about 10 minutes (with no load). FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 WARNING: Certain cleaning agents and solvents can damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents which contain ammonia. Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning agents will minimize the possibility of damage. WARNING: All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should only be done by a qualified technician. Contact the nearest King Canada Service Center. Use only identical replacement parts, any other parts may create a hazard. PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.

ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Router 3600H. IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.

ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Router 300H 00507 IMPORTANT: Read Before Using. ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model 300H Collet chuck capacity or /" No load speed (min