Working Advice
- Protect router bits against shock and impact.
For edge and profile routing without a parallel guide, the router bit must be fitted with a pilot pin or a ball bearing.
While it is switched on, guide the power tool towards the workpiece from the side until the pilot pin or the ball bearing of the router bit is touching the side of the workpiece edge that you want to machine.
Guide the power tool along the workpiece edge. Pay attention that the router is positioned perpendicularly. Too much pressure can damage the edge of the workpiece.
You can fit a parallel guide (19) for when cutting parallel to an edge.
Fit the parallel guide (19) to the fixed routing base (2) using the knurled screw (18).
Set the required stop depth using the wing bolt on the parallel guide (20).
While it is switched on, guide the power tool along the workpiece edge with a uniform feed and while applying lateral pressure to the parallel guide.
The flush trim roller guide (21) helps when routing edges with router bits without a pilot pin or ball bearing.
Fit the flush trim roller guide to the fixed routing base (2) using the nut (18).
Guide the power tool along the workpiece edge with a uniform feed.
Lateral clearance: To change the amount of material being removed, you can adjust the lateral clearance between the workpiece and the guide roller (24) on the flush trim roller guide (21).
Loosen the wing bolt (22), set the lateral clearance you want by turning the wing bolt (23), then retighten the wing bolt (22).
Height: Set the vertical alignment of the flush trim roller guide according to the router bit you are using and the thickness of the workpiece you want to machine.
Loosen the nut (18) on the flush trim roller guide, slide the flush trim roller guide into the required position and retighten the bolt.
The tilt base (25) is particularly suitable for flush routing of laminated edges at hard-to-reach locations, for routing special angles as well as for bevelling edges.
For edge routing using the tilt base, the router bit must be fitted with a pilot pin or a ball bearing.
To fit the tilt base, follow the work steps in the corresponding section see Fitting the Fixed Routing Base (see figures E–F).
To achieve precise angles, the tilt base (25) is equipped with adjustment notches in increments of 7.5°. The complete adjustment range is 75° (45° towards the front and 30° towards the rear).
Loosen both wing bolts (26).
Set the required angle using the scale (27) and tighten the wing bolts (26) again.
With the plunge base (28), you can route grooves, edges, profiles and elongated holes on a stable surface.
Loosen the clamping lever (35) on the plunge base (28). Bring the double arrows on the motor unit (1) and the plunge base (28) into alignment. Push the motor unit as far as it will go into the plunge base. Turn the motor unit clockwise as far as it will go and close the clamping lever (35).
To lower the motor unit (1), loosen the unlocking lever (36) and press it downwards until you have reached the required depth. Let go of the unlocking lever (36).
Fit the dust extraction for routing grooves (37) or the dust extraction for routing edges (38).
The offset base (29) is intended for routing in tight spaces that are not accessible with the round base plate (7) (e.g.routing near to vertical surfaces).
Remove the collet (15) from the motor unit (1) and fit the drive wheel (39). Insert the motor unit (1) in the offset base (29). Move a screwdriver through the opening (40) in the base plate of the offset base, in order to place the belt over the drive disc.
Insert the router bit accordingly see Fitting the router bit (see figures C–D). Press the spindle lock button (41) on the offset base (29) and tighten the cap nut (6).
The roller/bush guide (42) of the offset base (29) is used when you are routing edges with non-mounted application tools. Attach the roller/bush guide (42) with 2 screws. The width of the removed material is determined by the distance set between the front side of the router and the front side of the roller/bush.
Using the guide bushing (43), you can transfer contours from templates or patterns to the workpiece.
Select the guide bushing that is suitable for the thickness of the template or pattern. Due to the protruding height of the guide bushing, the template must have a minimum thickness of 8 mm.
When routing with guide bushings, only use router bits that are 2 mm smaller than the internal diameter of the guide bushing.
Place the adapter for the guide bushing (44) on the base plate (7). Align the two holes on the underside of the adapter (44) with the drill holes in the base plate (7). Attach the adapter (44) with the supplied screws.
The base plate (7) is centred at the factory. As a result, the router bit is positioned in the middle of the base plate and the guide bushing (43). In order to centre the base plate and the guide bushing as accurately as possible, you can use an optional centring device.
Fit the adapter (44) and the guide bushing (43). Loosen the 4 screws on the base plate (7). Push the centring pin (45) through the base plate into the collet (15) and fasten it with the cap nut (6). Press the centring pin slightly into the base plate or the guide bushing. Retighten the screws on the base plate (7). Remove the centring pin (45).
The centring cone (46) can be used to centre the base plate or wide guide bushings.
When the motor unit (1) is no longer tightly seated in the fixed routing base (2), the tensioning force of the clamping lever (10) must be readjusted.
- Open the clamping lever (10).
- Turn the nut (31) approx. 45° clockwise with an open-ended spanner (8 mm).
- Lock the clamping lever again.
- Check that the motor unit (1) is clamped securely. Do not over-tighten the nut (31).