T3 - USA Dear Customer TECHNICAL DATA Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, we Voltage: 120V hope you enjoy many years of creative and productive use. Ampage Power input ⁄ Please remember to return your guarantee card within 28 days of purchase.
T3 - USA ■ For best control and safety use both ■ Personal Protective Equipment SAFETY hands on the power tool and (PPE). All PPE must meet current attachment. Keep both hands away legislation. from cutting area. Always wait for Observe the safety regulations in the ■...
T3 - USA ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power Supply Never connect the live (L) or The electric motor has been designed for one neutral (N) wires to the ground voltage only. Always check that the power pin marked E or supply corresponds to the voltage on the data plate.
T3 - USA ITEMS ENCLOSED 1 x Parallel side-fence 2 x Side-fence rods 2 x Grip knobs 1 x Collet ” fitted to machine 1 x Collet 6mm 1 x Collet 8mm 1 x Guide bush 5/8” and screws 1 x Spanner (17mm A/F) for collet nut 1 x Spanner (15mm A/F) for spindle 1 x Hex key (4mm A/F) for side-fence 1 x Dust extractor spout...
T3 - USA DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ● Plunge locking lever 9 10 ● Depth stop ● Motor to base locking nut ● Motor housing ● Power cable ● On/Off switch ● Fixed grip knob ● Variable speed control dial ● Collet nut ●...
T3 - USA ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT 1 3/8" Fitting and Removing the Dust Extractor Spout ■ Insert the extractor spout (1) into the base of the router. ■ Fit the two countersunk headed screws (2) from beneath and screw-on into the captivated nuts in the spout.
T3 - USA Switching On & Off ■ A slide switch on the front of the motor body is used to turn the router on and off. When Make sure the machine is fitting the motor unit to the base, ensure that switched off before the switch is facing forwards.
T3 - USA How to Fit and Remove a Router Bit Fitting Bits ■ Insert at least of the shank length of the bit (1) into the collet assembly (2). ■ Fit the 15mm A/F spanner (3) onto the flats on the motor spindle to lock it while tightening the collet nut, with the 17mm A/F spanner (4).
The router has two M6 threaded holes in its base for fixing the router to a table or various jigs and accessories. The use of Trend routers in router tables offered by other manufacturers has not been investigated for compliance with applicable safety standards.
T3 - USA OPERATION Cutting Direction Sequence of plunging Feed direction Step One of router. Plunge down and lock the motor carriage, with the plunge locking lever. Direction of Step Two bit rotation. Carry out the routing operation. The direction of routing must always be opposite to the bit’s Step Three direction of rotation, otherwise...
T3 - USA Side-fence Routing The side-fence is used to guide the router when moulding, edge profiling or rebating the edge of the work piece or when routing grooves and slots in the center of the work piece, parallel to the edge.
T3 - USA Using the Guide Bush The 5/8” guide bush (1) is fastened to the router’s base from beneath using the two M5 countersunk machine screws (2) and two nuts (3) supplied. Routing with a Template The guide bush is used in conjunction with a template when the routing operation is repetitive or the work piece is complex in shape.
T3 - USA Removing the Router from the Plunge Carving and Grinding Base Carving and grinding applications can be carried ■ Never separate the router from the base while out with the router removed from its plunge a bit is fitted in the collet. Always disconnect base.
T3 - USA Bearing Guided Bits Edge profiling and shaping bits are available with a bearing fitted to the end. This enables shaped or straight workpieces to be routed without the need for a guiding device such as a side-fence or batten.
T3 - USA Freehand Routing with the Router The T3 can also be used for signwriting or creative freehand work without any form of guide. With practice, numbers or name plate designs can be routed freehand. Draw the design or motif on the work piece and then rout the design, taking shallow passes.
Changing Brushes changing. ■ After about 40 operating hours inspection by a authorized Trend Service Agent is recommended. Ensure machine is isolated from power supply. RECYCLING ■ Machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.
T3 - USA T3 USA - SPARE PARTS LIST v1.0 6/2003 Qty. Desc. Ref. Stator Housing WP-T3/001 Top Vent Housing WP-T3/002 Base Complete WP-T3/003 Spring Washer 4mm WP-T3/004 Washer 4mm x 7mm x 0.8mm WP-T3/005 Cable Guard WP-T3/006 Speed Control Circuit Board 120V & Capacitor USA WP-T3ELU/007 Resistor WP-T3/009 Carbon Brush 120V 2 sets USA...
T3 - USA T3 USA - SPARE PARTS LIST v1.0 6/2003 Qty. Desc. Ref. Plunge Lock Lever WP-T3/043 Lower Housing Clamp Spacer WP-T3/044 Torsion Spring 1/2” Dia WP-T3/045 Grip Knob WP-T3/046 Plunge Spring WP-T3/047 Plunge Column WP-T3/048 Machine Screw Socket M5 x 16mm WP-SCW/64 Dust Extraction Spout Complete WP-T3/050...
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