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FIXED-BASE ROUTER
054-6908-8

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIXED-BASE ROUTER 054-6908-8...

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    Keep this instruction manual for future use. Should this product be passed on to a third party, then this instruction manual must be included. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 4: Work Area Safety

    Carrying power tools with your replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 5 • Keep hands away from the cutting area. Secure the workpiece with appropriate clamping equipment. • Before starting the router, check that the cutter bit is firmly positioned and secured in the collet. • Do not exceed the maximum indicated rotation speed of the cutter bit. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 6 If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord or operate the Chip guard router until the broken or missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury. Edge guide FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 7 6. Insert the cutter bit shank into the collet assembly as far as it will go, and then back the shank out until the cutter faces are approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from the face of the collet. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 8 4. Press the spindle-lock button in order to engage and lock the spindle shaft and collet. 5. Place the wrench on the collet and turn it counter-clockwise in order to loosen the collet slightly and remove cutter bit shank. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 9 Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the motor. NOTICE: Before installing the motor housing in the fixed base, install the collet and router cutter bit in the motor housing. See “INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT”. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Depth

    The system allows a maximum of 7 full 360° clockwise revolutions in order to lower the cutter bit 7/8" (22.3 mm). The Depth-indicator Ring may be reset to zero “0” without moving the Micro-fine Adjustment Dial. This allows the user to begin adjustments from any desired reference point. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 11: Soft Start Feature

    To avoid ruining good material, make the test cuts on scrap material. The techniques for starting a cut are different for edge routing and internal routing. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 12 NOTICE: Making test cuts in scrap material that is similar to the workpiece is essential. Learning how the with base router’s speed, cutting depth, and cutter bit will react in the workpiece will help produce quality cuts. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 13 Always clamp the workpiece securely and keep a firm grip on the router base with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control, causing possible serious personal injury. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 14 Always clamp the workpiece securely and keep a firm grip on the router base with both control of the router. hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control, causing possible serious personal injury. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 15 With almost no load on the motor, the cutter bit has tendency to bounce off the sides of the cut in the workpiece, producing a cut that has a rippled finish instead of clean, straight sides. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 16 WARNING! Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 17: Router Maintenance

    5 minutes before use to seat the new brushes properly. WARNING! For personal safety, always turn the switch off and unplug the router motor from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 18: Exploded View

    Exploded view PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The router does not work. The router switch is in “OFF” position. Move the switch to the “ON” position. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...
  • Page 19 59 5620332000 Screw 30 2820887000 LED Holder Assembly 60 3550596000 Locking Pin If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-800-689-9928. FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8...

  • Page 20: Additional Limitations

    This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail company, which shall be covered under the product manufacturer’s warranty, if any.

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