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MPower CRB7 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 - COMBINATION ROUTER BASE MK INSTRUCTION MANUAL version read re-cycle...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BASE MK3 Items Enclosed Thank you for purchasing the MPOWER Setting Up Combination Router Base (CRB7), we hope you enjoy using it. Fitting the CRB7 to your router The self adhesive rule The CRB7 should give lasting performance if The micro adjuster used in accordance with these instructions.

  • Page 3: Items Enclosed

    ITEMS ENCLOSED Accessories (not to scale) Bridge Fixed Rod Bridge Spacer Fixed Rod M8 Locknut x 2 Bridge Slot Fixed Rod Crank Plate Bridge pinch bolt hole Offset Handle Baseplate Anti-tilt Leg Baseplate Letterbox Pivot Pin Bridge Pinchbolt Mortise Pillars Micro Adjuster Self adhesive Rule Micro Adjuster Lock Nut...

  • Page 4: Setting Up

    FITTING THE CRB7 TO YOUR ROUTER Aligned 1. Guide Rod selection Letterbox The CRB7 is fitted with 5/16” (8mm) diameter guide rods (5 & 6). If the router base rod drillings are smaller, fit the 9/32” (7mm) guide rods. 2. Loosen the Lock Nuts Position the router in front of the CRB7.
  • Page 5 4. Cutter alignment 5. Guide Rod adjustment Router cutter Router cutter path * 1/4” Clearance Flip cranked adjuster rod (5) to its outer position. 6. Crank Plate adjustment Letterbox For further adjustment fit the rods in the other crank plate drillings (5E2 & 6E2). Check that the router cutter will safely align within the letterbox cross hatch area.
  • Page 6 Slide the router onto both rods until it stops at Tip: Using two spanners when tightening the the Bridge end of the CRB7 assembly. fixed rod nuts will prevent the rod setting being disturbed. Both guide rod positions are now set.

  • Page 7: The Self Adhesive Rule

    A measurement can then be taken as the router is moved. Tip: Positioning the router base Wing Bolts towards the bridge end of the CRB7 will increase micro adjuster accuracy. Using the index markings The micro adjuster and bridge have corresponding red index lines.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Material widths between: • Fix the clamp guide (J) on the workpiece. 4 7/8” (125mm) - 8 5/8” (219mm) • Butt the bridge end of the CRB7 up against Fit the mortise pillars through holes C-D or C-H the clamp guide.

  • Page 9: Anti-Tilt Support

    • Tighten the bridge pinch bolt (3) to lock it in position. Workpiece • Slide the router onto the CRB7 rods and lock in position using the wing bolts (I) • Rest the CRB7 and router on the work piece (M), then release the bridge pinchbolt (3) to set the anti-tilt Leg depth.

  • Page 10: Adjustable Groove Copier

    Adjustable Groove Copier Offset Baseplate • Slide the router onto the CRB7 guide rods. • Make copy batten (N) Min. Length 6. 5/16” (160mm) in timber or solid plastic i.e. nylon or • Position the router at the opposite end from polyethylene.

  • Page 11: Cutting Small Circles

    You can replace the pivot pin (9) with a No.6 woodscrew (12). • Attach the router to the CRB7. • Position the CRB7 so that the pivot pin (9) fits in the center drilling. • Position the router and cutter as required. Maximum Radius Setup: 8.13/16”...

  • Page 12: Cutting Large Circles

    Cutting Large Circles • Slide the CRB7 rod assembly through the hub. • Position the router and cutter using the micro Circle Sizes: adjuster if required. Maximum R25” (635mm) Minimum Radius 7” (180mm) • Lock the router in position using the router base wing bolts (I).

  • Page 13: Crb7 Accessories

    Lubrication • The CRB7 requires no additional lubrication. EDGING AND DOWEL TRIM KIT Storage • The CRB7 can be stored in its packaging, or can be hung on a wall hook. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste.

  • Page 14: Safety Points

    SAFETY POINTS 1. Disconnect power tool and attachment from power supply when not in use, before servicing, when making adjustments and when changing accessories such as cutters. Ensure switch is in “off” position. Always ensure cutter has stopped rotating. 2. Read and understand instructions supplied with power tool, attachment and cutter.
  • Page 16 Manufactured by MPOWER Tools Ltd Tel: 0044 (0)1980 629 526 Email: technical@m-powertools.com Email: customersupport@m-powertools.com Web: www.m-powertools.com Manor Farm Reserve - Newton Tony - Salisbury - Wiltshire - SP4 0HA - UK © Copyright MPOWER Tools Ltd 2018...

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