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- Page 1 2000W VARIABLE SPEED ROUTER MODEL NO: CR4 PART NO: 6462077 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC1018 - ISS1...
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Page 2: Items Supplied
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 2000W Variable Speed Router. The router is designed to be fitted with rotary cutting bits that allows you to cut slots into or shape the edges of various materials. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. -
Page 3: Environmental Recycling Policy
Left: 3.184 / right: 4.297m/s Uncertainty value K (1.5) Specifications are correct at the time of going to print. CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. WORK AREA Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. - Page 5 Remove any adjusting key or spanner before turning the power tool on A spanner or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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Page 6: Additional Warnings For Routers
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR ROUTERS a. Do not start the router while the bit is touching the workpiece. b. Make sure that the bit has stopped before engaging the spindle lock. c. Do not touch the router bits immediately after use - they can be very hot. -
Page 7: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. - Page 8 OVERVIEW Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
- Page 9 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Parallel Guide 13 Plunge Locking Lever Depth Adjusting Knob 14 Dust Extractor Port Depth Stop Scale 15 Base Plate Brush Access Cover 16 Safety Button Speed Control 17 Trigger Side fence locks 18 Brush Access Cover Spindle Lock 19 Width Measuring Scale Collet Retaining Nut 20 Collets...
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Page 10: Before Use
BEFORE USE INSTALLING AND REMOVING A ROUTER BIT WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE ROUTER IS ISOLATED FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE YOU CHANGE THE BIT. WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE THE RIGHT SIZE COLLET FOR THE BIT BEING USED. WARNING: ONLY USE ROUTER BITS THAT HAVE A SPEED RATING THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SPEED OF THIS ROUTER. -
Page 11: Install And Remove The Dust Extraction Port
INSTALL AND REMOVE THE DUST EXTRACTION PORT 1. Fit the dust extraction port to the router as shown using the screws and nuts supplied. 2. Sit nuts in the sockets on the dust extraction port and insert the screws from underneath. •... -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION CORRECT HAND POSITION The correct way to hold the router is as shown. SWITCHING ON/OFF 1. Grip the router with both hands, making sure that the handle with the trigger is in the right hand. 2. Push and hold the safety button and squeeze the trigger. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Depth Of Cut
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OR DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE TOOL, THE DEPTH OF CUT SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 5-6 MM IN EACH PASS. IF YOU REQUIRE MORE THAN THIS MAKE MULTIPLE CUTS WITH GRADUALLY DEEPER SETTINGS. 1. -
Page 14: Using The Multi-Stop Turret
USING THE MULTI-STOP TURRET The multi-stop turret can be used to assist in making multiple passes. Using the turret in this manner removes the necessity for resetting the depth stop for each pass. Each stop on the turret is approximately 3 mm. 1. -
Page 15: Moulding Natural Timbers
FEED SPEED The speed at which the router is moved along the workpiece must not be so fast that it causes the motor to slow down, or so slowly that the bit starts to leave burn marks on the timber. The proper feed rate to use depends on the bit size, the material being cut, the depth of the cut and the speed selected. -
Page 16: Side Fence Routing
SIDE FENCE ROUTING The side-fence is used to guide the router when routing grooves and slots parallel to the workpiece edge. • The edge of the workpiece must be straight and true. FITTING THE SIDE FENCE 1. Fit the guide rods to the side fence and secure using the screws, washers and spring washers supplied. - Page 17 MAKING A TEMPLATE Router templates must have a minimum thickness of 6 mm and can be home made or shop bought. When making templates, you must remember to allow for the distance from the edge of the guide bush to the edge of the bit, this is known as the offset. CALCULATIONS FOR THE TEMPLATE OFFSET The offset is calculated as follows: •...
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Page 18: Fitting The Circle Guide (Trammel)
6. Fit the router bit at the correct height position suitable for the template or jig to be used. 7. Make the cut as required carefully following the template or jig pattern. FITTING THE CIRCLE GUIDE (TRAMMEL) The Circle Guide allows accurate circles and arcs to be cut. -
Page 19: Using The Width Measuring Scale
1. Remove the two plastic pads from the parallel guide by removing the four screws. 2. Attach the Roller Guide using two of the screws to the two inner threaded holes of the parallel guide. • The Roller Guide wheel should face away from the parallel guide, so that the wheel faces the cutter. -
Page 20: Replacement Router Bits
REPLACEMENT ROUTER BITS Replacement bits are available from your Clarke dealer as follows: CHT362:- 15 piece router bit set ¼” shank - Part No 1801362 ½ CHT363:- 15 piece router bit set ”... -
Page 21: Maintenance And Care
MAINTENANCE AND CARE GENERAL INSPECTION Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and secure. Always have any damaged or worn parts repaired or replaced. Always have your router repaired by qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to repair the router unless you are qualified to do so. CLEANING Keep your router clean at all times. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Brushes worn or sticking Replace as described on page 21 or request your dealer to replace. Switch is faulty Contact the CLARKE service department (0208 988 7400) Motor components open Contact the CLARKE or short circuited service department (0208 988 7400) Router runs slowly. -
Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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