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Summary of Contents for TREND T4

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer TECHNICAL DATA Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, we Voltage: UK & Eire 230V hope you enjoy many years of creative and 115V productive use. Europe 230V Please remember to return your guarantee card Ampage: 230V 3.7A within 28 days of purchase.
  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY and balance at all times. Do not use recommended when working awkward or uncomfortable hand outdoors. Wear protective hair WARNING: positions. covering to contain long hair. Observe the safety regulations in the 17. Don’t abuse the cable. Never carry 5.
  • Page 4 15. All fastening screws and nuts should be adhered to. Recommended speeds 4. When using a template guide bush, be tightened using the appropriate are shown in the Trend Routing ensure there is sufficient clearance spanner or key and to the torque Catalogue and/or website.
  • Page 5: Electrical Safety

    E or plate. Machines marked for 230 volt can also be operated from a 220 volt supply. The T4 is double insulated in Using an Extension Cable accordance with EN 50144; therefore no ■ If an extension cable is required, use an earth wire is required.
  • Page 6: Manufacturers Declaration

    A ..........amperes Weighted root mean square W ..........watts acceleration value according to EN 60745: ..........alternating 3.0 m/s (hand arm method) current n o..........no load speed .../min..........revolutions or Managing Director reciprocations Jeff Willcocks per minute Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.
  • Page 7: Description Of Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Plunge locking lever Depth stop Motor to base locking nut Motor housing Power cable On/Off switch Grip knob Variable speed control dial Collet nut Collet spring (fitted behind collet) Thumb knob to secure fence rods Router base Template guide bush dia.16mm Collet Removable fence cheek...
  • Page 8: Assembly & Adjustment

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT 34mm 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) through holes (A) from beneath and screw-on into the captivated nuts in the spout. ■...
  • Page 9: Switching On & Off

    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 connecting the switch is facing forwards.
  • Page 10: Fitting & Removing Cutters

    How to Fit and Remove a Router Cutter Fitting Cutters ■ Insert at least of the shank length of the cutter (1) into the collet assembly (2). ■ Press the spindle lock (2) until the router spindle is locked (you may need to turn the spindle slightly to engage it).
  • Page 11: Speed Control

    Electronic Speed Control Dial Setting The speed is infinitely variable from 8,000 to 32,000 RPM using the electronic speed control dial (1) for uniform cutting results in all types of wood, plastics and in aluminium. ■ Turn the electronic speed control dial to the required level.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Cutting Direction Sequence of plunging The direction of routing must always be opposite to the cutter’s direction of Step One rotation, otherwise there is a risk of Plunge down and lock the motor carriage, with the kick-back. plunge locking lever. Feed direction Step Two of router.
  • Page 13: Side-Fence Routing

    Side-Fence Routing The side-fence is used to guide the router when moulding, edge profiling or rebating the edge of the workpiece or when routing grooves and slots in the centre of the workpiece, parallel to the edge. The edge of the workpiece must be straight and true.
  • Page 14: Template Guide Bush Routing

    Making the Template When using a T4 with a Hinge Jig a The template is cut from 6mm or ” MDF, plywood or plastic to the shape required. The universal sub-base Ref.
  • Page 15: Carving & Grinding

    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 base. When using the router in this way, only a cutter is fitted in the collet.
  • Page 16: Bearing Guided Cutters

    Bearing Guided Cutters Edge profiling and shaping cutters 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. The edge must be free from imperfections as these will be reflected in the finish of the mould.
  • Page 17: Freehand Routing

    Freehand Routing with the Router The T4 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 workpiece and then rout the design, taking shallow passes.
  • Page 18: Maintenance & Care

    Please call Trend Technical Support for advice as to how to dispose of unwanted Trend ■ Undo brush cap (1) using flat head electrical products in an environmentally safe screwdriver.
  • Page 19: Spare Parts List

    Switch 115V T4EL WP-T4EL/017 Push Rod WP-T4/018 On / Off Lever WP-T4/019 2 Core Cable with Plug 230V UK T4 WP-T4/021 2 Core Cable with Plug 230V Euro T4/EURO WP-T4EURO/021 2 Core Cable with Plug 115V UK T4L WP-T4L/021 Field 240V T4E...
  • Page 20 T4 - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 09/2007 Qty. Desc. Ref. Thumb Knob WP-T4/038 Spring 8mm WP-T4/039 Base Housing Lock Nut WP-T4/040 Bolt Hex M6 x 48mm WP-T4/041 Circlip 17mm WP-T4/042 Plunge Lock Lever WP-T4/043 Lower Housing Clamp Spacer WP-T4/044 Torsion Spring 12mm Dia...
  • Page 21: Spare Parts Diagram

    T4 - SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM v2.0 09/2007 -20-...
  • Page 22 Web: __________________www.trend-uk.com RECYCLABLE © Copyright Trend 2007. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior permission. Our policy of continuous improvement means that specifications may change without notice. Trend Machinery and Cutting Tools cannot be held liable for any material rendered unusable or any form of consequential loss.

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