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SAFETY the socket. Keep cord from heat, Keep work area clean. Cluttered oil and sharp edges. Always trail workshops and benches can the power cord away from the cause injuries Observe the safety regulations in work area. the instruction manual of the Power Use the attachment with the Tool to be used or connected to this Connect dust extraction...
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Recommended speeds can be After work, release the router found on the packaging, in cutter plunge to protect the cutter. instructions or in the Trend Routing Catalogue. Always use a push-stick or push- block for last 300mm of the cut.
(N) wires to the earth plate. Machines marked for 230 volt can also be operated from a 220 volt supply. pin marked E or The T3 is double insulated in accordance with EN 50144; therefore no earth wire is required. Mains Plug Replacement Using an Extension Cable (UK &...
INFORMATION ON NOISE/VIBRATION The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A). Wear ear protection! Weighted root mean square acceleration value according to EN 50144: >4.0 m/s (hand arm method) Managing Director Stephen Phillips Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.
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 Collet spring (fitted behind collet) Thumb knob to secure fence rods Router base Template guide bush dia.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT 35mm 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. Dismantle in reverse order.
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.
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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). 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).
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15mm Fixing Points for Accessories The router has two M6 threaded holes in its base for fixing the router to a table or various jigs and accessories. A whole range of accessories are shown in the Trend Routing Catalogue. -10-...
OPERATION Cutting Direction Sequence of plunging Feed direction of router. Step One 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 Step Three cutter’s direction of rotation,...
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.
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Using the Guide Bush The 16mm 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 workpiece is complex in shape.
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Use the 15mm open ended spanner (1) to The mounting boss on the T3 router has a release the clamping nut (2) on the base. diameter of 42mm. To allow the router motor...
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.
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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 workpiece and then rout the design, taking shallow passes.
The machine carries a manufacturers guarantee in accordance with the conditions on the enclosed guarantee card. For the location of your nearest Trend Service Agent, please call the telephone number at the back of this manual. Undo the single screw (1) in the top of the vent housing.
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T3 - SPARE PARTS LIST v3.0 7/2003 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 240V & Capacitor...
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T3 - SPARE PARTS LIST v3.0 7/2003 Qty. Desc. Ref. Plunge Lock Lever WP-T3/043 Lower Housing Clamp Spacer WP-T3/044 Torsion Spring 12mm 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...
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T3 - SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM v3.0 7/2003 -20-...
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