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M35.X200.01 – Base router Safety, set-up, operating and maintenance instructions Ensure that the instr uc tions have b een fully read an d un d er stoo d b efore o p eratin g the ba se router. O nl y a p p r o p r iate l y t r a in e d a n d a u t h o r i s e d p e r s onn e l may o p e r ate t h e b a s e r o u te r.
M35.7200.XX – Base router Table of contents A – Safety Intended use Warning signs Position of warning signs B – Reference diagrams C – Set-up and start-up Attaching to the work area Connecting the extraction system Connecting the power supply D –...
Intended use The base router is only intended to process drawer bases for the Blum LEGRABOX and TANDEMBOX. The base router may only be used under the following conditions: ■ The base router may only be operated by fully trained personnel.
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➢ Do not make any changes or alterations to the base router. ➢ For your own safety, use only those accessories which are recommended or specified in the instruction leaflet or Blum sales catalogue. ➢ Check the electrical cable for damage.
➢ Ensure that the average air velocity for the extraction system is at least 20 m/sec. ➢ The negative pressure in the extraction system must be 250–300 mbar. ➢ Failure to observe the instructions and warnings given for this base router may result in serious injury.
M35.7200.XX – Base router Position of warning signs Ser.No.: MB 00001 29 kg / 63.9 lbs Bodenfalzgerät Ref.No.: M35.XXXX.XX Julius Blum GmbH - A - 6973 Industriestrasse 1 BA-166...
B – Reference diagrams Depending on device type not part of the scope of delivery. Part number: M35.ZD19 Fixing board (delivered loose) Support stop Stop bar Shaft holder Cutter DM 44 Runner Work top Support Depth stop Timber stop Clamping lever Extraction socket Clamping plate Transportation lock...
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M35.7200.XX – Base router Reference diagram for slide Rocker switch Flange surface Sliding film Notch cutter Spacer sleeve Cutter DM 44 BA-166...
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Operating elements Clamping lever Press down the clamping lever [8] to secure the workpiece. Rocker switch The rocker switch [20] is used to switch the base router off and on. Non-stop operation is not possible. In the event of overheating due to overload, the motor will be switched off by the temperature monitoring.
M35.7200.XX – Base router C – Set-up and start-up Dimensions and weight Height (H): _________________________________________________________ 250 mm Width (W): __________________________________________________________ 580 mm Depth (D): __________________________________________________________ 990 mm Weight: _______________________________________________________________ 29 kg ➢ Only use in dry, enclosed rooms. ➢ Ensure there is sufficient lighting. Requirements for the work area WARNING The base router weighs 29 kg.
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WARNING The base router must be securely connected to the workbench. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury and material damage. The following fixing methods are intended for the base router: - fixed attachment to the work top - removable attachment to the worktop Fixed attachment to worktop ➢...
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M35.7200.XX – Base router ➢ Position the fixing board [1] within the table length and screw to the frame. ➢ Secure the base router to the work top with fixing boards [1] and screw clamps. Removing the transportation lock The slide of the base router is secured for transport. ➢...
Connecting the extraction system ➢ Insert an extraction hose with an inner diameter of 50 mm into the extraction socket [9] and secure it.Extraction socket [9] outer diameter 50 mm. ➢ Ensure that the average air velocity for the extraction system is at least 20 m/sec.
M35.7200.XX – Base router D – Information about milling Milling with depth stop [6] for uncoated workpieces The depth stop [6] is used to position the workpiece. For workpieces with edge bands and for backs, we recommend using the timber stop [7]. Milling with timber stop [7] for coated workpieces The timber stop [7] prevents torn edges and edge bands.
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Timber stop drawing [7] NOTE ■ For in-house production, the timber stop [7] must be pre-notched. This will significantly improve the result of the processed workpiece. Replacing the timber stop [7] The timber stop [7] becomes worn through frequent milling. This can lead to torn edges on the workpiece.
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M35.7200.XX – Base router ➢ Shorten the timber stop [7] by 32 mm. ➢ Reposition the timber stop [7] using the next through-hole. ➢ The timber stop [7] can be reworked twice. BA-166...
Milling with additional slide [S2] (optional – part number: M35.ZS0M01 SCHLITT) With the additional slide [S2], edges and edge bands are milled from the rear. When working with the additional slide, an additional work process is required: Work process 1: Mill the workpiece at the rear using the additional slide [S2]. Work process 2: Cut through the workpiece with the front slide [S1].
M35.7200.XX – Base router E – Processable products, required accessories, work steps Panel thickness Selecting Set-up Notch Cutter fittings Drawer base [30] In scope of delivery NOTE ■ The cutter M35.ZF44.03 should not be used in the processing of panel thicknesses up to 16 mm. The spacer sleeve [24] must be mounted in place of the cutter.
M35.7200.XX – Base router Panel thickness For restrictions for Blum products with panel thickness greater than 16 and up to 19 mm – see page 46: Selecting Set-up Back [31] Notch Cutter fittings Stop bar [13] 19.5 M35.ZD19 Drawer base [30] 19.5...
M35.7200.XX – Base router F – Set-up WARNING Serious cuts. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury. ➢ The base router must be disconnected from the power supply. Stop bar [13] (optional accessory Part number: M35.ZD19) ➢ Remove the stop bar [13] from the parked position. ➢...
Support stop [12] (optional accessory part number: M35.ZD19) ➢ Remove the support stop [12] from the parked position. ➢ Mount the support stop [12] in the working position. ➢ Mount the depth stop [6] or timber stop [7] in the furthest forward position. See page 25.
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M35.7200.XX – Base router The support stop [12] must be aligned. ➢ Check whether a right angle is present. If there is no right angle, proceed as follows: ➢ Loosen the screw of the support stop [12]. ➢ Rotate the support stop [12] until a right angle is formed. ➢...
Positioning the depth stop [6] ➢ Mount the depth stop [6] in accordance with the drawer nominal length. ➢ When processing the back [31], the depth stop [6] must always be mounted in the furthest forward position. Positioning the timber stop [7] ➢...
M35.7200.XX – Base router NOTE G – Clamping the workpiece ■ There should be no wood chips on the work top [4] and stop surface as they can affect the accuracy of the notch or damage the surface of the workpiece. Clamping the drawer base [30] ➢...
CAUTION ■ Keep your hands away from the clamp (K). ➢ Keep the drawer base [30] pressed down on stops [6] [7]. ➢ Push down the clamping lever [8]. ➢ Check again that the workpiece is lying flat against the stops. NOTE Clamping the back [31] ■...
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M35.7200.XX – Base router ➢ Push the back [31] onto the stop bar [13], support stop [12] and stops [6] [7], as shown. CAUTION ■ Keep your hands away from the clamp. ➢ Keep the workpiece [31] pressed against the stops. ➢...
H – Milling the workpiece ➢ Switch on the extraction system. NOTE Milling the drawer base ■ The extraction system must always be switched on in order to remove wood chips and dust. WARNING Cutting tools can cause serious injury. ➢...
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M35.7200.XX – Base router ➢ Push the slide [S] gently into the drawer base [30]. ➢ At the end of the drawer base [30], gently draw the slide out from the material. NOTE ■ Never turn off the motor during the milling and return process. This could damage the motor or the notch cutter [23].
Milling the back [31] ➢ Switch on the extraction system. NOTE ■ The extraction system must always be switched on in order to remove wood chips and dust when milling. WARNING Cutting tools can cause serious injury. ➢ No more than one person may use the base router at a time. ➢...
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M35.7200.XX – Base router ➢ Push the slide [S1] gently into the back [31]. ➢ At the end of the back [31], gently draw the slide out from the material. NOTE ■ Never turn off the motor during the milling and return process. This could damage the motor or the notch cutter [23].
I – Maintenance WARNING Serious cuts. Everyday cleaning Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury. ➢ The base router must be disconnected from the power supply before cleaning and maintenance. CAUTION ■ Wear eye protection during cleaning work. NOTE ■...
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M35.7200.XX – Base router Removing the motor If the motor needs to be removed for maintenance, cleaning or replacement purposes, proceed as follows: WARNING Serious cuts. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury. ➢ The base router must be disconnected from the power supply before cleaning and maintenance.
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➢ Place the motor [40] in the shaft holder [2]. Installing the motor ➢ All the fixing and clamping surfaces [21] on the slide [S1] and motor [40] must be free of dust and wood chips. ➢ Push the motor carefully on to the stop flange [21]. Damage to the cutting inserts is possible.
M35.7200.XX – Base router Cleaning the housing If the housing [G] of the slide [S1] is filled with wood chips or if the cutter is blocked, proceed as follows: Removing and installing the motor ➢ Remove the wood chips from the housing [G]. Installing/removing the cutter Removing and installing the motor ➢...
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Retrofitting cutter DM 44 [14] Removing and installing the motor (optional accessory Part number: M35.ZD19) ➢ Turn the nut [42] clockwise using the IM spanner. ➢ Remove the spacer sleeve [24]. ➢ Mount the cutter DM 44 [14].
M35.7200.XX – Base router Changing the cutting inserts Changing the cutting inserts Removing and installing the motor WARNING Serious cuts. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury. ➢ The base router must be disconnected from the power supply before cleaning and maintenance.
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➢ Clean the pre-cutter [50] using a dry cloth. ➢ Turn the pre-cutter [50] 90 degrees. ➢ Tighten the screw in the pre-cutter [50] by turning it clockwise. NOTE ■ Only the TORX® key provided may be used.
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M35.7200.XX – Base router ➢ Loosen the screw for the cutting insert [51] by turning it anticlockwise. ➢ Clean the base of the cutting inserts [51] using a dry cloth. ➢ Turn the cutting insert [51] 180 degrees. BA-166...
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➢ Position the cutting insert [51] using the setting gauge [52]. ➢ Tighten the screw for the cutting insert [51] by turning it clockwise. NOTE ■ Only the TORX® key provided may be used. NOTE ■ After all four pre-cutter positions have become worn, the entire set consisting of pre-cutters [50] and cutting inserts [51] must be replaced.
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M35.7200.XX – Base router J – Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Incorrect notch dimensions Workpiece not clamped correctly ➢ See page 26 Dirty stops ➢ See page 33 Dirty work top ➢ See page 33 Workpiece is not flat against the sup- ➢...
M35.7200.XX – Base router L – Scope of delivery Base router M35.7200.XX Cutter M35.ZF0-60.03 FRAE-KO Extraction socket M51N0603 TRI+ZUT Spanner 19 Allen key 6 Disposal ➢ Dispose of all mechanical components of the base router in accordance with local regulations. ➢...
M – EC Declaration of We, Julius Blum GmbH, Industriestrasse 1, A-6973 Höchst, Austria, take full Conformity responsibility in declaring that the product, base router M35.7200.xx, to which this declaration refers, complies with the following EU directives: EC Machine Directive...
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Panel thickness limitations 16 mm–19 mm For TANDEMBOX and LEGRABOX, Blum recommends using a panel thickness of 16 mm for back and base. The following limitations are to be taken into account when using thicker panel material (up to 19 mm). LEGRABOX limitations: >...
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