Dear Customer TECHNICAL DATA Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, we hope you enjoy many years of creative and Voltage: UK & Eire 240V productive use. UK & Eire only 115V Please remember to return your guarantee card Europe 230V within 28 days of purchase.
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.
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15. All fastening screws and nuts should be adhered to. Recommended speeds ensure there is sufficient clearance be tightened using the appropriate are shown in the Trend Routing between cutter tip and inside edge of spanner or key and to the torque Catalogue and/or website.
1.00 below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorised 1.50 Trend repair agent or a qualified electrician. 2.50 s Disconnect the plug from the supply. 4.00 s Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a...
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 60745: < 2.5 m/s (hand arm method) Managing Director Jeff Willcocks Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS A Plunge locking grip knob B Depth of cut scale C Depth stop D Motor housing E Power cable F On/Off switch: MK1 G Fixed Grip knob H Spindle lock Collet nut Dust spout 35mm dia. K Thumb knob with anti-vibration spring to secure fence rods L Router base M Template guide bush dia.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT Fitting and Removing the Dust Extractor Spout s Insert the extractor spout in channel ‘A’ of the 35mm routing base. The extractor spout is suitable for dust extractors with a hose diameter of 35mm. The spout can be installed from either side. To Fitting Dust ensure maximum plunge it is recommended Extractor...
Switching On & Off T5 MK1 The T5MK2/LOCK must not be used s A slide switch above the fixed grip knob is without a No-Volt Release Switch. used to turn the router on and off. s The T5 has a soft start feature when switched Adjusting the Depth of Cut on and will take 1–2 seconds to reach full running speed.
How to Fit and Remove a Router Cutter Fitting Cutters s Insert at least of the shank length of the cutter (1) into the collet. s Press the spindle lock (2) forward until the router spindle is locked (you may need to turn the spindle slightly to engage it).
Fixing Points for Accessories 15mm The router has two threaded holes M6 in its base that allow fitting of accessories and also fitting to router tables. A whole range of accessories are shown in the Trend Routing Catalogue. -10-...
OPERATION Cutting Direction Sequence of plunging The direction of routing must always be opposite to the cutter’s direction of rotation. Otherwise there is a risk of Step One kick-back. Plunge down and lock the motor carriage, with the plunge locking grip knob. Feed direction of router Step Two...
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.
Using the Guide Bush The 20mm guide bush (1) is fastened to the router’s base from beneath using the two M5 countersunk machine screws (2) 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.
Beam Trammel Routing Cutting Arcs with the Router s Place the machine on the workpiece. s Set the cutting depth using the depth stop (2). s Fasten the fence rod (1) in the routing base (3) with the thumb knob (4). s Fit on the beam trammel point (5) as shown.
Bearing Guided Cutters Ball 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.
Freehand Routing with the Router The T5 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.
Please call Trend Customer Services for advice as to how to dispose of unwanted Trend electrical product in an environmentally safe way It is advisable to have the or visit www.trend-uk.com...
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