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Congratulations on your purchase of a quality power tool from Screwfix Direct Ltd. This product should give you reliable service but for your peace of mind this power tool does carry a 24-month manufacturer’s guarantee, the terms of which are detailed below. If this product develops a fault within the guarantee period contact Screwfix Direct Ltd on Freephone 0500 41 41 41.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Read all instructions.Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Work area. a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. b.
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on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR ROUTER 1.Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is running. 2.Do not use cutting discs or circular saw blade in the machine. 3.Protect router bits against shocks and impacts. 4.Only use properly sharpened router bits, otherwise increased cutting force will shatter the workpiece.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Warning! Before using this tool, make sure you read the instructions carefully. Note: Make sure to disconnect the router from mains supply before fixing any accessories. 1.FITTING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR (fig2) For the sake of your health and working environment, always use a vacuum adaptor.
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router back to its original position. The depth of cut is now set, see “Starting the router” section for final operation. Before proceeding carry out test cut on waste timber. Loosen Method 2: Using the scale method Tighten Fit the router bit, loosen the depth stop bar fixing screw and release the plunge lock lever.
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5. STARTING THE ROUTER Note: Before starting work make sure workpiece is firmly secured. To start the router, press in lock button with thumb then close on/off switch (Fig12). hold the two handles firmly and let the router reach full operation speed, lower the router to its working position, lock router with plunge lock lever.
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work (Fig15 and 16). When cutting an outside edge move the router anti-clockwise; and clockwise to cut an inside edge. 10. FITTING THE PARALLEL GUIDE Before using the parallel guide you will need to assemble the guide. Remove the two screws from the parallel guide and fit the parallel guide shaft using the screws you removed.
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Note: Remove all adjustment and assembly tools before starting the machine. 14.ROUTER BITS Before proceeding carry out test cut on waste timber.Only use cutter bits with a shank that matches the collet used. HSS (High Speed Steel) - for softwood use. TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) - for use on hardwood, chipboard, plastics or aluminium.
2 Rate of feed The cutter of your router rotates clockwise. For more efficient cutting, move your router from left to right as you stand facing the workpiece. Note: When cutting outside edges, move your router anticlockwise and clockwise when cutting inside edges.
PLUG REPLACEMENT The fuse in the main plug of your power tool should always be replaced with one of identical rating. Check the voltage given on your power tool matches the supply voltage. The power tool is supplied with a fitted plug, however if you should need to fit a new plug follows the instruction below.
Yeovil BA 22 8RT Declare that the product 1/2” Router ERB210C Complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the following directives: 89/336 EEC, 93/68 EEC – EMC Directive. 73/23 EEC, 93/68 EEC – Low Voltage Directive 98/37 EC – Machinery Directive.
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