Chicago Electric 44914 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

1/4 inch trimmer router

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1/4 INCH TRIMMER ROUTER

44914

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

2001 by Harbor Freight Tools

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For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

REV 02/04

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Page 1 . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353...
Page 2: Specifications
If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. SKU 44914 t s ( i r a...
Page 3: Personal Safety
Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. SKU 44914 eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord PERSONAL SAFETY...
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules For Routers
WARNING: Under no circumstance is the Router base ever to be removed from the Router in order to use bits that are too large to use with the base assembly attached. The removal of the Router base and using the Router “Free Hand” can lead to SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
Page 5 “kick out” check your blade to assure that it is the proper type for the material being cut, and that it is sharp. Do not handle the router bit immediately after use; it may be very hot, potentially causing burns or injury.
Page 6: Grounded Tools: Tools With Three Prong Plugs
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B, above right.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the upper right illustration. (See Figure B, above right.) SKU 44914 GROUNDING WARNING! FIGURE B...
Page 7: Extension Cords
0-25 FT. 25-50 FT. 50-100 FT. 100-150 FT. FIGURE C Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. SKU 44914 EXTENSION CORDS extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine minimum cord size.
Page 8: Operation
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. Trimmer Router Straight Guide Assy (44...
Page 9 Loosen the thumbscrew securing the clear plastic Base (32) to the Motor Housing (29). Slide the holder downward so the router bit is retracted within the Base. Place the Base on a flat surface, and slide the Trimmer down in the Base until the tip of the bit contacts the work surface.
Page 10 Drill a small pilot hole at the center point of the circle you wish to cut. Set the distance from the center hole (A) in the Straight Guide Assy (44) to the router bit equal to the radius of the circle you wish to cut. Lock the Straight Guide in place with the thumbscrew Knobs.
Page 11: Maintenance
Best Trimming Routing Direction The Router Bit rotates clockwise. You must adjust for this while cutting. For most materials it is best to move the Router from left to right as you face the workpiece. When cutting outside edges, move the router counterclockwise. When cutting inside edges, move the router clockwise.
Page 12: Parts List
Collet Cones Collet Nut Base Gear Screw NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available indi- vidually as replacement parts. SKU 44914 Parts List Item # Description Base Plate Chip Fence Thumbscrew Wave Washer...
Page 13: Assembly Drawing
Assembly Drawing SKU 44914 Page 13 REV 08/01...