User manual SKIL 1827

[. . . ] WARNING warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. [. . . ] NOTE: The router bit shank and collet chuck should be clean and free of dust, wood, residue and grease before assembling. Press collet lock to stop rotation of armature shaft and turn the collet chuck assembly in a counter-clockwise direction. Once the collet chuck assembly is loosened continue to turn the collet chuck assembly until it pulls the collet free from its taper, and the router bit can be removed. NOTE: The collet chuck is self-extracting; it is NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck to free the router bit. COLLET CHUCK CARE All router models are designed to accept 1/2" and 1/4" shank bits. With the router bit removed, continue to turn the collet nut counterclockwise until it is loose. They will enable you to accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and many types of special carving. dEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH FIXED BASE FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB The fine adjustment knob allows precise bit height adjustments on your router. To use the fine adjustment feature, release the base clamp lever, and turn the knob clockwise to lower, or counterclockwise to raise the bit (Fig. (Note that one full turn of the knob will raise or lower the bit approximately 1/16" of an inch. NOTE: All depth adjustments must be made with the base clamp lever released. DEEP CUTS For deeper cuts, make several progressively deeper cuts by starting at one depth and then make several subsequent passes, increasing the cutting depth with each pass. To be certain that your depth settings are as desired, you may want to make test cuts in scrap material before beginning work. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE BASE PLUNGING ACTION The plunge feature simplifies depth adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to easily and accurately enter the workpiece. 11), and apply downward pressure until you reach desired depth, then tighten plunge lock lever. Loosen lever and release pressure and the router will automatically retract the bit from the workpiece. It is advisable to retract the bit whenever it is not engaged in workpiece. The desired depth of cut may now be achieved by plunging the router until the depth rod contacts the selected stop on the turret. DEEP CUTS For deeper cuts, make several progressively deeper cuts by starting with the highest step on the depth turret, and after each cut, rotate the depth turret to progressively lower steps as desired, until the final depth (lowest step or flat) is reached. To be certain that your depth settings are as desired, you may want to make test cuts in scrap material before beginning work. With the bit installed, gently lower the motor until the tip of the router bit just contacts the level surface the router is sitting on. This is the "zero" position, from which further depth adjustments can be accurately made. [. . . ] Each accessory pack includes an adapter that will connect the hood to 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" vacuum hoses. Read and understand these and tool manual for use of these accessories. If you have a shop vacuum system, you can attach the dust extraction hood for improved visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in freehand routing. PLUNGE BASE DUST EXTRACTION (Not included, available as accessory) This dust extraction hood is designed for use in the plunge base when routing is done in the middle of the workpiece, such as when creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. [. . . ]