AEG RT 1350 E User manual

Instructions for use
RT 1350 E

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WARNING!
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all
of the warnings listed below refers to your mains
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1) Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool 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) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power tool,
taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
GENERALSAFETY RULES
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contacthidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a “live” wire
will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.
ADDITIONALSAFETY RULES
■Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
■Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
■Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
■Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest Factory Service Center or
other Authorized Service Organization. Constantly
stay aware of cord location. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
■Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or
serious injury.
■Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
■Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
routing. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
■Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool while
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If
you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage : 220-240V ~ / 50-60Hz
No load speed : 15000 - 30000min
Input power : 1350W
Plunge depth : 50mm
Collet size : 1/2” or 1/4”
Net weight 4.01kg
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DESCRIPTION
1. Speed selection 18. Collet adaptor
sight windows 19.Spanner 23.8mm (15/16”)
2. Variable speed 20. Parallel guide
control selection 21. Hex nuts
3. Handle 22. Cutter
4. Lock-off button 23. Collet nut
5. Spindle lock button 24. Threaded post
6. Parallel guide lock knob 25. Collet
7. Chip shield 26. Bits
8. Depth stop knob 27. Stop Plunge
9. Stop bar 28. Work-piece
10. Stop bar lock knob 29. Dust port
11. Zero reset indicator 30. Depth of cut
12. Scale 31. Width of cut
13. Power cord 32. 1st pass
14. Plunge lock level 33. 2nd pass
15. Switch 34. Brush assembly
16. Router base 35. Brush cap
17. Sub-base
APPLICATIONS
Use your router only for the purposes listed below:
■Routing grooves, shaping edges, freehand designs, etc.
in wood.
■Chamfering, rabbeting, dadoing, and dovetailing in wood.
■Routing edges on laminates.
FEATURES
Your plunge router is a versatile woodworking tool that will
give you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered
with the professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows
the amateur to produce work that is beautiful and precise. As
the name implies your plunge router can be used for making
plunge cuts in workpieces, routing grooves,edge routing,
routing circles, and freehand routing. When used with
recommended accessories, such as router table, depth
adjusment knob, and straight guide; it becomes even more
versatile. Various types of cutters, both with and without roller
bearings as guides, also add to the versatility of this tool.
HEAVY DUTY MOTOR
Your router has a powerful motor with sufficient power to
handle tough routing jobs. It delivers 2 horsepower for heavy
duty performance. The motor also has externally accessible
brushes for ease of servicing.
DEPTH STOP SYSTEM
The Accu-Stop™ Micro-Adjustable depth stop located on the
base of your router provides precise stops for repetitive depth
of cut changes. A depth adjustment scale makes quick
adjustments to depth of cut changes possible.
CHIP SHIELD
A plastic chip shield has been provided on the base of your
router for protection against flying dust and chips. It is
designed to fit the front opening of the router base.
SPINDLE LOCK
A spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one wrench is
needed to loosen collet nut and change cutters. NOTE: Do
not run router with spindle lock engaged.
VARIABLE SPEED
Your router has advanced electronic features, designed to
assist you in getting the maximum use from your router. By
making proper speed selections, your router can be adjusted
to specfic routing needs. This eliminates much of the guess
work previously needed to perform operations on router
tables when used with the optional depth control knob.
The variable speed control allows the router to develop a no
load speed that can be adjusted from 15000 to 30000 min .
The variable speed control selector is conveniently located
on the front of the router.
The electronic feature of your router introduces the flexibility
of adjusting the motor speed to required job conditions. An
electronic speed control module senses the load applied to
the motor, and increases or decreases motor voltage to
compensate for and maintain desired RPM.
Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter
diameter you will be using and to the hardness of the
material being cut. The best cuts are made when the cutter is
fed through material at the proper rate of feed.
PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
After extended use, the plunge lock may wear. If this
happens, you can easily adjust the lever.
TO ADJUST PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
■UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
PLUNGE LOCK LEVER SHOWN AFTER
EXTENDEDWAER (FIG. 20)
PLUNGE LOCK LEVER SHOWN IN ORIGINAL
LOCKEDPOSITION (FIG. 22)
TEMPLATE GUIDE (Fig. 23)
The template guide (36) can be fitted to the base of the
router to accurately duplicate curves and other complex
shape.
These shapes can be easily made by using a jigsaw to cut
out the required designs. Fix the guide to the base of the
router by removing the two screws retaining the dust
extraction port, placing the guide in the recess provided in
the base and replacing the screws. The dust extraction port
must be in place when fitting the guide to hold the screws.
The guide protrudes below the bottom of the base allowing
the router to follow the template. A template must be securely
fixed to the workpiece and a firm pressure applied to the
router at all times to ensure that the edge of the guide
accurately follows the template.
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Your router should never be connected to power
supply when you are assembling parts, making ad-
justments, installing or removing cutters, or when
not in use. Disconnecting your router will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
CUTTER INSTALLATION(FIG. 3 & 4)
UNPLUGYOUR ROUTER.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Remove chip shield (7) from router base (16).
Depress spindle lock (5).
Lay router down on workbench in order to gain easy
access to collet nut (23).
Place the spanner (19) provided through front of router
base onto collet nut and turn counterclockwise to
loosen.
WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use,
be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your
hands or fingers. They will get burned because of
the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench
provided.
Install cutter (22) once collet nut is loose. If changing
cutters, cutter will easily slip from collet (25) after
loosening collet nut. For example: The collet is machined
to precision tolerances to fit cutters with 1/2”
(12.7 mm) diameter shanks. To use cutters with
1/4” (6.35 mm) diameter shanks, insert the 1/4”
(6.35 mm) collect adaptor(18) into the 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet.
Insert shank of cutter until shank bottoms out, then
pull it out 1/16” (1.6 mm) to allow for expansion
when the bit gets hot.
Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise
with the wrench provided.
Release spindle lock.
Replace chip shield.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Make sure lever is in locked position.
Remove (L) the screw supporting the plunge lock lever.
Remove the lever.
Place the lever back in the original locked position.
Replace (T) the screw.
Check for free plunge with lever rotated to unlocked
position. If router does not plunge freely, reposition lever.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alterationor
modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
Your router has a plunge lock lever that allows for free
plunging. This feature is very useful for table mounted
operations on router tables when used with the
optional depth control knob. Unlocking the plunge lock
lever allows for a smooth, precise plunging action. Once
you reach the desired depth of cut, simply lock the
plunge lock lever. The cutter will then be secured at the
desired depth of cut.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of this tool provides for easy handling. It is
designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating
in different positions and at different angles.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your router has a precision built electric motor. It should
be connected to apower supply that is 220-240 volts,
50Hz, AC only. Do not operate this tool on direct current
(DC). A voltage drop of more than 10 percent will cause
a loss of power and overheating.
If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double-check the power supply.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
The double insulated system is intended to protect
the user from shock resulting from a break in the
tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety pre-
cautions to avoid electrical shock.
Important: Servicing of a tool with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to
your nearest authorized service center for repair.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in acciden-
tal starting causing serious injury.
The template must be at least 5mm thick to allow for the
protrusion of the guide. Allowance must also be made in
the template for the distance between the cutting edge of
the bit and the outside.
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FEATURES
ADJUSTMENTS
Failure to unplug your router could result in acciden-
tal starting causing serious injury.
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging spindle lock.
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the cutter
may detach during use causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:

WARNING:
WARNING:
Lock (L) plunge lock lever to position cutter at "zero"
depth of cut.
Adjust hex nuts until they come in contact with stop
flange (27). This will provide a position stop at “zero”
depth of cut.
Make sure the hex nuts are securely tightened against
each other.
Rotate depth stop knob (8) to desired position, loosen lock
knob (10) and adjust stop bar (9) until it touches depth stop.
Slide zero-reset indicator (11) up or down the scale (12) on
stop bar until red line on zero-reset indicator aligns
with a desired reference point. For example, align
red line with 25mm mark on the scale.
Lift stop bar to obtain desired depth of cut. For
example, if setting 3.5 mm depth of cut, the
zero-reset indicator will move 3.5mm from
the 25mm reference point.
Tighten lock knob securely.
Position your router so that the cutter can extend
below the subbase for desired depth setting.
Unlock plunge lock lever.
Grasp handles and lower router until stop bar con-
tacts depth stop.
Lock plunge lock lever to position cutter at desired
depth of cut.
DEPTHSTOP (FIG. 8 & 9)
The depth stop is located on the base of your router and
makes it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in
successive passes by use of the Adjustable Depth
Stop System. Alignment marks make depth of cut
changes quick and easy.
A preset cutting depth is achieved by plunging router
until stop bar comes in contact with depth stop. The
micro-adjusting feature provides alignment marks at
each 90°rotation of the depth stop knob. Each 90°
rotation of the knob changes depth of cut setting 1/64 in.
(0.4 mm).
Acomplete rotation (360°) of the depth stop knob changes
the depth of cut setting 1/16 in. (1.6 mm).
The Adjustable Depth Stop System provides for depth of
cut changes to be made from 0 to 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) from
the initial setting of the stop bar.
This initial setting of the stop bar can be "zero" depth of
cut, or it can be any depth of cut setting that you choose
as a starting point for a particular job to be performed.
TO SET DEPTHSTOP
UNPLUGYOUR ROUTER.
WARNING:
Always wear safetey goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when using your router. Failure to do so
could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles,
or foreign objects being thrown in your eyes result-
ing in possible serious injury. If the operation is
dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.
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ADJUSTMENTS
DEPTHOFCUT
When routing a groove that is too deep to safely cut in
one pass, it is best to make the cut in several passes. We
recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and that several passes be made to
reach deeper cuts.
Proper depth of cut depends on several factors:
horsepower of router motor, type of cutter being used,
and type of wood being routed. A lightweight, low
horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts.
A router with high horsepower rating can safely cut
deeper. For example: small bits (26), such as veining bits with
1/16in. (1.6mm) cutting diameters, are designed to remove only
small amounts of wood. Large bits, such as straight-flute
bits, are made to remove larger amounts of wood in a
single pass. Cuts can be made deeper in soft woods,
such as white pine, than in tough hardwoods, like oak or
maple. Based upon these considerations, choose a
depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on router
motor. If you find that extra force is needed or that the
motor speed slows down considerably, turn off router
and reduce the depth of cut. Then, make the cut in two
or more passes.
TO ADJUST DEPTHOFCUT (FIG. 5 -7)
UNPLUGYOUR ROUTER.
Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Under-
sized shanks will not tighten properly and could be
thrown from the tool causing injury.
Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter than
the opening in router base. Use of such cutters will
come in contact with the router base and damage
both the cutter and router base. This situation could
also cause possible loss of control or create other
hazardous conditions that could cause possible seri-
ous personal injury.
Failure to unplug your router could result in acciden-
tal starting causing serious injury.
Raise cutter by unlocking (U) plunge lock lever (14).
Adjust hex nuts (21) on threaded post (24) until cutter is
inside router subbase (17).
Place router on a flat surface.
Lower router until tip of cutter barely touches flat
surface.
WARNING:

MATERIAL
MEDIUM
1/4" 3/8" 1/2"
SOFT
E-F D-E A-B
D-E C-D A
HARD
C-D B-C A
VERYHARD
D-E C-D C-D
CUTTER SIZE
SPEED SELECTIONCHART
Loosen lock knob and raise stop bar.
Rotate depth stop until the highest depth stop is
aligned with the stop bar.
Raise cutter by unlocking plunge lock lever.
Place router on flat surface, and lower router until tip
of cutter barely touches flat surface.
Lock plunge lock lever to position cutter at "zero"
depth of cut.
Lower stop bar against depth stop, then tighten lock
knob securely. The highest stop now becomes the
"zero" depth of cut setting.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR
Yourrouterhasavariablespeed controlselector (2)designed
to allow operator control of speed and torque limits. You
can make speed selections best suited to the type of cut,
the material being cut, and the size of bit being used. The
variable speed control selector allows you to adjust
router speed from 15000 to 30000 min
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step scale (Ato F) on the variable speed control selector.
To increase the speed and torque of your router, turn the
variable speed control selector to a higher setting (F).
Turn to a lower setting to decrease speed and torque.
NOTE:If you do not want to use the variable speed
control selector, turn it to the highest possible setting,
and the feature will not be active.
The speed selection chart shown gives suggested speed
settings based on the diameter of the cutter and the type
of material being routed.
We suggest that you practice with the variable speed
feature of your router before installing a cutter and
making cuts in wood.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in acciden-
tal starting causing serious injury.
(FIG. 10)
ZERO RESET INDICATOR
The zero reset indicator allows you to use the scale
provided on the housing to make quick depth of cut
changes to existing depth of cut settings. Simply choose
a reference point on the scale and slide the zero reset
indicator up or down the scale the distance required for
new depth of cut. Then change stop bar position by
loosening lock knob and adjusting stop bar until red line
on zero reset indicator moves back to reference point.
Tighten lock knob securely to lock stop bar in new
position. The cutter position will now increase or decrease
the exact distance the stop bar was adjusted.
NOTE:Each mark on the inch scale indicates 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm).
SWITCH (FIG.11)
We suggest that you practice with your router before
installing a cutter and making cuts in wood.
ROUTING (FIG. 12)
For ease of operation and maintaining proper control,
your router has two handles (3), one on each side of the
router base. When using your router hold it firmly with
both hands.
Before starting the router, unplug it and make sure the
cutter is securely tightened in collet nut and that depth of
cut is properly set.
Plug router into power supply, turn it on, and let motor
build to its full speed, then gradually plunge or feed cutter
into workpiece. Donot let the cutter contact workpiece
before turning on router and allowing it to develop full
speed.
Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Donot
operate router when fatigued or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
ROUTING GROOVES (FIG. 13)
When routing across the face of boards, set router at
desired depth of cut, place the edge of router base
against workpiece, and turn on the router. Slowly feed
the cutter into the workpiece along desired line of cut.
To turn the router ON, press the lock-off button (4) and
squeeze the switch (15). OFF, release both the switch &
lock-off button.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely
cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more passes.
OPERATION
6mm 8mm 12mm
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ADJUSTMENTS

ROUTING BY FREEHAND (FIG. 15)
When used freehand, your plunge router becomes a
flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible
to easily routesigns, relief sculptures, etc.
There are two basic techniques for freehand routing:
Routing letters, grooves, and patterns into wood.
Routing out the background, leaving the letters or
pattern raised above the surface.
When freehand routing, we suggest the following:
Draw or layout the pattern on workpiece.
Choose the appropriate cutter.
NOTE:A core box or V-groove bit is often used for
routing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits
and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings.
Veining bits are used to carve small, intricate details.
Routethe pattern in two or more passes. Make the
first pass at 25% of the desired depth of cut. This
process will provide better control as well as being a
guide for the next pass.
Donot routedeeper than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) per pass
or cut.
Follow these directions when routing by freehand:
Choose the appropriate cutter, set desired depth of
cut, carefully check set-up, and secure workpiece.
Make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood from the
same workpiece if possible.
Several cuts that require repositioning of router may
be needed for a particular job. If this situation exists,
unlock plunge lock lever to raise cutter inside router
subbase after each cut, reposition router for next cut,
gradually plunge cutter into workpiece until stop bar
contacts depth stop, lock plunge lock lever and
continue routing.
After all cuts have been made, unlock plunge lock
lever, raise cutter inside router subbase, remove
router from workpiece, turn off the router, and allow
cutter to come to a complete stop.
ROUTING EDGES
Place router on workpiece, making sure the router bit
does not contact workpiece. Turn router on and let the
motor build to its full speed. Begin your cut, gradually
feeding cutter into workpiece.
Upon completion of cut, turn motor off and let it come to
a complete stop before removing router from work
surface.
Unlock plunge lock lever to raise cutter from any
preset depth of cut. This also permits raising cutter
inside router subbase.
Place router on workpiece inside pattern to be routed.
Grasp handles securely and press the switch to start
your router.
Let motor build to full speed, then gradually plunge
cutter into workpiece until stop bar comes into contact
with depth stop.
Lock plunge lock lever to secure depth of cut setting.
Begin routing out the pattern, continuing until a
complete pass at this depth of cut has been made.
WARNING:
Do not use large router bits for freehand routing. Use
of large router bits when freehand routing could cause
loss of control or create other hazardous conditions
that could cause possible serious personal injury.
Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all
times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control
leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Never pull router out of work and place upside down
on work surface before the cutter stops.
Connecting a dust extractor (Fig. 16).
Mount the dust port (29) on the router base (16) with
screws. The dust extractor hose can be connected
to the dust extraction channel.
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OPERATION
When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the
cutter, clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutlines.
Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and
spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the
groove. Routealong one guide; then, reverse direction
and routealong the other guide. Clean out any remaining
waste in the center of the groove freehand.
When routing straight cuts across stock, clamp a straight
edge to the workpiece to use as a guide. Position the
straightedge parallel to the line of cut and offset the
distance between the cutting edge of the cutter and the
edge of the router base. Hold the router base against the
straightedge and routethe groove.
Insert the parallel guide (20) into the hole of the Router
base (16).
Draw a cutting line on the word-piece (28).
Lower the router body until the cutter is in contact
with the work-piece.
Tighten the parallel guide lock knob (6).
Postion the route on the cutting line. The outer cutting
edge of the cutter must coincide with the cutting line.
FITTING AND ADJUSTING THE SHIFTING
BEARING (FIG. 14)

When servicing use only identical AEG replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or causeproduct damage.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals
that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the
fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommended that this tool be used for extended
work on these types of materials. If, however, you do
work with any of these materials, it is extremely important
that you clean the tool frequently by blowing it with an air
jet.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
CUTTERS
Get faster and more accurate cutting results by keeping
cutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch
and gum from cutters after each use.
When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of the
cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter. Be sure
when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance
angle the same as originally ground.
COLLET
Dust and chips may collect on the collet from time to
time, making it necessary to clean the collet. To do so,
remove the collet assembly and wipe it with a clean dry
rag. Clean the taper in the shaft in the same manner.
Never immerse the collet or end of the shaft in a solvent
or in water. Before replacing the collet assembly, put a
drop of motor oil on the inside of the nut, on the
threads of the shaft, and on the taper in the shaft.
Replace the collet assembly onto the shaft by hand only.
Never tighten the collet nut without a bit in the collet. This
action could permanently damage the collet.
BRUSHASSEMBLIES (FIG. 19)
Your router has externally accessible brush assemblies (34)
that should periodically be checked for wear.
TO REPLACE BRUSHASSEMBLIES
UNPLUGYOUR ROUTER.
Remove brush cap (35) with a screwdriver. Brush
assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when
you remove brush cap.
Remove brush assembly (brush and spring).
Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs.
Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make
sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor
and that brush moves freely in brush tube.
Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight)
and replace.
Tighten brush cap securely. Do not over torque.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in acciden-
tal starting causing serious injury.
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ADJUSTMENTS
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
DEPTHOFCUT
As previously mentioned, the depth of cut (30) is important
because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the
quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to
your router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower
feed than a shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause
you to slow the feed so much that the bit is no longer
cutting, it is scraping, instead.
Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller bits
— are easily broken off when subjected to too much side
thrust. A large enough bit may not be broken, but if the
cut is too deep a rough cut will result — and it may be very
difficult to guide and control the bit as desired. For these
reasons, we recommend that you do not exceed 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) depth of cut in a single pass, regardless of the
bit size or the softness or condition of the workpiece.
To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make
as many successive passes as required, lowering the bit
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) for each new pass. In order to save time,
do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, before
lowering the bit for the next pass. This will also assure a
uniform depth when the final pass is completed.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:

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