Black & Decker MTRT8 User manual

MTRT8
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A

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B

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C

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D

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E

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(Original instructions)
Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER multi-purpose tool has been
designed for a wide range of DIY applications.
Using the router head (MTRT8), this tool is
intended for routing wood and wood products.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
General power tool safety warnings
@Warning! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re
and/or serious injury.
@Warning! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions provide with your
power tool (MT143, MT350, MT108
or MT18) before using this accessory.
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions may result in electric shock,
re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool
or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
@Warning! Additional safety warnings
for routerss
u Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting tool may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with
a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
u Use clamps or another practical way to se-
cure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
u Keep hands away from cutting area. Never
reach underneath the work piece for any
reason. Do not insert ngers or thumb into the
vicinity of the rotating blade. Do not stabilize
the saw by gripping the shoe.

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u Keep blades sharp. Dull or damaged blades
may cause the router to swerve or stall under
pressure. Always use the appropriate type of
router bit for the workpiece material and type of
cut.
u Do not touch the workpiece or the blade
immediately after operating the tool. They can
become very hot.
u Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting into
walls, oors or ceilings, check for the location
of wiring and pipes.
u The blade will continue to move after releasing
the switch. Always switch the tool off and wait
for the router blade to come to a complete
standstill before putting the tool down.
@Warning! Contact with, or inhalation
of dusts arising from cutting applica-
tions may endanger the health of the
operator and possible bystanders.
Wear a dust mask specically
designed for protection against dust
and fumes and ensure that persons
within or entering the work area are
also protected.
u Thoroughly remove all dust after routing.
u Only use router bits with a shank diameter
equal to the size of the collet installed in the
tool.
u Only use router bits suitable for the no-load
speed of the tool.
u Never use router bits with a diameter exceed-
ing the maximum diameter specied in the
technical data section.
u Do not use the tool in an inverted position.
u Do not attempt to use the tool in a stationary
mode.
u Take special care when routing where the paint
is possibly lead based or when routing some
woods which may produce toxic dust:
u Do not let children or pregnant women enter
the work area.
u Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
u Dispose of dust particles and any other
debris safely.
u The intended use is described in this instruc-
tion manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any operation
with this tool other than those recommended
in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury and/or damage to property.

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Features (g. A)
This tool includes some or all of the following
features.
10. Router head
11. Spindle lock button
12. Lock off button
13. Collet
14. Chip deector
15. Dust Extraction adaptor
16. Straight router bit
17. Rounding over router bit
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery
from the tool.
Fitting a router bit (g. B)
Warning! Router bits are sharp, use care when
handling them.
Note: This router is not reccomended for use with
raised panel bits.
The router is equipped with a spindle lock feature
that makes changing bits easy. Lock the spindle
shaft by depressing the spindle lock button (11) as
shown in gure B and use the supplied wrench to
loosen (anti-clockwise) the collet (13).
u Keep the spindle lock button (11) depressed
and rotate the spindle until the spindle lock fully
engages.
u Place the router upside down on a smooth, at
surface.
u Loosen the collet (13) using the wrench
provided. Insert the shank of the router bit into
the collet (13).
u When installing router bits, be sure they are
inserted as far as possible and then pulled out
about 1.5mm.
u Keep the spindle lock button (11) depressed
and tighten the collet (13) clockwise (do not
overtighten) using the wrench provided.
Note: If the router base is set at its maximum
depth, the collet nut cannot be tightened properly.
Always ensure that if the router base is adjusted to
its maximum depth it must be backed off several
rotations (counterclockwise) before tightening or
loosening router bits. See “Setting the Routing
Depth” below for router base adjustment.
Warning! Never tighten the collet without a router
bit inserted. Tightening the collet without a router
bit inserted may cause damage to the collet.

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Setting the routing depth (g. B)
u Keep the spindle lock button (11) depressed
and rotate the router base.
u Rotating the base clockwise will increase
the routing depth.
u Rotating the base anti-clockwise will
decrease the routing depth.
u Two complete revolutions of the base is
equal to about 2 millimeters in the change of
depth.
u After obtaining the desired routing depth,
release the spindle lock button (11).
u Continue turning the base until the notch under
the spindle lock button aligns with the next
closest locking slot.
Fitting the dust extraction adaptor (g. D)
The dust extraction adaptor is used to connect a
vacuum cleaner or dust extractor to the tool. Dust
extraction must be used when cutting wood
u Holding the router head (10) at a slight angle to
the dust extraction adaptor (15), clip the router
head (10) into the dust extraction adaptor (15).
Ensure that the inner side (18) of the dust
extraction adaptor (15) is inserted between two
legs of the chip deector (14)
u Connect a vacuum cleaner hose by sliding it
into the dust extraction outlet.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Warning! Do not touch work piece or router bit
imediately after operating the tool. They can
become very hot. Handle carefully. Always allow
accessories and workpiece to cool before handling.
Note! This router is not recommended for metal
cutting applications.
Note! This router is not recommended for plunge
routing applications.
Switching on and off
Note: Ensure the forward reverse slider (2) is not
in the locked position.
u To switch the tool on, press in the lock off
button (12) then press the variable speed
switch (1). The tool should always be run at full
speed.
u Release the lock off button.
u To switch the tool off, release the variable
speed switch.
Routing (g. E)
u Make sure that the material to be cut is
clamped down and is stable enough to support
the router during operation.