Black & Decker Elu 3303 User manual
Instruction
Manual
Plunge
Cut
Routers
3303,3304
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for
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ELU
Plunge
Cut
Router.
If
you
already
own
an
ELU
power
tool,
you
know
the
pleasures
of
working
with
a
real
pro.
Built
to
ELU’s
traditional
standards
for
high
quality
and
durability
and
backed
by
Black
&
Decker’s
extensive
service
network,
you’ve
got
an
excellent
value
that
will
serve
you
well
for
years
to
come.
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TOOLS
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take
the
time
to
read
this
informative
manual
and
pay
particular
attention
to
the
safety
rules
we’ve
provided
for
your
protection.
Don’t
forget
to
send
in
your
owner’s
registration
card.
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again
for
buying
Black
&
Decker!
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
WARNING:
When
using
Electric
Tools,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
followed
to
reduce
risk
of
fire,
shock,
and
personal
injury,
including
the
following:
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
KEEP
WORK
AREA
CLEAN.
Cluttered
areas
and
benches
invite
injuries.
2.
CONSIDER
WORK
AREA
ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t
expose
power
tools
to
rain.
Don’t
use
power
tools
in
damp
or
wet
locations.
Keep
work
area
well
lit.
3.
GUARD
AGAINST
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
Prevent
body
contact
with
grounded
surfaces.
For
example:
pipes,
radiators,
ranges,
refrigerator
enclosures.
4.
KEEP
CHILDREN
AWAY.
All
visitors
should
be
kept
away
from
work
area.
Do
not
let
visitors
contact
tool
or
extension
cord.
5.
STORE
IDLE
TOOLS.
When
not
in
use,
tools
should
be
stored
in
dry,
and
high
or
locked-up
place—out
of
reach
of
children.
6.
DON’T
FORCE
TOOL.
It
will
do
the
job
better
and
safer
at
the
rate
for
which
it
was
intended.
7.
USE
RIGHT
TOOL.
Don’t
force
small
tool
or
attachment
to
do
the
job
of
a
heavy-duty
tool.
Don’t
use
tool
for
purpose
not
intended,
for
example,
don’t
use
circular
saw
for
cutting
tree
limbs
or
logs.
8.
DRESS
PROPERLY.
Do
not
wear
loose
clothing
or
jewelry.
They
can
be
caught
in
moving
parts.
Rubber
gloves
and
non-skid
footwear
are
recommended
when
working
outdoors.
Wear
protective
hair
covering
to
contain
long
hair.
9.
USE
SAFETY
GLASSES.
Also
use
face
or
dustmask
if
cutting
operation
is
dusty.
10.
DON’T
ABUSE
CORD.
Never
carry
tool
by
cord
or
yank
it
to
disconnect
from
receptacle.
Keep
cord
from
heat,
oil,
and
sharp
edges.
11.
SECURE
WORK.
Use
clamps
or
a
vise
to
hold
work.
It’s
safer
than
using
your
hand
and
it
frees
both
hands
to
operate
tool.
12.
DON’T
OVERREACH.
Keep
proper
footing
and
balance
at
all
times.
13.
MAINTAIN
TOOLS
WITH
CARE.
Keep
tools
sharp
and
clean
for
better
and
safe
performance.
Follow
instructions
for
lubricating
and
changing
accessories.
Inspect
tool
cords
periodically
and
if
damaged
have
repaired
by
authorized
service
facility.
Inspect
extension
cords
periodically
and
replace
if
damaged.
Keep
handles
dry,
clean,
and
free
from
oil
and
grease.
14.
DISCONNECT
TOOLS.
When
not
in
use,
before
servicing,
and
when
changing
accessories,
such
as
blades,
bits,
cutters.
15.
REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND
WRENCHES.
Form
habit
of
checking
to
see
that
keys
and
adjusting
wrenches
are
removed
from
tool
before
turning
it
on.
16.
AVOID
UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING.
Don’t
carry
plugged-in
tool
with
finger
on
switch.
Be
sure
switch
is
off
when
plugging
in.
17.
OUTDOOR
USE
EXTENSION
CORDS.
When
tool
is
used
outdoors,
use
only
extension
cords
intended
for
use
outdoors
and
so
marked.
18.
STAY
ALERT.
Watch
what
you
are
doing.
Use
common
sense.
Do
not
operate
tool
when
you
are
tired.
19.
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
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
unless
otherwise
indicated
elsewhere
in
this
instruction
manual.
Have
defective
switches
replaced
by
authorized
service
center.
Do
not
use
tool
if
switch
does
not
turn
it
on
and
off.
20.
DO
NOT
OPERATE
portable
electric
tools
near
flammable
liquids
or
in
gaseous
or
explosive
atmospheres.
Motors
in
these
tools
normally
spark,
and
the
sparks
might
ignite
fumes.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
3
Double
Insulation
Your
unit
is
DOUBLE-
INSULATED
to
give
you
added
safety.
This
means
that
it
is
constructed
throughout
with
TWO
separate
“layers”
of
electrical
insulation
or
one
DOUBLE
thickness
of
insulation
between
you
and
the
tool’s
electrical
system.
Tools
built
with
this
insulation
system
are
not
intended
to
be
grounded.
As
a
result
your
unit
is
equipped
with
a
two-prong
plug
which
permits
you
to
use
extension
cords
without
concern
for
maintaining
a
ground
connection.
NOTE:
DOUBLE
INSULATION
does
not
take
the
place
of
normal
safety
precautions
when
operating
this
tool.
The
insulation
system
is
for
added
protection
against
injury
resulting
from
a
possible
electrical
insulation
failure
within
the
tool.
CAUTION:
When
servicing
all
tools,
USE
ONLY
IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
Repair
or
replace
damaged
cords.
Motor
Your
ELU
tool
is
powered
by
an
ELU-built
motor.
Be
sure
your
power
supply
agrees
with
the
nameplate
marking.
Volts
50/60
Hz
or
“AC
only”
means
your
tool
must
be
operated
only
with
alternating
current
and
never
with
direct
current.
Voltage
decrease
of
more
than
10%
will
cause
loss
of
power
and
overheating.
All
ELU
toos
are
factory
tested;
if
this
tool
does
not
operate,
check
the
power
supply.
Switch
Depth
Bar
Clamp
Screw
Extension
Corgis
Double
insulated
tools
have
2
wire
cords,
and
can
be
used
with
2
wire
or
3
wire
extension
cords.
Only
round
jacketed
extension
cords
should
be
used,
and
we
recommend
that
they
be
listed
by
Underwriters
Laboratories
(U.L.).
If
the
extension
will
be
used
outside,
the
cord
must
be
suitable
for
outdoor
use.
Any
cord
marked
as
outdoor
can
also
be
used
for
indoor
work.
The
letters
“WA”
on
the
cord
jacket
indicate
that
the
cord
is
suitable
for
outdoor
use.
An
extension
cord
must
have
adequate
wire
size
(AWG
or
American
Wire
Gauge)
for
safety,
and
to
prevent
loss
of
power
and
overheating.
The
smaller
the
gauge
number
of
the
wire,
the
greater
the
capacity
of
the
cable,
that
is
16
gauge
has
more
capacity
than
18
gauge.
When
using
more
than
one
extension
to
make
up
the
total
length,
be
sure
each
individual
extension
contains
at
least
the
minimum
wire
size.
To
determine
the
minimum
wire
size
required,
refer
to
the
chart
below.
CHART
FOR
MINIMUM
WIRE
SIZE
(AWG)
OF
EXTENSION
CORDS
NAMEPLATE
TOTAL
EXTENSION
CORD
LENGTH-FEET
RATING-AMPS
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
0-10.0
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
10.1-13.0
16
16
14
14
14
12
12
12
13.1
-15.0
14
14
12
12
12
12
12
—
Before
using
an
extension
cord,
inspect
it
for
loose
or
exposed
wires,
damaged
insulation,
and
defective
fittings.
Make
any
needed
repairs
or
replace
the
cord
if
necessary.
Special
Instructions
For
Electronic
Router
Oat.
#3304
You
have
just
purchased
a
portable
router
which
incorporates
a
state
of
the
art
electronic
motor
control.
The
control
system
governs
the
motor
to
give
you
easy
start-up,
smooth
cutting,
and
higher
power
output.
These
unique
capabilities
give
you
a
router
which
is
responsive
to
your
needs.
The
electronic
motor
control
system
has
two
basic
features
(Fig.
1).
A.
Ramp
start
-
when
you
turn
on
the
router,
you
will
notice
that
it
does
not
have
the
jerk
from
the
rapid
acceleration
of
the
motor.
This
router
has
a
starting
circuit
which
accelerates
the
motor
up
to
speed
smoothly,
without
jerking,
and
allows
you
to
maintain
easier
control
of
the
router
during
the
start-up
period.
4
B.
Constant
speed
cutting
-
as
you
load
the
router,
the
selected
cutting
speed
does
not
slow
down
during
normal
use.
The
electronic
control
governs
the
motor
and
gives
you
a
consistent
finish
to
your
work.
Only
under
very
heavy
loading
will
the
speed
of
the
unit
fall
below
the
governed
speed.
To
set
the
router
speed
(from
8,000
RPM
to
24,000
RPM)
rotate
the
speed
control
wheel
shown
in
Figure
1.
The
higher
the
number
the
higher
the
speed.
The
numbers
on
the
wheel
are
for
reference
only
and
do
not
indicate
any
particular
speed.
-Depth
Stop
Bar
-
Plunge
Lock
Knob
Turret
Stop
The
lower
the
speed
setting,
the
slower
the
router
runs.
Lower
speed
settings
may
be
useful
for
making
fine
cuts
in
softer
materials,
where
control
of
the
unit
may
be
of
greater
importance.
Router
bits
larger
than
1
/4"
diameter
are
not
recommended
when
routing
soft
woods
on
the
lowest
speed
setting.
Operating
Instructions
For
The
Router
PREPARATION
FOR
USE
The
motor
in
this
router
is
relatively
high-powered
(750
Watts,
max.).
Despite
this,
it
is
advisable
to
cut
deep
grooves
or
remove
large
amounts
of
material
in
two
or
more
passes.
TECHNICAL
DATA
Model
Voltage
Speed
Insulation
Column
Plunging
stroke
Routing
depth
Cutter
mounting
Cutter
cap
routing
Rotary
depth
stop
3303,
3304
120
24,000
r.p.m.
double
insulated
spring
loaded
twin
column
50
mm
(1
-15
/
1
6
")
0-50
mm
adjustable
precision
collet,
size
1
/
4"
max.
30
mm
(1-3/16")
(shallow)
3
stage
depth
position
IMPORTANT
NOTE
NEVER
TIGHTEN
COLLET
NUT
IF
THERE
IS
NO
CUTTER
IN
THE
COLLET.
COMPRESSING
COLLET
TOO
MUCH
MIGHT
RESULT
IN
IT
BEING
DAMAGED.
TO
CHANGE
COLLET
THE
COLLET
IS
SECURED
IN
THE
COLLET
NUT
BY
MEANS
OF
THE
ANNULAR
SPRING.
A
STRONG
PULL
WILL
RELEASE
THE
COLLET
FROM
THE
NUT
THE
NEW
COLLET
SHOULD
THEN
BE
INSERTED
IN
THE
NUT
AND
BE
PUSHED
IN.
INSTALLING
ROUTER
BITS
(TURN
OFF
AND
UNPLUG
ROUTER)
To
install
a
router
bit,
first
open
the
collet
by
loosening
(counterclockwise)
the
collet
nut.
Use
the
supplied
wrenches
if
necessary.
Insert
the
shaft
of
the
desired
bit
into
the
collet
as
far
as
it
will
go
and
then
pull
it
out
about
1
/
16".
Hold
the
router
shaft
with
one
of
the
wrenches
and
firmly
tighten
the
collet
nut
with
the
other.
Reverse
the
process
to
remove
bits.
Always
be
sure
to
turn
off
and
unplug
the
router
when
installing
or
removing
bits.
CAUTION:
Router
Bits
Are
Sharp
...
Use
Care
In
Handling
Them.
The
front
face
of
the
collet
must
always
be
flush
with
the
face
of
the
nut.
If
this
is
not
the
case,
remove
the
assembly
from
the
machine
and
press
the
collet
into
the
collet
nut
so
that
it
is
held
by
the
spring
with
the
faces
flush.
SETTING
DEPTH
OF
CUT
USING
DEPTH
STOP
(FIG.
3)
(TURNOFF
AND
UNPLUG
ROUTER)
Loosen
the
Depth
Bar
Clamp
Screw
and
the
Plunge
Lock
Knob.
Push
the
router
down
until
the
cutter
contacts
the
workpiece
and
tighten
the
Plunge
Lock
Knob.
Raise
the
Depth
Stop
Bar
until
the
distance
between
the
lower
end
of
the
bar
and
the
selected
screw
in
the
Turret
Stop
is
equal
to
the
desired
depth
of
cut.
Tighten
the
Depth
Bar
Clamp
Screw
and
loosen
the
Plunge
Lock
Knob.
(The
tool
will
spring
up.)
The
depth
of
cut
will
be
equal
to
the
distance
between
the
head
of
the
bolt
on
the
turret
stop
and
the
end
of
the
depth
stop
bar.
The
depth
of
cut
can
be
gauged
by
using
the
graduated
scale.
When
several
cuts
are
to
be
made
at
different
depths
in
the
material,
the
three
bolts
on
the
turret
stop
are
adjusted
accordingly.
NOTE:
The
Turret
Stop
can
be
adjusted
so
that
the
Depth
Stop
Bar
does
not
contact
any
screw
head.
To
adjust
any
screw
in
the
Turret
Stop,
use
the
wrench
supplied
and
loosen
the
lock
nut.
Turn
the
screw
as
desired
and
retighten
the
lock
nut.
The
Depth
Stop
Bar
can
be
removed
from
the
tool
for
free
hand
cutting.
GENERAL
(FIGS.
4,
5,
6,
7)
All
common
routing
tasks
can
be
performed
with
ease
with
the
Plunge
Cut
Router:
Grooving,
rabbeting,
recessing,
veining,
and
profiling
on
all
types
of
wood
and
plastic.
Always
feed
the
router
opposite
to
the
direction
in
which
the
cutter
is
rotating.
The
router
should
be
moved
in
a
clockwise
direction
when
working
round
a
template,
or
routing
free-hand.
Only
carbide-tipped
cutters
should
be
used
on
panels
faced
with
plastic
laminates.
Switch
TO
SWITCH
ON
THE
MACHINE
The
switch
positions
are
indicated
by
red
markings
on
and
off.
Note:
Always
pull
the
plug
on
the
cord
set
out
of
its
receptacle
when
changing
a
cutter
or
fitting
the
accessories
in
order
to
avoid
any
chance
of
an
accident.
Operation
After
setting
the
cutting
depth
as
described
on
page
5,
locate
the
router
such
that
the
bit
is
directly
over
the
place
you
will
be
cutting.
With
the
router
running,
lower
the
unit
smoothly
down
into
the
workpiece.
(DO
NOT
JAM
THE
ROUTER
DOWN)
When
the
too!
reaches
the
pre-set
depth,
tighten
the
Plunge
Lock
Knob.
When
you
have
finished
routing,
loosen
the
knob
and
let
the
spring
lift
the
router
directly
out
of
the
workpiece.
Accessories
Black
&
Decker
offers
a
wide
array
of
router
bits
and
other
accessories
to
enhance
the
versatility
of
your
router.
Visit
your
local
Black
&
Decker
Service
Center
where
recommended
accessories
can
be
purchased.
If
you
need
assistance
in
locating
recommended
accessories
for
your
tool,
contact:
Black
&
Decker
(U.S.)
Inc.
User
Services
Department
10
North
Park
Drive
P.O.
Box
857
Hunt
Valley,
MD
21030-0857
Recommended
accessories
for
your
tool
are
available
at
extra
cost
from
your
local
Black
&
Decker
Service
Center.
The
use
of
any
other
accessories
or
attachments
may
be
hazardous.
If
you
have
any
questions
concerning
which
accessories
are
recommended,
contact
Black
&
Decker
at
the
above
address.
Important
To
assure
product
SAFETY
and
RELIABILITY,
repairs
maintenance
and
adjustment,
(including
brush
inspection
and
replacement)
should
be
performed
by
qualified
service
organizations,
always
using
ELU
replacement
parts.
ELU
products
are
serviced
by
Black
&
Decker
company
owned
Service
Centers.
Commercial/Industrial
Use
Warranty
ELU
warrants
this
product
for
one
year
from
date
of
purchase.
We
will
repair
without
charge,
any
defects
due
to
faulty
material
or
workmanship.
Please
return
the
complete
unit,
transportation
prepaid,
to
any
Black
&
Decker
Service
Center
or
Authorized
Service
Station
listed
under
“Tools
Electric”
in
the
yellow
pages.
This
warranty
does
not
apply
to
accessories
or
damage
caused
where
repairs
have
been
made
or
attempted
by
others.
Like
most
Black
&
Decker
products
your
tool
is
listed
by
Underwriters
Laboratories
to
ensure
that
it
meets
stringent
safety
requirements.
This
symbol
on
the
nameplate
means
the
product
is
listed
by
Underwriters
Laboratories,
Inc.
_
WOODWORKING
TOOLS
BY
BUCK&DECKER
Form
No
-
7
4
1
3
88
(JULY87)
©1987
Printed
in
Switzerland
BLACK
&
DECKER
(U.S.)
INC.,
U.S.
Power
Tools
Group,
10
North
Park
Drive,
P.O.
798,
Hunt
Valley,
MD
21030-0798
U.S.A.
096
04
00
09
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