Challenge Xtreme PRT1204.1 User manual

1200W
ROUTER
PRT1204.1
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions 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.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable 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. Unmodied 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.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your nger on the switch or energising 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
dust collection 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
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
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

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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 tool’s 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,
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 qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
ROUTER SAFETY WARNINGS
– Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
because the cutter may contact its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.
– Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by your hand or
against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR YOUR ROUTER
1. Always wear a dust mask.
2. Wear protective glasses and hearing protection.
3. For long hair, wear hair protection. Work only
with closely tting clothes.
4. If the mains cable is damaged or cut through
while working, do not touch the cable. Never use
the machine with a damaged cable.
5. Do not operate the machine in rain or high
moisture conditions.
6. Always direct the cable to the rear away from the
machine.
7. Contact with electric lines can lead to re and
electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage or may cause an electric shock.
8. When working with the machine, always hold it
rmly with both hands.
9. Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure
than by hand.
10. Before putting into operation, check the routing
tool for rm seating.
11. Never route over metal objects such as nails or screws.
12. Keep hands away from rotating router bits.
13. After nishing work, guide the machine back
into the upper starting position by actuating the
clamping lever and switch the machine off.
14. Always switch the machine off and wait until it
has come to a standstill before placing it down.
15. Protect tools from impact and shock.
16. Never allow children to use the machine.
17. Do not use blunt or damaged router
bits. Blunt or damaged router bits cause increased
friction, can become jammed and lead to imbalance.
18. The allowable speed of the router bit
must be at least as high as the maximum
speed listed on the power tool. Accessories
that rotate faster than permitted can be destroyed.
19. Never touch the bit during or
immediately after the use. After use the bit is
too hot to be touched by bare hands.
20. WARNING: Some dust particles
created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction jobs contain 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.
·Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
·Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals.
· Work in a well-ventilated area.
Work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
lter microscopic particles.

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To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual
Warning
Double insulation
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear dust mask
This product has been marked with a
symbol relating to removing electric
and electronic waste. This means that
this product shall not be discarded with
household waste but that it shall be
returned to a collection system which
conforms to the European Directive
2002/96/CE. It will then be recycled
or dismantled in order to reduce the
impact on the environment. Electric
and electronic equipment can be
hazardous for the environment and
for human health since they contain
hazardous substances.
SYMBOLS

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COMPONENT LIST
1. Variable Speed Switch
2. Handle
3. On/Off Switch
4. Lock On Button
5. Spindle Lock Button
6. Collet Nut
7. Parallel Guide
8. Parallel Guide Locking Knob
9. Router Base
10. Triple Depth Stop
11. Fixing Screw
12. Plunge Lock Lever
13. Depth Stop
14. Vacuum Adapter
15. Spanner
16. Center Pin
17. Long Screws for xing vacuum adapter and template guide
18. Template Guide
19. Collet
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Type PRT1204.1(RT-designation of machinery, representative of Router)
Rated voltage 230-240V~50Hz
Power 1200W
No load speed 11,000-30,000/min
Collet size 6.35mm
Max plunge depth 55mm
Protection class /II
Machine weight 3.6kg
NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA
A weighted sound pressure 87dB(A)
A weighted sound power 98dB(A)
KPA&KWA 3dB(A)
Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 80dB(A)
VIBRATION INFORMATION
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745:
Router cutting the wood Vibration emission value ah = 4.5m/s2
Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²
WARNING: The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ from
the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used dependant on the following
examples and other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
To use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed.
WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions of use should
also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure
level over the total working period.
Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk.
ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where appropriate).
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories.
Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10oC or less.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.

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ACCESSORIES
Collet 1
Parallel guide 1
Center pin 1
Template guide 1
Dust extraction tube 1
Depth guide 1
Spanner 1
Router bits( Straight bit /V Groove bit each one) 2
We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use
good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according to the work
you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist
you and offer advice.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for routing grooves,
edges, proles and elongated holes as well as
for copy routing in wood, plastic and light building
materials, while resting rmly on the workpiece.
1. SETTING THE DEPTH STOP (See Fig. A)
a) Loosen the Fixing Screw (11), and adjust the
Depth Stop (13) upward or downward. Note the
position of the scale on the body and raise the
depth stop by the required amount. Each mark on
the scale is equal to 1mm.
b) Tighten the Depth Stop Fixing Screw.
NOTE: If your router comes with the Depth Stop
not assembled, be sure to t the Depth Stop on
the machine before use.
Loosen the Fixing Screw (11), insert the Depth
Stop (13) into the hole of holder.
2. FITTING THE VACUUM ADAPTER
(See Fig. B, C)
For the sake of your health and working
environment, always connect the machine to a
vacuum cleaner. You must fasten the Vacuum
Adapter (14) to the Router Base (9) with two
screws and connect a suction hose. The suction
hose can be connected to the vacuum cleaner
through an extraction adapter.
3. FITTING THE ROUTER BIT
(See Fig. D, E)
WARNING! Use only routing tools with
an allowable speed matching at least the
highest no load speed of the machine. The shank
diameter of the router bit must correspond with
the rated diameter of the Collet.
Press in the Spindle Lock Button (4), loosen the
Collet Nut (6) and insert the required router bit.
Be sure to leave at least 3mm of shank visible
when inserting the router shank. Tighten the
Collet Nut with the Spanner. Release the Spindle
Lock Button.
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4. ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
(See Fig. F-H)
The depth of cut is the distance between the
Triple Depth Stop (10) and the Depth Stop (13).
Router bits vary in depth, the Triple Depth Stop
allows for this with its three positions. Use one of
the two following methods:
Method 1: Using a piece of wood
Fit the router bit, loosen the Depth Stop (13)
Fixing Screw, pull the Plunge Lock Lever (12)
up and press the router down until it comes into
contact with the workpiece. Lock the router into
this position by pushing down the Plunge Lock
Lever .
Lift up the Depth Stop and insert a piece of wood
the same thickness as the depth of cut between
the Depth Stop and Triple Depth Stop (10).
Tighten the Depth Stop Fixing Screw (11) and
release the Plunge Lock Lever to return the router
back to its original position. The depth of cut is
now set.
Method 2: Using the scale
Fit the router bit, loosen the Depth Stop (13)
Fixing Screw and release the Plunge Lock Lever.
Press the router down until it contacts the
workpiece to this position with the Plunge Lock
Lever. The scale on the depth now shows the
starting position. Note the starting position will
vary depending on the bit used.
Next add the required depth of the cut to the
starting position, i.e.: if the scale shows 20mm
and you require a cut of 10mm, then the correct
adjustment on the scale is 20+10=30mm. If the
scale shows 38mm and the required cut is 6mm
in depth, the adjustment on the scale will be
38+6=44mm.
Now move the Depth Stop to the calculated
number, and lock the bar with the Fixing Screw.
Release the Plunge Lock Lever so that the router
will return to its original position.
5. MARKING FINE ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE CUTTING DEPTH (See Fig. I, J)
To make ne adjustments, turn the Triple Depth
Stop by loosening the centre screw, lift the stop
and turn to a suitable length screw, release stop
and tighten centre screw.
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Turn the appropriate screw with a screwdriver to
obtain ne adjustment (See Fig. J).
6. STARTING THE ROUTER (See Fig. K)
Depress to start and release to stop your tool.
Depress On/Off Switch (3) then Lock On Button
(4). Your tool is now locked on for continuous use.
To switch off your tool just depress and release
the On/Off Switch.
7. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
(See Fig. L)
The variable speed control switch allows you
to vary the speed of the router, enabling the
optimum speed to be selected for various sizes
of router bits and preventing the workpiece from
being burnt. This can occur especially when
cross cutting. The speed increases as you turn
the switch towards the higher numbers and
decreases for the lower numbers (1 being slowest
and 6 fastest).
8. Soft Start
Soft start delays the increase in motor speed
to reduce the motor “kick” or torque effect to
improve operator comfort and safety.
9. DIRECTION OF FEED (See Fig. M, N)
The router rotates in a clockwise direction.
As a consequence, the router must be moved
from left to right as you face the workpiece and
counterclockwise for outside edges.
10. RATE OF FEED
It is important to move the router at the correct
speed throughout the work. The incorrect speed
may produce a poor quality cut. Moving too fast
can cause bit damage and a rough uneven cut.
A too slow speed can cause the wood to burn
and the bit to overheat. The rate of feed will vary
depending on the size of bit, material and router
speed. To determine the best speed always
practice on a small unseen area or a spare piece
of the same material rst.
11. USING THE ROUTER FREEHAND
(See Fig.O)
The router can be used without any of the guides,
allowing creative freehand work, such as sign
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writing. Use this feature only with a shallow depth
of cut.
NOTE: As the router rotates in a clockwise
direction always move the tool in a left to right
direction as you stand facing your work.
(See Fig.M, N)
When cutting an outside edge move the router
counterclockwise; and clockwise to cut an inside
edge.
12. FITTING THE CENTER PIN AND
MAKING CIRCULAR CUTS (See Fig.P, Q)
The Center Pin allows you to make circular cuts.
· Push the Center Pin onto the Parallel Guide
shaft of the Parallel Guide and fasten it in place
with the thumb screw.
· Place the Center Pin against the material.
· Set the required radius by adjusting the shaft of
the Parallel Guide and tighten the Parallel Guide
locking screws.
· Fix router in required depth with lock lever.
· Switch on the machine.
·After releasing the Plunge Lock Lever, lower the
machine slowly.
·Cut grooves, shoulders, etc at a steady rate of
feed, holding the machine with both hands.
· When nished, raise the machine again.
· Switch off the machine.
13. FITTING THE PARALLEL GUIDE (See
Fig.R, S)
Before using the Parallel Guide you will need to
assemble the guide. Remove the two screws and
washers from the end of the two shafts and t the
guide to the bars using the washers and screws
you removed. Tighten screws securely.
Insert the bars into the grooves in the base of the
router. Adjust the guide to the required cutting width
and tighten the two Parallel Guide locking screws.
NOTE:
A: Washer
B: Spring washer
C: Screw
D: Parallel guide base
E: Parallel guide shaft
14. ROUTING WITH TEMPLATE GUIDE (see
Fig. T, U)
The Template Guide (18) enables template and
pattern routing on work-pieces.
Place the Template Guide over the hole in the
center of the base plate, and align the two through
holes in the bottom of the base plate with the
countersunk holes in the Template Guide. Fasten
the Template Guide with the nuts and screws
provided.
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WARNING: Choose a router bit
with a smaller diameter than the
inner diameter of the Template Guide.
Set the router with Template Guide against the
template. Release the clamping lever by turning
in clockwise direction and slowly lower the router
toward the work-piece until the adjusted depth-
of-cut is reached. Guide router with projecting
Template Guide along the template, applying light
sideward pressure.
NOTE: The template must have a minimum
thickness of 8 mm, due to the projecting height of
the Template Guide.
15. CHANGING THE ROUTER BIT
Press the Spindle Lock Button and get the spindle
to latch in place. Loosen the Collet Nut with the
open-ended Spanner. Change the router bit and
tighten the Collet Nut with the Spanner.
NOTE: Remove all adjustment and assembly
tools before starting the machine.
Router Bits
Only use cutter bits with 6.35mm shank.
HSS (High Speed Steel) - for softwood use.
TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) - for use on
hardwood, chipboard, plastics or aluminum
The most commonly used bits are listed below.
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MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication
or maintenance. There are no user serviceable
parts in your power tool. Never use water or
chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe
clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power
tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation
slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
Occasionally you may see sparks through the
ventilation slots. This is normal.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If your router will not operate, check the power
at the mains plug.
2. If a fault cannot be rectied, return the drill to
an authorized dealer for repair.
PLUG REPLACEMENT (UK &
IRELAND ONLY)
Your power tool is supplied with a tted plug,
however if you need to t a new plug follow the
instruction below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured
blue must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with N. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with L.
WARNING:
Never connect live or neutral wires to the
earth terminal of the plug. Only t an approved
BS1363/A plug and the correct rated fuse.
Note: If a moulded plug is tted and has to be
removed take great care in disposing of the
plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to
prevent engaging into a socket.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric and electronic waste.
This means that this product shall not be discarded with household waste but that it shall be
returned to a collection system which conforms to the European Directive 2002/96/CE. It will then
be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Electric and electronic
equipment can be hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain hazardous
substances.
If faults can not be remedied, contact the Helpline on 08448012949
GUARANTEE
This product is selected for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and not for business use.
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 12 months. This does not
cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions,
or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modications or alterations, or has been
the subject of commercial use. In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period
please return it to your nearest Argos store. If the item is shown to have an inherent defect present at
the time of sale, the store will provide you with a replacement. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Guarantor: Argos Ltd, MK9 2NW
Issue1 5/2012