MasterCraft 1323.2 User manual

IMPORTANT:
Read and understand this instruction manual
thoroughly before using the product.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
PLUNGE/FIXED-BASE ROUTER
054-6821-2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Specifications 4
Safety Guidelines 5
Key Parts Diagram 9
Operating Instructions 10
Maintenance 19
Troubleshooting 20
Parts List 21
Warranty 23
NOTE:
If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all
instructions and follow them with use of this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 120 V~ 60 Hz
Rated Power Input 11A
No-load Speed 25,000 RPM
Collet Capacity 1/4 & 1/2” (6.4 & 12.7 mm)

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
WARNING!
Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety
symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do
not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
WARNING!
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in serious injury to yourself or others. To reduce the risk of injury, fire,
or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.
KNOW YOUR TOOL
To operate this tool, carefully read this Instruction Manual and all labels affixed to the router before
using. Keep this instruction manual available for future reference.
IMPORTANT
This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. For more information, call the toll
free helpline at 1-800-689-9928.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire 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.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• 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.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• 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.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• 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 finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• 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.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• 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.
• 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.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, 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.
• 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.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• 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.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
SERVICE
• 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUTERS
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may
contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• 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.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE ROUTER
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ..................... Volts
A ..................... Amperes
Hz ................... Hertz
W .................... Watts
min ................. Minutes
................. Alternating current
n0 ................... No-load speed
............... Class II Construction
…/min or …min-1 .............. Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
.............. WARNING–To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
.............. WARNING–To reduce the risk of injury, always wear eye protection.
.............. WARNING–To reduce the risk of injury, always wear ear protection.
• Always make sure the work surface is free from nails and other foreign objects. Cutting into a nail
can cause the bit and the tool to jump and damage the bit.
• Never hold the workpiece in one hand and hold the tool in the other hand when in use. Never
place hands near or below the cutting surface. Clamping the material and guiding the tool with
both hands is safer.
• Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use only in well ventilated area. Using personal
safety devices and working in safe environment reduces risk of injury.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the
power tool.
• Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the material. The bit cutting edge may grab the
material causing loss of control of the cutter.
• The router may make a big noise during routing; it is better to wear ear protection during the
operation.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Motor, plunge base, fixed base, 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet and 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve, straight-edge
guide, dust-extraction adaptor (fixed base), dust-extraction adaptor (plunge base), 2 chip shields, collet
wrench, nylon tote, and instruction manual.
KEY PARTS DIAGRAM
No. Description No. Description
1 Motor housing 10 Motor clamp
2 Fixed base 11 Live-tool indicator light
3 Spindle-lock button 12 Micro-adjustment knob
4 Self-releasing collet 13 Plunge-depth locking lever
5 Handle 14 Depth-rod locking knob
6 ON/OFF switch 15 Depth-stop turret
7Fine-adjustment dial with depth-
indicator ring 16 Dust-extraction adaptor
8 Coarse-adjustment knob 17 Handle
9 Vacuum port 18 Plunge base
KEY PARTS DIAGRAM
1 5
67
8
9
10
11
2
3
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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NOTICE: Before attempting to use this tool, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety requirements. For
optimum performance and safety, read the following operating instructions carefully before using this product.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT THE CUTTER BIT
This router comes with a 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet and 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve that accept cutter bits
with 1/2” (12.7 mm) and 1/4” (6.4 mm) shanks, respectively. The 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet is installed on
the tool, and the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve can be installed inside the 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet.
INSTALL THE 1/4” (6.4 mm) COLLET
SLEEVE (fig 1)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Remove the router motor housing from the fixed or
plunge base.
3. Set the router motor upside down on its top cap with
the collet pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the
spindle shaft and the 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet. Place the
wrench (included) on the 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet and
turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the collet slightly
to accept the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve (fig 1a).
5. Insert the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve into the 1/2”
(12.7 mm) collet assembly as far as it will go (fig 1b).
6. With the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve inserted and the
spindle-lock button pressed in to engage the shaft,
place the wrench on the 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet and
turn it clockwise until the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve
is tightened in it.
REMOVE THE 1/4” (6.4 mm) COLLET SLEEVE
(fig 1)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. With the spindle-lock button pressed in to engage the shaft, place the wrench on the 1/2” (12.7 mm) collet
and turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the collet slightly to remove the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet sleeve.
WARNING!
• Always turn the motor off and unplug the router before making any adjustments or installing accessories. Failure to unplug
the router could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury.
FPO
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fig 1a
fig 1b
1/2” (12.7 mm) collet
Spindle-lock
button
1/4” (6.4
mm) collet
sleeve

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WARNING!
• Tighten the collet securely to prevent the cutter bit from slipping. If the collet is not securely tightened, the
cutter bit may detach during use, causing serious personal injury.
• Do not use a cutter bit that has a diameter larger than the two sub-base openings [1 7/32” (31 mm)].
A larger cutter bit will not fit through the sub-base opening, will cause damage to the sub-base and the
motor, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator.
FPO
INSTALL THE CUTTER BIT (fig 2)
1. Turn the motor off and unplug the router from the
power source.
2. Remove the motor housing from the fixed or plunge
base.
3. Set the motor upside down on its top cap, with the
collet pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the
spindle shaft and the collet. Place the wrench on the
collet and turn it counter-clockwise to slightly loosen
the collet to accept the cutter-bit shank.
5. Insert the cutter-bit shank into the collet assembly as far as it will go, then back the shank out until the cutter
is approximately 1/8 to 1/4” (3.2 to 6.4 mm) away from the face of the collet.
6. With the cutter bit inserted and the spindle-lock button pressed in to engage the shaft, place the wrench on
the collet and turn it clockwise until the collet is firmly tightened on the cutter bit.
REMOVE THE CUTTER BIT
1. Turn the motor off and unplug the router from the power source.
2. Remove the motor from the fixed or plunge base.
3. Set the motor upside down on its top cap, with the collet pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and the collet. Place the wrench on the
collet and turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the collet slightly.
5. Remove the cutter-bit shank.
fig 2
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NOTICE:
• If the cutter bit cannot be removed, you can remove the collet and bit together and then knock the bit out from the collet.
• To ensure proper gripping of the cutter-bit shank and minimize run-out, the shank of the cutter bit must be inserted into the collet
at least 5/8” (15.9 mm).
Cutter
Bit shank
Spindle-
lock
button

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INSTALL THE MOTOR IN THE FIXED BASE (fig 3)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Place the fixed base on a flat surface.
3. With the back of the fixed base facing you, open the motor clamp.
4. Press the coarse-adjustment button while you align the motor to the fixed base so that the arrows align.
5. Slide the motor down into the fixed base.
6. The router motor will now slide up or down when the coarse-adjustment button is pressed in.
7. After all adjustments are made, close the motor clamp securely.
REMOVE THE MOTOR FROM THE FIXED
BASE (fig 3)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Place the router on a flat surface.
3. With the back of the router facing you, open the
motor clamp.
4. Push in the coarse-adjustment button while you lift
the router motor out of the fixed base.
INSTALL THE MOTOR IN THE PLUNGE
BASE
(fig 4)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Place the plunge base on a flat surface.
3. With the back of the plunge base facing you, open
the motor clamp and make sure that the plunge
action is in the “DOWN” position with the plunge-
depth locking lever locked.
4. Align the arrow on the motor housing with the arrow
on the plunge base, and then lower the motor housing into the plunge base.
5. Slide the motor into the base as far as it will go.
6. Close the motor clamp securely.
REMOVE THE MOTOR FROM THE PLUNGE BASE (fig 4)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Place the router on a flat surface.
3. With the back of the plunge base facing you, open the motor clamp and make sure that the plunge action is
in the “DOWN” position, with the plunge-depth locking lever locked.
4. Lift the motor straight up out of the base.
fig 3
fig 4
Locking nut
Arrow
Arrow
Motor
clamp
Locking nut
Coarse-adjustment
button
Locking
lever
Motor
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CHIP SHIELDS (fig 5)
For fixed base:
1. To attach, place the chip shield in position and flex
the sides while pushing the shield in until it snaps
into place (fig 5a).
2. To remove the chip shield from the fixed base, press
inward on the tabs until the chip shield releases from
the base, and then remove the chip shield.
For plunge base:
1. Insert the chip shield into the screw on the plunge
base (fig 5b).
2. Slide the chip shield to the right side to lock it.
3. To remove the chip shield, just slide it to the left side
and then remove it from the plunge base.
DUST-EXTRACTION ADAPTOR FOR THE
FIXED BASE ( fig 6 )
To attach the dust-extraction adaptor onto the fixed
base, align the two raised ribs on the dust-extraction
adaptor with the slots on the vacuum port, and then
insert the dust-extraction adaptor into the vacuum
port on the back of the fixed base. Rotate the
adaptor until it is secured on the base.
A 1 1/4”(3.2 cm) vacuum hose can be connected
directly to the dust-extraction adaptor.
DUST-EXTRACTION ADAPTOR FOR THE
PLUNGE BASE (fig 7)
To attach the dust-extraction adaptor onto the
plunge base, position and secure it to the back of the
base with the two screws included.
A 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) vacuum hose can be connected
directly to the dust-extraction adaptor.
fig 5a
fig 5b
fig 6
fig 7
Chip shield
Chip
shield
Screw
Fixed base
Dust-
extraction
adaptor
Two screws

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EDGE GUIDE ( fig 8 )
The router combo kit comes with an edge guide.
This edge guide can be used as an aid in routing
applications such as decorative edging, straight-
edge planing and trimming, grooving, dadoing, and
slotting.
To assemble the edge guide, insert two edge-guide
rods into the holes on the edge guide, and then use
two screws (included) to lock the edge-guide rods
in place.
To attach the edge guide to the fixed or plunge
base, simply insert the edge-guide rods into the
edge-guide mounting slots either from the left or the
right. Adjust the edge guide to the desired position.
For fixed base, secure the edge guide by turning the
quick-release levers toward two handles; for plunge
base, secure the edge guide by turning two locking
nuts clockwise.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH THE FIXED
BASE (fig 9)
The fixed base is designed with a fine-adjustment
system. When the bit is lowered to the approximate
position desired (coarse setting), the system can
then be micro-adjusted to the precise depth.
Coarse Adjustment:
Depress the coarse-adjustment button to quickly
lower or raise the cutter bit to an approximate depth
setting.
Fine Adjustments:
The depth-indicator ring located on the fine adjustment dial is marked in 1/256” (0.1 mm) increments.
Turn the fine adjustment dial counter-clockwise 180º (1/2 turn) to lower the cutter bit 1/32” (0.8 mm).
One full turn counter-clockwise 360° (zero “0” to zero “0”) lowers the bit 1/16” (1.6 mm).
The depth-indicator ring may be reset to zero “0” without moving the fine-adjustment dial. This allows
the user to begin adjustments from any reference point desired.
fig 8a
fig 8b
Quick-
release
lever
Edge guide
Edge-guide rod
Screws
fig 9
Coarse-adjustment
button
Fine-adjustment
dial
Depth-indicator
ring
Locking nut

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DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH THE PLUNGE
BASE
PLUNGING ACTION (fig 10)
The plunge base feature simplifies the depth
adjustments and will allow the cutter bit to easily
and accurately enter the workpiece.
To lower the cutter bit, release the plunge-depth
locking lever by moving it “Up” to the unlocked
position. Use both hands to apply an even downward
pressure on the plunge action until the cutter bit reaches the desired depth, then move the plunge-
depth locking lever “Down” to the locked position.
To raise the bit and the plunge action, unlock the plunge-depth locking lever and the cutter bit and the
plunge action will automatically retract from the workpiece and return to the raised position.
PLUNGE ACTION WITH DEPTH ROD AND
DEPTH-STOP TURRET (fig 11)
The depth rod and the depth-stop turret are used to
control the plunge-action cutting depth as follows:
1. 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.
2. To set a desired depth of cut, rotate the depth-stop
turret until the lowest step is aligned with the depth rod. Loosen the depth-rod locking knob and lower the
depth rod until it contacts the lowest step of the turret. Slide the depth indicator until the red line indicates
zero on the depth scale; this indicates the point at which the bit just contacts the work.
3. To set a desired cutting depth, slide the depth rod up until the red depth-indicator line indicates the desired
cutting depth, and then secure the rod in position by firmly tightening the depth-rod locking knob.
4. The desired depth of cut may now be achieved by plunging the router until the depth rod contacts the
selected stop on the turret.
USE THE DEPTH-STOP TURRET TO SET UP DEEP CUTS (fig 11)
To produce deep cuts, always make several progressively deeper cuts by starting with the highest step on the
depth-stop turret, and, after each cut, rotate the turret to the next lower step until the lowest step is reached.
Each of the steps progresses by 1/4” (6.4 mm) increments. The 4 steps represent a total of “0” inch to 3/4”
(19 mm) with a full 360orotation of the turret. Repeat this process if necessary.
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fig 10
fig 11
Plunge-depth
locking lever
Depth scale
NOTICE: Do not exceed 1/8” (3.2 mm) depth of cut in a single pass.
Depth rod
Depth indicator
Depth-rod locking knob
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MICRO-ADJUSTMENT WITH THE DEPTH ROD AND DEPTH-STOP TURRET
The depth rod has a micro-adjustment knob that turns a screw (inside the rod) either clockwise or
counter-clockwise to lower or raise the depth rod on the turret for micro-adjustment of the plunge
depth.
Each complete revolution of the micro-adjustment knob adjusts the plunging depth by approximately
1/32” (0.8 mm). A reference indicator line is marked into the depth rod under the micro-adjustment
knob to set a reference point of “0”.
When adjusting the plunge depth, always make sure that the micro-adjustment knob has been turned
down (clockwise) several revolutions from the top before setting the depth rod and depth-stop turret.
To use the micro-adjustment knob after the depth rod and turret have been set, check the final depth
setting and micro-adjust as follows:
• To micro-increase the plunge depth, raise the micro-adjustment screw by turning the knob counter-
clockwise to the desired amount.
• To micro-reduce the plunge depth, lower the micro-adjustment screw by turning the knob
clockwise to the desired amount.
TOGGLE “ON/OFF” SWITCH (fig 12)
Your router motor is turned “ON” and “OFF” with the
toggle switch located on the top cap of the motor
housing. The left side of the toggle switch hood (as
you face it) is marked “I” and “ON” and the right
side (as you face it) is marked “O” and “OFF.”
1. To turn the motor “ON”, push the toggle switch to the
left side marked “I” and “ON.”
2. To turn the motor “OFF” push the toggle switch to
the right side marked “O” and “OFF.”
Always hold the router and the cutter bit away from the workpiece when turning the toggle switch
“ON”. Only contact the workpiece with the router and cutter bit after the router has reached the full
selected speed. Only remove the router and cutter bit from the workpiece after turning the router motor
“OFF” and after the cutter bit comes to a complete stop.
SOFT START
The soft start-control minimizes torque twist, customary in larger router motors, by limiting the speed
at which the motor starts. This increases the motor’s life.
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LED WORKLIGHTS (fig 13)
Your router motor has 3 built-in worklights located
around the collet to provide high visibility of the
workpiece when cutting. These lights are always on
when the toggle switch is in the “ON” position.
LIVE-TOOL INDICATOR LIGHT (fig 14)
Your router also has a live-tool indicator light,
located on the motor housing top cap where the
power cord enters the motor housing. This green
light is always on when the router motor is plugged
into a power source.
FEEDING THE ROUTER (fig 15)
The secrets to professional routing are a careful set-up
for the cut, selecting the proper depth of cut, knowing
how the cutter bit reacts in your workpiece, and the rate
and direction of feed of the router.
DIRECTION OF FEED - EXTERNAL CUTS
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The cutter bit rotates clockwise (when installed on a router
table, the rotation is counter-clockwise). Feeding the bit
from left to right will cause the bit to pull the router towards
the workpiece. If the router is fed in the opposite direction
(right to left), the rotating force of the cutter bit will tend
to throw the bit away from the workpiece. This is called
“Climb-Cutting”.
“Climb-Cutting” may cause loss of control, possibly resulting in personal injury. When “Climb-Cutting” is required
(e.g., backing around a corner), exercise extreme caution to maintain control of the router. The high speed of the
cutter bit during a proper feeding operation (left to right), results in very little kickback under normal conditions.
However, if the cutter bit strikes a knot, an area of hard grain, or a foreign object, “kickback” may result. Kickback
may damage your workpiece and could cause you to lose control of the router, possibly causing personal injury.
Kickback is always in the opposite direction of the clockwise cutter bit rotation, or counter-clockwise. To guard against
and help prevent kickback, plan your set-up and direction of feed so that you’re always keeping the sharp edges of
the cutter bit biting straight into uncut wood. Always inspect your workpiece for knots, hard grain, and foreign objects.
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WARNING!
• Kickback causes the power tool to jerk back toward the user, causing possible loss of control and serious
injury. Always take precautions against kickback as described in the operator’s manual.
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RATE OF FEED
The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the
workpiece, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit.
When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods, such as pine, you may use a faster rate of feed. When
making deep cuts in hardwoods, such as oak, you should use a slower rate of feed.
FEEDING TOO RAPIDLY
Forcing the feed of the cutting bit forward too rapidly slows the revolution of the cutting bit, and the bit
takes larger bites as it rotates. Larger bites mean larger chips and a rough finish. This forcing action
can also cause the router motor to overheat.
FEEDING TOO SLOWLY
When you feed the cutting bit too slowly, the rotating cutting bit does not cut into new wood rapidly
enough to take a bite. Instead, it scrapes away sawdust-like particles. This scraping produces heat,
which can glaze, burn, and mar the cut in the workpiece and, in extreme cases, overheat the cutting
bit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, verify that the router has been disconnected from the
power supply. Keep all ventilation openings clean. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use a clean cloth
to remove dirt, oil, and grease.
After using the router for a period of time, some wood dust may enter into the base or collet; it is best
to use compressed air or a brush to clean the dust.
REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES
(fig 16)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Replace both carbon brushes when either has less
than 1/4” (6.4 mm) length of carbon remaining, or if
the spring or wire is damaged or burned.
3. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the black plastic
cap on each side of the router motor and carefully
withdraw the spring-loaded brush assemblies.
4. Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guide
channels.
5. Insert new brush assemblies into the guide channels with the carbon part going in first, being certain to fit
the two metal “ears” into their slots in the channel. Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or
servicing the brushes.
6. Tighten the caps snugly, but do not overtighten. The router should be allowed to “run in” (run at no load
without a cutter bit) for 5 minutes before use, to seat the new brushes properly.
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WARNING!
• Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oil, etc., come into contact with
plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
• To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.
• For your safety, always turn off the switch and unplug the router motor from the power source before
performing any maintenance or cleaning.
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NOTICE: To reinstall the same brushes, make sure that the brushes go back in the same way they came out. This will avoid
the need for a break-in period.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Causes Solution
The router does not work.
Plug is not plugged into the
power source. Plug the cord into the power source.
Switch is in “OFF” position. Move the switch to “ON” position.
The carbon brushes are
worn.
Remove the brush caps and replace the
old brushes with new ones.
The results of the router
cuts are not smooth. The bit is dull. Change to a sharp bit.
Bit cannot be installed. Bit size is inappropriate for
the collet.
Use only 1/4” (6.4 mm) diameter bits
with the 1/4” (6.4 mm) collet; use only
1/2” (12.7 mm) diameter bits with the
1/2” (12.7 mm) collet.
Bit cannot be removed.
Bit sticks together with the
collet.
Remove the collet and bit together and
then knock the bit out from the collet.
The motor cannot be
clamped tightly.
The locking nut of the fixed
or plunge base is loose.
Rotate the locking nut clockwise to
adjust the degree of the tightness.
Wood dust has entered the
base or the motor clamp.
Use compressed air or brush to clean
the dust.
The motor cannot be
installed into the base
smoothly.
Wood dust has accumulated
on the base or the motor
housing.
Use compressed air or brush to clean
the dust.
If the problem remains unsolved after performing the checks described above, call the toll-free helpline
at 1-800-689-9928.