Rockwell ShopSeries RS5002 User manual

RS5002
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COMPONENT LIST
LOCK BUTTON
ON/OFF SWITCH
HANDLE
DEPTH GUIDE FIXING SCREW
DEPTH GUIDE
DEPTH STOP TURRET
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
COLLET NUT
BASE PLATE
PARALLEL GUIDE LOCKING SCREWS
PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
MAINS CABLE
PARALLEL GUIDE
SPANNER
CENTERING PIN
DUST EXTRACTION TUBE
LONG SCREWS FOR FIXING VACUUM ADAPTOR AND TEMPLATE GUIDE
TEMPLATE GUIDE
ROUTER BITS*
COLLET
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB (See Fig. H)
FINE ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR (See Fig. H)
ROLLER GUIDE
ADAPTOR
*Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
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ACCESSORIES
Collet:12mm, 6.35mm 2
Router bits 5
Center pin 1
Parallel guide 1
Template guide 1
Spanner 1
Dust extraction tube 1
Roller guide 1
Adaptor 1
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.
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 your 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 bystanders, children, and visitors 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 adjusting keys or wrench before turning
the 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
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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 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 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 qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that that safety of the power
tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR ROUTER
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
because the cutter may contact its own cord.
Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.
2. 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.
3. Draw attention to the necessity for using bits of
the correct shank diameter suitable for the speed
of the tool.
SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
RCM approval mark
Double insulation

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TECHNICAL DATA
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.
1. SETTING THE DEPTH STOP (See Fig.A)
a) Loosen the xing screw and adjust the depth stop
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 xing screw.
NOTE: If you want to make some accurate adjustment,
micro- adjustment can be made by turning the ne
adjustment knob. A full turn is equal to 1mm.
2. FITTING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR (See Fig.B)
For the safe of your health and working environment,
always use a vacuum adaptor.
Use the two long screws to fasten the adaptor socket
securely to the routing base. The adaptor socket is
suitable for vacuum adapter with a suction hose.
3. FITTING THE ROUTER BIT (See Fig.C,D)
• Press in the spindle lock button, loosen the collet
nut with a spanner anti-clockwise and insert the
required router bit. (See Fig. C)
Make sure the spring and collet nut are inside
before inserting the bits and that the bit ts the
collet nut.
• Press in the spindle lock and tighten the collet nut
with a spanner clockwise, making sure at least
3mm protrudes from the end of the shank. (See
Fig. D)
NOTE: Wait until the machine complete stops before
press the spindle lock.
4. ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
The depth of cut is the distance between the step
buffer and the depth stop bar.
Router bits vary in depth, the step buffer allows
for this with its six positions. Use one of the two
following methods:
Method 1: Using a piece of wood method (See
Fig.E,F,G)
Fit the router bit, loosen the depth stop bar xing
screw, pull the plunge lock lever (See Fig. E) up
and plunge the router down until the bit comes into
contact with the workpiece.
Lock the router into this position by pushing down the
plunge lock lever.
Lift up the depth stop bar (See Fig. F) and insert a
piece of wood the same thickness as the depth of cut
between the stop bar and step buffer. (See Fig. G)
Tighten the depth stop bar xing screw and release
the plunge lock lever to return the router back to its
original position. The depth of cut is now set, see
“Starting the router” section for nal operation.
Method 2: Using the scale method
Fit the router bit, loosen the depth stop bar xing
screw and release the plunge lock lever.
Lower the router down until it contacts the workpiece,
lock into this position with the plunge lock lever.
The scale on the depth bar 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 bar to the calculated
number, and lock bar with the xing screw.
Release the plunge lock lever, the router will return to
its original position.
Start Router as described in “Starting the router”
section below.
5. USING THE STEP BUFFER (See Fig.I)
For deep cuts, it is recommended to carry out several
cuts, each with less material removal. By using the
step buffer, the cutting process can be divided into
several steps.
6. FINE ADJUSTMENT TO CUT DEPTH (See Fig.H,I)
Rotating the ne adjustment knob allows extremely
precise adjustment of the bit depth. One complete
revolution equals 1mm. It should be adjusted only
Voltage
Rated power
No load speed
Max. plunge depth
Collet sizes
Protection class
Machine weight
230-240V~50Hz
1500W
11000-26000/min
50mm
6.35mm/12mm
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after the coarse adjustment lock is locked. Rotating
the ne adjustment knob counterclockwise causes
the depth rod to move up, producing a deeper cut.
Rotating the ne adjustment knob clockwise causes
the depth rod to move down, producing a shallower
cut.
The ne adjustment indicator(23) can be moved
independently of the ne adjustment knob.
This allows the indicator ring to be zeroed at any
given depth. After zeroing, when the knob is rotated,
the indicator turns with it, indicating the ne change
in the depth of cut (in mm). Fine depth adjustment
in increments as small as 0.04mm is possible. The
maximum setting range is ±2.5mm.
7. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH (See Fig.J)
The variable speed control switch allows you to vary
the speed of the router enabling the optimum speed
to be selected for various size of router bits and
to avoid the workpiece being burnt, this can occur
especially when cross cutting. The speed increases
as you turn the switch towards the higher numbers
and decreases on the lower numbers (1 being slowest
and 6 fastest).
Speed Table
Material Router bit-Ø Speed stages
Hardwood
(Beech)
4 – 10mm 5–6
12 – 20mm 3–4
22 – 40mm 1–2
Softwood
(Pine)
4 – 10mm 5–6
12 – 20mm 3–6
22 – 40mm 1–3
Particle board
4 – 10mm 3–6
12 – 20mm 2–4
22 – 40mm 1–3
Plastic 4 – 15mm 2–3
16 – 40mm 1–2
Aluminium 4 – 15mm 1–2
16 – 40mm 1
8. STARTING THE ROUTER (See Fig.K)
NOTE: Before starting work make sure workpiece is
rmly secured.
a) Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental
starting. Depress lock off button, then on/off
switch and release lock off button. Your switch
is now on. To switch off, just release the on/off
switch.
Release switch and lock lever, allow router to return to
top starting position. Let the router stop fully before
removing from workpiece.
NOTE: Stop the router before adjusting the variable
speed.
9. DIRECTION OF FEED (See Fig.M,N)
The router rotates in a clockwise direction, as a
consequence the router must be moved left to right as you
face the workpiece and anti-clockwise for outside edges.
10. RATE OF FEED
It is important to move the router at the correct speed
through 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
The router can be used without any of the guides
allowing creative freehand work, such as signwriting
(See Fig. L). 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 anti-
clockwise; and clockwise to cut an inside edge.
12. FITTING THE PARALLEL GUIDE(See Fig. O,P)
Before using the parallel guide you will need to
assemble the guide shafts (A) and the base (B).
Remove the two screws(C), washers (D) and spring
washers (E) from the end of the two shafts (A). Fit
the guide base (B) to the shafts (A) with the washers
(D&E) and screws (C) you removed. Tighten screws
securely.
Insert the shafts (A) 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.
CIRCULAR CUTS (See Fig.Q,R)
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• Fasten the centering pin onto the parallel guide.
• Place the centering pin against the material.
• Set the required radius by adjusting the parallel
guide shafts and tighten the guide locking screws.
• Fix the router in required depth with the clamping
lever.
• Switch on the machine.
• After releasing the clamping 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.
14. USING THE TEMPLATE GUIDE (See Fig.S,T)
Use this feature to cut out a shape from a template.
This is a useful method when you want to repeat an
image. Fix the template guide to the router base using
the two long screws provided.
To obtain an exact copy, the workpiece must be bigger
by an amount equal to the difference between the outer
edge of the guide ring and the outer edge of the cutter.
NOTE: The ange should be downward. (See Fig.S)
15. CHANGING THE ROUTER BIT
Press the spindle lock 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.
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 and will not damage
your power tool.
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.
Staple your purchase receipt here
Before returning this product for
warranty or any other reason, please call.
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Unit 15, 23 Narabang Way Belrose 2085 NSW Australia
FREE CALL 1300 889 028
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