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5.6 Fitting / Removing the cutting tool 
(Fig. 8-11)
 Important. Pull out the power plug fi rst.
Important. After working with the router, 
the cutting tool will remain very hot for a rela-
tively long time.
 Important. Cutters are very sharp. Wear 
protective gloves at all times when handling 
cutting tools.
• 
 Cutters with a shaft diameter of 6 mm and 8 
mm may be fitted to this router. Most cutters 
are available in both sizes.
• 
 You can use cutters made of the following 
materials:
- HSS - suitable for cutting softwood
- TCT - suitable for cutting hardwood, particle 
board and plastic.
• 
 Select the appropriate cutting tool for the job 
in hand.
• 
 When using the cutters for the first time: Re-
move the plastic packaging from the cutter 
heads.
• 
 Clean the nut, clamp and shaft of the cutter 
before fitting it.
• 
 Press the spindle lock (12) and allow the 
spindle to engage by turning it at the same 
time.
• 
 Undo the clamp nut (10) using the open-
ended spanner (22).
• 
 If necessary take the cutter you wish to remo-
ve out of the clamp (23).
• 
 Select the appropriate cutting tool for the job 
in hand.
• 
 Select the appropriate clamp for the cutter 
(23).
• 
 Now fit the clamp (23) and nut (10) into the 
cutting spindle.
• 
 Guide the cutter shaft into the clamp.
• 
 Press and hold the spindle lock (12).
• 
 Tighten the clamp nut (10) using the open-
ended spanner (22).
• 
 The cutter must be inserted at least 20 mm 
into the clamp (23).
• 
 Before you start the electric router, check to 
ensure that the cutting tool is secure and runs 
smoothly.
 Important. Remove the setting and assem-
bly tools before starting the machine
6. Operation
• 
 Never use a low quality or damaged cutter. 
Use only cutting tools with a shaft diameter of 
6 mm or 8 mm. The cutters must also be desi-
gned for the appropriate idling speed.
• 
 Secure the workpiece so that it cannot be 
thrown through the air as you work on it. Use 
clamps or a vise.
• 
 Always guide the power cable away from the 
back of the tool.
• 
 Never cut over metal parts, screws, nails etc.
6.1 ON/OFF switch (Fig. 12/Item 4)
Press the safety lock-off  (5) and then press the 
ON/OFF switch (4) to switch on the machine.
Release the ON/OFF switch (4) to switch off  the 
machine.
6.2 Speed control (Fig. 13 – Item 11)
The best speed depends on the material and the 
diameter of the cutter. Select a speed between 
11,000 and 30,000 rpm using the speed control 
switch (11). You can choose from 7 diff erent 
switch positions. The speeds in the various switch 
positions are as follows:
Switch position 1: approx. 11,000 rpm 
(minimum speed)
Switch position 2: approx. 12,000 rpm
Switch position 3: approx. 15,000 rpm
Switch position 4: approx. 18,000 rpm
Switch position 5: approx. 22,000 rpm
Switch position 6: approx. 26,000 rpm
Switch position 7: approx. 30,000 rpm 
(maximum speed)
To increase the speed:
Move the speed control switch (11) in the plus 
direction.
To reduce the speed:
Move the speed control switch (11) in the minus 
direction.
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