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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 2 Power Tool Safety Rules Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions ! WARNING listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Damaged cords increase the risk of electric Work Area shock. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite When operating a power tool outside, use accidents. an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W." The
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 3 or against your body is unstable and may operation. If damaged, have the tool lead to loss of control. serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for a periodic maintenance schedule for your your application. The correct tool will do tool. the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for Do n
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 4 Always hold the tool with two hands Never use bits that have a cutting during start-up. The reaction torque of the diameter greater than the opening in the motor can cause the tool to twist. base. The direction of feeding the bit into the Some dust created by ! WARNING power sanding, sawing, material is very important and it relates to the direction of bit rotation. When viewing grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation V Volts Voltage (potential) A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power kg Kilograms Weight min Minutes Time s Seconds Time Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc. n No lo
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 6 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any ! WARNING assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Routers POP-UP FIG. 1 FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB AIR VENTS HANDLE SCALE INDICATOR DEPTH SCALE CHIP DEFLECTOR BIT ROTATION ARROW “LOCK ON” BUTTON VARIABLE SPEED DIAL (Model 1825 only) FIG. 2 ON/OFF TRIGGER BASE SWITCH
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 7 FIG. 3 POP-UP FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB AIR VENTS DEPTH STOP TURRET DEPTH SCALE PLUNGE HANDLE DEPTH GAUGE KNOB CHIP DEFLECTOR BIT ROTATION ARROW FIG. 4 SPEED CONTROL DIAL Model 1825 only ON/OFF PLUNGE LOCK TRIGGER LEVER SWITCH BASE CLAMP LEVER BASE RELEASE BUTTON DUST PORT ADAPTER (Not included, available SUB-BASE as accessory) Model number 1810 1815 & 1820 1825 Voltage rating 120V 50 - 60Hz 120V 50 - 60Hz 120V 50 - 60Hz Amperage rating 9
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 8 Assembly A wide assortment of router bits with nut in a clockwise direction (viewed from different profiles is available separately. under the router). To ensure proper gripping of the router bit, the shank of the To prevent personal injury, ! WARNING router bit must be inserted at least 5/8". always remove the plug from power source before removing or When the templet guide has ! WARNING been removed from base, do installing bits or accessories. not
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 9 COLLET CHUCK CARE FIG. 6 (Model 1825 only) ARMATURE With the router bit removed, continue to turn SHAFT the collet nut counter-clockwise until it is loose. To assure a firm grip, occasionally blow out the collet chuck and clean with a COLLET CHUCK tissue or fine brush. The collet chuck is COLLET ASSEMBLY NUT made up of two component parts as illustrated (Fig. 6); check to see that the adapter sleeve if needed is properly seated ADAPTER in the collet
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 10 FIG. 9 INSTALLING RAS140 TEMPLATE GUIDE ADAPTER (Not included, available as accessory) Place template guide adapter over the holes in the center of the sub-base, align the two threaded holes in the bottom of adapter with the countersunk holes in sub-base. Fasten adapter with the screws provided (Fig. 9). TEMPLATE GUIDE ROUTER ADAPTER BASE MOUNTING SCREWS CHIP DEFLECTOR Always wear eye ! WARNING protection. The chip deflector is not intended as a sa
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 11 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE 4. The desired depth of cut may now be BASE PLUNGING ACTION achieved by plunging the router until the The plunge feature simplifies depth auto-zero depth rod contacts the auto- adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to zero depth stop. easily and accurately enter the workpiece. DEEP CUTS To lower, loosen lock lever (Fig. 11), and For deeper cuts, make several progressively apply downward pressure until you reach dee
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 12 continous operation without holding the When the tool is plugged in, the lights will turn trigger. on automatically when the user grips the handle and covers the sensor. TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger, The Site-Light™ is maintenance free and was depress “Lock-On button and release trigger designed to last the life of your tool. (Fig. 2). Note: When holding the tool, always make TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger sure the sensor in the handle
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 13 The router may stall if improperly used or use. Always use router bits with the shortest overloaded. Reduce the feed rate to prevent cutting length necessary to produce the possible damage to the tool. Always be sure desired cut. This will minimize router bit run- the collet chuck is tightened securely before out and chatter. FEED DIRECTION GUIDING THE ROUTER FIG. 14 The router can be guided through the work in any of several ways. The method you use
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 14 FIG. 17 PILOT TIPPED AND BEARING GUIDE BITS The lower portion of a pilot tipped bit, as shown in (Fig. 17), is a shaft with no cutting edges. Bearing guide bits have a ball bearing to pilot the bit. This pilot slides along the edge of the work as the rotating blades make the cut, forming molding or decorative edges. The edge on which the pilot slides should be perfectly CUT smooth since any irregularities are transferred to the shaped surface. CUTTER
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 15 ROUTER DUST COLLECTION to connect 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" hoses is also There are optional dust extraction available separately. accessories not included, available as To attach, position as shown and secure accessory. The adapter that will connect to adapter to base with the mounting screws 1-1/4” and 35mm vacuum hoses. An adapter provided (Fig. 20). FIG. 20 MOUNTING SCREWS FIG. 21 MOUNTING SCREWS Maintenance should be replaced at Skil Factory Service Ser
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 16 Accessories If an extension cord is RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS ! WARNING necessary, a cord with 120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS adequate size conductors that is capable 2 Cord Size in A.W.G. Wire Sizes in mm Tool’s of carrying the current necessary for your Ampere tool must be used. This will prevent Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters Rating excessive voltage drop, loss of power or 25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120 overheating. Grounde
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 17 Règles de Sécurité Générales Vous devez lire et comprendre toutes les instructions. Le non-respect, même partiel, ! AVERTISSEMENT des instructions ci-après entraîne un risque de choc életrique, d'incendie et/ou de blessures graves. CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS endommagé. Un cordon endommagé augmente le Aire de travail risque de choc électrique. Veillez à ce que l'aire de travail soit propre et bien éclairée. Le désordre et le manque de lumière favor
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 18 offre une stabilité insuffisante et peut amener un condition préjudiciable au bon fonctionnement de dérapage de l'outil. l'outil. Si vous constatez qu'un outil est endommagé, faites-le réparer avant de vous en servir. De nombreux Ne forcez pas l'outil. Utilisez l'outil approprié à la accidents sont causés par des outils en mauvais état. tâche. L'outil correct fonctionne mieux et de façon plus Élaborez un calendrier d'entretien périodique de votre séc
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 19 d'introduction du couteau doit être anti-horaire. Les travaux à la machine AVERTISSEMENT ! REMARQUE : Les coupes intérieures et extérieures tel que ponçage, sciage, nécessiteront des sens de déplacement différents - meulage, perçage et autres travaux du bâtiment référez-vous à la section consacrée au sens de peuvent créer des poussières contenant des produits déplacement de la toupie. Si l'outil est introduit dans le chimiques qui sont des causes rec
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BM 1619X00324 3-04 3/16/04 2:13 PM Page 20 Symboles IMPORTANT : Certains des symboles suivants peuvent être utilisés sur votre outil. Veuillez les étudier et apprendre leur signification. Une interprétation appropriée de ces symboles vous permettra d'utiliser l'outil de façon plus efficace et plus sûre. Symbole Nom Désignation/Explication V Volts Tension (potentielle) A Ampères Courant Hz Hertz Fréquence (cycles par seconde) W Watt Puissance kg Kilogrammes Poids min Minutes Temps s Secondes T
