HERCULES HE041 Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with Plunge Base Kit Owner’s Manual

General Instructions for Use  

1. Mark the surface of the material to be cut.  

7. The cutting bit rotates clockwise.  

Adjust for this while cutting:  

2. Make sure that the Power Switch is in the  

Off-position, then plug the Power Cord into the  

nearest 120 volt, grounded electrical outlet.  

a. For most materials it is best to move the Router  

from left to right as facing the workpiece.  

b. When cutting outside edges, move the  

Router counterclockwise. When cutting  

inside edges, move the Router clockwise.  

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS  

INJURY: Verify that the work surface has  

no hidden utility lines before cutting.  

c. On vertical surfaces, start and end the  

cut at the top to prevent scrap material  

from falling onto the rotating bit.  

3. Push the Power Switch to the  

On-position to turn on the Router.  

Note: Use two or more passes for deep cuts, especially  

in the case of hardwood. Turn the Depth Stop Turret  

to the highest step to start, then rotate the Turret one  

step for each progressive pass until the final depth  

is achieved. Each step on the Turret progresses  

in 1/4" (6.4ꢀmm) increments totaling 3/4" (19ꢀmm) of  

adjustment with one full turn (360°) of the Turret.  

4. Adjust the Router speed to suit the working material  

and bit diameter. To adjust speed, turn the Speed  

Control Dial from 1 (the slowest speed) to 6 (the  

fastest speed). Use lower settings for large diameter  

bits and higher settings for small diameter bits.  

Note: Determine the optimum speed by testing  

in scrap material until you are able to produce a  

smooth cut with no burnishing or burn marks. Burn  

marks are caused by moving too slowly through  

the wood. Feeding the Router too quickly, or trying  

to remove too much material in a single pass  

creates a rough cut and can overload the motor.  

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:  

The tool will restart automatically if stalled.  

8. After completing the cut, raise the Router  

so the cutting bit is clear of the material and  

push the Power Switch to the Off-position.  

Do not set the Router down until the  

5. Allow the cutting bit to reach full speed  

before contacting the workpiece.  

bit has come to a complete stop.  

9. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and  

unplug it after use. Clean, then store the  

tool indoors out of children’s reach.  

6. Slowly engage the workpieceꢀ–ꢀdo not force  

the Router down into the material.  

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.  

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