HERCULES HE042 Compact Trim Router Owner’s Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use
.
Tool Changing
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Power Switch is in the
off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Bit Installation
Edge Guide Installation
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Use only rotary cutting bits of the correct shank
diameter for the collet mounted. Use only rotary
cutting bits suitable for the speed of the tool.
1. Loosen Edge Guide Knob, then install Edge
Guide with Fence facing inward and down.
2. Tighten Edge Guide Knob securely.
3. Loosen Fence Knob, adjust Fence, then tighten Knob.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Carefully inspect router bits for cracks, chips, or
other damage before installing. Do not use bits
that have been dropped, cracked, or damaged.
The bit may shatter causing serious injury.
Edge
Guide
Knob
Edge
1. Use only bits (sold separately) with 1/4″ shank size,
that are marked as suitable for the type of material
being cut, and are marked with a speed equal or
higher than the maximum speed marked on the tool.
Do not use a bit with a cutting diameter
Guide
larger than the opening in the base.
Fence
2. Turn Router upside down, open Lock
Lever and remove Base.
Fence
Knob
3. Press and hold Spindle Lock.
4. Using Large Wrench, turn Collet counterclockwise
to loosen, but do not remove.
Set Up Temporary Guide
5. Insert shank end into Collet as far as it
will go, then pull up slightly so there is a
minimum 1/16″ gap at bottom of bit.
Clamp a temporary guide to workpiece to make a
straight cut which is not parallel to edge of workpiece.
1. Clamp a suitable straight board across
workpiece parallel to desired location of cut.
6. Place Small Wrench on Spindle and Large
Wrench on Collet Nut, then tighten Collet Nut.
2. Loosen Edge Guide Knob, then install Edge
Guide with Fence facing outward and up.
3. Tighten Edge Guide Knob securely.
4. Measure proper distance from bit to Fence.
5. Loosen Fence Knob, adjust Fence, then tighten Knob.
Router bit
Collet Nut
Edge
Guide
Knob
Spindle
Spindle
Lock
Edge
Guide
7. Replace Base on Motor and close Lock Lever.
Fence
Fence
Knob
Item 59436
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
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| General | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | HERCULES HE042 Compact Trim Router Owner’s Manual |
| Make | Hercules |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | PDF (Download) |
| File size | MB |
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