1840 AD - Router SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 1840 AD SKIL

EU Declaration of conformity Router Article number We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards. Technical le at:

• The tool is intended to route grooves, edges, proles and elongated holes in wood, plastic and light building materials as well as to copy-route

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• The light of this power tool is intended to illuminate the power tool΄s direct area of working operation and is not suitable for household room illumination

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire 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.

a) Keep 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 flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders 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. Unmodied 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.

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 influence 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 any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power 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 and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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 are10 connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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 and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s 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, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of 16 years

• Always disconnect plug from power source before making any adjustment or changing any accessory ACCESSORIES

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only when original accessories are used

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

• Do not use damaged or deformed router bits

• Only use sharp router bits

• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease

• Only use high speed steel (HSS) or carbide-tipped (CT) router bits with this tool BEFORE USE

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and other elements in your workpiece; remove them before you start working

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a 220V supply)

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control)

• Do not clamp the tool in a vice

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear ear protection

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful (contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device when connectable

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device when connectable

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the materials you want to work with

• Be sure tool is switched o when plugging in DURING USE

• 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)

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

• Never use the tool when cord or base-plate R 2 (=protective guard) is damaged; have it replaced by a qualied person

• Keep hands and ngers away from router bit when tool is switched on

• Never exceed maximum cutting depth of router bit while cutting

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction, immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• In case the router bit is blocked, resulting in jerking forces on the tool, immediately switch o the tool

• In case of current interruption or when the plug is accidentally pulled out, immediately switch o the tool in order to prevent uncontrolled restarting

• Do not apply so much pressure on the tool that it comes to a standstill AFTER USE

• After nishing the work, loosen lever H 2, guide the tool back into the upper starting position, and switch o the tool11

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL

3 Read the instruction manual before use 4 Double insulation (no earth wire required) 5 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste material WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended USE

• Mounting/removing router bits 6 ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug ! ensure that router bit shaft is perfectly clean ! ensure that collet size (6 mm, 8 mm) corresponds with shaft size of router bit - turn tool upside down - lock shaft by pushing shaft lock A (rotate collet nut B, if necessary) and hold it while you FOR MOUNTING: - loosen collet nut B with wrench C - insert bit 3/4 in collet - tighten collet nut rmly with wrench C FOR REMOVING: - loosen collet nut B with wrench C - remove bit - release shaft lock A ! for loosening router bit it may be necessary to tap collet nut with wrench 7 ! never tighten collet nut, if there is no router bit in collet; collet may be damaged

• Changing collet ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug ! ensure that collet shaft is perfectly clean - loosen collet nut B 2 or 3 turns - tap collet nut B with wrench C - remove collet nut B and collet (lock shaft) - turn tool upside down - insert new collet in collet shaft - mount collet nut B (lock shaft) ! never tighten collet nut, if there is no router bit in collet; collet may be damaged

• Adjusting routing depth 8 ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug - ensure that the small rod within depth gauge D extends approximately 3 mm (use ne-adjustment knob E) 8a - rotate turret F so that its highest position clicks into place right under depth gauge D (for zeroing) 8b - loosen knob G so that depth gauge D drops onto depth stop turret F 8b - place tool on workpiece - loosen locking lever H 8c - push tool down until router bit is in contact with workpiece 8d - tighten locking lever H 8e - routing depth is now set to 0 mm (note value as indicated on depth scale) - raise depth gauge D as many mm as the desired routing depth, and tighten knob G 8f - loosen locking lever H and guide the tool back up again - use ne-adjustment knob E for setting the routing depth more precisely (0-10 mm) - with depth stop turret F the routing depth can be increased by 5 or 10 mm respectively ! re-adjust the routing depth after having changed router bits

• Speed control 9 For optimal routing results on dierent materials - select routing speed with wheel J (also while tool is running) - use table 0 as reference for determining the right routing speed - before starting a job, nd the optimal speed by testing out on spare material ! after longer periods of working at low speed, allow the tool to cool down by running it for approximately 3 minutes at high speed with no load

• Dust suction ! - connect vacuum cleaner to extension K ! never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with the routing operation

• Operating the tool @ - adjust routing depth ! always hold the tool firmly with both hands ! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-coloured grip area(s) - place tool on workpiece - switch on the tool by pulling trigger L - lock the switch for continuous use by pressing button

! before the router bit reaches the workpiece, the tool should run at full speed - loosen locking lever H and slowly push tool down until depth gauge D reaches depth stop turret F - tighten locking lever H - carry out the routing procedure with uniform feed rate - use the tool with its base-plate at on the workpiece - as a general rule one should pull the tool, not push it - unlock the switch by pulling again trigger L and then releasing it - after nishing the work, loosen lever H and guide the tool back into the upper starting position

• Handle position adjustment # - unlock both handles by sliding knobs N to the outer position and hold them while turning the handles into the desired position - release both knobs N until they snap-lock (4 positions possible)

• Proper guiding $ - keep in mind that router bit turns clockwise - guide tool so that bit turns into the workpiece, not away from it

• Mounting adapter plate P (for copying with a template) %

• Mounting parallel guide Q ^ - insert parallel guide rods V through holes in base-plate

- slide parallel guide to desired width and fasten it with 2 knobs W12

• Using the parallel guide as a circular guide & ! reverse parallel guide first - fasten pin X with wing nut Y as illustrated - insert rods V into base-plate R - pierce pin X into marked centre of circular arc - fasten parallel guide with 2 knobs W - guide the tool with consistent feed across the workpiece

• Using the parallel guide with curve buer Z * - mount curve buer Z (with guide roller mounted) as illustrated - guide the tool along the workpiece edge with light sideward pressure APPLICATION ADVICE

• For cuts parallel with the side of your workpiece use parallel guide

• For making parallel cuts in a workpiece far from the edge @ - fasten a straight piece of wood on the workpiece by means of 2 clamps - guide tool with base-plate along edge of wood which now functions as a parallel guide

• When using bits with a pilot or ball bearing, the pilot or ball bearing should slide along the edge of the workpiece which should be perfectly smooth (

• For larger routing depths, it is recommended to carry out several repetitive cuts with lower removal rates MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation slots S 2)

• Lubricate sliding bars T 2 occasionally

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL power tools - send the tool undismantled together with proof of purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the tool are listed on www.skil.com) ENVIRONMENT

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and packaging together with household waste material (only for EU countries) - in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on waste of electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility - symbol 5 will remind you of this when the need for disposing occurs NOISE / VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound pressure level of this tool is 84 dB(A) and the sound power level 95 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the vibration

4.4 m/s² (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned - using the tool for dierent applications, or with dierent or poorly maintained accessories, may signicantly increase the exposure level - the times when the tool is switched o or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly reduce the exposure level ! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns