MOF96E - Milling machine ELU - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MOF96E ELU

24,000 8,000-24,000 Router carriage 2 columns 2 columns Plunge mm 35 35 Revolver depth stop 3-step, 3-step, with with graduation graduation Collet size inch 1/4 1/4 Cutters diameter, max. mm 30 30 Weight kg 2.8 2.9 Fuses: Europe 230 V tools 10 Amperes, mains U.K. & Ireland 230 V tools 13 Amperes, in plugs The following symbols are used throughout this manual: Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non- observance of the instructions in this manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock. EC-Declaration of conformity

Elu declares that these Power Tools have been designed in compliance with: 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 50144, EN 55104 / EN 55014-2, EN 55014, EN 61000-3-2 & EN 61000-3-3. For more information, please contact Elu at the address below, or refer to the back of the manual. Level of sound pressure according to 86/188/EEC & 89/392/EEC, measured according to EN 50144:

(sound pressure) dB(A)* 88 88

(acoustic power) dB(A) 89 89* at the operator’s ear Take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing if the sound pressure of 85 dB(A) is exceeded. Weighted root mean square acceleration value according to EN 50144: MOF96 MOF96E5.9 m/s

Director Engineering and Product Development Horst Großmann Elu International, Richard-Klinger-Straße 40, D-65510, Idstein, Germany WMV-Dresden, Ersatzteilservice für Elektrowerkzeuge, Motor- und Gartengeräteen - 2 15 ENGLISH Safety instructions When using Power Tools, always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following safety instructions before attempting to operate this product. Keep these instructions in a safe place! General 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents. 2 Consider work area environment Do not expose Power Tools to humidity. Keep work area well lit. Do not use Power Tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 3 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with earthed surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators). For use under extreme conditions (e.g. high humidity, when metal swarf is being produced, etc.) electric safety can be improved by inserting an isolating transformer or a (FI) earth- leakage circuit-breaker. 4 Keep children away Do not let children come into contact with the tool or extension cord. Supervision is required for those under 16 years of age. 5 Extension cords for outdoor use When the tool is used outdoors, always use extension cords intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly. 6 Store idle tools When not in use, Power Tools must be stored in a dry place and locked up securely, out of reach of children. 7 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Preferablywear rubber gloves and non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way. 8 Wear safety goggles Also use a face or dust mask in case the operations produce dust or flying particles. 9 Beware of maximum sound pressure Take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing if the sound pressure of 85 dB(A) is exceeded. 10 Secure workpiece Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer and it frees both hands to operate the tool. 11 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 12 Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry the plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. Be sure that the switch is released when plugging in. 13 Stay alert Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired. 14 Disconnect tool Shut off power and wait for the tool to come to a complete standstill before leaving it unattended. Unplug the tool when not in use, before servicing or changing accessories. 15 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Always check that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed from the tool before operating the tool. 16 Use appropriate tool The intended use is described in this instruction manual. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment and performance of any operation with this tool, other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury. 17 Do not abuse cord Never carry the tool by its cord or pull it to disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 18 Maintain tools with care Keep the tools in good condition and clean for better and safer performance. Follow the instructions for maintenance and changing accessories. Inspect the tool cords at regular intervals and, if damaged, have them repaired by an Elu authorized repair agent. Inspect the extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged. Keep all controls dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 19 Check for damaged parts Before using the tool, carefully check it for damage to ensure that it will operate properly WMV-Dresden, Ersatzteilservice für Elektrowerkzeuge, Motor- und GartengeräteENGLISH 16 en - 3 and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Have damaged guards or other defective parts repaired or replaced as instructed. Do not use the tool if the switch is defective. Have the switch replaced by an Elu authorized repair agent. 20 Have your tool repaired by an Elu authorized repair agent This Power Tool is in accordance with the relevant safety regulations. To avoid danger, electric appliances must only be repaired by qualified technicians. Additional safety rules for cutters

• Always use cutters with a shank diameter corresponding to the size of the collet installed in your tool.

• Always use cutters suitable for a speed of

and marked accordingly.

• Never use cutters with a diameter exceeding the maximum diameter indicated in the technical data. Package contents The package contains: 1 Router 1 Parallel fence with guide rods 1 Collet (1/4") 1 Wrench # 13/17 1 Guide bush 17 mm ø 1 Dust extraction channel 1 Instruction manual 1 Exploded drawing

• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport.

• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation. Description (fig. A) Your Elu high performance router has been designed for professional heavy duty routing applications in wood and wood products. 1 Lock-ON/Lock-OFF switch 2 Routing depth graduation 3 Depth stop 4 Plunge limiter 5 Depth stop locking bolt 6 Revolver depth stop 7 Spindle lock 8 Collet nut 9 Dust extraction channel 10 Parallel fence locking bolt 11 Router base 12 Speed control dial (MOF96E) Electrical safety The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Your Elu tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 50144; therefore no earth wire is required. Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

• Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an Elu authorized repair agent or a qualified electrician.

• Disconnect the plug from the supply.

• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).

• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2) and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).

• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws. WMV-Dresden, Ersatzteilservice für Elektrowerkzeuge, Motor- und Gartengeräteen - 4 17 ENGLISH Never tighten the collet nut without a cutter in the collet. Replacing the collet assembly (fig. C) Your Elu router is supplied with a 1/4" collet fitted to the tool. Two other precision collets are also available to suit the cutter used. The collet and the collet nut are inseparable.

• Loosen the collet nut (8) completely.

• Remove the collet assembly (13).

• Fit a new assembly and tighten the collet nut. MOF96E - Setting the electronic speed control dial (fig. A) The speed is infinitely variable from 8,000 to 24,000 min

using the electronic speed control dial (12).

• Turn the electronic speed control dial to the required level.

• Generally, use the low setting for large diameter cutters and the high setting for small diameter cutters. The correct setting, however, is a matter of experience. 1 = 8,000 min

Adjusting the depth of cut (fig. D) Depth adjustment using the graduation and revolver depth stop

• Loosen the depth stop locking bolt (5).

• Unlock the plunge limiter (4) by turning it counterclockwise.

• Lower the router carriage until the cutter is in contact with the workpiece.

• Tighten the plunge limiter (4).

• Set the exact depth of cut using the graduation (2) or place a depth template between the depth stop (3) and the revolver depth stop (6). The adjustment range is indicated by the arrows (14).

• Tighten the depth stop locking bolt (5). Never use a light socket. Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N) wires to the earth pin marked E or

For 115 V units with a power rating exceeding 1500 W, we recommend to fit a plug to BS4343 standard. Using an extension cable If an extension cable is required, use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data). The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm

. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely. Also refer to the table below. Conductor size (mm

Assembly and adjustment Prior to assembly and adjustment always unplug the tool. Inserting and removing a cutter (fig. B)

• Press and hold down the spindle lock (7).

• Using the 17 mm wrench, loosen the collet nut (8) a few turns and insert a cutter.

• Tighten the collet nut and release the spindle lock. WMV-Dresden, Ersatzteilservice für Elektrowerkzeuge, Motor- und GartengeräteTriple depth adjustment The revolver depth stop (6) can be used to set three different depths. This is particularly useful for deep cuts, performed in steps.

• Place a depth template between the depth stop (3) and the revolver depth stop (6) to adjust the exact cutting depth.

• If required, set all three screws. Depth adjustment with router installed in inverted position

• Set the depth of cut prior to installing the router in inverted position. For installing the router in inverted position, refer to the relevant instruction manual on the stationary tool. A fine depth adjuster (EZ49103) is available as an accessory. Fitting the parallel fence (fig. E)

• Slide the parallel fence (16) over the rods.

• Tighten the locking bolts (17) temporarily. Adjusting the parallel fence (fig. E)

• Draw a cutting line on the material.

• Lower the router carriage until the cutter is in contact with the workpiece.

• Tighten the plunge limiter (4).

• Position the router on the cutting line. The outer cutting edge of the cutter must coincide with the cutting line.

• Slide the parallel fence (16) against the workpiece and tighten the locking bolts (17). Fitting a guide bush (fig. F) Together with a template, guide bushes play a valuable part in cutting and shaping to a pattern.

• Fit the guide bush (18) to the router base (11) using the screws (19) as shown. The screws (19) also hold the dust extraction channel. Never operate the router without this. Connecting a dust extractor (fig. A) Connect a dust extractor hose to the dust extraction channel (9). Instructions for use

• Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.

• Always move your router as indicated in fig. G (outer edges/inner edges). Prior to operation:

• Check that the cutter is correctly installed in the collet.

• Set the cutting depth.

• Connect a dust extractor.

• Always make sure the plunge limiter is locked before switching ON. Switching ON and OFF (fig. A) Switch the tool ON using the ON/OFF-switch (1).

• I = ON. The tool now works continuously.

• O = OFF. Loosen the plunge limiter and allow the router carriage to regain its rest position before switching OFF. Using the guide bushes (fig. F)

• Secure the template to the workpiece using end clamps.

• Select and install an appropriate guide bush (18).

• Subtract the diameter of the cutter from the outside diameter of the guide bush and divide by 2. This will indicate how much larger the template should be in relation to the part being recessed. If the workpiece is not thick enough, place it on a piece of waste wood. Guiding off a batten Where an edge guide cannot be used, it is also possible to guide the router along a batten clamped across the workpiece (with an overhang at both ends). ENGLISH 18 en - 5 WMV-Dresden, Ersatzteilservice für Elektrowerkzeuge, Motor- und GartengeräteFreehand routing Your Elu router can also be used without any sort of guide, e.g. for signwriting or creative work. Make shallow cuts only! Use cutters with a max. diameter of 6 mm. Routing with pilot cutters (fig. B) Where a parallel guide or guide bush are inappropriate, it is possible to use pilot cutters (20) for cutting shaped edges. Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories. These include finger jointing tools for dovetail and finger jointing jigs, dowel jointing templates, guide bushes, fine height adjusters, trammel bars and guide rails in various lengths. Maintenance Your Elu Power Tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Lubrication Your Power Tool requires no additional lubrication. Cleaning Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean the housing with a soft cloth. Unwanted tools and the environment Take your tool to an Elu authorized repair agent where it will be disposed of in an environ mentally safe way. Elu After-Sales service All Elu Power Tools are thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. However, if the Power Tool needs repair, please contact your dealer or the Elu Head Office for the address of the nearest Elu authorized repair agent (please refer to the back of this manual). GUARANTEE

• 30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE • If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your Elu tool, simply return it within 30 days, complete as purchased, to your Elu dealer for a full refund or exchange. Proof of purchase must be provided.

• ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY • If your Elu product becomes defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within 12 months from the date of purchase, we guarantee to replace all defective parts free of charge or, at our discretion, replace the unit free of charge provided that:

• The product has not been misused.

• Repairs have not been attempted by unauthorized persons.