MTRT8 - Router BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MTRT8 BLACK & DECKER

ENGLISH (Original instructions) Intended use Your BLACK+DECKER multi-purpose tool has been designed for a wide range of DIY applications. Using the router head (MTRT8), this tool is intended for routing wood and wood products. This tool is intended for consumer use only. Safety instructions General power tool safety warnings

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions provide with your power tool (MT143, MT350, MT108 or MT18) before using this accessory. Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions may result in electric shock, re 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.

Warning! Additional safety warnings for routerss u Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an opera- tion where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. u Use clamps or another practical way to se- cure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. u Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath the work piece for any reason. Do not insert ngers or thumb into the vicinity of the rotating blade. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the shoe.8 ENGLISH (Original instructions) u Keep blades sharp. Dull or damaged blades may cause the router to swerve or stall under pressure. Always use the appropriate type of router bit for the workpiece material and type of cut. u Do not touch the workpiece or the blade immediately after operating the tool. They can become very hot. u Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting into walls, oors or ceilings, check for the location of wiring and pipes. u The blade will continue to move after releasing the switch. Always switch the tool off and wait for the router blade to come to a complete standstill before putting the tool down.

Warning! Contact with, or inhalation of dusts arising from cutting applica- tions may endanger the health of the operator and possible bystanders. Wear a dust mask specically designed for protection against dust and fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the work area are also protected. u Thoroughly remove all dust after routing. u Only use router bits with a shank diameter equal to the size of the collet installed in the tool. u Only use router bits suitable for the no-load speed of the tool. u Never use router bits with a diameter exceed- ing the maximum diameter specied in the technical data section. u Do not use the tool in an inverted position. u Do not attempt to use the tool in a stationary mode. u Take special care when routing where the paint is possibly lead based or when routing some woods which may produce toxic dust: u Do not let children or pregnant women enter the work area. u Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area. u Dispose of dust particles and any other debris safely. u The intended use is described in this instruc- tion manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury and/or damage to property.9 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Features (g. A) This tool includes some or all of the following features.

17. Rounding over router bit

Assembly Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool. Fitting a router bit (g. B) Warning! Router bits are sharp, use care when handling them. Note: This router is not reccomended for use with raised panel bits. The router is equipped with a spindle lock feature that makes changing bits easy. Lock the spindle shaft by depressing the spindle lock button (11) as shown in gure B and use the supplied wrench to loosen (anti-clockwise) the collet (13). u Keep the spindle lock button (11) depressed and rotate the spindle until the spindle lock fully engages. u Place the router upside down on a smooth, at surface. u Loosen the collet (13) using the wrench provided. Insert the shank of the router bit into the collet (13). u When installing router bits, be sure they are inserted as far as possible and then pulled out about 1.5mm. u Keep the spindle lock button (11) depressed and tighten the collet (13) clockwise (do not overtighten) using the wrench provided. Note: If the router base is set at its maximum depth, the collet nut cannot be tightened properly. Always ensure that if the router base is adjusted to its maximum depth it must be backed off several rotations (counterclockwise) before tightening or loosening router bits. See “Setting the Routing Depth” below for router base adjustment. Warning! Never tighten the collet without a router bit inserted. Tightening the collet without a router bit inserted may cause damage to the collet.10 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Setting the routing depth (g. B) u Keep the spindle lock button (11) depressed and rotate the router base. u Rotating the base clockwise will increase the routing depth. u Rotating the base anti-clockwise will decrease the routing depth. u Two complete revolutions of the base is equal to about 2 millimeters in the change of depth. u After obtaining the desired routing depth, release the spindle lock button (11). u Continue turning the base until the notch under the spindle lock button aligns with the next closest locking slot. Fitting the dust extraction adaptor (g. D) The dust extraction adaptor is used to connect a vacuum cleaner or dust extractor to the tool. Dust extraction must be used when cutting wood u Holding the router head (10) at a slight angle to the dust extraction adaptor (15), clip the router head (10) into the dust extraction adaptor (15). Ensure that the inner side (18) of the dust extraction adaptor (15) is inserted between two legs of the chip deector (14) u Connect a vacuum cleaner hose by sliding it into the dust extraction outlet. Use Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload. Warning! Do not touch work piece or router bit imediately after operating the tool. They can become very hot. Handle carefully. Always allow accessories and workpiece to cool before handling. Note! This router is not recommended for metal cutting applications. Note! This router is not recommended for plunge routing applications. Switching on and off Note: Ensure the forward reverse slider (2) is not in the locked position. u To switch the tool on, press in the lock off button (12) then press the variable speed switch (1). The tool should always be run at full speed. u Release the lock off button. u To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch. Routing (g. E) u Make sure that the material to be cut is clamped down and is stable enough to support the router during operation.11 ENGLISH (Original instructions) u Use both hands on the power unit to control the router, and run the router at full speed at all times. u Move the router counterclockwise when cutting outside edges. Move clockwise when cutting inside edges. Hints for optimum use u When working on outside edges, move the tool counterclockwise (g. E). When working on inside edges, move the tool clockwise. u Use pilot (ball bearing) router bits for edge prole cutting. u Use HSS router bits for softwood. u Use TCT router bits for hardwood. u Not recommended for plunge cutting. u Refer to the table below for common types of router bits. Router bits (g. E) Description Application Straight bit (1) Grooves and rebates Trimming bit (2) Trimming laminates or hardwood; accurate proling using a template Rebating bit (3) Rebates on straight or curved workpieces V-grooving bit (4) Grooves, engraving and edge bevelling Core box bit (5) Fluting, engraving and decorative edge moulding Cove bit (6) Decorative edge moulding Ogee moulding bit (7) Decorative edge moulding Rounding over bit (8) Rounding over edges Dovetail bit (9) Dovetail joints Chamfer bit (10) Chamfer edges Accessories The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used. BLACK+DECKER and Piranha ac- cessories are engineered to high quality standards and designed to enhance the performance of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the very best from your tool.12 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Technical data MTRT8 (14.4V) (H1) MTRT8 (Max) (H1) No-load speed min

Max. depth of cut mm

Level of sound pressure according to EN 60745: Sound pressure (L

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