WOF 1600 - Milling machine Westfalia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WOF 1600 Westfalia

• Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of children. There is a danger of suffocation!

• Make sure the voltage corresponds to the type label on the unit.

• Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities or lack of know-how and/or lack of knowledge are not allowed to use the unit, unless they are supervised for their safety by a qualified person or are briefed by the responsible person how to use the unit.

• Before starting up, make sure the milling cutter (12) is firmly positioned and secured into the collets.

• Do not wear gloves while working with the machine; gloves may be caught in the milling cutter and lead to severe injuries.

• The maximum indicated limit rotation speed of the milling cutter must not be exceeded.

• Milling must always be carried out against the direction of rotation (cutter-rotation) of the milling cutter.

• The milling cutter must be running at full speed before lowering into the work piece.

• When operating the machine, take great care and always hold the router handles firmly with both hands. Always provide for a secure footing when working.

• Beware of the reaction torque of the machine, particularly if the milling cutter becomes jammed in the work piece. SAFETY NOTES14

• On completion of work, allow the machine to slide back to its initial position by releasing the retaining lever.

• Make yourself familiar with your working area and be alert for possible hazards, which you might not hear due to machine noise.

• Caution: Allow for run down time of cutter after turning router off. Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop before removing from the work piece.

• Never attempt to slow the router down with your hands.

• Do not touch the cutter immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn you.

• Never stop the router by applying lateral pressure to the cutter.

• Do not force the router. Your router will do a better job if you take it slowly.

• Avoid cutting nails and screws. Inspect timber and remove all nails and screws before cutting.

• In the event of an electrical or mechanical malfunction, immediately switch off the router and disconnect the power lead from the mains supply.

• Keep the ventilation louvers clean and free from foreign objects.

• Do not use abrasives or aggressive chemicals such as benzene to clean the machine. Use a soft, dry cloth and a stiff brush.

• During operation always wear safety goggles and if necessary ear protectors and a face mask, depending on the used material.

• Do not disassemble the machine and do not try to repair it yourself. Have the unit repaired by a professional or turn to our customer support service.15 Before first Use Unpack the router and check all parts for any damage in transit. Dispose of packaging materials or store it out of reach of children. Plastic bags etc. may become a deadly toy for children. Power Mains Connection Make sure the mains voltage is the same as the operating voltage indicated on the rating plate. Switching ON/OFF To operate the machine press and hold the safety button (2) and the the ON/OFF switch (3) mounted in the right hand side handle. Inserting the Milling Cutter

1. Pull the power plug before undertaking any manipulations on the

2. Make sure that the collet and the shank of the milling cutter (10) are

of the same size. The machine is supplied with col-lets for 6, 8 and 12 mm tool shafts.

3. Press the spindle lock (8) and

unscrew the collet nut (10) and insert the milling cutter. The milling cutter shank must be inserted at least 20 mm into the collet.

4. Press the spindle-lock (8) and

tighten the collet nut tightly with the included fork spanner. Never tighten the collet nut with the fork spanner without first inserting a milling cutter. OPERATION16

5. Run machine up to full no load speed before using and watch out for

vibration or wobbling that could indicate unbal-ance. Setting the Milling Depth

1. Place the router onto the work-piece.

2. Set the stepped depth control stop (9) to the

lowest step by rotating it.

3. Loosen the retaining lever (14) and slowly

push the machine downwards until the milling cutter touches the work-piece.

4. Establish and note the value on the depth

scale on the depth check (15) against the index mark on the machine casing.

5. Move the router to the edge of the work-piece

so that the milling cutter is just overhanging the work piece and can be pushed further down.

6. Again slowly push downwards until the scale is equal to desired milling

depth minus the previously noted value.

7. Secure the stepped depth check (15) with the wing screw (11).

8. Release the machine and it will rise to its normal rest position.

1. Place the machine on work-piece and

2. Slowly push the machine down until the

depth control stop makes contact.

3. Mill out groove with continuous even feed.

4. When the milling process is complete, raise

the machine and switch off. Milling with the stepped Control Stop

1. When deeper milling depth is required, it is

recommended to carry out the milling process in two or three steps.17

2. By using the stepped depth control stop (9), the milling process can be

divided into two or three even steps.

3. Preset the individual milling steps on the adjusting screws by following

the previous “Setting the Milling Depth” procedure, but this time work down the steps on the stepped depth control stop (9). Milling with the Parallel Guide

1. Attach the included guide rods to the parallel guide.

2. Insert guide rods of parallel guide (6) into the guides in the base plate.

3. Set the required measurement and tighten both wing screws (7). One

of the bars can be modified into a circle guide with the included attachment. Compass Point

1. Secure one of the parallel guide rods into the rear channel of the base

2. Remove the locking nut from the front channel of the parallel guide and

secure it into the additional rod locking point.

3. Loosen the wing screw of the compass point and slide the compass

point onto the rod end.

4. Adjust the point height to suit before locking the wing screw again.

5. Adjust the distance between the router bit and compass point. Now you

can make with the router a circle in the workpiece. Edging or Profile Milling

1. When edging or profile milling without the parallel guide, the milling

cutter must be fitted with a ball bearing.

2. Guide the machine up to the work-piece from the side and mill in until

the ball bearing of the milling cutter is touching the edge of the work- piece.

3. Guide the machine with both hands along the edge of work-piece,

ensuring that the machine is at a suitable angle. Too much pressure can damage the edge of work-piece.18 Direction of Milling

• Milling must always be carried out against the direction of rotation (counter rotation) of the milling cutter.

• Milling in the direction of rotation (parallel rotation) can cause the routing cutter to be wrenched from the operator’s hand (recoil). Dust Extraction

1. Inhalation of dust is

dangerous to your health. Wear a dust mask and always work with an attached dust extraction system.

2. To extract dust, connect the

suction hose of a vacuum cleaner or dust extraction system to the flange of the dust extraction adaptor. Template Follower The template follower enables template and pattern routing on workpieces. To use the template follower remove the two countersunk screws from cut-out of the base plate. Lay the template follower into the cut-out. Make sure the template follower faces downwards (arrow) and secure it with the countersunk screws. Lay the router with the template follower against the template.19 Switch on the router. Loosen retaining lever (14) and slowly lower the router to the workpiece until the adjusted depth-of-cut is reached. Re- tighten the retaining lever (14). Lead the router with projecting template follower along the template by applying light sideward pressure. Templates can be purchased separately or you can design your own templates. For detailed information on templates refer to a wood-working book. Maintenance and Cleaning

• Do not use abrasives or aggressive chemicals such as benzene to clean the machine. Use a soft, dry cloth and a stiff brush.

• Keep the ventilation louvers clean and free from foreign objects to avoid heating up the motor.

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