STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR
Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all foreign objects. Also keep a firm grip on the tool to resist starting torque.
Two switches (A and B) Fig. 19 turn this tool “ON” and “OFF”. Additionally, the upper switch (A) will automatically turn the tool “OFF” if the tool is placed upside down on a surface.
The lower switch (B) Fig. 19 is convenient for the operator to turn the tool “ON” or “OFF” with the thumb of the left hand while holding the tool (Fig. 16).
To avoid injury and/or damage to finished work, always allow the motor to come to a COMPLETE STOP before putting the tool down.
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Fig. 19 | Fig. 20 |
For convenient dust and chip collection, you can attach your shop vac to the GripVac™ unit by placing the hose on the GripVac handle (A) Fig. 20. See “ACCESSORIES”.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
This router is equipped with a variable speed control (A) Fig. 21 with an infinite number of speeds between 10,000 and 23,000 RPM.
The speed is adjusted by turning the speed control knob (A).
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Fig. 21
In low and medium speed operation, the speed control prevents the motor speed from decreasing. If you expect to hear a speed change, and continue to load the motor, you could damage the motor by overheating. Reduce the depth of cut and/or slow the feed rate to prevent tool damage.
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