BM 2610925542
ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH
Your tool can be turned “ON” or “OFF” by the rocker switch located on the motor housing. One side of the switch is marked “I” for “ON“, and the other side of switch is marked “O” for “OFF“. Also the edge of switch displays red when switch is in the “ON“ position.
TO TURN THE TOOL “ON”: Push the side of the switch marked “I”.
TO TURN THE TOOL “OFF”: Push the side of the switch marked “O”.
Always hold the router off the work when turning the switch on or off. Contact the work with the router after the router has reached full speed, and remove it from the work before turning the switch off. Operating in this manner will prolong switch and motor life and will greatly increase the quality of your work (Fig. 1).
ROCKER POWER "ON-OFF" WITH TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCK- ON"BUTTON
(Models 1618 & 1618EVS only)
The power is switched "ON" by the rocker switch located on the top of the motor housing as described above. Now your tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your tool is also equipped with
TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the “Lock- ON” button.
!WARNING If the
continuously being
depressed, the trigger cannot be released.
On models 1617 & 1618 hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
SOFT START FEATURE (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)
Electronic feedback control minimizes torque twist customary in larger routers by limiting the speed at which motor starts.
ELECTRONIC VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
(Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) The electronic speed control feature allows motor speed to be matched to cutter size and material hardness for improved finish, extended bit life, and higher performance. Speed changes are achieved by rotating Control Dial RIGHT to increase speed, LEFT to decrease as indicated on housing (Fig. 1). Speed may be changed while tool is on. The reference numbers on the dial facilitate re- setting control to desired speed.
The speed chart indicates the relationship between settings and application, exact settings are determined by operator experience and preference. The bit manufacturer may also have a speed recommendation.
DIAL
SETTING RPM APPLICATION
1 | 8,000 | } | Nonferrous metals, | |
2 | 13,500 | larger diameter bits, | ||
3 | 16,500 | and cutters | ||
4 | 20,000 |
| Softwoods, plastics, | |
5 | 21,500 |
| counter tops, smaller | |
} diameter bits, and | ||||
6 | 25,000 | |||
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| cutters | |
CONSTANT RESPONSE™ CIRCUITRY (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)
The router's Constant Response™ Circuitry monitors and adjusts power to maintain the desired RPM for consistent performance and control.