Chicago Electric 43585 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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1-3/4 HP PLUNGE

ROUTER WITH BRAKE

43585

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SPECIFICATIONS

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating and maintenance procedures, Parts List and Diagram. Keep your

invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.

Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas invite

injuries.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle

this product.

3. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR

DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or

reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to

use this product.

4. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles. ANSI-

approved safety impact goggles are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

5. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become

caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from

becoming caught in the moving parts.

6. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Net Weight

Electrical Requirements

Speed

Cord/Plug/Switch

Cord Length

Plug Type

Collet Size

Collet Wrenches

Router Shank

Depth Scale

15.8 Lbs.

120 VAC, 60 Hz

11 Amps

1-3/4 HP

Single Phase

20,000 RPM

UL/CE/CSA Approved

5 Ft.

2 Pole Polarized

1/2” with 3/8” & 1/4” Adapters

21mm & 23mm

1/2”

1” - 3” x 1/16”

230677

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7. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do

not operate this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

8. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use this product in the presence

of flammable gasses or liquids. Do not use in damp or wet areas. Keep work area

well-lighted.

9. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that

it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged

parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Replace or repair

damaged or worn parts immediately.

10. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Protect the electrical power cord from

damage, either from impacts, pulling, or corrosive materials. Do not yank the tool’s

cord to disconnect it from the electrical receptacle.

11. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate

for which it was intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to

exceed the tool’s capacities.

12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before

operation.

13. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure that you are prepared to begin

work before turning the start switch on.

14. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THIS TOOL FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

SOURCE WHEN NOT IN USE, BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR

SERVICING, AND WHEN CHANGING ACCESSORIES SUCH AS ROUTER

BITS.

15. SECURETHE MATERIAL. ALWAYS use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece.

16. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only

identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this

product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

17. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry, moving

parts lightly lubricated, and router bits sharp for better and safer performance.

18. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be

stored and locked up in a dry location to inhibit rust. Keep out of reach of children.

19. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed

regularly by a qualified technician.

20. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain

applications for which this tool was designed. Do not use a small tool or attachment

to do the work of a larger industrial tool. Do not use this product for a purpose for

which it was not intended.

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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. AVOID OVERLOADINGTHE TOOL. If the speed drops abnormally, decrease the

pressure immediately.

2. ALWAYS USE SHARPENED BITS. If the bit stops abruptly, or the bit becomes

blocked, release the trigger switch immediately.

3. USE THE LOCKING TRIGGER SWITCH PROPERLY. Be aware that the router

will continue to operate while the locking mechanism is engaged. Never lay the

router down or hand it to another person while the locking mechanism is engaged.

4. BEFORE ROUTING, RUN THE TOOL FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS to ensure

that all moving parts are running smoothly and there are no loose parts, rattles, or

sparking that would indicate damage.

5. WARNING: Under no circumstance is the Router base ever to be removed from

the Router in order to use bits that are too large to use with the base assembly

attached. The removal of the Router base and using the Router “Free Hand” can

lead to serious bodily injury!!

6. IF USING AN EXTENSION CORD, observe the minimum gauge requirements

found in the following chart. Improper extension cord use can result in electrical

hazard and poor tool performance.

Use only UL approved extension cord.

REV 04/02; 03/06

7. AVOID WET CONDITIONS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

8. USE ONLY GROUNDED OUTLET with appropriate breaker switch inline.

9. ALWAYS INSPECT POWER CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS for damage

before use. Never plug in a power cord that is not in good condition.

10. HOLD TOOL BY INSULATED GRIPPING SURFACES WHEN PERFORMING

AN OPERATION WHERE THE CUTTING TOOL MAY CONTACT HIDDEN

WIRING OR ITS OWN CORD. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal

parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

11. PEOPLE WITH PACEMAKERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR PHYSICIAN(S)

BEFORE USINGTHIS PRODUCT. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a

heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker. In

addition, people with pacemakers should adhere to the following:

Avoid operating power tools alone.

Don’t use a power tool with the power switch locked on.

Be certain that the tool is properly grounded. A ground fault interrupt (GFCI) system

is also a good precaution. This inexpensive device is a good safety measure

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REV 01/05; 03/06

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List

(page 11 and 12) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call

Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as

possible.

because it prevents a sustained electrical shock.

Properly maintain and inspect all tools before use to avoid electrical shock.

12. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California]

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,

and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety

Code § 25249.5,

et seq.

)

To Install The Router Bit:

1. Check to make sure the Router is

unplugged from the electrical power

source.

2. Fully insert the Bit (not included) into

the Collet Chuck (part #24). Firmly

tighten the Collet Chuck with the two

accessory Wrenches (parts #63 &

#64). (Figure A)

3. NOTE: When using bits with a shaft

diameter of 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 1/4”

or 3/8” use the Chuck Sleeve (part

#77). Fully insert the Chuck Sleeve

into the Collet Chuck. Then, insert

the Bit into the Chuck Sleeve and

firmly tighten the Collet Chuck with

the two accessory Wrenches.

Figure A

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: All parts below refer to the parts listed on page 11 of this manual.

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To Adjust The Depth Of The Cut:

1. Loosen the Knob (part #46). Adjust the Stopper Pole (part #45) and the Stopper

Block (part #32) to obtain the required cutting depth. Then, retighten the Knob.

Check to make sure that, even if released with the Lock Lever, the Router stops at

the determined depth for repeated cuts. (Figure B)

2. Minute depth adjustments can be made by raising or lowering the Stopper Pole.

3. By turning the Lock Nuts (part #22) left or right, the tool can be adjusted to a

different

upper

limit. When the tip of the Router Bit is retracted more than required

in relation to the Base Plate (part #40) surface, turn the Lock Nuts to lower the

upper limit for more effective routing. (Figure C)

32 40 22

To Adjust The Triple Depth Stop:

1. Three different cutting depths can be concurrently set by adjusting the two cut-

depth setting Screws (parts #37 & #38) located on the Stopper Block (part #32).

Make sure the two Nuts (part #39) are securely tightened to prevent loosening of

the cut-depth setting Screws. (Figure B)

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Figure F

Figure E

To Use The Straight Guide:

1. The Straight Guide is used to make parallel cuts, or to make cuts on the

edge of a work piece.

2. Assemble the Straight Guide (part #76) onto the Bar Holder Assembly (part #69),

using the Wing Bolt (part #66). NOTE: Loosely hand tighten the Wing Bolt.

(Figure D)

3. Insert the two bars of the Bar Holder Assembly fully into the Base Plate, and

securely tighten the two Wing Nuts (part #84). (Figure E)

4. Fine Adjust the desired distance from the Router Bit to the edge of the Straight

Guide by turning the Feed Screw (part #70). When the desired distance is deter-

mined, securely tighten the Wing Bolt (part #66) located on the Bar Holder

Assembly (part #69).

5. Set the Base of the Router firmly against the surface of the workpiece, and align

the Straight Guide with the edge of the workpiece. (Figure F)

Figure D

Caution: Always make sure the

workpiece is firmly clamped to the

work surface before using the Plunge

Router.

When using the Plunge Router, both

hands should firmly grasp the

Handles (#25 and #26) to insure

complete control of the tool while it

is being used.

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To Use The Template Guide:

1. The Template Guide is used with a template (not provided) for producing a

large quantity of identically shaped products. A template is a mold made of

plywood or thin lumber. The template should also have openings large

enough to admit the Router Bit and the Template Guide.

2. Secure the Template Guide (part #65) to the Base of the Router with the two

accessory Machine Screws (part #67). Make sure the projected side of the Tem-

plate Guide is facing the bottom surface of the Base of the Router. (Figure G)

3. Clamp the template to the workpiece in the desired location.

4. Feed the Router in a manner so that the Template Guide moves along the

template.

Figure G

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Figure I

To Use The Trimmer Guide:

The Trimmer Guide allows you to follow curved edges. NOTE: Because the

Trimmer Guide is narrower than the Straight Guide, it requires greater skill

and attention to produce a cut that is consistent in its relation to the edge.

1. To assemble the Trimmer Guide Assembly (part #71) attach the Roller (part #72) to

the Set Plate (part #73) using the accessory Bolt Washer (part #74) and the Wing

Bolt (part #75). (Figure I)

2. Attach the Trimmer Guide Assembly to the Bar Holder (part #69), using the acces-

sory Bolt Washer (part #74) and the Wing Bolt (part #75). (Figure J)

3. After measuring and setting the desired distance from Bit cutting depth to edge of

workpiece, carefully follow the edge of the workpiece as shown. (Figure K)

Figure J Figure K

74/75

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To Follow The Best Routing Direction:

1. The Router Bit rotates clockwise. Therefore, you should adjust for this

while cutting.

2. For most materials it is best to move the Router from left to right as you face

the workpiece.

3. When cutting outside edges, move the Router counterclockwise. When cutting

inside edges, move the Router clockwise.

MAINTENANCE

NOTE: ALWAYS disconnect this tool from its electrical supply source

before performing any cleaning, maintenance, changing Router Bits or

Brushes.

1. Clean with a damp cloth and dry. If necessary, use a mild detergent.

2. For better product performance, periodically lubricate its moving parts, using a

light-grade lubricant.

3. To change the two Carbon Brushes (part #44), use a Standard screwdriver (not

provided) to remove the two Brush Caps (part #43) located on each side of the

Router.

4. Remove the old Carbon Brushes and replace with the two accessory Carbon

Brushes. Replace the Brush Caps. (Figure L)

Figure K

44 43

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