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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor23,000 RPM, electrical brake
Power2.5 HP
Power Consumption 15 Amps @ 120VAC, 60 Hz, single phase
Power Cord8 foot, 14 AWG
Collet Capacity1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 inch
Maximum Plunge2-1/2 inches; 3 adjustable plunge settings
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly
diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the
front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or
serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
Use tool in a well ventilated area.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualied
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the
Do not force the Router. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed
and capacity for which it was designed.
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Always unplug the Router from its electrical outlet before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Never leave the Router unattended while running. Turn power off if you have
to leave the Router.
Before each use, check all nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness. Vibration
during mixing may cause these to loosen.
Keep extension cord off the ground and away from water.
Always connect the Line Cord (or extension cord) to a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected electrical outlet.
If this Plunge Router is to be mounted on a router table, it must be an approved
router table and must have all appropriate holding devices and safety shields.
Never use a router table which is not specically designed for use with this
Plunge Router.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic
fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.
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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.)
WARNINGWARNING
GROUNDING
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in electric
shock.
Check with a qualied electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the
power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the
grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included. Refer to the
Assembly Section, and the Assembly Drawing and Parts List at the end of this manual.
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing Bits
Caution: Turn router power Off and unplug. Bits are sharp. Handle with care. Check
the bit for cracks or damage before using. Use only router bits.
Lock Lever (26)
Screw (32) Stopper
Pole
Half Nut (18)
Collet Nut (20)
Loosen to left
Tighten to right
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Push down on the shaft Lock Lever (26) to keep the shaft stationary. See photo
above.
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Using Wrench (5A), loosen the Collet Nut (20).
Insert the bit all the way into the Collet Cone (21).
When using smaller shank bits, insert the Collet Sleeve (2A) into the Collet Cone,
then the bit through the Cone.
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Securely tighten Collet Nut (20).
Do not tighten the Collet Nut without inserting a bit or Collet Cone with bit. Damage
can occur.
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Pull up the Lock Lever (26) to free the shaft.
Bit
Hex Bolt (65)
Stopper (57)
Cutting Depth Adjustment
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Place the router on a at surface.
Loosen the Lock Lever (26).
Lower router body until the bit just touches the at surface.
Before operating the router, read these safety tips:
Wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.
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Avoid cutting nails.
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Hold router handles rmly with both hands.
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Keep hands away from rotating bit. Wait until is stops before making
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adjustments.
Don’t touch bit right after cutting. It becomes very hot.
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Before cutting material, turn router On. Watch and feel for vibration that could
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indicate an improperly installed bit.
Turn router Off when not actually cutting. Do not leave running.
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Secure material to be routed.
Set router on material to be cut. Verify there are no obstructions in the cutting
path.
Verify Lock Lever (26) is loose.
Press the Power Switch (46) to the On position.
Hold rmly. Router may try to twist from the torque of turning it on.
Hold router with both hands when cutting.
Allow bit to come to full speed, slowly engage material.
Do not attempt to cut more than 5/8 inch in a single pass. The router bit should
always be fed into the stock from left to right so as to match the clockwise rotation
of the router.
When nished, turn Power Switch to the Off position.
Do not set the router down until the bit has stopped turning.
WARNING! Make sure the Power Switch of the Plunge Router is in its “OFF” position
and that the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
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Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Plunge Router. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further
use. Do not use damaged equipment.
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Periodically recheck all nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness.
Store in a clean and dry location.
Keep air vents clean of dirt and debris at all times.
If any cracks appear on the Chip Deector (53), replace immediately.
Keep clean and free of grease at all times.
Brush Replacement
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down
to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both brushes should be replaced at the same time.
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Set Power Switch to the Off position and unplug router from the electrical outlet.
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Remove Knob (68) to allow access to Brush Holder Caps (35).
Using a screwdriver, remove the Brush Holder Caps.
Remove brush from Brush Holder Cap and replace with new one.
Insert brush and screw Brush Holder Cap back in.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT
ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING
OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period
of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped),
and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Harbor
Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of one year from date
of purchase, that all other parts and components of the product are free from defects in
materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental
equipment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, normal wear and
tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons
or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from
the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will either
repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price
if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning
the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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