1-3/4 HP PLUNGE
ROUTER WITH BRAKE
43585
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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SPECIFICATIONS
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”
SAVE THIS MANUAL
230677
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.
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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. SECURE THE 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 OVERLOADING THE 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.
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 USING THIS 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
REV 04/02; 03/06
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