Skil 1823 User guide
Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
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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
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way. Double Insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded
power cord and grounded power supply
system. Before plugging in the tool, be certain
the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage
marked on the nameplate. Do not use “AC
only” rated tools with a DC power supply.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded. If
operating the power tool in damp locations is
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your
tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear
will further enhance your personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
the Accessory section of this manual.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
“OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool
may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Power Tool Safety Rules
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Safety Rules for Routers
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control. Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in a
dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a
periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
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. If cutting into
existing walls or other blind areas where
electrical wiring may exist is unavoidable,
disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
Always make sure the work surface is
free from nails and other foreign objects.
Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the
tool to jump and damage the bit.
Never hold the workpiece in one hand
and the tool in the other hand when in
use. Never place hands near or below
cutting surface. Clamping the material and
guiding the tool with both hands is safer.
Never lay workpiece on top of hard
surfaces, like concrete, stone, etc...
Protruding cutting bit may cause tool to
jump.
Always wear safety goggles and dust
mask. Use only in well ventilated area.
Using personal safety devices and working
in safe environment reduces risk of injury.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened. Loose adjustment
device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.
Never start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the material. The bit cutting
edge may grab the material causing loss of
control of the cutter.
Always hold the tool with two hands
during start-up. The reaction torque of the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
When routing or cutting, the direction of
feed with the bit’s cutting edge into the
material is very important. Always feed
the bit into the material in the same
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direction as the cutting edge is exiting
from the material (which is the same
direction as the chips are thrown). NOTE:
inside and outside cuts will
require different
feed direction, refer to section on feeding the
router. Feeding the tool in the wrong direction,
causes the cutting edge of the bit to climb out
of the work and pull the tool in the direction of
this feed.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp
bits must be handled with care. Damaged
bits can snap during use. Dull bits require
more force to push the tool, possibly
causing the bit to break.
Never touch the bit during or immediately
after the use. After use the bit is too hot to
be touched by bare hands.
Never lay the tool down until the motor
has come to a complete standstill. The
spinning bit can grab the surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
Never use bits that have a cutting
diameter greater than the opening in the
base.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known 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
and other masonry products, and
• 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.
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WARNING
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IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Symbols
0
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
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Functional Description and Specifications
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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WARNING
Routers
LOCK
LEVER
COLLET LOCK
WRENCH & STORAGE AREA
ON/OFF
SWITCH
BASE
CHIP DEFLECTOR
TAB
NUT
PLUNGER SPRINGS
FINE DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEFT
HANDLE
RIGHT
HANDLE
KNOB
DEPTH
GAUGE
DEPTH
SCALE
FIG. 1
VENTS
Model number 1823
Voltage rating 120 V 50 - 60Hz
Amperage rating 8.5 A
No load speed n
0
25,000/min
Collet capacities 1/4"
VIEW OF OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROUTER
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Operating Instructions
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Assembly
SELECTING BITS
A wide assortment of router bits with different
profiles are available as accessories.
To prevent personal injury.
Always remove the plug from
power source before removing or installing
bits or accessories.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS
1. Place router upside down as shown in (Fig.
2), or lay router on its side with the flat side of
base resting on the bench.
2. Press collet lock to stop rotation of collet
nut. NOTE: it may be necessary to rotate
collet nut to engage collet lock.
3. With the wrench provided, turn collet nut
counterclockwise to loosen.
4. Insert bit three fourths into the collet, and
securely tighten collet nut clockwise with the
wrench provided.
To prevent damage to tool,
do not tighten collet nut
without a bit.
REMOVING BITS
Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 of above and remove
bit.
ATTENTION: Be sure that the diameter of the
bit shank is the same size as the inside
diameter of the collet — your router is
equipped with a 1/4" collet.
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WARNING
CHIP DEFLECTOR
The chip deflector helps keep dust and chips
out of your face. To remove, press inward on
center of deflector until it releases from tab in
base and lift out. To attach, place deflector
into position as shown in (Fig. 1). Then flex
sides of deflector while pushing down until
tab on base snaps into slot on deflector.
Safety glasses must always
be worn.
Skil plunge routers are designed for speed,
accuracy and convenience in performing
cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, covecutting, dove tails, etc. It will enable you to
accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and
many types of special carving.
PLUNGING ACTION
The plunge feature simplifies depth
adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to
easily and accurately enter the workpiece. To
lower, loosen lock lever (Fig. 1), and apply
downward pressure until depth gauge makes
contact with the fine depth adjustment screw,
and tighten lock lever. Loosen lever and
WRENCH
COLLET
COLLET NUT
BIT
SHANK
BIT
COLLET
LOCK
BASE
FIG. 2
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CAUTION
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WARNING
COLLET NUT
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release pressure and the router will
automatically retract the bit from the
workpiece. It is advisable to retract the bit
whenever it is not engaged in workpiece.
WRENCH AND STORAGE AREA
Your router is equipped with a double-ended
wrench. The large end is for removing or
installing bits. The small end is for securing
the nut on the fine depth adjustment screw.
Your router also has a convenient storage
area located on top of your tool where your
wrench may be stored by simply sliding it into
place as shown in (Fig. 1).
DEPTH GAUGE
Your router is equipped with a depth gauge
and a depth scale calibrated in inches and
millimeters. It also features a fine depth
adjustment screw that allows the depth
gauge to stop the router at desired depths of
cut.
TO ADJUST DEPTH
1. Loosen knob so that the depth gauge
moves freely.
2. Loosen lock lever and push down on router
until the bit touches the work surface and the
depth gauge is resting on top of the fine
depth adjustment screw as shown in (Fig. 3),
and tighten lock lever.
3. Raise depth gauge desired amount on
scale and tighten knob. For example, if you
raise the depth gauge up 1/8" on scale you
will get a 1/8" depth of cut.
4. Loosen lock lever and lower router until
depth gauge stops on top of the fine depth
adjustment screw. Make a few practice cuts
on a piece of scrap wood to check if depth of
cut is correct. If depth of cut needs to be
changed slightly, loosen nut on fine depth
adjustment screw with the wrench provided
and rotate screw until you reach desired
depth. Half turn of the fine depth adjustment
screw equals 1/64 of an inch. Full turn equals
1/32".
5. After depth of cut is obtained securely
tighten nut on fine depth adjustment screw
with the wrench provided to maintain adjustment.
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WORK SURFACE
BIT
FINE DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT HALF
TURN = 1/64"
NUT
Clockwise
To Lower
Counter-
clockwise
To Raise
SCALE
KNOB
DEPTH GAUGE
FIG. 3
ON/OFF SWITCH
Your router is equipped with an ON/OFF
switch located in the right handle. The switch
also has a red “ON” indicator that alerts user
that the router is on before plugging in tool.
To turn router on, press switch to ON. To turn
router off, press switch to OFF.
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).
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FEEDING THE ROUTER
As seen from the top of the router, the bit
turns clockwise and the cutting edges face
accordingly. Therefore, the most efficient cut
is made by feeding the router so that the bit
turns into the work, not away. Figure 4 shows
proper feed for various cuts. How fast you
feed depends on the hardness of the wood
and the size of the cut. For some materials,
several cuts of increasing depth are required.
As a general rule, it is best to pull the router
— not push. You get greater visibility, cleaner
cut, more control and less flying sawdust.
If the router is hard to control, heats up, runs
very slowly or leaves an imperfect cut,
consider these causes:
1. Wrong direction of feed — hard to control.
2. Feeding too fast — overloads motor.
3. Dull bit -— overloads motor.
4. Cut is too large for one pass — overloads
motor.
5. Feeding too slow — leaves friction burns
on work.
Feed smoothly and steadily (do not force).
You will soon learn how the router sounds
and feels when it is working best.
FIG. 4
CUTTER
WORK
DIRECTION
OF ROUTER
FEED
GUIDING ROUTER
The router can be guided through the work in
any of several ways. The method you use
depends, of course, on the demands of the
particular job and on convenience.
STRAIGHT AND CIRCULAR EDGE GUIDE
(Not included, available as accessory)
Use this handy accessory for ease and
accuracy in making curved and straight cuts.
ATTACHING GUIDE
Insert edge guide rods through holes in base,
slide edge guide to desired width as shown in
(Fig. 5), and secure in place with the two wing
screws provided.
One method of locating the guide is to mark
the center of groove to be cut, set the router
flat on the work with the bit just touching and
aligned over the center of groove. Bring the
guide to the edge of the work, and securely
tighten screws. Whenever in doubt about
dimensions, make a trial cut on scrap
material. For guiding along a circular edge,
the notch in the center of the edge guide will
contact the material at the two points shown
(Fig. 6).
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
DESIRED
WIDTH
CUT
BASE
EDGE GUIDE
WORK
WING
SCREWS
EDGE
GUIDE
RODS
CUT
WORK
EDGE GUIDE
POINTS OF
CONTACT
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TEMPLATES
Using a template lets you duplicate designs or
letters uniformly time after time. This technique
requires the use of an accessory adapter plate
and a guide bushing.
ADAPTER PLATE
(Not included, available as accessory)
Attach the accessory adapter guide to the
router base with the three screws provided as
shown in (Fig. 9), and you can use a variety of
Skil guide bushings available. The accessory
adapter plate also has auxiliary holes which will
allow you to attach other guide bushings made
by Craftsman, Milwaukee, Porter Cable,
Rockwell and Black & Decker.
GUIDE BUSHINGS
(Not included, available as accessory)
The guide bushing shown in (Fig. 9), is
essentially a plate with a collar which is
inserted through the hole in accessory adapter
plate from below and fastened with screws
from above. The guide rides along the edge of
the template while the router bit, protruding
below, cuts into the work.
Be sure the thickness of the template is the
same or larger than the guide surface of the
collar.
Do not use a bit that may touch the inside of
the collar. Select a bit that is about 1/16" less
in diameter.
After attaching any guide bushing, always turn
the router upside down and lower base to
check if the bit is protruding through the center
of the collar. If adjustment is necessary loosen
the three screws that secure the adapter plate
to the base and move adapter plate until bit is
in the center of collar (Fig. 9).
FREEHAND ROUTING
Many effects are gained by using the router
freehand with a small diameter bit. Usually the
craftsman pencils the outline or script he
desires onto the work and uses the pencil line
as a guide.
BOARD GUIDES
Clamp a straight or curved board onto the
work to form a guide as shown in (Fig. 7). This
is particularly handy for panels or any large
surface area.
FIG. 7
SECURELY CLAMP
BOARD GUIDE
BOARD
GUIDE
PILOT TIPPED AND BEARING GUIDE BITS
The lower portion of a pilot tipped bit, as
shown in (Fig. 8), is a shaft with no cutting
edges. Bearing guide bits have a ball bearing
to pilot the bit.
This pilot slides along the edge of the work as
the rotating blades make the cut, forming
molding or decorative edges. The edge on
which the pilot slides should be perfectly
smooth since any irregularities are transferred
to the shaped surface.
PILOT SLIDES ALONG
EDGE OF WORK
CUTTER PART OF
PILOT TIPPED BIT
CUT
FIG. 8
BASE
BIT
ADAPTER PLATEALIGNMENT SCREWS
ADAPTER
PLATE
GUIDE
BUSHING
FIG. 9
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