Skil 1827, 1830, 1817 User Manual
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
!
Read all safety warnings and all instru ctions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or 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 children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
us e a ny adapter pl ug s with earthe d
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
Do not 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
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating the power tool in damp locations
is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of
an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
us e co mmon sense w hen opera ting a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
sw itch is in th e o ff-po sitio n b efore
connecting to power source and / or battery
pa ck, picki ng up or carrying the t ool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better
co ntrol of the power to ol in unexpe ct ed
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Power tool use and care
Do not forc e the power to ol. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
ca nn ot be co nt ro ll ed wi th th e swi tc h is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Ma ny acci de nt s ar e ca us ed by poorly
maintained power tools.
Safety Rules for Routers
Hold power 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.
Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
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 workp ie ce on top of hard
surfaces, li ke co nc re te, stone, etc. ..
Protruding cutting bit may cause tool to jump.
Alway s 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.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
re pa ir person u sing on ly identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any ot her ad justmen t devices are
se cu re ly ti gh tened. L oo se ad ju st me nt
device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.
Never start the too l wh en the bi t is
engaged in the material. The bit cutting
edge may grab the material causing loss of
control of the cutter.
Al wa ys hold the to ol with two ha nd s
during start-up. The reaction torque of the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
The direction of feeding the bit into the
material is very important and it relates to
the direction of bit rotation. When viewing
th e tool from t he to p, the bit rot at es
clockwise. Feed direction of cutting must
be counter-clockwise. NOTE: inside and
outside cu ts will req ui re differe nt feed
direction, refer to se ction on fee ding the
router. Feed in g the to ol in the wro ng
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
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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.
Additional Safety Warnings
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool. When cleaning a tool be
careful not to disassemble any portion of
th e tool sinc e interna l wires may be
misplaced or pinched or safety guard return
sp rings may be improperly moun ted.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, et c. may
damage plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only
be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center or
Autho rized Skil Service Station.
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 bi ts t hat ha ve a cut ti ng
diameter greater than the opening in the
base.
WARNING
!
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 chromiu m from chemicallytreated lumber.
Yo ur ri sk from these expo su re s var ie s,
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.
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,
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Symbols
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
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
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
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
per minute orbits etc. per minute
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
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
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Symbols (continued)
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.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
Conforms to
UL Standard 60745-1
UL Standard 60745-2-17
Certified to
CAN/CSA Standard C22.2 No. 60745-1
CAN/CSA Standard C22.2 No. 60745-2-17
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Functional Description and Specifications
WARNING
!
Di sc onnect t he plug fro m the pow er source bef or e making an y
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Fix Base Router
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
HANDLE
FIG. 1
2-POSITION
SLIDE "ON/OFF"
SWITCH
HANDLE
CHIP DEFLECTOR
BIT ROTATION ARROW
FIG. 2
BASE RELEASE
BUTTON
BASE (TYPE A)
BASE CLAMP
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
FINE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
INDICATOR RING
BASE CLAMP
LEVER
SUB-BASE
COLLET LOCK
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1
/
2
1
1
/
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Plunge Base Router
FINE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
INDICATOR RING
DEPTH SCALE
DEPTH ROD KNOB
DEPTH ROD
DEPTH STOP TURRET
(Model 1827 & 1830 only)
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
FIG. 3
2-POSITION
SLIDE "ON/OFF"
SWITCH
HANDLE
DEPTH INDICATOR
CHIP DEFLECTOR
BIT ROTATION ARROW
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
FIG. 4
PLUNGE LOCK
LEVER
HANDLE
BASE (TYPE B)
BASE CLAMP
LEVER
COLLET LOCK
SUB-BASE
Model number 1817 1827 1830
Voltage rating 120V 60Hz 120V 60Hz 120V 60Hz
Amperage rating 9.5A 10A 10A
No load speed n
Collet capacities 1/4", 1/2" 1/4", 1/2" 1/4", 1/2"
On models 1817, 1827 & 1830 router motor unit must be used with either
25,000/min n0 10,500-25,000/min n0 10,500-25,000/min
0
fixed base type A, or plunge base Type B.
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Assembly
A wide assortment of router bits with different
profiles is available separately.
WARNING
!
from power source before removing or
installing bits or accessories.
Place router upside down with the top of the
router resting on the bench. Another option is
to remove the motor from the base before
installing the bit.
1. Remove the chip shield.
2. Press collet lock to stop rotation of armature
3. Next, use the collet wrench to loosen the
4. Insert the shank of the router bit into the
5. With the router bit inserted and the collet
INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT
shaft. NOTE: it may be necessary to rotate
collet chuck assembly to engage collet lock
(Fig. 5).
collet nut in counter-clockwise direction
(viewed from under the router).
collet chuck assembly as far as it will go,
then back the shank out until the cutters are
approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from the
collet nut face.
lock holding the armature shaft, use the
To prevent personal injury,
al ways remov e the plug
collet wrench to firmly tighten the collet nut
in a clockwise direction (viewed from under
the router). To ensure proper gripping of the
router bit, the shank of the router bit must be
inserted at least 5/8" into collet.
WARNING
!
base, do not use router bits greater than 2"
in diameter as they will not fit through the
sub-base.
CAUTION
!
without a bit.
NOTE: The router bit shank and collet chuck
should be cle an a nd free of dust , wo od,
residue and grease before assembling.
REMOVING THE ROUTER BIT
1. Press collet lock to stop rotation of armature
shaft and turn the collet chuck assembly in a
counter-clockwise direction.
2. Once the collet chuck assembly is loosened
continue to turn the collet chuck assembly
until it pulls the collet free from its taper, and
the router bit can be removed.
NOTE: The collet chuck is self-extracting; it is
NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck to
free the router bit.
Wh en the templ et guide
ha s been re mo ved from
To prevent damage to tool,
do not tighten collet nut
FIG. 5
1/4" BIT
SHANK
COLLET LOCK
COLLET
COLLET NUT
BASE
WRENCH
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All router models are designed to accept 1/2"
COLLET CHUCK CARE
and 1/4" shank bits. 1/4" shank bits require a
1/4" adapt er sleeve. With the router bit
removed, continue to turn the collet nut counterclockwise until it is loose. To assure a firm grip,
occasionally blow out the collet chuck and clean
with a tissue or fine brush. The collet chuck
assembly is made up of two component parts
as illustrated (Fig. 6); check to see that the
adapter sleeve, if needed, is properly seated in
the collet nut and lightly thread the collet nut
back onto the 1/2" collet chuck. Replace a worn
or damaged collet chuck assembly immediately.
REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE
To remove motor from fixed base:
1. Hold router in vertical position.
2. Open base clamp lever.
3. Push base release button in direction of
arrow and pull motor unit upwards from
base. Just before the motor is completely
out of the base, it will stop moving.
4. Depress the collet lock to fully disengage the
motor unit from the base (Fig. 7).
To remove motor from plunge base:
1. Hold router in vertical position.
2. Open base clamp lever, and pull motor unit
upwards from base. Just before the motor is
completely out of t he base, it will stop
moving.
3. Depress the collet lock to fully disengage the
motor unit from the base (Fig. 8).
INSTALLING MOTOR INTO BASE
To install motor into fixed base:
1. Release the base clamp lever.
2. Depress collet lock on motor unit.
3. Align the fine adjust rack with the fine adjust
knob.
4. Depress base release button and slide
motor unit until the top of fine adjust rack is
level with the top of base.
5. Lock the base clamp lever.
To install motor into plunge base:
1. Release the base clamp lever.
2. Depress collet lock on motor unit.
3. Align the fine adjust rack with the slot on the
back of the plunge base.
4. Slide motor unit into base until fully seated.
5. Lock the base clamp lever.
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
BASE RELEASE
FIG. 8
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COLLET
MOTOR
UNIT
COLLET
LOCK
FIXED
BASE
BUTTON
MOTOR
UNIT
COLLET
LOCK
BASE
CLAMP
LEVER
COLLET CHUCK ASSEMBLY
1/2" COLLET
CHUCK
NUT
1/4" ADAPTER
SLEEVE
FINE ADJUST
RACK
BASE CLAMP
LEVER
FINE ADJUST
RACK
PLUNGE
BASE
1
1
/
2
1
1
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TEMPLATE GUIDE ADAPTER
INSTALLING
(Not included, available as accessory)
Place template guide adapter over the holes
in the center of the sub-base, align the two
threaded holes in the bottom of adapter with
the countersunk holes in sub-base. Fasten
adapter with the screws provided (Fig. 9).
To ensure proper alignment of the template
guide to the armature shaft, a centering cone
(optional accessory) should be used.
CHIP DEFLECTOR
WARNING
!
Always wear eye protection.
The chip deflector is n ot
intended as a safety guard.
The chip deflectors help keep dust and chips
out of your face, it will not stop objects larger
than dust thrown from the bit.
To remove chip shield from the fixed base,
press inward on deflector tabs until it releases
FIG. 10
FIG. 9
TEMPLATE
GUIDE
ROUTER
ADAPTER
SUB-BASE
MOUNTING
SCREWS
from base a nd remo ve. To attach, place
deflector into position as shown in (Fig. 10).
Then press inward of deflector tabs while
pushing until it snaps into place.
To remove chip shield from the plunge base,
press inward on either side of the deflector until
it releases from base and remove. To attach,
place d efl ect or into position as shown in
(Fig. 10a). Then press inward of deflector either
side while pushing until it snaps into place.
FIG.
CHIP
DEFLECTOR
Operating Instructions
Skil routers are designed for speed, accuracy
and con venience in performing cabinet work,
routing, fluting, beading, cove-cutting, dove
tails, etc. They will enable you to accomplish
inlay work, decorative edges and many types
of special carving.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH FIXED BASE
The fine adjustment knob allows precise bit
height adjustments on your router.
To use the fine adjustment feature, release the
base clamp lever, and turn the knob clockwise
to lower, or counterclockwise to raise the bit
(Fig. 2).
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
CHIP
DEFLECTOR
(Note that one full turn of the knob will raise or
lower the bit approximately 1/16" of an inch.)
After making depth adjustments, re-clamp the
motor.
NOTE: All depth adjustments must be made
with the base clamp lever released.
DEEP CUTS
For deeper cuts, make several progressively
deeper cuts by starting at one depth and then
make several subsequent passes, increasing
the cutting depth with each pass.
To be certain that your depth settings are as
desired, you may want to make test cuts in
scrap material before beginning work.
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DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE
BASE PLUNGING ACTION
Th e pl unge feat ur e si mplifie s de pt h
adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to
easily and accurately enter the workpiece. To
lower, loosen plunge lock lever (Fig. 11), and
apply downward pressure until you reach
desired depth, then tighten plunge lock lever.
Loosen lever and 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 work piece.
FIG. 11
PLUNGE
LOCK LEVER
RESTRAINING SCREW
ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
You can adjust or reposition the plunge lock
lever for comfort, or to compensate for wear.
1. With the plunge lock lever in the locked
position (upright position), remove (counter
clockwise) the retaining screw located in the
middle of the lever.
2. Move lever to desired location, replace the
restraining screw and washer and tighten
(clockwise).
DEPTH ROD AND TURRET
The depth rod and depth stop turret are used
to control cutting depth as follows:
1. With the bit installed, gently lower the motor
until the tip of the router bit just contacts the
level surface the router is sitting on. This is
the “zero” position, from which further depth
adjustments can be accurately made.
2. To set a desired depth of cut, rotate the
depth stop turret until the lowest step is
aligned with the depth rod. Loosen the depth
indicator knob and lower the depth rod unit it
contacts the lowest step of the turret. Slide
the depth indicator until the line indicator
points to zero on the depth scale, indicating
the point at which the bit just contacts the
work (Fig. 12).
3. To set a desired cutting depth, slide the
depth rod up until the depth indicator point
attains the desired cutting depth, and secure
the rod in position by firmly tightening the
depth indicator knob.
4. The desir ed dep th of cut may n ow b e
achieved by plunging the router until the
depth rod contacts the selected stop on the
turret.
DEEP CUTS
For deeper cuts, make several progressively
deeper cuts by starting with the highest step on
the depth turret, and after each cut, rotate the
depth turret to progressively lower steps as
desired, until the final depth (lowest step or flat)
is reached. Steps progress by 1/8" increments.
To be certain that your depth settings are as
desired, you may want to make test cuts in
scrap material before beginning work.
FIG. 12
FINE ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
INDICATOR
RING
DEPTH
SCALE
DEPTH
INDICATOR
KNOB
DEPTH ROD
DEPTH STOP
TURRET
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE
BASE FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The fine depth adjustment knob allows precise
bit height adjustments on your router.
To use the fine adjustment feature, turn the
knob clockwise to lower, or counterclockwise
to raise the bit.
(Note that one full turn of the knob will raise or
lower the bit approximately 1/16" of an inch.)
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2-POSITION SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH
The tool can be switched "ON" by the 2 position slide switch located on the upper and
lower right side of the motor (Fig. 1).
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON", slide either the
upper or lower switch UP to the I position.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF", slide either the
upper or lower switch downward to the O
position.
Always hold the router off the work when
turning the switch on or off. Contact the work
wi th t he router only after t he r outer has
reached desired 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.
Always hold the tool with both hands while
starting the tool, since torque from the motor
can cause the tool to twist.
SOFT START FEATURE
Electronic feedback control minimizes torque
twist customary in larger routers by limiting the
speed at which motor starts.
The electronic speed control feature allows
motor speed to be matched to cutter size and
ma terial hardnes s fo r i mp roved finish ,
extended bit life, and higher performance.
Speed changes are achieved by rotating the
dial on or between any one of the six numbers
(Fig. 3). 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
be tween setti ngs an d appl icati on, ex act
settings are determined by operator experience
and preference. The bit manufacturer may also
have a speed recommendation.
DIAL
SETTING RPM APPLICATION
(Included on all models)
ELECTRONIC VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
(Models 1827 & 1830 only)
1 10,500
2 13,500
3 16,500
4 20,000
5 22,500
6 25,000
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}
Nonferrous metals,
larger diameter bits,
and cutters
Softwoods, plastics,
counter tops, smaller
diameter bits, and
cutters
Your tool is also equipped with a Site-Light™
for better visibility during operation.
When the tool is plugged in, the lights will turn
on automatically.
The Site-Light™ is maintenance free and was
designed to last the life of your tool.
As seen from the top of the router, the bit turns
cl ockwise an d the cuttin g e dges face
accordingly. Therefore, the most efficient cut is
made by feeding the router so that the bit turns
into the work, not away. Figure 13 shows
proper feed for various cuts. How fast you feed
depends on the hardness of the material and
the size of the cut. For some materials, it is
best to make several cuts of increasing depth.
SITE-LIGHT™
FEEDING THE ROUTER
FIG. 13
START
HERE
WORK
BIT
If the router is hard to control, heats up, runs
ve ry sl owly or le aves an imperfect cu t,
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.
RATE OF FEED
When routing or doing related work in wood
and plastics, the best finishes will result if the
depth of cut and feed rate are regulated to
keep the motor operating at high speed. Feed
the router at a moderate rate. Soft materials
require a faster feed rate than hard materials.
DIRECTION OF
ROUTER FEED
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The router may stall if improperly used or
overloaded. Reduce the feed rate to prevent
possible damage to the tool.
Always be sure the collet nut is tightened
securely before use.
GUIDING THE 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.
For routing operations such as grooving or
dadoing, it is often necessary to guide the
tool in a line parallel to a straight edge. One
me th od of obt ai ni ng a st ra ig ht cut is to
securely clamp a board or other straightedge
to the work surface, and guide the edge of
the router sub-base along this path (Fig. 14).
STRAIGHT AND CIRCULAR EDGE GUIDE
(Not included, available as accessory)
Us e this ha nd y accessor y for e as e 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. 15), and secure in place by tightening the
screw at the bottom of the router.
FIG. 15
Always use router bits with the short est
cu tting len gth ne cessary t o prod uce the
desired cut. This will minimize router bit runout and chatter.
FIG. 14
SECURELY
CLAMP
BOARD
GUIDE
FEED DIRECTION
BOARD
GUIDE
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 ma te ri al at t he two po ints s ho wn
(Fig. 16).
FIG. 16
WORK
EDGE
GUIDE
RODS
EDGE
GUIDE
WING
SCREWS
DESIRED
WIDTH
BASE
CUT
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GUIDE
WORK
CUT
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PILOT TIPPED AND BEARING GUIDE BITS
The lower portion of a pilot tipped bit, as
shown in (Fig. 17), 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
CUT
smooth since any irreg ularities are transferred
to the shaped surface.
PILOT SLIDES
ALONG EDGE
FIG. 17
CUTTER PART OF
PILOT TIPPED BIT
OF WORK
Using template patterns lets you duplicate
TEMPLATES
designs or letters uniformly time after time.
This technique requires the use of an template
guide adapter and a template guide.
TEMPLATE GUIDES
(Not included, available as accessory)
The template guide shown in (Fig. 18), is
essen tially a pl ate with a collar which is
inserted through the hole in sub-base and
te mplate g ui de ada pt er from bel ow and
fastened with a knurled retaining nut. The
template guide rides along the edge of the
templat while the router bit, protruding below,
cuts into the work.
KNURLED
NUT
TEMPLATE GUIDE
ADAPTER
(optional accessory)
FIG. 18
ROUTER
SUB-BASE
TEMPLATE GUIDE
(optional accessory)
ATTENTION: Be sure the thickness of the
templat 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 than the template guide adapter
opening.
Template guides are used with a number of
special accessories, such as hinge templates.
In addition, speci al t empla tes are easily
prepared for cutting repeated patterns, special
designs, inlays, and other applications. A
template pattern may be made of plywood,
hardboard, metal or even plastic, and the
design can be cut with a router, jigsaw, or
other suitable cutting tool.
Remember that the pattern will have to be
made to compensate for the distance between
the router bit and the template guide (the
“offset”), as the final workpiece will differ in size
from the template pattern by that amount, due
to the bit position (Fig. 19).
FIG. 19
ROUTER BIT
OFFSET
COLLET NUT
TEMPLATE
GUIDE
ROUTER
SUB-BASE
TEMPLATE
PATTERN
WORKPIECE
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ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
There are two optional dust extraction hood
accessories. Each dust extraction hood is
sized to accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Each
accessory pack includes an adapter that will
connect the hood to 1-1/4” and 1-1/2” vacuum
hoses.
!
WARNING
manual for use of these accessories.
Do not reach in area of the bit while the
router is ON or plugged in.
CAUTION
!
extraction hood at the same time as any
other dust extraction hood.
FIXED BASE DUST EXTRACTION
(Not included, available as accessory)
This dust extraction hood is designed for use
with the fixed base when routing is done in the
mi ddle of the wo rkpiece, suc h as when
Read and understand these
in st ru ct ions an d to ol
To avoid entangling hoses,
do not u se th is dust
FIG. 20
creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. If
you have a shop vacuum system, you can
attach the dust extraction hood for improved
visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in
freehand routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure
adapter to base with the mounting screws
provided (Fig. 20).
PLUNGE BASE DUST EXTRACTION
(Not included, available as accessory)
This dust extraction hood is designed for use in
the plunge base when routing is done in the
mi ddle of the wo rkpiece, suc h as when
creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. If
you have a shop vacuum system, you can
attach the dust extraction hood for improved
visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in
freehand routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure
adapter to base with the mounting screws
provided (Fig. 21).
FIG. 21
MOUNTING
SCREWS
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Maintenance
Service
WARNING
!
per so n nel may resu lt in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
co ul d ca us e se ri ou s ha za rd . We
recommend that all tool service be performed
by a Skil Factory Service Center or Autho rized
Skil Service Station.
Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a special
gear lubricant at every brush change.
Pr ev entive mai ntenance
performed by unauthorized
TOOL LUBRICATION
The brushes and commutator in your tool have
CARBON BRUSHES
been engineered for many hours of dependable
service. To maintain peak efficiency of the
motor, we recommend every two to six months
the brush es be examined. Only genuine Skil
replace ment brushes specially designed for
your tool should be used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at Skil Factory Service
Center or Au thorized Skil Service Station.
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
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load or very abrasive material cut ting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating or
motor failure.
Cleaning
WARNING
!
th e power supply before cleaning or
performing any main tenance. The tool may
be cleaned most effectively with compressed
dry air. Always wear safety gog gles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
To avoid accidents always
dis connect the t ool from
Extension Cords
WARNING
!
adequate size conductors that is capable of
carrying the current necessary for your tool
must be used. This will prevent excessive
voltage drop, loss of power or overheating.
Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension
cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heav i er the cord.
If an ex tension co rd is
ne cessary, a co rd with
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not at tempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
CAUTION
!
plastic parts. Some of these are:
ca rb on t et rachlo ri de , ch lo ri nated cleanin g
solvents, ammonia and house hold detergents
that contain ammonia.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
Ce rtain cleanin g agen ts
an d so l vents damage
gasoline,
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 —— ————
Wire Sizes in mm
2
* 1/2" Collet Chuck
* Collet nut wrench
* 1/4" Adapter Sleeve
* Canvas Carrying Bag (models 1827
& 1830 only
** Edge Guide
Accessories
** Dust Extraction Hoods
** Template Guides
** Template Guide Adapter
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
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