Trend TEMP/LUC/57 User guide

MAINTENANCE

Please use only Trend original spare parts and
accessories.

The accessory has been designed to operate
over a long period of time, with the minimum
amount of maintenance. Continual satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

n Regularly clean jig with a soft cloth.
n Do not use a corrosive cleaning solutions.

Lubrication

n Your accessory requires no additional

 lubricationapartfromthe‘O’ringwhich
may require lubrication to fit onto guide
bush.

Storage

n Always return product to its packaging after
use, or hang on a wall hook

ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION

Recycle raw materials instead of
disposing as waste.

Packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling. The product
and its accessories at the end of its life should
be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

GUARANTEE

All Trend products are guaranteed against any
defects in either workmanship or material, except
products that have been damaged due
to improper use or maintenance.

Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.

OdhamsTradingEstateSt AlbansRoad

Watford WD24 7TR England

Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.trend-uk.com

Safety Points

1. Disconnect power tool and attachment from power supply
when not in use, before servicing, when making adjustments
and when changing accessories such as cutters. Ensure
switch is in “off” position. Always ensure cutter has stopped
rotating.

2. Read and understand instructions supplied with power tool,
attachment and cutter.

3. Current Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for eye, ear
and respiratory protection must be worn. Keep hands, hair
and clothes clear of the cutter.

4. Before each use check cutter is sharp and free from damage.
Do not use if cutter is dull, broken or cracked or if any
damage is noticeable or suspected.

5. The maximum speed (nmax) marked on tool or in instructions
or on packaging shall not be exceeded. Where stated, the
speed range should be adhered to.

6. Insert the shank into the router collet at least all the way to
the marked line indicated on the shank. This ensures at least
3/4 of shank length is held in collet. Ensure clamping surfaces
are clean.

7. Check all fixing and fastening nuts, bolts and screws on
power tool, attachment and cutting tools are correctly
assembled, tight and to correct torque setting before use.

8. Ensure all visors, guards and dust extraction is fitted.

9. The direction of routing must always be opposite to the
cutter’s direction of rotation.

10. Do not switch power tool on with the cutter touching the
workpiece.

11. Trial cuts should be made in waste material before starting
any project.

12. Repair of tools is only allowed according to tool
manufacturers instructions.

13. Do not take deep cuts in one pass, take several shallow
passes to reduce the side load applied to the cutter.

Please see www.trend-uk.com/safety for more safety advice.

Our policy of continuous improvements mean
that specifications may change without notice.
Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd. cannot be
held liable for any material
rendered unusable, or for any
form of consequential loss.

©CopyrightTrend2012,2016. E&OE.

® All trademarks acknowledged.

RECYCLABLE

LETTER

TEMPLATES

For use with any plunge
router to write words for
signs including house
names.

n Comprises four clear plastic

letter templates A-Z.

n Letters are uppercase block

characters in Trend Vogue typeface
and are 57mm high.

Requires:

n 1/4” Collet plunge router.
n 8mm Straight cutter Ref. C011.
n 13mm Guide bush* Ref. GB13/P/A.

Size: 396mm x 110mm x 5mm

*A Unibase may be required for certain
makes and models of router.

+ As set Ref. TEMP/LN57.

PP C/TEMP/LUC/57 v5.0

+

+

FOR GUIDING
THE ROUTER

LETTER TEMPLATE

13mm

REF. TEMP/LUC/57

Thank you for purchasing this Trend product
which should give lasting performance if used
in accordance with these instructions.

The following symbols are used throughout
these instructions.

Denotes risk of personal injury,
loss of life or damage to the tool
in case of non-observance of the
instructions.

Refer to the instruction manual of
your power tool.

This unit must not be put into service until it
has been established that the power tool to
be connected to this unit is in compliance with
2006/42/EC (identified by the CE marking on
the power tool).

INTENDED USE

The template is intended to be used with a
plunge router with suitable router cutter and
guide bush fitted to allow letters to be routed
into wood and wood based material.

SAFETY

Please read and understand these safety
instructions, as well as the power tool
instructions, before use.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE.

The attention of UK users is drawn to The
Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998, and any subsequent
amendments.

UsersshouldalsoreadtheHSE/HSCSafe

Use of Woodworking Machinery Approved
Code of practice and Guidance Document and
any amendments.

Users must be competent in using
woodworking equipment before using our
products.

Consider working environment before using
tools.

Ensure working position is comfortable and
component is clamped securely.

Please keep children and visitors away from
tools and work area. All power tools will have a
residual risk, so must be operated with caution.

OnlyusetoolingthatmeetsEN847-1/2
safety standard and any amendments.

ITEMS REQUIRED

n Plunge router.
n 13mm guide bush with 5mm spigot.
n 8mm diameter router cutter.

n Suitableclampingdevices.
n Hand tools.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

Sight marks for two part characters

Template frame

(Number templates shown for illustrative purposes only).

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

As templates are made of clear plastic
please be aware of possible glare.

The material being cut, along with the
template/jig will need to supported and
clamped securely. Ensure that the router
base will not foul the clamps.

Hanging holeAperture

OPERATION

Marking Out & Clamping

Before use, remove protective film from
reverse of templates.
The template will need to be used on a
component that is a suitable size to ensure
template is supported properly and that
component and template can be clamped
securely.
Using the templates as a guide, it is
recommended that the characters are traced
using a pencil onto the material so that the
correct character spacing is obtained.

The suggested spacing between characters
is 10mm. A base line should be drawn on the
material (or a 3mm thick batten could be used).
This ensures that all characters are at the same
height from the base line.

Using two clamps, securely clamp the

n

template to the material ensuring the
clamps will not foul the router path.

Cutter
Countersunk
machine screw

13mmØ Guide bush

Sub base

Router base

Collet and nut

Setting up the Router

n Ensure router is isolated from power before

making any adjustments.

Fit the special 13mm guide bush to the

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router.

Fit the 8mm (5/16”) diameter cutter into

n

router.

 Setdepthstop ofroutertorequireddepth

n

of cut (2-3mm).

Routing the Letters

n Place guide bush in aperture of template,

switch on router, plunge down and lock
plunge lever/knob.

Follow template in a clockwise direction

n

ensuring the bush is against the edge of
the template at all times.

Cutter

Feed
direction

Keep guide bush
pressure against
edge of template

When the character is completed release

n

plunge and switch off router.

Release clamps, move template to next

n

character. Line-up the template against
base batten or base line, clamp securely
and repeat routing procedure.

As templates are made from clear plastic
please be aware of possible glare.

Certain characters are made up of two part
apertures to ensure a true character is created.
To rout these characters begin by routing the
first part of the character. Then using the sight
mark above the first part of the character on the
template, transfer the line to the material with a
pencil. Release clamps, move template along
until second sight mark lines up with pencil line.
Clamp securely and finish routing the second
part of the character.

A

Pencil mark

Component
Template

Thin batten
or pencil line

1st sight mark 2nd sight mark

B

Template moved to the left until second
sight mark lines up with pencil mark

After use, store templates carefully.

ACCESSORIES

Please use only Trend original accessories.

Ref. GB13/P/A

Above items as a set Ref. TEMP/LN57.

Ref.UNIBASE

For certain makes of router,
a sub-base will be required
to allow the guide
bush to be fitted.

SPARE PARTS

OnlyuseoriginalTrendspareparts.

5mm

Ref. C011

(5/16")

8mm