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Notes:
• When micro-adjusting the plunge depth, it is
more convenient to move the fine
adjustment stop up than down. Before
setting the depth rod and turret, make sure
the fine adjustment stop has been turned
several revolutions down from its top
position so that it can be adjusted upward.
• The fine adjustment stop cannot be use to
reduce the plunge depth when the depth rod
is already touching the depth stop turret.
The router must be raised before such an
adjustment can be made.
• Also available is an alternative turret that
has an adjustable step which uses an M4
screw for the adjustable step. The
adjustable step makes it possible to make
multiple-pass applications without having to
make a fine depth adjustment even when
the total cutting depth is not a multiple of
1/8".
ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH
Your tool can be turned “ON” or “OFF” by the
rocker switch located on the motor housing.
One side of the switch is marked “I” for “ON“,
and the other side of switch is marked “O” for
“OFF“. Also the edge of switch displays red
when switch is in the “ON“ position.
TO TURN THE TOOL “ON”: Push the side of
the switch marked “I”.
TO TURN THE TOOL “OFF”: Push the side
of the switch marked “O”.
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).
ROCKER POWER "ON-OFF" WITH
TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCK-
ON"BUTTON
(Model 1618EVS only)
The power is switched "ON" by the rocker
switch located on the top of the motor housing
as described above. Now your tool can be
turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. Your tool is also equipped
with “Lock-ON” button located just above the
trigger that allows continuous operation without
holding the trigger (Fig. 2).
TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the “Lock-
ON” button.
If the “Lock-ON” button is
continuously being
depressed, the trigger cannot be released.
On model 1617 hold the tool with both hands
while starting the tool, since torque from the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
SOFT START FEATURE
(Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)
Electronic feedback control minimizes torque
twist customary in larger routers by limiting the
speed at which motor starts.
ELECTRONIC VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
(Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)
The electronic speed control feature allows
motor speed to be matched to cutter size and
material hardness for improved finish,
extended bit life, and higher performance.
Speed changes are achieved by rotating
Control Dial RIGHT to increase speed, LEFT
to decrease as indicated on housing (Fig. 1).
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
between settings and application, exact settings
are determined by operator experience and
preference. The bit manufacturer may also
have a speed recommendation.
CONSTANT RESPONSE™ CIRCUITRY
(Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)
The router's Constant Response™ Circuitry
monitors and adjusts power to maintain the
desired RPM for consistent performance and
control.
!
WARNING
DIAL
SETTING RPM APPLICATION
1 8,000
2 13,500
3 16,500
4 20,000
5 21,500
6 25,000
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Nonferrous metals,
larger diameter bits
and cutters
Softwoods, plastics,
counter tops, smaller
diameter bits and
cutters
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