Maintenance - SPARKY PROFESSIONAL X 150CE Notice Originale

Make all your adjustments as described in the previous
sections.
1. Insert and secure your router bit (Fig. 27).
2. Adjust the height as required for the application
(Fig. 28).
3. Place the base plate (13) on the work piece ensuring
that the bit is not in contact with the material to be cut.
4. Connect the router to the power supply.
5. Turn the router on. Ensure you have a firm grip on both
handles. Wait for the bit to attain full speed.
6. Lower the router body and lock it in position at the de-
sired depth of cut (Fig. 29).
7. Move the tool over the work piece surface, keeping
the base plate flush and advancing smoothly until
cutting is complete.
8. If the depth of cut requires fine adjustment this can be
done by using the micrometer adjustment (20) where
the knob can be turned to increase or decrease the
cutting depth. One compete turn of the knob repre-
sents 1 mm adjustment.
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR ROUTER
DO NOT use the curved part of the router base against
a simple guide piece.
▪ The routing process must always be carried out
against the rotation direction of the router bit
▪ Move the router over the work piece surface, keep-
ing the base plate flush and advancing smoothly until
cutting is complete.
▪ Keep the cutting pressure constant, taking care not
to overload the router causing the motor to slow ex-
cessively.
▪ When edge cutting, the work piece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.
▪ On very hard woods or problem materials it may
be necessary to make more than one pass at pro-
gressive settings until the desired depth of cut is
achieved.
▪ Moving the router too fast may cause a poor quality
of cut and can damage the bit or the motor.
▪ Moving the router too slowly may burn or mar the cut.
▪ The proper feed rate will depend on the bit size, the
type of material being cut and the depth of the cut.
Practice first on a scrap piece of material to gauge
the correct feed rate and the cut dimensions.
▪ Always switch off and wait until the bit has come to a
complete standstill before removing the router from
the work piece.
WARNING: Always use two hands to hold the
router. Where possible, clamp the work piece to the
bench.
WARNING: When using this router to cut flat
panels such as kitchen work surfaces, before joining
please ensure that you use an appropriate jig together
with the correct guide bush. DO NOT use the curved
part of the router base against a simple guide piece.
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ACCESSORIES TO BE USED WITH THIS
POWER TOOL
▪ HSS router bits with shank diameter Ø6, Ø8 and
Ø12.
▪ Carbide tipped bits with shank diameter Ø6, Ø8 and
Ø12.
Use only router bits with cutting head maximum diameter,
corresponding to the admissible cutting edge peripheral
speed 45 m/s.

Maintenance

WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to per-
form inspection or maintenance.
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They
may vibrate loose over time.
Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
When the carbon brushes are worn out, both brushes
must be replaced simultaneously with genuine brushes
at SPARKY service centre for warranty and post-war-
ranty service.
CLEANING
For safe operation always keep the machine and its ven-
tilation slots clean.
Regularly check to see if any dust or foreign matter has
entered the grills near the motor and around the switch-
es. Use a soft brush to remove any accumulated dust.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst cleaning.
If the body of the tool needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft
damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used.
WARNING: Never use alcohol, petrol or other
cleaning agent. Never use caustic agents to clean
plastic parts.
WARNING: Water must never come into con-
tact with the tool.
IMPORTANT! To assure product safety and reliability,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement) should be performed by
certified service centres or other qualified service or-
ganisations, always using genuine replacement parts.
X 150CE • X 205CE