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Extension Cords
• Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of
damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors should be used to
prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power
or overheating. The table below shows the
correct size to use, depending on cord length
and amperage rating on the tool's nameplate. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always
use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
Ampere Rating (shown on nameplate)
0-
2.1-
3.5-
2.0
3.4
5.0
25'
18
18
18
50'
18
18
16
75'
18
18
16
100'
18
16
14
150'
16
14
12
Note: The smaller the gauge number, the larger
the wire is in the cord.
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"
Operating the Tool
Trigger Switch and "Lock-On" Button
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 .
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.
WARNING!
if the "Lock-ON" button is con-
tinuously being depressed, the trigger cannot be
released.
WARNING!
Hold the tool with both hands
while starting the tool, since torque from the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
Variable Speed with Dial Setting
(1615EVS)
Your router is also equipped with a variable
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speed dial 21. The router bit speed can be preset
from 12,000 to maximum nameplate RPM by
rotating the dial to the desired setting. The dial
may be set on or between any of six positions (1
= low through 5 = high). The "Lock-ON"
button may also be used with any setting of the
dial.
The following speeds generally apply, but pre-
cise settings are largely determined by
experience with the material being cut. Mo-
mentary speed variation is normal when starting
the router until the electronic regulator takes
control.
5.1-
7.1-
12.1-
Dial Setting
7.0
12.0
16.0
1-3
18
16
14
(12,000
16
14
12
15,000 RPM)
14
12
10
12
10
12 Wire Gauge
4-5
(16,500
19,000 RPM)
"Soft Start" Feature (1615EVS)
The router is equipped with the "soft start"
feature which gradually increases the starting
speed and torque, reducing the stress that oc-
curs from a high torque start.
Start the tool before applying to work and let
the tool come to full speed before contacting
the workpiece. Lift the tool from the work
before releasing the switch. DO NOT turn the
switch "ON" and "OFF" while the tool is under
load; this will greatly decrease the switch life.
Router Bit Installation and Removal
WARNING
from the power supply before installing router
bits, accessories or making any adjustments.
Installing a Router Bit
Turn the armature shaft to align the flats with
the spindle lock 10, and push in with thumb to
hold the armature shaft firmly. Next, use the
27mm wrench supplied to loosen the collet
chuck assembly 7 in a counter-clockwise direc-
tion (viewed from under the router). Insert the
shank of the router bit into the collet chuck as
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6
Material
Hardwoods, soft plastics,
to
nonferrous metals,
larger diameter router
bits and cutters.
Softwoods, plastics,
to
counter tops, smaller
diameter router bits and
cutters.
!
Always disconnect the tool
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