Trend Routing & Woodworking Catalogue April 2016 | Page 120
SAFETY INFORMATION
& CUTTER CARE
Before use, to ensure safe working and to get the best from your
Trend cutters, read the following safety instructions and cutter care.
POWER TOOL SAFETY
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1.5 - 24
25 - 30
31 - 50
51 - 67
68 - 86
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Ensure the power tool is in compliance with 2006/42/EC
(identified by the CE marking on the power tool).
Read and understand instructions supplied with power
tool, attachment and cutter.
Always remove the plug from the socket before making
any adjustments to the machine.
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 and cutter has
stopped rotating.
Do not wear loose clothing. Make sure baggy sleeves
are rolled up and ties are removed. Ensure long hair is
tied back.
Always trail the cable away from the working area.
Always keep the area around the work piece and the
floor clear of obstacles.
The level of noise when routing may exceed 85 dB(A)
and ear defenders should be worn.
Always wear eye protection in the form of goggles,
safety spectacles or a visor.
Always wear a respirator or dust protection mask. Dust
masks/filters should be changed regularly. Fit dust
extraction.
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must meet
current UK and EU legislation.
Trial cuts should be made on waste material before
starting any project.
Always clamp securely the material being machined.
Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
running.
Always wait until the spindle stops rotating before
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making any adjustments.
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Periodically check all nuts and bolts to make sure they
are tight and secure.
Always keep guards in place and in good working order.
Only use cutting tools for woodworking that meet
EN847-1/2 safety standards and any subsequent
amendments.
Hand held power tools produce different vibration levels.
Always refer to the specifications and relevant Health
and Safety Guide.
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ROUTING SAFETY
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Disconnect machine from power source before carrying
out any adjustments.
Before each use check that the cutting tool is sharp
and free from damage. Do not use the cutting tool if
it is dull, broken or cracked or if any other damage is
noticeable or suspected.
Keep hands, hair and clothing clear of the cutter.
Clamping surfaces shall be cleaned to remove dirt,
grease, oil and water.
Tool’s shank must be inserted into the router’s collet at
least all the way to the marked point.
Tools and tools bodies shall be clamped in such a way
that they shall not become loose during operation.
Care shall be taken when mounting tools to ensure that
the clamping is by the shank of the tool and that the
cutting edges are not in contact with each other or with
the clamping elements.
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Fastening screws and nuts shall be tightened using
the appropriate spanners etc., and to the torque value
provided by the manufacturer.
Extension of the spanner or tightening using hammer
blows shall not be permitted.
Clamping screws shall be tightened according to
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Where
instructions are not provided, clamping screws shall
be tightened in sequence from the centre outwards.
Cutting tools are sharp. Care should be taken when
handling them.
Check that the cutter is fitted securely in the router
collet.
Always remove spanners and hex keys from the cutter.
Check before starting to cut, that there are no
obstructions in the path of the router. When cutting
through the full thickness of the material, ensure there
are no obstacles beneath the work piece.
The direction of routing must always be opposite to
the cutters direction of rotation. Do not back-cut or
climb-cut.
Do not switch on the router with the cutter in contact
with the work piece and do not feed the cutter into the
work piece until it is at full speed.
Always guide the router with both hands.
When you are finished routing, release the plunge and
allow the machine to come to a complete stop.
Ensure the shank size is compatible with the collet.
Ensure the cutter can be used safely with the chosen
router before use.
When using stacked tooling (multi-blade, block,
groover etc.) on a spindle arbor, ensure that the
cutting edges are staggered to each other to reduce
the cutting impact.
Feed the router at a constant speed. Too slow a
feed speed will result in burning the material and
overheating the cutter.
Never use cutters with a diameter exceeding the
maximum diameter indicated in the technical data of
the powertool or attachment used.
Do not take heavy and deep cuts in one pass as this
will overload the router.
The motor of a router is susceptible to the
accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should
be blown out, or ‘vacuumed’, frequently to prevent
interference with normal motor ventilation.
In case of excessive vibrations while using the
router stop immediately the operation and have the
eccentricity of the router cutter and clamping system
checked by competent personnel.
MAXIMUM SPEED (n.MAX)
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The maximum speed marked on the tool, or shown in
the chart or on the packaging should not be exceeded.
Where stated, the speed range should be adhered
to. Recommended speeds are shown in our Routing
Catalogue, in our instructions and/or on our website.
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