EN - VARIJIG
Thank you for purchasing this Trend
product, which should give lasting
performance if used in accordance with
these instructions.
TECHNICAL DATA
Extrusion thickness
15.8mm (5/8")
Extrusion width
54mm (2 1/8")
Working area size
600mm x 600mm
max
(23 5/8" x 23 5/8")
Guide bush spigot
8mm (5/16")
length min
Weight
2.1kg (4.6lbs)
The following symbols are used
throughout this manual:
Refer to the instruction
manual of your power tool.
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss
of life or damage to the tool in case of
non- observance of the instructions in
this manual.
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) or UK Statutory or UK
Statutory Instruments 2008 No. 1597
– The Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulation (identified by UKCA marking
on the power tool). 2008 No. 1597 – The
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation
(identified by UKCA marking on the
power tool).
INTENDED USE
The jig allows a variety of squares and
rectangles to be routed with a portable
plunge router with guide bush and
suitable router cutter fitted.
SAFETY
Read and understand the safety points
in these instructions as well as you
power tool instructions.
PLEASE KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN A SAFE
PLACE
Safety Points
1. Disconnect power tool 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.
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. Only use
tools for woodworking to EN847
safety standard. Ensure cutting tool
is suitable for application.
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 the 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 shallow passes to reduce the
side load applied to the cutter.
14. User must be competent in using
woodworking equipment before
using our products. Dress properly,
no loose clothing/jewellery, wear
protective hair covering for long hair.
15. Consider working environment
before using tools. Ensure working
position is comfortable and
component is clamped securely.
Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Check work area for
obstructions. Keep control of power
tool at all times.
16. Please keep children and visitors
away from tools and work area.
17. All tools have a residual risk so must
therefore be handled with caution.
18. Only use Trend original spare parts
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and accessories.
If you require further safety advice,
technical information, or spare parts,
please call Trend Technical Support or
visit www.trend-uk.com
ITEMS ENCLOSED & DESCRIPTION
OF PARTS – (Fig.1 & 2)
A Alloy extrusion x 4
B T-nut x 16
C Corner bracket x 4
D Machine screw M5 (black-fixed) x 8
E Machine screw M5 (silver-adjustable)
x 8
F Anti-tilt shoe x 1
G Anti-tilt shoe fixing screw x 1
H Scale x 4
ITEMS REQUIRED
• Plunge router with suitable guide bush
fitted (minimum spigot projection
8mm, e.g. Ref. GB30/A).
• Suitable router cutter.
• No. 2 Phillips® screwdriver.
• Square or long rule/tape measure.
• Hand tools.
• Clamps x 2 (or Varijig accessory
clamps).
Assembly & Adjustment
(Fig.3, 4 & 5)
• Do not remove the T-nuts held by the
black screws onto the corner bracket.
• Certain extrusions are fitted with
end caps for protection. These can
be temporarily removed to allow
accessories to be slid onto the
extrusion but should always be
refitted.
Adjustment – (Fig.6)
• The scale is self-adhesive backed.
Only remove a 20mm section of
the self-adhesive backing to ease
positioning of the scale.
OPERATION
Fitting Anti-Tilt Shoe – (Fig.7)
Guiding The Router – (Fig.8)
• The router can be guided around the
frame using a guide bush, a circular
sub-base or shank mounted bearing
guided router cutter. The best method
is to use a guide bush fitted to the
bottom of the router. The guide bush
should have a spigot projection of
minimum 8mm.
• When using the guide bush the router
sits on top of the Varijig frame. Choose
a cutter with a diameter which will
pass through the centre of the guide
bush leaving enough clearance. The
cutter can be straight or shaped. The
guide bush follows the inside edge of
the frame and this guides the router
around the Varijig frame so that the
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