Adjusting The Speed - Virutex FR160P Gebrauchsanweisung

lly, the switch can only be operated when the lateral
safety catch B (Fig. 3) has been released. Once
the switch is in the on position, pressure need no
longer be applied to the safety catch.
WARNING!
Always make sure that the router is not in con-
tact with the part being worked before operating
the switch. Once the machine has reached its
maximum speed, bring the machine into contact
with the material, and stop the machine once it is
completely clear of the part. This will improve the
quality of the work.

6. ADJUSTING THE SPEED

The surface router model FRE160P has an elec-
tronic speed regulator C (Fig. 1) for adjusting the
motor speed, according to the size of cut and the
hardness of the material used. This ensures a better
fi nish and enhances the machine performance. To
increase or reduce the machine speed, turn the
adjustment knob to the right or left, depending on
the task being carried out. There are six reference
numbers to assist in setting the required speed. The
machine speed table D (Fig. 1) gives the machine
speeds and the recommended tool for each type
of application.
7. FITTING THE CUTTING TOOLS
WARNING!
Make sure that the router is disconnected from the
mains before attaching the cutting tool.
To attach or remove the cutting tool, press the
router lock button E (Fig. 2) to prevent the shaft
from turning and loosen the chuck-holder nut F (Fig.
2) with service key G (Fig. 2) The chuck collet and
chuck-holder are attached together by pressure;
you should therefore make sure that the chuck
collet is properly positioned in the nut.
Insert the cutting tool H (Fig. 2) and, if necessary,
the corresponding bit adaptor I (Fig. 2) inside the
chuck-holder collet F (Fig. 2). Tighten the chuck
holder F (Fig. 2) tightly using the service key, while
keeping the lock button E (Fig. 2) pressed.
If you are using the 12 mm or 1/2" shaft bit, the
adaptor is not required. Always use bits with the
shortest possible cutting length in order to reduce
the risk of the bit decentring. The bit, chuck collet
and adaptor should be completely clean before
attachment.
WARNING!
Do not leave the machine without a cutting tool, as
this exerts excessive pressure on the chuck collet
and can damage the shaft housing.
Never start the machine while the bit lock button
is pressed.
8. BLOCKING OF THE BASE
The base may be locked in any position by turning
locking lever E (Fig. 3) in the counter-clockwise. The
action of the springs incorporated in the columns
means that when this lever is loosened the base
automatically returns to its highest position.
WARNING!
After use, always turn the switch to the off position
and release the base using the locking lever J (Fig.
3) before placing the router on a fl at surface.
9. ADJUSTING THE DEPTH
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH. The depth is adjusted
by using the incorporated rack and pinion depth-
adjustment mechanism.
With the cutter bit face fl ush against the wood
surface, the penetration depth may be adjusted
up to 60 mm.
To unlock the depth rod K (Fig. 4) press down
fi rmly on adjustment knob L (Fig. 4) and turn it to
raise or lower the depth rod, if a greater or lesser
cutting depth is required. The gauged adjustment
indicator M (Fig. 4) can be moved separately from
the knob, so that it may be set to zero from any
position using the reference mark. When turning
the knob after adjusting the indicator, both elements
will turn together, there by indicating the degree to
which the rod has been moved. A full turn of the
knob moves the rod by 34 mm, with a maximum
distance of 55 mm.
To hold the depth rod in the required position, relea-
se the pressure from the adjustment knob. Next, to
ensure that the rod is fi rmly held in place, it should
be locked using fastening knob N (Fig. 4).
PRECISION ADJUSTMENT. If you wish to make
precision adjustments to the previously set depth,
simply turn adjustment knob O (Fig. 4). A full turn of
the knob moves the rod by 1 mm, with a maximum
distance of 5 mm. Each division in the gauged
fi ne-adjustment indicator P (Fig. 4) represents an
advance of 0.1 mm.
MAKING DEEP CUTS. To safely make cuts that
are too deep to be made with a single pass, we
recommend making several successive cuts using
the six 3-mm steps in the revolving depth turret
Q (Fig. 4).
Lower the machine until the cutting bit is level with
the surface on which the router is resting. Use
locking knob J (Fig. 3) to hold the machine in this
position. Loosen fastening knob N (Fig. 4), then
press down and turn adjustment knob L (Fig. 4)
until the depth rod presses against the lower step
of the revolving depth turret, using fi ne adjustment
if required. In this position, turn depth indicator M
(Fig. 4) until position zero matches the reference
mark. This will be the starting position indicating
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