Lucas Industries LPT-PR0312 User's Manual
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1. Plunge Router manual 9 7 07 16 14 Page 1 Parts diagram AY N a ty i gt N b o e Guarantee Your Lucas Power Tool is a quality product made to high manufacturing standards It is guaranteed for domestic use against manufacturing defects for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase To claim this extended warranty you need to register on our website If your product fails due to a defect in material or construction during this period return it to the store that you purchased it at This extended guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Wear and tear that is caused by normal working including accessories is not covered by this guarantee The guarantee is valid for 12 months if the product is used for occasional professional use Overload neglect of cleaning or maintenance improper use or unauthorised repair invalidates the guarantee Heavy duty regular professional usage is not covered by the guarantee We reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice LPT PRO312 RE 010821 1 Lucas Power Tools Limited 24 Grays Inn Road London WC1X 8HP United Kingdom www lucaspowertools com LPT PRO312 Plunge Router lucas PLUNGE ROUTE R LPT PRO342 240V 50H2 1800W 000r min Operating Instructions Plunge Router manual 9 7 07 16 14 Page 3 General safety precautions Note To2. Lower the router until the tip of the router bit is in contact with a flat surface and then lock down the router height locking lever 6 Lower the brake knob screw until it presses firmly against the shortest of the three stop settings note press the brass brake knob release button to allow it to turn more freely 7 Note the brake knob screw aligns with the measurement gauge on the side of the housing 8 Use the measurement gauge to raise the brake knob a distance equal to the total depth desired Note the total plunge depth must not exceed the length of the cutting edge of the router bit Safety note Fig 3 upperiimit sting knob On any one pass the maximum plunge depth must not exceed 9 16 or 15mm The 3 tier safety stop assembly is preset to keep each plunge depth within the maximum If the desired plunge depth is greater than 9 16 or 15mm simply rotate the stop setting until the tallest stop is aligned just beneath the base of the brake knob screw Plunge Router manual 9 7 07 16 14 Page 5 After the first pass rotate the stop setting to the next tallest stop and continue until the desired depth is achieved Regulate the upper limit of the router body by rotating the upper limit knob The ideal upper limit is when the base of the router bit just clears the router base when the router height locking level is released Safety note 1 Do not raise the upper limit above the pos
3. use only a damp not wet cloth with mild soap if required Do not use solvents Do not allow water to enter the tool Fig 13 Checking and replacing carbon brushes Check the carbon brushes for wear and replace if worn down to a thickness of 6mm 1 4 Always replace both brushes simultaneously Fig 13 To replace brushes remove the plastic brush holder cover with a slotted screwdriver Remove the old brushes and thoroughly clean out the brush apertures Replace with new brushes and then screw the brush cover back in Do not over tighten Fig 14 Fig 14 plastic brush hold cover screwdriver Note it will be necessary to completely unscrew and remove the upper limit setting knob on the right side of the router to access the brush cover on that side To do this lock push down on the router height locking lever before unscrewing and removing the upper limit setting knob When done reverse the above procedure TECHNICAL DATA Main voltage V 240 Main frequency Hz 50 Power input w 1800 No load speed min 22000 No Part Name Qty No Part Name 1 Pan Head Screw 2 45 Switch Safety Button 2 Tall cap 1 46 Trigger Switch 3 Brush housing 2 47 Switch Compartment Housing Cover 5 Housing 1 48 Housing Screw 6 Name Plate 1 49 Pin f Stator 1 50 S
4. base module guide mount with the wing nut B loosely tighten Attach the base module guide to the router base in the same way described above for the straight guide Slide the guide module in or out to achieve the desired distance between the router bit and the trim guide roller before tightening the three wing nuts A Fine tune the distance by turning the trimming screw knob tighten wing nut B Adjust the height to the trim guide roller using wing nut C Fig 7 8 9 Note check that the trim guide roller is positioned to roll along the edge of the work piece correctly Check that all wing nuts are tightened to prevent slippage Fig 10 Fig 11 router base stencil board guide Plunge Router manual 9 7 07 16 14 Page 7 STENCIL BOARD GUIDE The stencil board guide provides a sleeve for the router bit so that the router can move easily within the stencil guide Fig 10 11 Fig 12 bit tool stencil board guide RSS NNN H To install the stencil board loosen the two screws in the base Drop in the stencil board guide and refasten the two screws Clamp or nail the stencil to the work piece then slide the stencil while simultaneously moving the tool Fig 12 MAINTENANCE Always unplug the tool before cleaning and performing any maintenance After using clean dust from the tool before storing in a dry cool place To clean the tool casing
5. er To turn off simply release the trigger 9 During use the router bit can become very hot Use care and allow a few minutes for it to cool down before removing or changing the bits Using your Lucas Plunge Router Before attempting to insert or remove a router bit unplug the tool from the wall socket 1 2 shaft router bit see Fig 1 Fig 1 ROUTER BIT Insert the router bit into the cone shaped collet chuck as deep as possible then pull it out slightly about 1 16 Depress the shaft lock button to lock the shaft while you tighten the collet chuck with the wrench included 1 4 and 3 8 router bit For router bits with a 1 4 or 3 8 shaft first insert the corresponding collet adapter included Then insert the bit into the adapter Depress the shaft lock button to lock the shaft while you tighten the collet chuck with the wrench included Reverse the above procedure to remove the bits Setting the plunge depth Fig 2 upper limit setting knob router height locking lever 3 tler stop seitings 1 Install the desired plunge bit 2 Unlock lift the router height locking lever next to the right handle 3 Raise the motor housing by slacking off the large upper limit setting knob Fig 3 to a height that allows the base of the bit to be just slightly higher than the base of the router 4 Place the router on a solid flat surface 5
6. ing for loose guides or other parts Tighten where necessary 13 Remember to remove adjustment tools and wrenches before using 14 Unplug tool before performing regular maintenance and cleaning 15 Keep your mind on the job at hand and stay alert Never operate power tools while tired or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Specific Safety Precautions Note To reduce the risk of injury fire and related accidents follows these IMPORTANT safety tips 1 Router bits are very sharp Use gloves when inserting and removing bits 2 Examine each router bit carefully before using Replace cracked damaged or dull bits and dispose of them safely 3 Check over the work piece to ensure it is free from nails or screws The router bit rotates at 22 000 rpm and can shatter if it encounters foreign particles which can cause serious injury 4 Hold the router tightly with both hands when in use 5 Keep hands and clothes away from rotating components 6 Be careful to keep the router bit clear of any objects or work pieces before starting the router Ensure that the router is up to speed before engaging the work piece If the router bit shows signs of wobbling carefully re insert it before using 7 Check for correct feed direction see diagram 8 The Lucas Plunge Router is equipped with a safety switch button on the right handle To operate depress the safety switch then pull back on the trigg
7. ition described above 2 Before operating the router make sure it can automatically ascend to the upper limit referred to above 3 Excessive cutting depth leads to motor overload and drag on the shaft Limit each pass to a maximum depth of 9 16 or 15mm Make multiple passes to achieve the desired results The maximum total plunge depth for this router is 2 4 Use appropriate router bits for the job Never attempt a plunge cut deeper that the length of the cutting edge of the bit 5 Make sure the shaft lock button is fully released and the shaft rotates freely before each use Fig 4 ana workpiece UAL A LF poeten seein otoi looking down from the top of the too correct direction of feed gt rotation direction of bit direction of feed Operation Place the router base on the work piece while keeping the bit free and away from the material Switch the tool on and wait until it reaches full speed The work piece must be securely anchored The work piece must be on the left side of the router bit when looking in the direction of the feed for the edge to be cut Fig 4 Cutting tips Guide the router slowly and evenly to obtain a quality cut and to avoid overloading the tool Keep moving the tool to avoid burning or discolouring of the wood surface Proper speed depends on the size of the bit the type of wood and the cutting depth You may want to experiment on a similar piece of wa
8. pring 8 Shield 1 51 Base Module 9 Bearing 629 1 52 Screw M5x10 10 Insulation Washer 1 53 Plastic Shield 11 Motor 1 54 Screw M4x10 12 Fan 1 55 Screw M5x10 13 Bearing Support 1 56 Base Plate 14 Bearing 6004 1 57 3 Tier Safety Stop 15 Left Handle 1 58 Nut for Hexagon Socket HD 16 Motor Support 1 59 Screw for Hexagon Socket HD 17 Spring 1 60 Spring 18 Brake Knob Release Button 1 61 Screw M6x30 19 Screw M5x40 4 62 Nut for Hexagon Socket HD 20 Collet Chuck 1 63 Screw for Hexagon Socket HD 21 Collet Sleeve 1 64 Nut for Hexagon Socket HD 22 Screw M5x40 2 65 Screw for Hexagon Socket HD 23 Right Handle 1 66 Spring 24 Spring 1 67 Screw M5X10 25 Clamping Screw 1 68 Upper Limit Setting Knob 26 Router Height Locking Lever 1 71 Nylon Nut 27 Hexagon Socket HD Screw 1 73 Cover Plate 28 Shaft Lock Button Cap 1 A01 Straight Line Guide 29 Retaining Ring 1 A02 Stop Setting Wrench 30 Shaft Locking Pin 1 A03 Collet Wrench 31 Spring 1 A04 Stencil Board Guide 32 Brake Knob Screw 1 A05 Straight Router Bit 33 Screw M4x10 4 A06 Collet Adapter 34 ScrewM5x45 2 A07 3 8 Collet Adapter 35 Brush Cover 2 A08 Screw M6x12 36 Carbon Brush amp Spring Assembly 2 A09 Spring Washer 6 37 Cord Shield 1 A10 Flat Washer 6 38 Clip 1 A11 Base Module Guide Mount 39 Screw ST4 2x16 2 A12 Trimming Screw 40 Cord 1 A13 Trim Guide with Roller 41 Bearing Housing 1 42 Screw ST4 2x16 2
9. reduce the risk of injury fire and related accidents follow these IMPORTANT safety tips 1 Keep work area clear 2 Do not use electric power tools in wet or very damp locations near flammable materials or combustible gasses 3 Keep children away from the work area when using electric power tools 4 When not in use electric power tools should be stored in a dry location and locked away to avoid accidental or unqualified use 5 Do not over work power tools Stay within the limits of the workload capacity of each tool 6 Do not operate power tools while wearing loose clothing Wear proper work clothes shoes headgear and gloves 7 Wear safety glasses at all times and a face mask to avoid inhalation of fine dust 8 Properly maintain the mains power cable Inspect for fraying or loose insulation or damaged plugs Do not pull the mains cable out of the socket by pulling on the cable Keep cord away from caustic chemicals high temperatures and sharp objects Do not carry the tool by the mains power cable 9 Ensure that all work pieces are properly anchored or clamped down before using electric power tools 10 Adopt a comfortable working position when operating power tools to avoid slipping 11 Inspect router bits before each use Do not use bits that are dull or that have damaged cutting edges Unplug tool before installing or changing router bits Unplug tool when not in use 12 Inspect tools before us
10. ste wood first to get some practical experience When using a straight line trim guide install it on the right side of the router Keep the edge of the work piece in view by looking in the direction of the feed STRAIGHT LINE GUIDE Use the straight line guide for optimum straight plunge cuts Fig 5 Fig 5 Attach the straight line guide to the base module guide mount with the wing nut B loosely tighten Attach the base module guide mount to the router base by sliding the two parallel rods through the corresponding opening in the router base loosely tighten all three wing nuts A Slide the guide module in or out to achieve the desired distance between the router bit and the straight guide before tightening wing nuts A To make fine adjustments turn the trimming screw knob then tighten wing nut B Fig 6 Fig 6 Base module guide mount trimming screw STRAIGHTLINE GUIDE If desired you can extend the straight line guide by attaching straight pieces of hardwood to each arm of the guide Remember to leave a sufficient opening for the router bit to work and for an unobstructed view of the cutting area Base module guide mount Fig 9 router bit Trimguide TRIM GUIDE Use the trim guide for optimum curve cutting or trimming The guide roller ensures perfectly contoured cuts Attach the trim guide to the
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