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CUTTING THE CIRCLE
Important, Practise Run
Before actually routing the circle, carry out 2 or
3 practice passes to ensure:
position.
without hitting any clamps.
obstacles on or around the bench.
and fastened.
Note: To ensure a consistent cutting path
always apply a slight pressure away from the
Pivot Hub when routing. If it helps imagine the
rods are a piece of string and you need to keep
the string tensioned to maintain the distance
between pivot point and router.
Cutting the Circle
Check that both the center of the workpiece and
the outer section are supported before, during
and especially after the routing cut has taken
place.
Unless the material is very thin 1/8th” or less, it
is best to take several full cutting rotations.
Lowering the cutter incrementally at the end of
each rotation; until the cutter comes through
the under side of the workpeice.
Min. Radius 7” (180mm)
CRB7 ACCESSORIES
Please only use MPOWER original accessories.
Edging and Dowel Trim Kit
A fast and accurate method of consistently
trimming solid hardwood and iron on edging
flush to its core panel. The kit can also be used
to trim off the excess wood when using dowel
plugs.
Combines with the fine adjustment of the CRB7
to improve router control and offer greater edge
to rebate range..
13/32” (10mm) Guide Rod Pair
For routers bases with 13/32” rod drillings.
Edge Guide Parallel Side Fence
15/32” (12mm) Guide Rod Pair
For router bases with 15/32” rod drillings.
MAINTENANCE
The accessory has been designed to operate
over a long period of time, with the minimum
amount of maintenance. Continual satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Cleaning
Lubrication
Storage
can be hung on a wall hook.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as
waste.
Packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling. The product
and its accessories at the end of its life should
be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
GUARANTEE
All MPOWER products are guaranteed against
any defects in either workmanship or material,
except products that have been damaged due to
improper use or maintenance.
Our policy of continuous improvement means
that specifications may change without notice.
MPOWER Tools Limited cannot be held liable for
any material rendered unusable, or for any form
of consequential loss.
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OTHER MPOWER PRODUCTS
PSS1 SHARPENING SYSTEM
The PSS1 takes the difficulty out of sharpening.
Get that edge on your woodworking chisels and
plane blades fast, and keep it there literally
razor sharp. The PSS1 guarantees your
sharpening angle, keeps your tool blade square
and always produces a flat ground finish.
Portable or mountable, it’s as good on site as it
is in your workshop.
C3D - COMBINATION 3D
TRISQUARE AND MARKING GAUGE
The Combination 3D Try Square is designed
specifically with the professional woodworker in
mind. A precision hybrid combining the three
most useful marking tools in one. Manufactured
to engineer square tolerance its a cut above the
competition and a must have in your tool kit.
Can also be re-set if knocked out of square.
TOOL FEATURES:
sharpening.
from 1/8” - 2.1/2”
TOOL FEATURES:
materials.
stock.
SAFETY POINTS
1. 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. Always
ensure 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.
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.
at least all the way to the marked line
indicated on the shank. This ensures at
least 3/4 of 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
several shallow passes to reduce the
side load applied to the cutter.
