BORMANN PRO BRT2000 Power Electric Router User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: BORMANN PRO

Table of Contents

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Double Insulation
Kickback and other warnings
Use
Before use
Removal – Cutter replacement
Adjustment of the machining depth
On/off switch for operation
Basic function
Straightness Guide
Grit Guide
Patterning guide
Maintenance
Solving key problems
APPENDIX
WARRANTY
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BRT200
020721
**USER’S MANUAL

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Attention! Read all safety instructions and warnings. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious injury. The term power tool used in the safety instructions refers to tools that are powered by electricity (corded) or battery (cordless). Keep all safety instructions for future reference.

Workplace safety

Keep your workplace clean and well lit. Messy or dark areas can cause injuries.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as areas with flammable materials, gases or powders. Power tools can cause sparks and fire.
Keep children and other people away while operating this tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

Power tools should match the socket. Never modify the plug. Do not use adapters on grounded power tools. Intact plugs and sockets which match will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Avoid contact with grounded objects, such as refrigerator pipes, etc. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not expose the machine to rain or wet conditions. Introducing water into a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not use the cord to carry the machine or to unplug it from the wall outlet. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces, oil, sharp objects or moving parts.
Loose or tangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When using a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Using a suitable cord for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp area cannot be avoided, use a short-circuit fuse for protection. Use of this fuse reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Pay attention to your work and use common sense when using power tools. Do not use the machine when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention during operation can cause serious injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear protective goggles. Protective equipment such as dust masks, protective footwear, helmets or earplugs used in appropriate conditions reduce the risk of injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging the machine in and before lifting or carrying the tool. Carrying the tool with your finger on the switch can cause accidents.
Remove all adjustment keys from the tool before operation it. A wrench can be ejected and cause serious injury.
Do not stretch. Keep a firm footing and balance at all time. This allows you to have better control of your tool at all times.
Dress appropriately. Do not wear baggy clothes and jeweler, keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts of the tool. Loose clothing, jeweler and long hair can get caught in the moving parts of the tool.
If your tool includes a connection to a dust extraction system, make sure you have connected it and use it properly. Using this system can reduce the risks associated with dust.

Tool use and maintenance

Do not overload the machine. Use the right tool for the right job. The right tool will do the job more efficiently and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the machine if the switch does not work. Any machine that cannot be controlled is dangerous and must be repaired.
Unplug the machine before making adjustments, changing parts and before . This Reduces the risk of accidental starting.
Keep the machines out of the reach of children and do not allow people who do not know these instructions Power tools are dangerous in the hands of persons who do not have the proper knowledge.
Maintain power tools. Check for problems with moving parts, broken parts and any other condition that may affect the way the machine operates. If the tool is damaged it should be taken to an authorized service center for repair. Many accidents can result from a poorly maintained tool.
Keep the cutting attachment sharp. A cutting attachment that is sharp is less likely to jam and easier to check.
Use the tools, accessories and spare parts according to these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the task you want to preform
Using the tool for operations other than those for which it was designed may cause dangerous situations

Service

Give your tools to an authorised technician for service and repairs using only genuine spare parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.

SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use parts or replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer. Just because a part fits your tool does not mean it is safe to use.

The indicated speeds of the components must be at least equal to the maximum speed of the machine. Parts operating faster than their indicated speeds may break or fail.
The outside diameter should be within the specifications of the tool. Incorrect size of the component can cause injury and property damage.
Clamping washers, flanges and other accessories should be correctly positioned on the tool shaft. Components that do not fit the machine’s insert can cause serious injury and property damage.
Do not use parts that are damaged. Before each use, check the tool and all its components for breaks, cracks and other damage. After checking the accessories, place the one you want to use, stand at a distance from other people and operate the tool for one minute without any load. If a component is worn or not properly fitted you will notice it in this time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Wear safety glasses or a safety mask, depending on the job. Also wear a dust mask, earplugs, protective gloves and work apron if necessary. Safety goggles should be able to protect you from fragments flying from the workplace. The dust mask should be suitable for the work you are doing.
Keep all bystanders at a safe distance from the workplace. Anyone entering the workplace should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Pieces flying from the work piece can cause serious injury.
Hold the tool by the specially insulated handles when working in an area where there may be hidden power cables etc. Contact with a live wire can cause electric shock to the user.
Keep the cable away from moving parts of the machine. If you lose control of the tool, it may come into contact with the cable and damage it.
Do not put the tool down unless it has come to a complete stop.
Do not carry the tool if it works. You may come into contact with the moving disc and cause injury.
Clean the ventilation slots of the tool regularly. Dust build-up on the machine can cause injury or damage to the tool.
Do not operate the machine near flammable materials, The sparks generated may cause ignition
Do not use components that require coolants. The use. of water or other coolants can cause electric shock.
Do not use parts or replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer. Just because a part fits your tool does not mean it is safe to use.
The indicated speeds of the components must be at least equal to the maximum speed of the machine. Parts operating faster than their indicated speeds may break or fail.
The outside diameter should be within the specifications of the tool. Incorrect size of the component can cause injury and property damage.
Clamping washers, flanges and other accessories should be correctly positioned on the tool shaft. Components that do not fit the machine’s insert can cause serious injury and property damage.
Do not use parts that are damaged. Before each use, check the tool. and all its components for breaks, cracks and other damage. After checking the accessories, place the one you want to use, stand at a distance from other people and operate the tool for one minute without any load. If a part is worn or not properly fitted you will notice it in this time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Wear safety glasses or a Safe mask, depending on the job. Also wear a dust mask, earplugs, protective gloves and work apron if necessary. Safety goggles should be able to protect you from fragments flying from the workplace. The dust mask should be suitable for the work you are doing.
Keep all bystanders at a safe distance from the workplace. Anyone entering the workplace should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Pieces flying from the work piece can cause serious injury.
Hold the tool by the specially insulated handles when working in an area where there may be hidden power. cables etc. Contact with a live wire can cause electric shock to the user.
Keep the cable away from moving parts of the machine. If you lose control of the tool, it may come into contact with the cable and damage it.
Do not put the tool down unless it has come to a complete stop.
Do not carry the tool if it works. You may come into contact with the moving disc and cause injury.
Clean the ventilation slots of the tool regularly. Dust build-up on the machine can cause injury of damage to the tool.
Do not operate the machine near flammable materials. The sparks generated may cause electric shock.
Do not use components that require coolants. The use of water or other coolants can cause electric shock.
After changing the cutters or making adjustments, make sure that the chuck clamping nut as well as all other components are properly tightened. Parts that are not properly tightened can come out of position and pose a risk to your physical integrity.
Do not use worn out cutters. Pay close attention to sharp cutting tools. Worn cutters require more pressure to be applied during work, resulting in a high probability of breakage.
Select the cutter for the job you are going to perform. Pay close attention to the diameter of the shank.
Do not tighten the chuck nut without having a cutter inserted.
Do not place the workpiece on hard surfaces such as cement and stone, kicking reactions can occur.
Do not use the strength of your hands and body to stabilize the workpiece. Use holding devices such as clamps so that you can work more accurately and safely.
When starting, you should use both hands to hold the tool because starting creates a rotational stress on the entire tool.
Use the tool in the opposite direction to the rotation of the cutter to avoid losing control of the tool.
The cutter after use may be at a high temperature, do not touch it with bare hands to avoid the risk of burns.
If you need to use an extension cable, you should ensure that it has the appropriate characteristics for the operation of the tool. Fully unwind the cable to prevent it from overheating.

Double Insulation

This power tool is double insulated. This means that all external metal parts of the tool are insulated against electricity. This is achieved by placing insulating parts between the electrical and mechanical parts of the tool.

Kickback and other warnings

Kicking is a sharp reaction of the tool when the disc hits an object or gets stuck somewhere on the workpiece. When this happens the tool is pushed towards the user and cause serious injury. Kicking is the result of misuse or incorrect operation and can be avoided by following the steps below.

Hold the tool firmly and stand firmly. Use the extra handle (if provided) and maximum anti-kickback control.
Do not place your body where the tool can move or kick.
Be careful when working in corners or near sharp objects, etc. You may lose control of the tool and cause serious injury.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

READ THE USER MANUAL
USE PROTECTION MASK
DOUBLE CONSENT
ATTENTION !
USE GLASSES FOR PROTECTION
USE WORK HEADPHONES
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE. HAND IT IN TO THE APPROPRIATE COLLECTION CENTRE IN YOUR MUNICIPALITY.

Use

This tool is designed for shaping grooves, corners, profiles and drilling holes as well as copying shapes and embossing wood, plastic and other soft materials.

Before use

Make sure you are familiar with how the tool works before you use it. Note: Unplug the tool from the power supply before performing any maintenance, cutter replacement or inspection.

Removal – Cutter replacement

Place the tool on the workbench with the top side (cap) down and the base up so that it rests on the head.
Hold down the axle lock button. If necessary, turn the shaft slightly with your hand until it locks. Attention! Never press the shaft lock button while the tool is in operation.
Use the wrench provided in the original packaging to loosen the clamping nut of the cutter (counterclockwise, observing the tool from the underside) (fig.1).
Insert the cutter shank into the tapered fitting (nest) until it terminates and then pull the cutter outwards to the point where the cutter head is approximately 3mm away from the surface of the cutter clamping nut (fig.2). Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions where you will find the instructions relating to the cutters, where this gap will be referred to as the maximum free shank length. For best fit and retention of the cutter in the chuck, the cutter shank should enter at least 16mm into the nest and chuck.
Then, after inserting the cutter and securing the shaft by pressing the button, use the wrench to tighten the cutter clamping nut clockwise. The tool also has a 12mm tapered bit retainer attachment. Use the appropriate attachment depending on the diameter of the cutter shank to be fitted.
To remove the cutter, follow the reverse procedure. Note: Do not tighten the chuck nut without having inserted a cutter.

Adjustment of the machining depth

Place the cutter in the chuck.
Press the quick release button and pull up the stopper (fig.3).
Unlock the locking lever and push the tool body down until the cutter contacts the material.
Push the locking lever to hold the tool in this position.
Press the quick release button, lower the dip stop until it contacts the 3-point stop.
Set the machining depth stop to the desired point. The machining depth of the cutter corresponds to the difference in distance between the machining depth stop and the 3-point stop. The movement of the stop can be checked by the scale with the marking on the tool body.
By activating the machining depth adjustment system you can make minor adjustments.
You can change the position of the three-point stop via the three hexagonal screws. You can have three different settings of the machining depth available by adjusting the hexagonal screws. Adjust the height of the screws by loosening their nuts and tightening them when the screws are at the desired height. The three-point stop is very useful when three stages of feed are required due to the great depth of machining.
Using the plastic nut you can adjust the distance between the cutter and the base of the tool when it is in its normal position.

On/off switch for operation

To turn the tool on, set the switch to ON. To turn the tool off, set the switch to OFF (fig.4). Note: Make sure that the spindle lock button is not depressed before starting the tool.

Basic function

Place the tool on the workpiece without the cutter coming into contact with the material. Turn the tool on and wait until it has reached its maximum rotational speed. Drive the tool with its cutter into the workpiece while maintaining a constant speed. When profiling, the edge of the workpiece should be on the left side of the cutter in the direction of feed (Fig. 5 and 6.).
Note: Make sure that the tool body automatically returns to its original position and that the cutter does not protrude from the base before using the tool.
The correct feed rate is directly related to the size of the cutter, the type of material to be machined and the depth of cut. A speed that is faster than desired will result in shorter wear of the cutter and motor as well as performing a feed with poor quality results. A speed that is slower than desired will result in ‘burning’ of the material and alteration of the cut. Carry out a test run of the tool on a piece of material you do not need before using it on the main machining material. When using the straightness guide, make sure that it is positioned on the left side in the direction of feed. This action will assist in applying it to the side of the workpiece (Fig. 7).

Straightness Guide

The straight line guide is used to cut straight lines when forming grooves.
To insert the straight guide, insert it into its retaining system and tighten the retaining system screw. Tighten the screw slightly so that it is temporarily held in place. Then insert the side guides into the corresponding holes in the tool base and tighten the screws. Adjust the distance between the cutter and the straight guide by screwing or unscrewing the micrometer screw. When adjusted and in the desired position, tighten the guide retaining screw to stabilize the guide.
During operation, steer the tool while maintaining a constant speed parallel to the side of the workpiece (fig.8).

Grit Guide

Use the shredding guide to make shapes in profiles of lined materials. The grit guide can easily follow curved patterns and help the tool make clean cuts.
To insert the shredding guide, insert it into its retaining system and tighten the retaining system screw. Tighten the screw slightly so that it is temporarily held in place. Then insert the side guides into the corresponding holes in the tool base and tighten the screws. Adjust the distance between the cutter and the straight guide by screwing or unscrewing the micrometer screw. When adjusted and in the desired position, tighten the guide retaining screw to stabilize the guide.
During operation, steer the tool with the aid of the slider while maintaining a constant speed parallel to the side of the material to be machined (fig.9 and 10).

Patterning guide

The pattern guide has an opening that allows the tool to follow curves and patterns. (fig.11)
To insert the guide, loosen the screws on the tool base, insert the guide and then retighten the screws (fig.12).
Use holding devices to stabilize the workpiece on the workbench. Place the tool on the pattern and guide the cutter following the path of the pattern.
Note: The material on which you made the pattern will have slightly different dimensions from the pattern. This difference can be calculated by subtracting the number of the cutter diameter from the outer diameter of the pattern and dividing by the number 2 (fig. 13).

Maintenance

Attention! Disconnect the tool from the power supply before attempting to carry out any repair or maintenance work.

Keep the ventilation – cooling holes clean. Regularly check the ventilation-cooling holes and the trigger to see if an object has entered the inner part of the tool and the state of dust accumulation. Use a soft brush to remove dust. Wear safety glasses when cleaning.
Never use water or any liquid to clean your tool. Clean it with a dry cloth.
Store your tool and its accessories in a place that is not damp.
The motor of the tool is equipped with a system of brushes (carbon brushes), which are consumable spare parts. Using wipers with excessive wear can damage the tool motor. Check the condition of the picks and replace them using a screwdriver to remove the cover screws (Fig. 14). Remove the used brushes. Check their state of wear by means of the special indicator (fig. 15) and replace them if necessary. Finally, replace the cover with the screws. Note: In case of replacement, all the brushes must be replaced. Use wipers of the same type. Keep the brushes clean and during installation make sure that they can move freely.
If the power cord becomes damaged, return the tool to one of the manufacturer’s authorized service departments.

Solving key problems

If your tool doesn’t work, check the connection to the power supply or the condition of the picks.
In case the cutter cannot be placed in the nest, check the compatibility between the diameters of the cutter and the nest and replace with a suitable one.
If the machining result is rough (not clean), check the sharpness of the cutter and replace it if necessary.
If the problem cannot be solved, return the tool to one of the manufacturer’s authorized service departments.

APPENDIX

The power tools have been manufactured according to strict standards, set by our company, which are aligned with the respective European quality standards. The power tools of our company are provided with a warranty period of 24 months for non-professional use and 6 months for batteries. The warranty is valid from the date of purchase of the product. Proof of the warranty right is the purchase document of the tool (retail receipt or invoice). Under no circumstances shall the company cover the relevant cost of spare parts and respective required working hours unless a copy of the purchase document is presented. In case the repair has to be done by our service department the cost of transportation (to and from) is entirely borne by the sender (client). The tools must be sent for repair to the company or to an authorized workshop in the appropriate way and means of transport.

WARRANTY EXEMPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS:

Spare parts that wear out naturally as a consequence of being used (brushes, cables, switches, chargers, chokes etc.).
Tools damaged as a result of non-compliance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Tools poorly maintained.
Use of improper lubricants or accessories.
Tools given to third entities free of charge.
Damage due to an electrical connection at a voltage other than that indicated on the appliance plate.
Connection to a non-earthed power supply.
Change in current voltage.
Damage resulting from the use of salty water (e.g., washing machines, pumps).
Damage or malfunction resulting from improper cleaning procedure of the tool.
Contact of the tool with chemicals, or damage as a result of moisture or corrosion.
Tools that have been modified or opened by unauthorized personnel.
Tools used for rent.

The warranty covers only the free of charge replacement of the component that presents a manufacturing defect or material failure. In case of lack of a specific spare part the company reserves the right to replace the tool with another corresponding model. After all warranty procedures have been concluded, the warranty period of the tool shall not be extended or renewed. The spare parts or tools that are replaced remain in the possession of our company. Requirements, other than those mentioned in this warranty form, regarding power tools repair or damage thereof, do not apply. Greek law and relative regulations apply to this warranty.

WARRANTY

This appliance is a quality product. It was designed in compliance with current technical standards and made carefully using normal, good quality materials. The warranty period is 24 months and commences on the date of purchase, which can be verified by the receipt, invoice or delivery note. During this warranty period all functional errors, which, despite the careful treatment described in our operating manual, are verifiably due to material flaws, will be rectified by our after-sales service staff. The warranty takes the form that defective parts will be repaired or replaced with perfect parts free of charge at our discretion. Replaced parts will become our property. Repair work or the replacement of individual parts will not extend the warranty period not will it result in a new warranty period being commenced for the appliance. No separate warranty period will commence for spare parts that may be ted. We cannot offer a warranty for damage and defects on appliances or their parts caused by the use of excessive force, improper treatment and servicing. This also applies for failures to comply with the operating manual and the installation or spare and accessory parts that are not included in our range of products. In the event of interference with of modifications to the appliance by unauthorized persons, the warranty will be rendered void. Damages that are attributable to improper handling, over loading, or natural wear and tear are excluded from the guarantee. Damages caused by the manufacturer or by a material defect will be corrected at no charge by repair or by providing spare parts. The prerequisite is that the equipment is handed over assembled, and complete with the proof of sale and guarantee. For a guarantee claim, only use the original packaging. That way, we can guarantee quick and smooth guarantee processing. Please send us the appliances post-paid or request a Freeway sticker. Unfortunately we will be unable to accept appliances that are not postpaid. The warranty does not cover parts that are subject to natural wear and tear. If you wish to make a warranty claim, report faults or order spare parts or accessories, please contact the after-sales center below: Subject to change without prior notice.

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