TRUPER ROU-MN Mini Router Industrial User Manual

TRUPER ROU-MN Mini Router Industrial

Product information

The Compact Router is a power tool with a voltage of 127V and current of 5.6A. It has a frequency of 60Hz and a power of 0.95HP. The tool has a speed range from 10,000 RPM to 30,000 RPM and is designed for drills with 1/4 shanks. It has collar clamps and a base diameter of 3.5 inches. The maximum cutting depth is 1 3/8 inches and the maximum drill diameter is 1 1/8 inches. The tool is built with class II insulation and has an IP grade of IP 20.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Compact Router, it is important to read the manual thoroughly to understand its technical data, power requirements, safety warnings and instructions for set up, start up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
When using the tool, make sure to keep it away from rain, liquids, and dampness to avoid electric shock or severe injury. The power cable should only be replaced by the manufacturer or at an authorized service center to avoid hazards of fatal injuries. The build quality of the electric insulation is altered if spills or liquid gets into the tool while in use.
Before gaining access to the terminals, all power sources should be disconnected. When using an extension cable, make sure it has sufficient gauge to carry the current your tool will draw. A lower gauge cable will cause voltage drop in the line, resulting in power loss and the motor will overheat.
It is safe to use only if the extensions have a built-in artifact for over current protection. When using power tools outdoors, use grounded extension cable labeled Outdoors Use. These extension cables are specially manufactured for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Make sure to comply with all safety warnings and instructions listed in the manual to avoid electric shock, fire, and/or severe damage. Save all warnings and instructions for future references.

Technical Data

WARNING Avoid the risk of electric shock or severe injury. When the power cable gets damaged it should only be replaced by the manufacturer or at a Authorized Service Center. The build quality of the electric insulation is altered if spills or liquid gets into the tool while in use. Do not expose to rain, liquids and/or dampness.
WARNING Before gaining access to the terminals all power sources should be disconnected.

Power requirements

WARNING Tools with double insulation and reinforced insulation are built with a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other) This plug fits in any polarized outlet and can only be connected one way. If the plug does not fit completely into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it is not fitting, call a qualified electrician or install a polarized outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need of a three-prong grounded power plug or a grounded electric system.

WARNING When using an extension cable, make it has sufficient gauge to carry the current your tool will draw. A lower gauge cable will cause voltage drop in the line, resulting in power loss and the motor will overheat. The following table shows the right size to use depending on cable’s length and the ampere capability shown in the tool’s nameplate. When in doubt use the next higher gauge.

WARNING When using power tools outdoors use grounded extension cable labeled “Outdoors Use”. These extension cables are specially manufactured for outdoors use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING! Read carefully all safety warnings and instruction listed below. Failure to comply with any of these warnings may result in electric shock, fire and / or severe damage. Save all warnings and instructions for future references.

Work area

• Keep your work area clean, and well lit.
• Cluttered and dark areas may cause accidents.
• Never use the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• Sparks generated by power tools may ignite the flammable material.
• Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance while operating the tool.
• Distractions may cause loosing control.

Electrical Safety

• The tool plug must match the power outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools.
• Modified plugs and different power outlets increase the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, electric ranges and refrigerators.
• The risk of electric shock increases if your body is grounded.
• Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions.
• Water entering into the tool increases the risk of electric shock.
• Do not force the cord. Never use the cord to carry, lift or unplug the tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
• Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
• Using an adequate outdoor extension cord reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating the tool in a damp location cannot be avoided, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
• Using a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• A moment of distraction while operating the tool may result in personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
• Protective equipment such as safety glasses, anti-dust mask, non-skid shoes, hard hats and hearing protection used in the right conditions significantly reduce personal injury.
• Prevent unintentional starting up. Ensure the switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting into the power source and / or battery as well as when carrying the tool.
• Transporting power tools with the finger on the switch or connecting power tools with the switch in the “ON” position may cause accidents.
• Remove any wrench or vice before turning the power tool on.
• Wrenches or vices left attached to rotating parts of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• This enables a better control on the tool during unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from the moving parts.
• Loose clothes or long hair may get caught in moving parts.
• If you have dust extraction and recollection devices connected onto the tool, inspect their connections and use them correctly.
• Using these devices reduce dust-related risks.

Power Tools Use and Care

• Do not force the tool. Use the adequate tool for your application.
• The correct tool delivers a better and safer job at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the tool if the switch is not working properly.
• Any power tool that cannot be turned ON or OFF is dangerous and should be repaired before operating.
• Disconnect the tool from the power source and / or battery before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing.
• These measures reduce the risk of accidentally starting the tool.
• Store tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons that are not familiar with the tool or its instructions to operate the tool.
• Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Service the tool. Check the mobile parts are not misaligned or stuck. There should not be broken parts or other conditions that may affect its operation. Repair any damage before using the tool.
• Most accidents are caused due to poor maintenance to the tools.
• Keep the cutting accessories sharp and clean.
• Cutting accessories in good working conditions are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the tool, components and accessories in accordance with these instructions and the projected way to use it for the type of tool when in adequate working conditions.
• Using the tool for applications different from those it was designed for, could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

• Repair the tool in a Authorized Service Center using only identical spare parts.
• This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety warnings for the use of routers

WARNING:

• RISK OF KICKBACK. Kickback refers
  to the sudden, forceful movement of the tool away from the workpiece that can cause the operator to lose control or even cause injury. It is usually caused when the cutting bit gets stuck in the workpiece or by poor operation. To avoid this, the following precautions should be taken:

• Use cutting bits in good condition and make sure they are properly installed. Poorly installed, damaged, dull or worn bits tend to get stuck in the material causing kickback.

• When operating the router, hold the router firmly by the non-slip handle. Keep your body well balanced and in a stable position with both feet on the floor to resist the force of a possible kickback.

• To make a cut, wait for the drill bit to reach full speed before starting to cut. Do not start the tool with the drill bit resting on the workpiece, it may cause kickback.

• To restart work within a cut, center the drill bit in the cut.

• If cutting is interrupted during router operation, turn the switch off and hold the tool inside the workpiece until the motor comes to a complete stop. Do not attempt to remove the bit while the motor is still running, it may cause kickback.

• To minimize the risk of the bit binding and causing kickback, remove all nails before cutting a piece of wood. Wet, warped or pressure-treated wood requires special attention during cutting. The gum and resin in the wood that hardens on the cutting bits slows the router. Use gum and resin remover, hot water or kerosene to remove these buildups. DO NOT use gasoline.

• Before starting any cut, the depth of cut adjustment knobs must be tightened and secured. If they move during the cut, kickback may result.

• Excessive depth cuts and/or the use of large diameter bits increase the load on the unit and the possibility of kickback. Make several passes with the router at progressive depths when the job requires removal of a lot of material or when using large diameter bits.

• Keep hands away from cutting area and cutting bit. When operating the tool, hold it firmly by the non-slip handle to avoid accidental injury and prevent loss of control.

• Accidental contact with a rotating cutting bit can result in serious personal injury.

• NEVER hold the workpiece with your hands or on one leg. Hold the workpiece properly to avoid body contact with the cutting bit, binding of the bit, or loss of control of the tool or workpiece.

• Do not attempt to remove scrap material when the cutting bit is rotating.

• Never put your hand under the workpiece while the tool is running.

• Before each use check all parts for proper operation, if something is not working give service before operating the tool.

• Before transporting the tool remove the cutting bit.

• Operating the tool while holding it by its insulated parts avoids shocks to the operator in case the blade contacts hidden electrical wiring.

• Before servicing, removing or installing bits, parallel guide or dust extractor adapter, you must disconnect the tool from the power supply.

• ALWAYS keep the power cord away from the cutting area. The power cord should NEVER hang over the workpiece when cutting.

• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. If dust is produced also wear a dust mask.

Toxic materials
Dusts from cutting certain materials contain chemicals known to cause health hazards. To reduce exposure to these chemicals, work in well-ventilated areas, and use appropriate safety equipment, such as dust masks specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Parts

Set up

Disassembly and assembly of the cylinder

• The router motor is housed in the vertical cylinder (A) which raises or lowers inside the fixed base (B) to adjust the drill bit to the proper height for the work to be performed.
• Before installing a drill bit or changing the collet or clamp, the cylinder must be removed from the fixed base.
• Before disassembling or assembling the cylinder, turn off and disconnect the router from the power supply.
• To remove the cylinder, release the lever (C) from the fixed base clamp.
• Lift the motor head (D) until the cylinder is removed from the fixed base.
• To reassemble the cylinder, make sure to align the toothed groove (E) with the base sprocket (F).
• Insert the cylinder into the fixed base.
• Push the lever (C) to close the clamp.

Drill bit installation or disassembly
CAUTION Before installing or removing a drill bit, turn off and disconnect the router from the power source. You can perform drill bit installation and demounting in two ways:

1. By removing the cylinder.
   • Remove the cylinder (A) from the fixed base as described in the previous section and rest the motor head on a flat surface with the cylinder pointing up.
   • Depress the shaft lock (G) to prevent the shaft from rotating.
   • Without releasing the shaft lock, loosen the collar nut (H) with the 7/8” wrench ( I ).
   • Place the drill bit ( J ) in the collet, the shank must enter at least 19/32″ to ensure that the drill bit does not accidentally come out.
   • Tighten the collet nut firmly with the wrench to secure the drill bit.
   • Release the spindle lock (G) and make sure that the drill bit is securely in place.
   • To remove the drill bit, depress the spindle lock and loosen the collet nut with the wrench provided.
2. Without removing the cylinder.
   • Remove the drill bit as explained in the previous section.
   • Use the 1/2” wrench (K) to secure the shaft to prevent it from turning.
   • Hold the collar (H) with the 7/8” wrench ( I ) and turn the nut counterclockwise.
   • Place the 7/8” wrench on the collar and the 1/2” wrench on the motor shaft.
   • Hold the 1/2” wrench and loosen with the 7/8” wrench.
   • Place the drill bit in the collet the shank must go in at least 19/32″ to ensure that the drill bit does not accidentally come out.
   • Replace the 1/2” wrench and tighten firmly with the 7/8” wrench.
   • To remove the bit, follow the reverse of the installation procedure.

Splinter shield assembly

• Attach the chip cover (also vacuum port) (A) to the front of the router base.
• To secure it in place, tighten the knob (B).
• The cover must be mounted and secured before operating the router.
• Depending on the work to be performed, the router accepts different types of auxiliary guides: parallel guide, edge guide or copying guide.

Parallel guide installation

• Slide the parallel guide slot (C) into the screw on the back of the router and secure it in place by tightening the knob (D).

Edge guide installation

• Slide the edge guide slot (E) into the screw on the back of the router and secure it in place by tightening the knob (D).

Assembly of the copying guide

• Loosen the screws and remove the base protector (F).
• Put the copying guide (G) on the base and replace the base protector. Then fasten the base protector by tightening the screws.

Cutting height adjustment

• Before adjusting the height of cut, turn off and disconnect the router from the power source.
• Rest the router base on a flat, level surface with the front of the router facing you.
• Open the lever (F) on the stationary base.
• With the cutter bit already installed, push down on the cylinder until the bit is very close to the surface on which the outer is resting (1).
• Turn the fine height adjustment knob (G) until the drill bit barely touches the surface on which the router is resting. This point should be considered as 0 penetration.
• Place the router on two pieces of scrap work that are level and position it so that the drill bit can be lowered underneath the base of the router (2).
• Rotate the fine height adjustment knob (G) to lower the drill bit to the desired depth of cut. Turn in the opposite direction to raise the bit.
• Once you determine the depth of cut, close the lever (F) on the fixed base.

Start-up and operation control

• Connect the router to the power source.
• Use the switch (A) to turn the router motor on or off. To turn on press the switch to the “O” mark, to turn off press the switch to the “I” mark.
• When turning the motor on, wait until the drill bit reaches full speed to make contact with the workpiece.
• When turning the motor off, wait for the drill bit to come to a complete stop before removing the drill bit from the workpiece.
• The motor is configured to minimize torque by limiting its speed during start-up, which increases its life.
• The motor features electronic feedback control that maintains constant speed under load to provide proper control and ensure a smooth finish.

Operation

Speed control

• With the speed control (C) it is possible to determine the speed of the router.
• The control can be adjusted from 1 (lowest speed) to 6 (highest speed).
• The speed can be adjusted with the motor running; however, do not change the speed when the drill bit is in contact with the workpiece, otherwise loss of control due to sudden vibration may occur.
• This allows the ideal speed to be chosen for optimum processing of the material, i.e., the speed can be adjusted correctly to match the material and diameter of the cutter. Refer to the table for the relationship between the numerical settings of the rotary control and the approximate tool speed.
• It is important to perform test cuts on scrap material before making the cut on the final material. Test cuts allow the operator to rehearse the cut for speed and depth adjustments, as well as to get a feel for material response, cutting direction, and optimal router setup.
• Rest the base of the router on the workpiece before turning it on. Make sure the bit is not in contact with the workpiece until you have control of the router by firmly gripping the non-slip handle (A) and the motor has reached the maximum speed set for the job.
• Guide the router at a constant speed through the work piece without exerting too much pressure on the bit, allowing sufficient time for the bit to cut the material.

Cutting direction

• When cutting along an edge, be sure to guide the bit in the same direction as the direction of rotation of the bit (B). Otherwise, the router may be triggered unexpectedly and also produce faulty cuts.

Cutting depth

• It is not advisable to make deep single-cut cuts. Small diameter bits break easily due to excessive load and torque; while larger bits produce coarse cuts and are difficult to guide and control. To make a deep cut, make successive cuts by increasing the depth of the bit up to 1/8” per pass until the desired depth is reached.

Thrust speed

• The speed at which the bit is pushed with the router determines the finish of the cut and depends on several factors: hardness and moisture content of the workpiece, depth of cut and bit diameter. Usually, shallow cuts in soft woods can be made with fast movements, while deep cuts in hard woods are made more slowly. To determine the ideal speed, tests on scrap material are essential. Too fast cutting movements (A) cause the bit to take out very large chunks of material, as well as overloading the motor. Proper cutting motions (B) cause the bit to take small bites and clean cuts. Too slow cutting movements (C) generate too much friction in the material, resulting in scratches that expose the material fibers and cause a scorched cut.

Parallel guide

• Install the parallel guide (D) on the router base (page 8), and rest it on the edge of the workpiece to make straight cuts.
• If the distance between the cut and the edge of the workpiece is greater than the opening of the parallel guide, or if the edge of the workpiece is not straight, use at least two clamps to hold a straight piece of wood (E) as a guide. Make the cut by resting the side of the router base against the piece of wood.

Circle cutting guide

• The parallel guide can be configured to cut circles of different size ranges.
• The radius of the circle is the distance from the anchor (A) of the guide to the center of the drill bit.
• To cut circles from 2-1/2” to 4-3/4“ radius, place the wing nut in the hole closest to the router (B).
• To cut circles from 4-3/4” to 8-11/16“ radius, place the wing nut in the hole farthest from the router (C).
• This guide cannot cut circles with radii from 6-3/4” to 7-5/16”.

Copying guide

• Use a template (A) between the router base (B) and the workpiece (C).
• Rest the copying guide bushing (D) on the edge of the template.
• Make the cut without separating the bushing around the perimeter of the template (E).

Edge guide

• Rest the edge guide roller (F) on the edge of the workpiece (G).
• Make the cut without separating the roller around the perimeter of the workpiece.
• Before cutting, test a scrap piece to determine the position of the roller. Tighten the knobs before cutting.

Drill bits with guide stop

• Drill bits with built-in stops are ideal for working edges. The workpiece itself can serve as a guide when its thickness is greater than the height of the drill bit (I). If the thickness of the work piece is less than the height of the drill bit, use a guide (K) to make the cut.

Maintenance

• Ensure that the machine’s ventilation slots are kept free of sawdust/chips, etc.
• Keep the guides clean and lubricated with a light multi-purpose oil.

Repair service

• Tool repair service should always be performed by a  Authorized Service Center. If machine repair services are performed by personnel not authorized by , the product warranty will be invalidated.

Carbon brush replacement

• It is necessary to replace worn out carbon brushes (burnt, broken or less than 5 mm long) with new carbon brushes.
• When replacing the carbon brushes, always replace both carbon brushes.
• Use a screwdriver to remove the cover of the carbons, remove the worn carbons from the carbon holder and remove the accumulated dust with compressed air.
• Insert the new carbons in reverse order. The carbons should fall into the holders easily.
• After inserting the new carbons, allow the grinder to run for a few minutes without a workload to give the carbons a better fit.
• Only genuine replacement carbons, specifically designed with the proper hardness and electrical resistance for each type of motor, should be used. Out-of-specification carbons can damage the motor.

Troubleshooting

Authorized service centers
In the event of any problem contacting a Authorized Service Center, please see our webpage www.truper.com to get an updated list, or call our toll-free numbers 800 690-6990 or 800 018-7873 to get information about the nearest Service Center.

Warranty policy

Warranty. Duration: 3 year. Coverage: parts, components and workmanship against manufacturing or operating defects, except if used under conditions other than normal; when it was not operated in accordance with the instructive; was altered or repaired by personnel not authorized by Truper®. To make the warranty valid, present the product, stamped policy or invoice or receipt or voucher, in the establishment where you bought it or in Corregidora 22, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, 06060, where you can also purchase parts, components, consumables and accessories. It includes the costs of transportation of the product that derive from its fulfillment of its service network. Phone number 800-018-7873. Made in China. Imported by Truper, S.A. de C.V. Parque Industrial 1, Parque Industrial Jilotepec, Jilotepec, Edo. de Méx. C.P. 54257, Phone number 761 782 9100.

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