metabo Of E 1229 Signal Router Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- metabo
Table of Contents
metabo Of E 1229 Signal Router
Original instructions
Standard equipment
Correct mains voltage and mains frequency ?
WARNING – Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of
injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Before using this power tool, carefully read through and familiarize yourself
with all the enclosed safety information and the instructions. Keep all
enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your power tool only
together with this documentation.
Specified use
The Of E 1229 Signal is suited for cutting wood, wood-like materials and
plastic.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety
information must be observed.
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by a qualified electrician
ONLY.
Any Metago power tool in need of repair can be sent to one of the addresses
listed in the spare parts list. Please attach a description of the fault to
the tool.
Declaration of conformity. We declare under our sole responsibility: These routers, identified by type and serial number 1), comply with all relevant requirements of the directives 2) and standards 3). Technical file at 4) – see page 68.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the tool are:
- Sound pressure level = 88 dB (A),
- Sound power level = 99 dB (A).
- Uncertainty = 3 dB(A).
Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in
accordance with EN 60745:
Vibration emission value ah (Slot milling in MDF) = 3 m/s2
Unsafe Kh (vibration) = 1,5 m/s2.
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured
in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 60745 and may be used to
compare one tool with another.
It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the milling cutter may contact its own cord. If the cutting accessory contacts a “live” wire, exposed metal parts of the electrical tool may become “live” and give the operator an electric shock.
Using clamps or other means, fasten and secure the workpiece to a stable base.
If you only hold the workpiece with your hand or against your body, it will
remain unstable and you may lose control.
Safety instructions (A-D)
- Use extraction facility!
- Always wear protective goggles!
- Always disconnect machine from mains before
Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals
and metal may be harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause
allergic reactions
and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning (chromate, wood preservative). Material containing asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is possible it shall be used.
- To achieve a high level of dust collection, use a suitable Metabo vacuum cleaner together with this tool.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you want to work with.
When working with the router, the knob must always be screwed tight.
Smaller workpieces must be firmly secured to prevent them from moving around
when being worked on with the router (e.g. use screw clamps).
Switching on and off (A-C)
A+B: ON – push down slide switch (As soon as LED (1) has extinguished the
machine is ready for operation)
C: OFF – press on upper end of slide switch.
To prevent unintentional start: Always switch off machine when plug has been
pulled out or power is interrupted.
Machine settings
Electronic speed setting (A-B)
- Infinitely variable speed setting by turning wheel
- Idling speeds
Due to the low speeds possible within its electrical control range, the Of E 1229 Signal is suitable for milling/cutting heat-sensitive materials (e.g. Perspex)
Recommended speed setting; “2-3”.
The integrated tachometer maintains a constant speed between idling and
nominal load, rendering resetting unnecessary.
Setting depth of cut (A-H)
Clean, accurate cuts are achieved at a maximum milling depth of 6 mm. This
also protects the motor from over-load.
To achieve a greater depth of cut, repeat process.
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The pin should project 5-10 mm out of the dial gauge holder (to adjust pin, turn knurled screw).
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Set dial gauge to “0”.
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To set dial gauge to zero, loosen knob and lower motor until the router bit rests on the workpiece. Then retighten knob.
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Loosen clamping lever.
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Lower holder until the pin rests on one of the set screws.
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Roughly preset cutting depth (2) according to scale (1).
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Final setting of cutting depth is achieved by turning knurled screw in clockwise direction.
1 mark = 0.1 mm
The correct depth of cut is achieved when, after loosening the knob, the motor block is lowered to stop.
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With the triple depth stop, 3 different depths of cut can be preset.
Fitting router bits (A-D)
The high speed of the router requires router bits of a high quality (HSS or
carbide metal). Only use router bits suitable for a speed of 25500 mm-1.
Metabo router bits are designed and approved for this speed.
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Pull out mains plug.
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To lock router spindle, press button.
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Turn chuck nut until the jaw of the slide rests on the flat parts of the spindle.
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Insert router bit as far as possible (whole shaft) in chuck.
Chucks: The following chucks (including nuts) are available. Chuck
borehole ø 3 mm Order
no. 31 947, ø 1/8” (3.18 mm) Order no. 31 948, ø 6 mm Order no. 31 945, ø 1/4”
(6.35 mm) Order no. 31 949, ø 8 mm Order no. 31 946. After inserting the
router bit, tighten chuck nut with 19 mm spanner (Only use router bits the
shank diameters of which correspond with the chuck borehole). When no router
bit is fitted, chuck nut may only be tightened by hand.
Electronic overload protection (A)
The integrated electronic overload protection limits power input during longer
periods of overload, preventing the motor from overheating.
- When, as a result of overload, the motor speed drops or the motor stops, the LED (1) lights up.
Allow machine to cool down whilst idling until LED extinguishes again.
Chip extraction (A-C)
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To use the chip extraction facility, insert connecting piece in the foot plate of router either from the front or the back.
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Push opening in the plate of the connecting piece below the notch in foot plate (front or back). Press the connecting piece with some pressure against the foot plate.
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C: Lock the fixing lever under the suction nozzle at 90° angle to foot plate.
Putting machine away after use
- Having finished work, switch off router and loosen knob.
The springs in the shafts will then press the motor block upwards and the machine can be put away.
Handling the machine (A)
- Hold the router by both handles.
Keep cable out of the way when working (e.g. hang it over your shoulder).
Advance direction (A+B)
- Always advance the router as shown.
- The direction of rotation of the router bit is indicated by arrows on the base plate of the router.
Milling, using edge of workpiece as a guide (A+B)
- Loosen knob (1)
- Lower motor block of machine to cutting depth (a) required.
Retighten knob and advance machine.
Milling, using a guiding slat fixed to the workpiece / Milling along a
straight line
Fix a slat to the workpiece and advance the router along the slat, using a
straight edge of the foot plate as a guide (always use the same edge).
Milling grooves and V-grooves, starting in the middle of the workpiece (A+B
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A+B: Loosen
knob (1) and, having switched on the router, lower motor block to depth of cut
required (a).
Tighten knob to fix depth of cut and advance machine.
Milling profiles
When working with profile router bits, first make a coarse cut and then a fine
cut.
The forward speed should not be too slow, otherwise the wood will burn and the
router bit become blunt too quickly.
Milling with parallel guide (A-D)
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Insert parallel guide (included in delivery) in the grooves in the foot plate.
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Tighten fixing screws.
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The distance between guide bar of parallel guide and router bit can be adjusted with the set screw.
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Use the scale to set distance accurately.
Working with accessories
30 360 Guide with guide roller (A-B)
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The guide with guide roller is used for milling along a curved edge.
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Take off plastic piece
To cut thin workpieces, attach guide with guide roller on top and for thicker workpieces underneath the parallel guide.
Depending on the job at hand, the wing screws of the guide with guide roller can be screwed through the boreholes of the parallel guide into either the middle and rear or the middle and front threaded holes of the guide with guide roller.
31 504 Circle guide pin (A-B)
- For cutting circular grooves, round openings,
Set router bit so that the front of it is flush with the bottom of the spacer block.
31 505 Circle guide
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For extremely accurate circle cutting work the circle guide can be inserted in the foot plate of the router.
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For these jobs the parallel guide is inserted in the router so that the scales (1) face downwards. To achieve this the plastic stay (2) has to be taken off.
To cut circles with bigger radii, fix the circle guide pin to the rear borehole by means of the wing screw. For smaller radii, it is possible to fix the circle guide pin to the front borehole. Smallest possible diameter 170 mm.
Make small centre hole in workpiece and insert point of guide pin in this
It is possible to alter the radius of the circle to be cut by moving the
parallel guide in the foot plate of the router.
- With the knurled screw of the angular guide (1) the distance between router bit and edge of workpiece can be set precisely. To do so, loosen the wing screws (2) on the foot plate. After adjustment, retighten.
31 503 Spacer block
- Spacer block for trimming projecting edging strips etc. flush. Screw spacer block to bottom of router.
Set router bit so that the front of it is flush with the bottom of the spacer block.
31 505 Circle guide
- For extremely accurate circle cutting work the circle guide can be inserted in the foot plate of the router.
The stud of the circle guide is inserted in the workpiece in a borehole of
corresponding diameter.
The radius of the circle to be cut can be altered by moving the circle guide
in the foot plate of the router. The stud of the circle guide can be screwed
into the inner or outer borehole of the circle guide. Maximum possible working
diameter when using outer borehole – 480 mm
Maximum possible working diameter when using inner borehole – 350 mm
Duplicating flange
To cut letters etc. from a template fixed to the workpiece.
- A = Outer diameter of guide element
- B = For router bits up to ø
- C = Order no.
Place duplicating flange on foot plate of router, guide element facing downwards. Then screw the two countersunk screws into the threaded holes of the duplicating flange. The openings in the template should be no narrower than the outer diameter of the guide element in the duplicating flange.
If the letters shall be wider than the diameter of the router bit, the openings in the template have to be widened accordingly. The router is then moved with the guide element of the duplicating flange first along one edge and then along the other edge of the openings in the template.
Maintenance
To ensure that the motor block runs smoothly on the shafts, it is recommendable to clean and lubricate the shafts regularly. Carbon brushes should only be replaced by manufacturer or approved workshops. Service and maintenance (with certification) should be carried out by the Metabo Customer Service.
Strong, high frequency interference can cause speed fluctuations of up to 20%. However, such fluctuations stop as soon as the interference clears.
Environmental Protection:
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household
waste! In accordance with European Guideline 2002/96/EC on used electronic and
electric equipment and its implementation in national legal systems, used
power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally
compatible recycling.