BORMANN BRT1300 Vertical Milling Machine 1200W with Suction System Instruction Manual

BRT1300
042676

DESCRIPTION OF MAIN PARTS

1. Parallel guide
2. Parallel guide rods
3. Dust extractor port
4. Depth stop
5. Depth stop scale
6. Multi-depth stop|  7. Parallel guide tension dials
8. Collet nut
9. Locking button
10. Variable speed setting
11. Trigger
12. Power cable
13. Spindle lock
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Intended Use
This adjustable router is suitable for private use only for the following purposes: a. routing (hollowing out) an area in hard material, such as wood or plastic b. related woodworking. Any other use is expressly prohibited and is considered misuse. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by misuse of the product.

Technical Data

– 1 pc centering pin – 1 set parallel guide
– 1 set template guide
– 1 pc dust extraction adapter
– 1 pc 6 mm Collet
– 1 pc 8 mm Collet

•  The manufacturer reserves the right to make minor changes to product design and technical specifications without prior notice unless these changes significantly affect the performance and safety of the products. The parts described / Illustrated in the pages of the manual that you hold in your hands may also concern other models of the manufacturer’s product line with similar features and may not be included in the product you Just acquired.
• Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade, or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
• To ensure the safety and reliability of the product and the warranty validity, all repair, inspection, repair, or replacement work, including maintenance and special adjustments, must only be carried out by technicians of the authorized service department of the manufacturer.
• Always use the product with the supplied equipment. Operation of the product with non-provided equipment may cause malfunctions or even serious injury or death. The manufacturer and the importer shall not be liable for injuries and damages resulting from the use of non-conforming equipment.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING! READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE STARTING UP THE EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and /or serious personal injury. Persons, who are not familiar with the instructions, may not operate the equipment. Keep the instructions for use in safe custody. Children and youths are not permitted to operate the equipment.

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Wear safety goggles| Wear ear protection|  Read the instructions before using the tool| Always use breathing apparatus when machining dust-generating materials.| Wear safety gloves

Work area safety

1.  Keep work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension accord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, a reseal current device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. ( %
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facility, ensure these are connected and properly used. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent t1/4:1 ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool (for example when routering, in this case). Use the correct power to Honour the application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury.
9. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

1.  Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 3. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Operation

Setting the depth stop

1. Loosen the hinge screw and adjust the depth stop to the required depth. Note the position of the scale on the body and raise the depth stop by the required amount. Each mark on the scale is equal to 1mm.
2. Tighten the depth and stop fixing the screw. Note: If your router comes with them into place. If the depth stop is not assembled, be sure to fit the depth stop on the machine before use, by loosening the fixing screw, inserting the depth stop into the hole of the holder, and securing the fixing screw.

Fitting the dust extraction port
For a cleaner working environment, always connect the machine to a vacuum cleaner when in use. Align the holes in the dust extraction port with the holes in the base X plate. Insert the screw and firmly fix into place. Fitting router bits
Warning: Only use router bits with a speed rating that matches the highest no- load speed of the machine. The shank diameter of the router bit must correspond with the rated diameter of the collet.
Press the spindle lock button, loosen the collet nut and insert the required router bit. The shank of the router bit must be inserted at least 3mm. Tighten the collet nut with the spanner. Release the spindle lock button. Adjusting the depth of cut
The depth of cut is the distance between the multi-depth stop and the depth stop. Router bits vary in-depth, the triple depth stop allows for this with its three positions. Use one of the two following methods.

Method 1: Using a piece of wood

Fit the router bit, loosen the depth stop fixing the screw, pull the plunge lock lever up, and press the router down until it comes into contact with the workpiece. Lock the router into this position by pushing down the plunge lock lever.
Lift up the depth stop and insert a piece of wood the same thickness as the depth of cut between the depth stop and multi-depth stop.
Tighten the depth stop fixing the screw and release the plunge lock lever to return the router back to its original position. The depth of cut is now set. Method 2: Using the scale
Fit the router bit, loosen the depth stop fixing the screw and release the plunge lock lever.
Press the router down until it contacts the workpiece to this position with the plunge lock lever. The scale on the depth now shows the starting position. Note the starting position will vary depending on the bit used.
Next add the required depth of the cut to the starting position, i.e.: if the scale shows 20mm and you require a cut of 10mm, then the correct adjustment on the scale is 20+10=30mm. If the scale shows 38mm and the required cut is 6mm in-depth, the adjustment on the scale will be 38+6=44mm. Now move the depth stop to the calculated number, and lock the bar with the fixing screw. Release the plunge lock lever so that the router will return to its original position. Making fine adjustments to the cutting depth
To make fine adjustments, turn the multi-depth stop t Adjust the micro setting on the screw as required.
If you wish to make a deep cut it is best to do this in several star depth stop can be used for this purpose by making small variation sitions available. Note : Before starting the router make sure that the workpiece is firmly secured
To start the router press the trigger and then if you wish to, lock the trigger / into position by pressing your thumb on the lock button. C Hold the two handles firmly and let the router reach full operation speed, lower the router to its working position, and lock the router with the plunge lock lever. Move smoothly through the workpiece. When finished release the trigger and lock lever, and allow the router to return to the top starting position. Let the router stop fully before removing it from the workpiece. Note: If you applied the trigger lock you will need to press the trigger to release the lock button.

• Press the trigger in order to start the router
• If you want to lock the trigger in the “ON” position press the lock button at this point.
• With the lock button engaged, you can now release the trigger and lock button and the router will continue to run.
• In order to stop the router simply press the trigger once and the lock will automatically disengage.

Variable speed control switch
The variable speed control switch allows you to vary the speed of the router, enabling the optimum speed to be selected for various sizes of router bits and preventing the workpiece from being burnt. This can occur especially when cross-cutting. The speed increases as you turn the dial towards the higher numbers and decreases for the lower numbers (1 being the slowest and 6 fastest). Direction of feed
The router rotates in a clockwise direction. AS a consequence, the router must be moved from left to right as you face the workpiece and anticlockwise for outside edges. Rate of feed
It is important to move the router at the correct speed throughout the work. The incorrect speed may produce a poor quality cut. Moving too fast can cause a bit of damage and a rough uneven cut. Too slow can cause the wood to burn and the bit to overheat. The rate of feed will vary depending on the size of bit, material and router speed set. To determine the best speed always practice on a small unseen area or a spare piece of the same material first.

Using the router freehand
The router can be used without any of the guides, allowing creative freehand work, such as sign writing. Use this feature only with a shallow depth of cut.
Note: As the router rotates in a clockwise direction always move the tool left to the right direction as you stand facing your workpiece. When cutting an outside edge move the router anti-clockwise, and clockwise to cut an inside edge.

Fitting the centering pin and making circular cuts

• The centering pin allows you to make circular cuts.
• Push the centering pin onto one of the parallel guide rods and fasten it in place with the thumb screw.
• Place the centering pin against the material.
• Set the required radius by adjusting the shaft of the parallel guide and tightening the parallel guide locking screws.
• Fix the router in the required depth with the lock lever.
• Switch on the machine.
• After releasing the plunge lock lever, lower the machine slowly.
• Cut grooves, shoulders, etc at a steady rate of feed, holding the machine with both hands.
• When finished, raise the machine and switch it off.

Fitting the parallel guide
Before using the parallel guide you will need to assemble it. Remove the two screws and washers from the end of the two rods and fit the guide to the rods using the washers and screws you removed. Tighten screws securely. Insert the rods into the grooves in the base of the router. Adjust the guide to the required cutting width and tighten the three parallel guide locking screws.
Using the template guide
Use this feature to cut out a shape from a template guide. This is a useful method when you want to repeat a shape. Fix the template guide to the router base using the same screws that you have used for the dust extraction port. Align the holes in the template guide with the holes in the base plate and dust extraction port. Then tighten securely. To obtain an exact copy, the workpiece must be bigger by an amount equal to the distance between the outer edge of the guide ring and the outer edge of the cutter.
Changing the router bit
Press the spindle lock button and get the spindle to latch into place. Loosen the collet nut with the open-ended spanner. Change the router bit and tighten the collet nut with the spanner. Note: Remove all adjustment and assembly tools before starting the machine.
Router bits
Only use cutter bits with 1/4″, 6mm, and 8 mm shanks. HSS (High-Speed Steel) -for software use. TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) – for use on hardwood, chipboard, plastics, or aluminum
WARNING! Ensure that the power tool is turned off and unplugged from the mains before carrying out any accessory changes, alterations or mainte-nance. Personal injury could resulty if the above is not followed.

Maintenance

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing, or maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance. There are no user-serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. If you see some sparks flashing in the ventilation slots, this is normal and will not damage your power tool.
If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Troubleshooting

Plug in the power cord Release the safety switch
Fault cannot be rectified| Unknown| Contact the helpline for spare advice.

Hints
Using without a guide.

1. This is useful for sign writing and creative k. Use_oply shallots.
   Rate of feed

2. The cutter of your router rotates clockwise. For mo our router from left to right as you stand facing the workpiece.

Note: When cutting outside edges, move your router anti-clo n cutting inside edges.

Environmental protection & disposal

Disposal of packaging
Dispose of packaging separately. Dispose of cards and paper in waste pa
Disposing of the router

Used equipment should not be disposed of with domestic waste! This symbol indicates that this p be disposed of together with domestic waste in compliance with the (2012/19/EC) directive pertaining to waste electrical and electronic devices (WEEE). This product should be handed over at a designated collection point. This can occur, for example, by returning it when a similar product is purchased or by handing it in at an authorized collecting point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Owing to potentially hazardous substances that are frequently contained in waste electronic equipment, incorrect handling of waste equipment may have a negative impact on the environment and on the health of human beings. By disposing of this product correctly, you are also contributing to the efficient use of natural resources. Information on collecting points for waste equipment can be obtained from your local authority, the public waste disposal authority, an authorized institution for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or the waste collection services. Dispose of the router in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations for your country.

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