Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - GMC GER1800 Manual Del Usuario

42. Circle Guide Rod Mounting
43. Guide Bush Plate (30mm)
44. Guide Bush Screws (x 2)

Intended use

Portable mains-powered hand-held ½" router for cutting profiles, grooves, edges and
elongated holes in natural and composite wood. Compatible with guide bushes and
templates/jigs for cutting of shapes and following patterns. Also suitable for stationary
installation in suitable router table systems.

Unpacking your tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features and
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functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing
or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before use

WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
Connecting dust extraction
IMPORTANT: Dust from certain materials can be toxic. Before using the router, attach a
dust extraction system or vacuum cleaner to the Dust Extraction Connector (23) and wear
respiratory protection. If no workshop dust extraction system is available or you cannot
connect to the Dust Extraction Connector, clean and vacuum frequently to prevent the build-
up of dust and chippings.
Installing a router bit
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when inserting and removing router bits as the cutters
have sharp edges.
Note: The Collets for this router combine the Collet and Collet Collar into one part for fast and
easy fitting and removal.
1. Press in the Spindle Lock Button (15) and rotate the spindle so that the lock engages
2. The Collet (25) can then be slackened on the Collet Thread (22)(use the supplied Collet
Spanner (27))
3. Ensure that the correct size of collet is installed. To change the collet, unscrew the Collet
nut completely and change the collet
Note: If necessary measure the Collet opening to ensure the correct size is used. Some
imperial size collets are close to the size of metric collets but should never be substituted.
Always use imperial collets for imperial size shank router bits and vice versa.
4. Insert the router bit into the collet, ensuring that at least 20mm, or half of the shaft
(whichever is greater) is inserted into the collet
5. The Collet can then be tightened using the Collet Spanner supplied
WARNING: DO NOT overtighten the Collet, as this could cause damage to the Collet or the
spindle lock mechanism.
Note: Do not tighten the Collet when there is no router bit fitted. This can bend and damage
the collet. Keep the Collet only partially screwed in until a router bit is fitted.
Removing a router bit
1. Press in the Spindle Lock Button (15) and loosen the Collet (25) with the supplied Collet
Spanner (27). The router bit should now be loose and can be removed
2. If the router bit does not release from the Collet, gently tap the Collet Nut to release
WARNING: ALWAYS keep the Collet, Collet Thread (22) and router bit shank clean and free
of oil and grease to ensure a reliable and secure fitting.
Fitting the parallel guide
• When grooving or chamfering, use of the Parallel Guide (30) will help to ensure that
accurate cuts are made
1. Configure the Parallel Guide as shown (Image H)
2. Insert the Guide Rods (31) into the Guide Rod Slots (17 & 24) on the required side. Fit the
Guide Rod Indentations (32) under the Guide Rod Locking Knobs (16 & 18) to ensure a
secure fitting in the router base
3. Loosen the Guide Block Rod Locking Knobs (28) and Guide Rod Locking Knobs (29) and
slide the Parallel Guide to the approximate required position relative to the cutter (measure
if necessary) and re-tighten the Guide Block Rod Locking Knobs (28)
4. Use the Guide Micro-Adjuster Knob (35) and Guide Indicator (34) to make small
adjustments (Image G). Each graduation equals approximately 0.1mm. Once set re-tighten
the Guide Rod Locking Knobs (29)
5. Make the final measurement from the centre of the cutter to the edge of the Parallel Guide
(30)
6. When making the cut, keep the vertical edge of the Parallel Guide held against the edge
of the workpiece (Fig. I)
Fitting the circle guide
• The Circle Guide (40) allows accurate circles and arcs to be cut
1. Position a Guide Rod (31) into the rear right-hand Guide Rod Slot (24)
2. Fit the Circle Guide Rod Mounting (42) onto the end of the Guide Rod (Image I)
3. Adjust the Guide Rod to the required length and tighten the Guide Rod Locking Knob (18)
4. Position the screw, washer and Circle Guide Wing Nut (41) on the Circle Guide screw as
required depending on how you will anchor the Circle Guide. The wing nut may be used
to create the required height to the workpiece or secure the Circle Guide to the workpiece
when placed underneath the workpiece at the end of the thread
5. Ensure the Circle Guide assembly is held securely on the Guide Rod by tightening the
screw head or wing nut so the Circle Guide assembly is compressed and tight on the
Guide Rod
6. Adjust the Guide Rod position in the guide rod mountings to the required length (radius)
from anchor position to centre of router bit cutter
7. Ensure the anchor point is secure and with both hands securely holding the router, make
the required arc cut (Fig. III)
IMPORTANT: Note the cutting direction indicated in Fig. III. It is important the cut is made in a
clockwise motion around the pivot point as shown.
Fitting the Roller Guide
• The Roller Guide (37) attaches to the Guide Block (33 & Image J). It enables the router to
follow the shape of the wood (fig. II)
1. Attach the Roller Guide as shown (Image L) by removing the two screws and fitting the
Roller Guide assembly. Reverse the Guide Rods (31) and insert so they extend out past
the Guide Micro-Adjuster Knob as shown
2. Insert the Guide Rods (31) into the Guide Rod Slots (17 & 24) on the required side. Fit the
Guide Rod Indentations (32) under the Guide Rod Locking Knobs (16 & 18) to ensure a
secure fitting in the router base
3. Loosen the Guide Block Rod Locking Knobs (28) and Guide Rod Locking Knobs (29) and
slide the Roller Guide assembly to the approximate required position relative to the cutter
(measure if necessary) and re-tighten the Guide Locking Knobs (29)
4. In this configuration the Guide Micro-Adjuster Knob (35) can be used to make fine
adjustments to the length. Loosen the Guide Block Rod Locking Knobs (28) and using the
Guide Micro-Adjuster Knob (35) and Guide Indicator (34), make small adjustments (Image
G). Each graduation equals approximately 0.1mm. Once set re-tighten the Guide Block
Rod Locking Knobs (28)
5. Adjust the Roller Guide height using the Roller Guide Height Adjuster Knob (39)
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