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PIVOT
FRAME
JIG
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Trend product.
We hope you enjoy many years of creative and
productive use of this product.
Please remember to return your guarantee card
within 14 days of purchase.
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DATA _____________________1
SAFETY _____________________________2
– General ____________________________2
– Routing Safety _______________________3
– Additional Safety Rules for Router Cutters __3
– Using Routers In A Fixed Position _______4
– Useful Advice When Routing ____________4
ITEMS ENCLOSED ____________________5
INTRODUCTION_______________________6
– Suitable Routers______________________6
PIVOT JIG MODES_____________________7
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS_______________8
ASSEMBLY___________________________9
– Mini-Pivot & Ski Frame ________________9
– Beam Trammel Mode ________________10
OPERATION _________________________11
– Mini-Pivot Trammel Mode _____________11
– Producing Circular Disc Work Surface____12
– Setting-up Mini-Pivot Configuration ______13
– Annular Disc Work __________________14
– Simple Ski Mode ____________________14
– Guided Planing Mode ________________15
– Mounting The Workpiece ______________16
ADVANCED APPLICATION _____________17
– Mini-Pivot Mode - off centre work ____17-18
ACCESSORIES ______________________19
MAINTENANCE ______________________19
– Cleaning ___________________________19
– Lubrication _________________________19
RECYCLING _________________________19
GUARANTEE ________________________19
SPARE PARTS _______________________20
– Spare Parts List & Diagram ____________20
PIVOT FRAME JIG
If you require further technical
information or spare parts, please call
our technical support department on
01923 224681.
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual:
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of
life or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Refer to the instruction manual of
your power tool.
This unit must not be put into service until it has
been established that the power tool to be
connected to this unit is in compliance with
98/37/EC (identified by the CE marking on the
power tool).
TECHNICAL DATA
Min. cutting dia. 10mm
Max. cutting dia. 320mm
Weight 1.4kg
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SAFETY
Observe the safety regulations in
the instruction manual of the Power
Tool to be used or connected to this
attachment. Also observe any
applicable additional safety rules.
Read the following safety
instructions before attempting to
operate this product.
PLEASE KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE.
The attention of UK users is drawn
to The Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998, and
any subsequent amendments.
General
■Disconnect power tool, when not
in use. Before servicing and
when changing accessories such
as cutters. Disconnect power tool
and attachment from power
supply. Ensure the machine is
switched off before plugging tool
in or connecting to a power
supply.
■Always mount the power tool,
accessory or attachment in
conformity with the present
instructions.
■Keep children and visitors away.
Do not let children or visitors
touch the tool, accessory or
attachment. Keep children and
visitors away from work area.
■Make the workshop child proof
with padlock and master switch.
■Dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery, they
can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
■Consider working environment.
Do not use the product in the
rain or in a damp environment.
Keep work area well lit. Do not
use power tools near gasoline or
flammable liquids. Keep
workshop at a comfortable
temperature so your hands are
not cold.
■The accessory or attachment
must be kept level and stable at
all times.
■Keep work area clean. Cluttered
workshops and benches can
cause injuries
■Use the attachment with the
power tools and accessories
specified in this manual only. Do
not force the tool or attachment
to do a job for which it is not
designed.
■Secure idle tools. When not in
use, tools should be stored in a
dry and high or locked up place,
out of reach of children.
■For best control and safety use
both hands on the power tool
and attachment. Keep both
hands away from cutting area.
Always wait for the spindle and
cutter to stop rotating before
making any adjustments.
■Always keep guards in place and
in good working order.
■Remove any nails, staples and
other metal parts from the
workpiece.
■Maintain tools and cutters with
care. Keep cutters sharp and
clean for better and safer
performance. Do not use
damaged cutters. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
■Maintain accessories. Do not use
damaged accessories. Only use
accessories recommended by
the manufacturer.
■Check damaged parts. Before
operation inspect the
attachment, the power tool, the
cable, extension cable and the
plug carefully for signs of
damage. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage,
mounting and any other
conditions that may effect its
operation. Have any damage
repaired by an Authorised
Service Agent before using the
tool or accessory.
■Do not use tool if switch does
not turn it on or off. Have
defective switches replaced by
an Authorised Service Agent.
■Don't over reach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
■Don’t abuse the cable. Never
carry power tool or accessory by
cord or pull it to disconnect from
the socket. Keep cord from heat,
oil and sharp edges. Always trail
the power cord away from the
work area.
■Connect dust extraction
equipment. If devices are
provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
■Check all fixing and fastening
nuts, bolts and screws before
use to ensure they are tight and
secure. Periodically check when
machining over long periods.
■Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate tools when you are
tired, under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
■Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE). All PPE must meet
current UK and EU legislation.
■Do not leave tools running
unattended. Do not leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
■Always clamp workpiece being
machined securely.
Routing Safety
■Disconnect router power tool.
When not in use, before
servicing and when changing
accessories such as cutters,
disconnect router and
attachment from power supply.
■Ensure router cutter has stopped
rotating before changing it.
Never use the spindle lock as a
brake.
■Remove adjusting keys and
spanners. Form the habit of
checking to see that keys and
adjusting spanners are removed
from the router tool, cutter and
attachment before turning router
on. Make sure cutter can rotate
freely.
■Check all ball bearing and blade
fixing screws before use to
ensure they are tight and secure.
Periodically check when
machining over long periods.
■When using a template guide
bush ensure it cannot come into
contact with collet and nut.
■Noise. Take appropriate
measures for the protection of
hearing if the sound pressure of
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85dB(A) is exceeded. Routing
sound pressure may exceed
85dB(A), so ear protection must
be worn.
■Eye protection. Wear safety
goggles, spectacles or visors to
protect the eyes from ejected
waster particles.
■Respiratory protection. Wear a
face or dust mask, or powered
respirator. Dust masks/filters
should be changed regularly.
■Do not switch router on with the
cutter touching the workpiece.
■The direction of routing must
always be opposite to the
cutter's direction of rotation.
■After work, release the router
plunge and allow spindle to stop
rotating before putting machine
down.
■Check before cutting that there
are no obstructions in the path of
the router. When cutting through
the full thickness of the
workpiece, ensure there are no
obstacles beneath workpiece,
and that a sacrificial work
surface is used.
Additional Safety Rules For
Router Cutters
■Cutting tools are sharp. Care
should be taken when handling
them.
■Always use cutters with a shank
diameter corresponding to the
size of the collet installed in your
tool.
■Always run router cutters at the
spindle speed recommended
and marked accordingly. Ensure
cutter has reached correct speed
before entering workpiece.
Recommended speeds can be
found on the packaging, in cutter
instructions or in the Trend
Routing Catalogue.
■Always use router cutters in a
router. Router cutters must not
be used in a drill. Drill and boring
bits must not be used in a router.
■Never use cutters with a
diameter exceeding the
maximum diameter indicated in
the technical data.
■Do not drop cutters or knock
them against hard objects. Do
not use cutters that are
damaged.
■Cutters should be kept clean.
Resin build up should be
removed at regular intervals with
Resin Cleaner®. The use of a dry
lubricant (Trendicote® PTFE) will
act as a preventative. Do not use
PTFE spray on plastic parts.
■Cutter shanks should be inserted
into the collet to the mark line on
the shank. This ensures that at
least 3/4 of the shank length is
held in the collet. Do not over-
tighten the collet nut as this will
score the shank and create a
weakness and fracture point.
■Observe the correct assembly
instructions in the router
instruction manual for fitting the
collet and nut. Observe the
router power tool manual
instructions on fitting cutters
correctly.
■It is advisable to periodically
check the collet and collet nut. A
worn, distorted or damaged
collet can cause vibration and
damage the shank, and should
be replaced. Worn collet nuts
should be replaced.
■Do not take deep cuts in one
pass; take several shallow or
light passes to reduce the side
load applied to the cutter. Too
deep a cut in one pass can stall
the router.
■Very small diameter cutters must
be handled and used with care.
■Always return cutter to its
packaging after use.
Using Routers In A Fixed
Position
■After work, release the router
plunge to protect the cutter.
■Always use a push-stick or push-
block for last 300mm of the cut.
■Whenever possible use a work
holding device or jig to secure
component being machined.
■Ensure attachment is securely
fitted to the workbench, with
table surface at approximately
hip height.
■Ensure a No-Volt Release Switch
is fixed to or adjacent to the
attachment and that it is used
correctly.
■Check the direction of the
workpiece is always opposite to
the cutter's direction of rotation.
■Do not use awkward or
uncomfortable hand positions.
■Do not reach underneath table or
put your hands or fingers at any
time in the cutting path while tool
is connected to a power supply.
Useful Advice When
Routing
■Judge your feed rate by the
sound of the motor.
■Feed the router at a constant
feed rate. Too slow a feed rate
will result in burning.
■Take many light passes rather
than one deep cut to reduce the
side load applied to both router
and router cutter.
■Trial cuts should be made on
waste material before starting
any project.
■When using some attachments
including a router table or
dovetail jig, the use of a fine
height adjuster is highly
recommended.
■When using a template guide
bush, ensure there is sufficient
clearance between cutter tip and
inside each of bush. Ensure
cutter and guide bush are
concentric.
Version 2.0 10/2002
PIVOT FRAME JIG
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