Intended Use
Portable mains-powered hand-held 8mm 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.
Not intended for commercial use.
The tool must ONLY be used for its intended purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this
manual will be considered a case of misuse. The operator, and not the manufacturer, shall be liable
for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. The manufacturer shall not be liable
for any modifications made to the tool, nor for any damage resulting from such modifications.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all its features
and 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 Port (23) and wear respiratory protection. If no
workshop dust extraction system is available or you cannot connect to the Dust Port (23), clean and
vacuum frequently to prevent the build-up of dust and chippings.
Assembly
• Fit the Left Handle (20) and Right Handle (6) to the body of the tool. Screw in until secure.
Do not over-tighten.
Changing the router bit
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when inserting and removing router bits as the
Cutters (30) have sharp edges.
1. Ensure the Collet (26) fitted is the correct size for the router bit Shank (29) and has compatible
dimensions with the router (see 'Specification')
2. Turn the router upside down and rest on a rubber mat or similar soft surface
3. Press and hold in the Spindle Lock Button (9) so the spindle lock mechanism will engage when
the Collet Nut (32) is unscrewed with the supplied Spanner (27)
4. The Collet Nut should be only partially unscrewed (Image A) so the Shank of the router bit can be
easily pulled out
5. Ensure the Plunge Lock Lever (1) is released and the Depth Stop (17) is set at maximum height
then plunge the router to the lowest height and lock this height with the Plunge Lock Lever
6. Remove the existing router bit (if fitted) then insert the replacement router bit into the Collet,
ensuring that at least 20mm or half of the Shank (whichever is greater) is inserted into the Collet
7. Apply a controlled pressure downwards on the router then release the Plunge Lock Lever and
slowly allow the router to reach full height. Tighten the Collet Nut while holding in the Spindle
Lock Button. Then turn back to the correct side up
Changing the collet
1. Press in the Spindle Lock Button (9) and rotate the spindle so that the lock engages
2. Use the supplied Spanner (27) and unscrew the Collet Nut (32) until it is almost completely
unscrewed (Image A)
3. Ensure the Plunge Lock Lever (1) is released and the Depth Stop (17) is set at maximum height.
Plunge the router to the lowest height. Use the Plunge Lock Lever to lock at this height then turn
the router upside down
4. Remove the router bit (if fitted) then the Collet Nut slowly because the Collet (26) has a
Spring (33) below it (Image B)
5. Remove the fitted Collet and replace with the size required. Replace Collet Nut then fit required
router cutter bit, ensuring the Spring remains in place
6. Turn the router back the correct way up. Release the Plunge Lock Lever to extend the router to full
height. The Collet Nut can then be tightened
WARNING: DO NOT overtighten the Collet Nut. This could cause damage to the Collet or the
spindle lock mechanism.
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.
Note: Do not tighten the Collet Nut when there is no router bit fitted. This can bend and damage the
Collet. Keep the Collet Nut only partially screwed in until a router bit is fitted.
1020W Plunge Router
Fitting the parallel guide
When grooving or chamfering, use of the Parallel Guide (16) will help to ensure that accurate cuts
are made.
1. Configure the Parallel Guide as shown using the fittings provided to secure the Parallel Guide to
the Guide Rods (15)
2. Insert the Guide Rods into the Guide Rod Slots (14) on the required side
3. Loosen the Guide Rod Locking Knobs (8), slide the Parallel Guide to the approximate required
position relative to the Cutter (30) (measure if necessary), and re-tighten the Guide Rod
Locking Knobs
4. 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 (22) allows accurate circles and arcs to be cut.
1. Position a Guide Rod (15) into the rear Guide Rod Slot (14)
2. Fit the Circle Guide onto the end of the Guide Rod as shown
3. Adjust the Guide Rod to the required length and tighten the Guide Rod Locking Knob (8) on the
flat area of the Guide Rod. Move the Guide Rod Locking Knob from the other side to the Guide
Rod Locking Knob Thread (18) and tighten
4. Adjust the Circle Guide Screw (24) and Circle Guide Wing Nut (21) fitted to the Circle Guide as
required depending on how you will anchor the Circle Guide. The Circle Guide 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 screw 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
the anchor position to the centre of the Cutter (30)
7. Ensure the anchor point is secure and with both hands securely holding the router make the
required arc cut (Fig. II)
IMPORTANT: Note the cutting direction indicated in Fig. II. It is important the cut is made in a
clockwise motion around the pivot point as shown.
Using the guide bush plate
A variety of guide bush fittings can be used when template/jig cutting. A Guide Bush (28) is
provided (18mm external diameter, 16mm internal diameter).
A template or jig can be clamped on top of a workpiece so that the router can create exact size
shapes, patterns or writing in a workpiece surface, such as signs (Fig.IV). It can also create holes for
devices that are mounted in wood such as basins, taps, etc.
1. Fit the Guide Bush into the recess in the base plate of the router by removing the 2 screws
(Image C) while holding in position the Dust Extraction Assembly (10)
2. Insert the Guide Bush and refit the screws (Image D)
Note: Ensure the central opening diameter of the Guide Bush is correct for the required router bit
fitted to the tool.
Note: Always refit the Guide Bush Screws after removing the Guide Bush Plate to secure the Dust
Extraction Assembly.
Adjusting the plunge depth
1. If not at its full height, stand the router on a flat surface and hold the router securely with two
hands, apply controlled pressure downwards on the router, then release the Plunge Lock
Lever (1) and allow the router to reset to its full height
2. Adjust the Depth Stop (17) by slackening the Depth Stop Lock (11) and adjusting to the
maximum height
3. Turn the Turret Stop (12) to the lowest height position under the Depth Stop
4. Plunge the router until the router bit Cutter (30) is touching the work surface and Lock the
Plunge Lock Lever at this height.
5. Use the Depth Scale (2) and Depth Stop Height Indicator (19) to work out the additional depth
you need for the cut
6. Re-tighten the Depth Stop Lock at the correct height for the required cut so when plunged the
correct depth of the router bit Cutter is exposed to the material
Note: The scales and indicators can be used to check changes in depth setting, but actual cutting
depth is best measured by making a trial cut on scrap material.
Using the turret stop
The Turret Stop (12) allows 3 different plunge depths to be configured for fast switching during
use. This can massively speed up operations or allow a multi-step procedure to reaching the final
required depth of cut. This is especially important where the workpiece is more difficult to cut, i.e.
harder wood or when a better finish is required in some situations.
• Adjust the 3 Turret Stop Pins (13) to the 3 required height positions by loosening the nut on the
pin and adjust the height with a slotted head screwdriver. Re-tighten the nut
• Simply rotate the Turret Stop to the required height. For multi-step cut rotate to the highest
required position and perform the cut. Then rotate the turret to the next lowest position you
require and continue making deeper cuts until you reach the required depth
Note: If the Turret Stop becomes loose, tighten the Phillips screw at the centre.
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