MLCS Rocky 30 Trim Router Instruction Manual For #9056 WARNING: Please read this manual fully and be sure you understand its instructions prior to assembling and operating this tool. Inspect for damage and missing parts upon receipt. Please contact MLCS Woodworking with any problems or questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Technical Data………………………….…..2 SECTION 2: General Instructions…………………….….3-5 SECTION 3: Unpacking & Checking Contents..………..6 SECTION 4: Assembly, Adjustments & Operations…....7-13 SECTION 5: Maintenance..…………………………….…14 SECTION 6: Exploded Diagram & Parts List……………15-16 TECHNICAL DATA Item number/name……………………………..9056/Rocky 30 Motor…………………………………120 Volts, 60 HZ, 6 Amps Rated power..……………………………………………..…1 hp No load speed…………………………..
General Instructions for 110V Routers WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN!! Good Working Practices/Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order. Primary Precautions This tool is supplied with a molded 15 Amp Plug and polarized 2 wire power cable. Before using the tool, inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither is damaged.
Clamp the work-piece to a stable work surface. Check to make sure that the “cutting path”' is unobstructed, and observe the old woodworkers' adage of “never placing your hands closer than one hand’s length to the cutting tool”. Do not attempt to machine any small pieces or work any material that cannot be held securely in a clamp. Make sure you are in a comfortable stance before you start to work, balanced, not reaching etc.
Additional Safety instructions for use of Routers 1. Make sure you have read and fully understood the General instructions and safety precautions that are printed in the preceding pages of this manual. 2. Before connecting the router to the power supply, check the tool for obvious signs of damage, paying particular attention to the plug and the power cord. Correct any damage you discover. Be sure the router bit you are about to fit is the correct tool for the job.
Unpacking and Checking Contents 1. To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are servicing and assembling this router. 2. When unpacking and checking contents, separate all loose parts from packaging material and check each item to make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material.
Assembly and Adjustments This tool is designed to be used strictly as a router/edge trimmer. Caution! Do not use this tool for drilling holes. It is not intended to be used as a drill. This tool is equipped with the following electronic functions: Constant Speed Control: Electronic circuit allows the motor to maintain a constant speed, even under full load conditions. Soft Start: This feature minimizes start up “torque twisting” by allowing the motor to gradually come up to speed.
Installing and Using the Accessory Dust Port: The Rocky 30 is supplied with a dust extraction port. It is designed to snap into the base and allow you to hook it up to a vacuum source to remove the dust and chips that are created during the routing operation. The dust port has a pin on the inside near the extraction port that fits into the hole in the base.
Adjusting the Router Motor Height: The Rocky 30 uses a rack and pinion gear on the router base to adjust the motor height. The gear on the base engages the teeth that are machined in the face of the router motor. Make sure that you do not attempt to adjust the motor height while the router is running. The motor must be turned off and the power cord should be unplugged from the power source to prevent the router motor from inadvertently being turned on.
Inserting A Router Bit into the Collet: With the collet nut loose, slide the router bit into the collet insert. Make sure that you have at least 3/4” of the router bit shank inserted into the collet. Do not bottom out the bit in the collet. If you insert the shank to the bottom of the collet bore, make sure to pull it out at least 1/16” to 1/8” to allow the collet insert to properly secure the router bit in the collet.
3. After operation: 1) When the cut is complete, turn the tool OFF, wait until it comes to a complete stop and remove it from the work-piece. 2) Never lay the tool down until the tool comes to a complete stop. A spinning bit can come in contact with the ground surface and the workbench and pull it out of your control. 3) Never touch the bit immediately after use. The bit may be too hot to be handled with your hand and may burn your fingers. 4.
the router bit (A). Clamp the straight edge guide onto the stock at the secondary line. Place the router base against the straight edge with the bit near the start of the cutting line. Turn the switch ON while firmly holding the tool. Slide the router plate against the straight edge while making the cut. Cutting Curved Line with a Template: To cut a curved line, you can use a curved template to guide the router base. Make a template from hard board or other similar material to the shape you required.
Making a Circle Cut: Cutting circles between a minimum radius of 2-3/4” and maximum radius of 6-11/16” can be accomplished with the straight edge guide. You have to assemble the guide as shown with the straight edge positioned upward, and use a nail to act as a pivot pin for the guide to rotate around. Adjust the size of the circle and lock in place using the wing nut. Using the Trimmer Guide: Trimming thin stock or veneers can be accomplished with a 1/4” straight bit and the trimming guide.
Using the Template Guide Bushing: The template guide provides a sleeve that allows the router bit to pass through for following a template commonly used for sign lettering or hinge mortising operations. To install the template guide bushing, you must remove the four screws that attach the sub base to the router base. Remove the sub base and position the template guide bushing, tip facing downward on the router base. Reinstall the sub base and screws to “trap” the template guide bushing in place.
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Parts List for #9056 Rocky 30 Parts no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Parts Description Qty Top Cover 1 Name Plate 1 Speed Controller 1 Self Tapping Screw M4x18mm 2 Strain Relief 1 Terminal Block 1 Power Supply Cord 1 Cord Guard 1 Motor Housing 1 Brush Holder Cap 2 Carbon Brush 1 Brush Holder 2 Switch 1 Field 1 Self Tapping Screw M4x65mm 2 Wave Washer 6mm 1 Ball Bearing 1 Resin Washer 1 Armature Assembly 1 Fan 1 Retaining Ring 1 Ball Bearing 1 Parts no.
