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TREND CRT MK2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CRT MK2 Contents Specification Items Enclosed _______________________2 Description of Parts ___________________2 Safety Precautions 605mm - Cutter Care _________________________3 359mm - Useful Advice ________________________3 367mm 1030mm Assembly _________________________4-13 - Identification of Router Mounting Holes ____6 - Fitting router to fixing plates ___________6-7...

  • Page 3: Items Enclosed

    CRT MK2 ITEMS ENCLOSED DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Legs 1 x Table top Fixing plate 4 x Legs Table top 1 x Back fence and fittings Back fence 1 x Workpiece Support and fittings Workpiece support 1 x Tenon Block and fittings...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    CRT MK2 damage the shank. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Do not over-tighten collet as this will score the ■ Always switch off the power and unplug the shank and create a weakness there. router when changing cutters or when making ■ It is also advisable to periodically check the adjustments.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    CRT MK2 ASSEMBLY Assemble the parts as show in A to N. For identification all fixings are illustrated as actual size. ACTUAL SIZE...
  • Page 6 CRT MK2 PLEASE NOTE Nut is fitted reversed...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Router Mounting Holes

    CRT MK2 Identification of Router Mounting Holes and Screws (see pages 8 & 9). IMPORTANT! ■ Identify the mounting holes and fixing screws Carry out the following re- drilling only if required. (including washers & nuts if router base requires re-drilling) which will be required to suit your router.
  • Page 8 CRT MK2 into the fixing plate and through the router base two holes approximately 75mm apart. ■ Align the lines on the fixing plate with those ■ Unclamp the router base and fixing plate. on the plastic base and secure the fixing plate to the plastic base.

  • Page 9: Crt/Mk2 Fixing Plates

    CRT MK2 CRT/MK2 FIXING PLATES CRT/FP/B CRT/FP/A TREND E x 2 TREND 1 & 2 E x 3 3 ● OF4505, OF500S, OFE710 G x 2 ATLAS COPCO OFS720, OFSE850, OFS50 3 ● OFSE1000, OF500S G x 2 B&D KW779, 780(E), 800(E)
  • Page 10 CRT MK2 CRT/FP/C CRT/FP/D MAKITA 3620 D x 2 ATLAS COPCO OFSE2000 F x 3 CASALS FT750, 1000E, FT2000VCE F x 3 MAKITA 3612(C) D x 2 DRAPER R1900V F x 3 A x 4 MAKITA 3612BR D x 2...
  • Page 11 CRT MK2 Mounting Table to Workbench or Workboard The router table must be mounted onto either the optional floor stand or onto a suitable workbench or workboard. Each table leg has four holes at the bottom mounting. Firmly secure the table assembly to a workbench or workboard, using self-tapping screws (not provided).
  • Page 12 CRT MK2 -11-...
  • Page 13 CRT MK2 Mounting the No-Volt Release Switch ■ The no-volt release switch serves as start-up protection. When the router is plugged in and its on/off switch depressed, the router starts only after the green switch is pressed. ■ Switch off the router using the red button.
  • Page 14 CRT MK2 Guard Operation When routing with the top guard, never reach under the guard or swing the guard away. The guard should not be removed from the back fence and should always be used in the lowered position. Feed Direction ■...

  • Page 15: Adjustment Fence Adjustments

    CRT MK2 ADJUSTMENT Fence Adjustments To make adjustment to the lateral movement of the back fence: 32mm ■ Release the back fence knob. ■ Loosen the two screws that secure the adjustable wedge. ■ Adjust position and re-tighten screws. ■ Re-tighten the back fence knob.

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    A larger 58mm diameter hose 1.5 metres long with integral connector is available (Ref. T30/22) for fitting to the CRT and the Trend T30A vacuum extractor. This hose will provide an increased rate of air flow to improve extraction effectiveness.
  • Page 17 CRT MK2 Spring Pressure Clamps - CRT/10 The optional spring pressure clamps can be mounted to the back fence. When adjusted to suit the width and thickness of the workpiece, they ensure the workpiece is held down onto the surface to obtain accurate machining of the workpiece.
  • Page 18 CRT MK2 Vertical Routing Support - CRT/5 For safe routing of narrow panels a vertical routing support is available. ■ Assemble the support as shown. ■ Adjust the depth of cut and router cutter height making sure the router is unplugged when making these adjustments.
  • Page 19 CRT MK2 IMPORTANT: Floor Stand - CRT/FS Please do not fit top screws Always mount the routing table on a until CRT/MK2 is fitted to work table, bench or on the optional the floor stand. Once floor stand. CRT/MK2 is placed onto floor stand, the screws can be fitted.
  • Page 20 CRT MK2 Enclosure Kit - CRT/EK -19-...

  • Page 21: Operation

    CRT MK2 OPERATION Edge moulding with the back fence ■ Mark the width and depth of cut required onto the end of the timber and place it up against back fence. ■ Release back fence fixing bolts and adjust position until required width of cut is achieved.

  • Page 22: Grooving With The Back Fence

    CRT MK2 Grooving with the Back Fence The router table can be used for operations away from the edge of the workpiece such as grooving, fluting, veining, etc. When routing, always feed against the rotation of the cutter. This direction is marked on the back fence.

  • Page 23: Across The Grain Routing With Mitre Fence

    CRT MK2 Across grain routing with the mitre fence The mitre fence will be required to give extra support for routing small workpieces or ends of large workpieces. It is advisable to fit a waste piece of material to the mitre fence or behind the component to prevent break-out of the wood grain.

  • Page 24: Tenon Cutting

    CRT MK2 Tenon Cutting using the Push Tenon Block Useful advice. When setting up, a piece of paper placed The tenon push block facility is ideal for between the compact and table top will give producing tenons and sliding dovetails.

  • Page 25: Routing Without A Back Fence

    CRT MK2 Routing without a Back Fence IMPORTANT! CRT/2 There is an increased danger of injury since the router cutter is freely accessible from all sides. Fit the profiling top guard for protection and the lead-on pin to prevent kick-back.
  • Page 26 CRT MK2 bearing is acting as the guide. ■ Progressively feed the workpiece anti- clockwise around the shape of the template ensuring that the ball bearing always stays in contact with the workpiece. ■ When the complete edge of the workpiece has been machined, slide it away from the cutter.

  • Page 27: Producing A Shield

    CRT MK2 before. EXAMPLE APPLICATION If the profile required involves excessive removal Producing a Shield of material, it is advisable to take two passes ■ Construct an actual size template of the with the cutter. First reduce the height of the...
  • Page 28 CRT MK2 Guard Template Lead-on Insert Ring Table Surface Craft Range Ref. C116 Guard Lead-on Craft Range Table Surface Ref. C078 avoid a potentially dangerous situation: ■ Fit the profiling top guard, this will prevent Useful advice fingers contacting the cutter.

  • Page 29: Spare Parts - Spare Parts List

    CRT MK2 CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 10/1999 Item Description Ref. Table Top WP-CRTMK2/01 Table Leg WP-CRTMK2/02 Washer 7.2mm X 19mm X 1.5mm WP-CRT/03 Bolt Carriage UNC1/4"-20 X 1.3/4" WP-CRT/04 Nut/Star Washer UNF10-30 WP-CRTMK2/05 Mitre Fence Bar WP-CRTMK/06 Machine Screw Pan UNF10-32 X 1/2"...
  • Page 30 CRT MK2 CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 10/1999 Item Description Ref. Fixing Pack For Plate B WP-CRTMK2/43 Fixing Pack For Plate C WP-CRTMK2/44 Fixing Pack For Plate D WP-CRTMK2/45 Fixing Plate A With Screws CRT/FP/A Fixing Plate B With Screws...

  • Page 31: Spare Parts List

    CRT MK2 CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 10/1999 Item Description Ref. Clamping Plate WP-CRT/57 Nut Hex M5 WP-NUT/05 Spring Washer M5 WP-WASH/29 Star Washer M5 WP-WASH/39 Machine Screw Pan M5 X 20mm Slot WP-SCW/16 Perspex Guard WP-CRT/62...

  • Page 32: Spare Parts Diagram

    CRT MK2 CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM v2.0 10/1999 -31-...
  • Page 33 CRT MK2 v2.0 10/1999 CRT/FP/A CRT/FP/C CRT/FP/B CRT/FP/D -32-...
  • Page 34 CRT MK2 v2.0 10/1999 CRT/FS CRT/3 CRT/10 -33-...
  • Page 35 CRT MK2 v2.0 10/1999 CRT/EK CRT/5 CRT/2 -34-...

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Cleaning

    CRT MK2 Guarantee Maintenance and Cleaning ■ The router table carries a manufacturers Before all work on the router table itself, pull the guarantee in accordance with the conditions mains cable out of the socket and not the router on the enclosed guarantee card.
  • Page 37 CRT MK2 NOTES: -36-...
  • Page 38 WWW: _____www.trendmachinery.co.uk RECYCLABLE © Copyright Trend 2002. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior permission. Our policy of continuous improvement means that specifications may change without notice. Trend Machinery and Cutting Tools...

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