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ROCKER OON/OFF� SWITCHSOFT START FEATURE
Your tool can be turned OON� or OOFF� by theModels 1617EVS & 1618EVS only
rocker switch located on the motor housing.Electronic feedback control minimizes torque
One side of the switch is marked OI� for OONO,twist customary in larger routers by limiting
and the other side of switch is marked OO� forthe speed at which motor starts.
OOFFO. Also the edge of switch displays red
ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED
when switch is in the OONO position.CONTROL (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS
TO TURN THE TOOL OON�: Push the sideonly)
of the switch marked OI�.The electronic speed control feature allows
TO TURN THE TOOL OOFF�: Push the sidemotor speed to be matched to cutter size and
of the switch marked OO�.material hardness for improved finish,
Always hold the router off the work whenextended bit life, and higher performance.
turning the switch on or off. Contact the workSpeed changes are achieved by rotating
with the router after the router has reachedControl Dial RIGHT to increase speed, LEFT
full speed, and remove it from the workFig. 1
before turning the switch off. Operating in thisSpeed may be changed while tool is on. The
manner will prolong switch and motor life andreference numbers on the dial facilitate re-
will greatly increase the quality of your workDIAL
Fig. 1SETTINGRPMAPPLICATION
ROCKER POWER "ON-OFF" WITH18,000Nonferrous metals,
TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCK-213,500larger diameter bits,
ON"BUTTON316,500}and cutters
(Models 1618 & 1618EVS only)
The power is switched "ON" by the rocker420,000Softwoods, plastics,
switch located on the top of the motor521,500counter tops, smaller
housing as described above. Now your tool}diameter bits, and
625,000cutters
can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. Your tool is also
setting control to desired speed.
equipped with OLock-ON� button located justThe speed chart indicates the relationship
above the trigger that allows continuous
Fig. 2between settings and application, exact
settings are determined by operator
TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger,
experience and preference. The bit
depress button and release trigger.manufacturer may also have a speed
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze triggerrecommendation.
and release it without depressing the OLock-
ON� button.
If the OLock-ON� button is
!WARNINGCONSTANT RESPONSEa CIRCUITRY
continuously beingModels 1617EVS & 1618EVS only
depressed, the trigger cannot be released.
The router's Constant Responsea Circuitry
On models 1617 & 1618 hold the tool withmonitors and adjusts power to maintain the
both hands while starting the tool, sincedesired RPM for consistent performance and
torque from the motor can cause the tool tocontrol.
twist.
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