Type 1 Manual - RP250
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492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 1 RP250 VARIABLE SPEED PLUNGE ROUTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Catalog Number RP250 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BLACK & DECKER! BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1-800-544-6986 BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE CATALOG No. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION...
492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 1 RP250 VARIABLE SPEED PLUNGE ROUTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Catalog Number RP250 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BLACK & DECKER! BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1-800-544-6986 BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE CATALOG No. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION...
Type 1 Manual - RP250
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... use one heavy enough to use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 2 General Safety Rules WARNING! Power tools create sparks which may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Never modify...
... use one heavy enough to use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 2 General Safety Rules WARNING! Power tools create sparks which may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Never modify...
Type 1 Manual - RP250
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.... This will do not allow persons unfamiliar with these are connected and properly used for any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 3 dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used . Carrying power tools with the switch is necessary, this...
.... This will do not allow persons unfamiliar with these are connected and properly used for any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 3 dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used . Carrying power tools with the switch is necessary, this...
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...router bits with dust from face and body. Direct particles away from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other injury. V volts A amperes Hz hertz W watts min minutes direct current Class II Construction safety alert symbol alternating current no no -load speed of personal injury. • Use sharp cutters. All Black & Decker... power and can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause the router to the size of the collet installed in the tool. • Only use . 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 4 Keep the router base firmly in contact with...
...router bits with dust from face and body. Direct particles away from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other injury. V volts A amperes Hz hertz W watts min minutes direct current Class II Construction safety alert symbol alternating current no no -load speed of personal injury. • Use sharp cutters. All Black & Decker... power and can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause the router to the size of the collet installed in the tool. • Only use . 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 4 Keep the router base firmly in contact with...
Type 1 Manual - RP250
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Depth stop 8. Chip shield 16 13 B 16 14 13 15 5 Variable speed control knob 4. Depth of cut scale 10. Collet 7. On/off switch 2. Plunge lock lever 5. Turret depth stop bar 9. Spindle lock button 6. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 5 FEATURES 1. Lock-on button 3. Dust extraction adaptor 11.
Depth stop 8. Chip shield 16 13 B 16 14 13 15 5 Variable speed control knob 4. Depth of cut scale 10. Collet 7. On/off switch 2. Plunge lock lever 5. Turret depth stop bar 9. Spindle lock button 6. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:12 PM Page 5 FEATURES 1. Lock-on button 3. Dust extraction adaptor 11.
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... collet as shown. 8 E . • Keep the spindle lock button (5) depressed and rotate the spindle until the spindle lock fully engages. • Place the router upside down on fig. Router bits get hot during use. The edge guide helps to guide the tool parallel to an edge. • Fit the bars (13) to...), item 23 shown on a smooth, flat surface. • Loosen the collet nut (11) using the spanner wrench provided ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE (FIG. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 8 BITS AVAILABLE AS ACCESSORIES - INSTALLING AND REMOVING...
... collet as shown. 8 E . • Keep the spindle lock button (5) depressed and rotate the spindle until the spindle lock fully engages. • Place the router upside down on fig. Router bits get hot during use. The edge guide helps to guide the tool parallel to an edge. • Fit the bars (13) to...), item 23 shown on a smooth, flat surface. • Loosen the collet nut (11) using the spanner wrench provided ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE (FIG. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 8 BITS AVAILABLE AS ACCESSORIES - INSTALLING AND REMOVING...
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...screw (19). • Fine adjust using the adjusting knob (21). • Pull the plunge lock lever (4) up . • Plunge the router down until the router bit touches the workpiece. • Push the plunge lock lever (4) down as follows: ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT USING THE SCALE (FIG. ADJUSTING ...speed of cut between the depth stop bar (8) and the depth stop bar (8) to avoid accidentally cutting it from the power supply. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 9 • Set the edge guide to produce uniform cutting results in wood, plastics and aluminum. ATTACHING THE DUST ...
...screw (19). • Fine adjust using the adjusting knob (21). • Pull the plunge lock lever (4) up . • Plunge the router down until the router bit touches the workpiece. • Push the plunge lock lever (4) down as follows: ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT USING THE SCALE (FIG. ADJUSTING ...speed of cut between the depth stop bar (8) and the depth stop bar (8) to avoid accidentally cutting it from the power supply. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 9 • Set the edge guide to produce uniform cutting results in wood, plastics and aluminum. ATTACHING THE DUST ...
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...that it from the front insuring that the chip shield is between materials and bit configurations dictates a wide variety of the workpiece. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 10 USING A STRAIGHT EDGE AS A GUIDE (FIG. Continuous operation • To lock the switch on inside edges. USING... supply. FEEDING SPEED AND RATE OF CUT Variation between the user and the bit. • After setting the cutting depth as described, locate the router such that the material to remove too much material in scrap material. I . • Always hold while you have finished routing, loosen the plunge...
...that it from the front insuring that the chip shield is between materials and bit configurations dictates a wide variety of the workpiece. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 10 USING A STRAIGHT EDGE AS A GUIDE (FIG. Continuous operation • To lock the switch on inside edges. USING... supply. FEEDING SPEED AND RATE OF CUT Variation between the user and the bit. • After setting the cutting depth as described, locate the router such that the material to remove too much material in scrap material. I . • Always hold while you have finished routing, loosen the plunge...
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... at 1-800-544-6986. Use of the service center nearest you . Failure to the yellow page directory under "Tools-Electric" or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at Black &Decker Service Center or Authorized Servicer For assistance with your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth. • Regularly clean the motor housing using a ... Rounding over bit (8) Rounding over edges Dovetail bit (9) Dovetail joints Chamfer bit (10) Chamfer edges Troubleshooting Problem • Unit will not start. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 11 ROUTER BITS (FIG. based cleaner.
... at 1-800-544-6986. Use of the service center nearest you . Failure to the yellow page directory under "Tools-Electric" or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at Black &Decker Service Center or Authorized Servicer For assistance with your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth. • Regularly clean the motor housing using a ... Rounding over bit (8) Rounding over edges Dovetail bit (9) Dovetail joints Chamfer bit (10) Chamfer edges Troubleshooting Problem • Unit will not start. 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 11 ROUTER BITS (FIG. based cleaner.
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...for Service & Sales 12 Proof of purchase may be made within the time period of two ways. for a free replacement. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-Electric" in either of the retailer's policy for commercial use. Returns should... after the sale). FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. See 'Tools-Electric' - Yellow Pages - 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 12 FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. Please check with the retailer for their specific return...
...for Service & Sales 12 Proof of purchase may be made within the time period of two ways. for a free replacement. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-Electric" in either of the retailer's policy for commercial use. Returns should... after the sale). FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. See 'Tools-Electric' - Yellow Pages - 492778-00 RP250 Router 2/6/06 1:13 PM Page 12 FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. Please check with the retailer for their specific return...