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KNUCKLE JOINT CUTTER SAFETY OPERATION Fit a side pressure to the table bed to assist in holding the timber against the back . REF. 9/41 & 9/42 Please read and understand the safety points Switch the on and while maintaining an Thank you for purchasing this Trend router cutter at the end of this instruction as well as the Carefully remove the protective wax from the even feed rate, feed the timber from right to which should give lasting performance if used in power instructions before use. cutter and dispose. Knuckle Joint Cutter left keeping the end of the timber flat accordance with these instructions. Ensure the two pieces of timber to be used for PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A each knuckle joint are accurately planed to on the table bed. A work holding device will 9/41 The cutter is designed to cut a knuckle joint in SAFE PLACE. thickness and cut off square at the ends. make this operation easier and safer. Check 9/42 timber for the support on a drop leg table. The Their length and width will obviously depend the cut and adjust as necessary. cutter Ref. 9/41 is for use on 14mm thick timber The attention of UK users is drawn to The on the project in hand but in theory a joint of and the cutter Ref. 9/42 is for use on 19mm thick Provision and Use of Work Equipment any width could be made providing an material. The cutters will create part of the Regulations 1998, and any subsequent accurate hole can be drilled through the First Cut knuckle, but some hand including a gouge amendments. completed joint. will be required to complete the joint. Users should also read the HSE/HSC Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery Approved The following symbols are used throughout these Recommended speed is 24,000rpm instructions. Code of Practice and Guidance Document and any amendments. Denotes risk of personal injury, loss Moulding the Knuckle Users must be competent in using of life or damage to the tool in case With the timber planed to thickness insert the Component © Trend Machinery & Tools Ltd. 2006 E&OE woodworking equipment before using our of non-observance of the cutter into the router fitted to a router table ¨ All trademarks acknowledged products. instructions. with a back fence. Align the bearing on the ITEMS REQUIRED end of the cutter with the back fence by using Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd. Refer to the instruction manual of a straight edge. Adjust the height of the I Odhams Trading Estate St. Albans Road your power tool. Router with suitable collet router so the lower edge of the cutter curve is Back fence Side pressure I Watford WD24 7TR England Router table in line with the table bed. This is easily This cutter must not be put into service until it I Handtools Enquiries:______0800 487363 checked with a simple straight edge. Technical Support: _0044 (0) 1923 224681 has been established that the power tool to be I Fax:______0044 (0) 1923 236879 connected to this unit is in compliance with I Fretsaw Email:[email protected] 98/37/EC (identified by the CE marking on the I Web: ______www.trend-uk.com power tool). I stand

INTENDED USE RS 28982 Stockholding This cutter is intended to be used with a & Supply portable plunge router with a suitable size Table bed collet fitted into a router table, to cut , to create a knuckle joint for a drop leaf table. INST/9/41 v2.0 RECYCLABLE INST-9/41 v2 4/12/06 12:38 pm Page 2

Remove the timber and turn it over and repeat Cutting the Pins Mating Pin Piece the Hole MAINTENANCE Safety Points this operation for the other face of the wood. Using a small square accurately mark out the The hole must be drilled on a pillar drill or drill Continual satisfactory operation depends upon 1. Disconnect power tool and attachment from power supply when not in straight lines on the ends where the cuts are Remove stand. The two components should be fitted proper tool care and regular cleaning. use, before servicing, when making adjustments and when changing accessories such as cutters. Ensure switch is in “off” position. Always to be made to create the box joints and shade together so the curves are level with each ensure cutter has stopped rotating. in the waste area. A bandsaw can be used to other. Clamping the two components against Cleaning I 2. Read and understand instructions supplied with power tool, attachment cut this square, but care should be taken to a straight piece of timber is helpful. Use a Ensure clamping surfaces are cleaned to and cutter. remove dirt, grease, oil and water. cut only as far as the bottom of the ‘V’ cut in centre punch to mark the exact centre of the 3. Current Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for eye, ear and I respiratory protection must be worn. Keep hands, hair and clothes Second Cut the side of the wood and cut on the waste circle seen at the edges of the timbers and Remove resin build-up regularly. clear of the cutter. side of the pencil line to make a better fit. drill a 6mm diameter blind hole through the 4. Before each use check cutter is sharp and free from damage. Do not Use a fretsaw to remove the waste wood by joints to suit a metal rod that will act as a pivot Lubrication use if cutter is dull, broken or cracked or if any damage is noticeable or cutting along the ‘V’ . Trim with a pin. Stop the hole about 5mm from the other I Use a PTFE dry lubricant spray on tool to suspected. chisel until the two timbers can slide into each end as this will prevent the pin from dropping increase cutting edge life. 5. The maximum speed (nmax) marked on tool or in instructions or on packaging shall not be exceeded. Where stated, the speed range other. out in future as the joint wears with use. Storage should be adhered to. I 6. Insert the shank into the router collet at least all the way to the marked If you are using the Trend DC400, set the Always return cutter to its packaging after line indicated on the shank. This ensures at least 3/4 of shank length is use. Component machine to cut the box joints and cut to a held in collet. Ensure clamping surfaces are clean. depth level with the bottom of the 'V’ groove. 7. Check all fixing and fastening nuts, bolts and screws on power tool, The resulting cut is quick and accurate. attachment and cutting tools are correctly assembled, tight and to Hollowing out the bottom Mating pin piece Pin piece correct torque setting before use. of the Pin Slot by hand 8. Ensure all visors, guards and dust extraction is fitted. 9. The direction of routing must always be opposite to the cutter’s Back fence Side pressure Pin Piece Hollowing out the bottom of each pin slot to a direction of rotation. Hollow made by curve has to be cut by hand. The hollow will 10. Do not switch power tool on with the cutter touching the workpiece. A ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Remove hand using a gouge need to match that of the circles at the end of 11. Trial cuts should be made in waste material before starting any project. Drill 6mm diameter Recycle raw materials instead of disposing the timbers. Use a sharp chisel with the blind hole centrally 12. Repair of tools is only allowed according to tool manufacturers side down to scoop out the waste wood. A as waste. instructions. limited amount of timber will need to be Packaging should be sorted for environmental- Please see www.trend-uk.com/safety for more safety advice. removed by hand, but it must be sufficient to friendly recycling. enable the two pieces of timber to be fitted The product and its accessories at the end of together and to enable all the curved faces to its life should be sorted for environmental- line up level with each other. friendly recycling. Table bed GUARANTEE All Trend products guaranteed against any Our policy of continuous improvements mean that Before using cutter, please ensure it is defects in either workmanship or material, specifications may change without notice. Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd. cannot be held liable for correctly assembled and locking screw is except products that have been damaged due any material rendered unusable, or for any form of A Cross section AA fully tightened. to improper user or maintenance. consequential loss.