Starting Operation

You can preselect the required speed using the speed preselection thumbwheel (20), even during operation.

1−2

low speed

3−4

medium speed

5−6

high speed

The values shown in the table are guide values. The required speed is dependent on the material and the work conditions and can be determined by practical trials.

Material

Router bit
diameter [mm]

Thumbwheel
position

Hardwood (beech)

4–10
12–20
22–40

5–6
3–4
1–2

Softwood (pine)

4–10
12–20
22–40

5–6
3–6
1–3

Chipboard

4–10
12–20
22–40

3–6
2–4
1–3

Plastics

4–15
16–40

2–3
1–2

Aluminium

4–15
16–40

1–2
1

Before switching on/off, set the required routing depth.

To switch on the power tool, first press the lock button (1), then press and hold the on/off switch (19).

Press the lock button (1) again to lock the on/off switch (19).

To switch off, release the on/off switch (19). If the on/off switch (19) is locked with the lock button (1), briefly press the on/off switch (19) and then release it.

The Constant Electronic keeps the speed at no load and under load virtually consistent, guaranteeing uniform performance.