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Operating instructions MOF surface mill
Contents: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 7 7.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.3 7.3.1 7.3.2 7.4 7.5 7.5.1 7.5.2 7.5.2.1 7.5.2.2 7.5.3 7.5.3.1 7.5.3.2 7.6 8 8.1 8.2 9 9.1 10 11 12
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General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specific safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Additional precautionary measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Legend (fig. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mill selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Insertion and replacement of the mill cutter router bit (fig. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Inserting the mill cutter router bit (fig. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Replacing the mill cutter router bit (Fig. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Milling depth adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Quick mill-depth adjustment (Fig. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Milling depth adjustment (Fig. 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Suction device (fig. 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 General information on milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Milling with limit stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Milling with parallel limit stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Milling with the circular limit stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Additional information on milling with limit stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Milling with longitudinal stops (fig. 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Milling with simple master forms (fig. 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 „On-the-fly“ submersion (fig. 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Adjusting the clamping (Fig. 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Accessories recommended and actually provided by PROXXON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Explosion drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Spare parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 LIMITED WARRANTY OF PROXXON POWER TOOLS FOR HOME USE . . . . . . . 19
Dear Customer, In order to be able to operate Router safely and correctly, please carefully read the following safety and operating instructions prior to use. The use of these instructions makes it easier to get familiar with the device, prevents malfunctions caused by improper operation, and lengthens the service life of your device. This instruction manual covers: • safety regulations • operation and maintenance • spare parts list Please read carefully! Using this instruction manual will • make it easier for you to get used to the machine, • help prevent faults occurring due to improper use and • increase the service life of your machine. Keep this instruction manual in an easily accessible place. Only operate this machine if you are qualified to do so and follow the guidelines in this instruction manual. PROXXON does not accept responsibility for the safe functioning of the machine • if it is handled in a manner which constitutes improper use, • if it is used for other purposes which are not specified in the instruction manual, • if the safety regulations are not observed. Warranty claims are invalid if • the machine is incorrectly operated, • the machine has not been sufficiently maintained.
In the interests of your safety, please always observe the safety regulations. Only use genuine PROXXON spare parts. We reserve the right to make further alterations for the purpose of technical progress. We wish you every success with your machine.
1 General safety instructions Warning! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Save these instructions! Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety 4. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation Class II Equipment eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. 5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords imme-
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diately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. 8. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. Personal Safety 9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. 13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Tool Use and Care 15. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 8
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 18. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. 19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 21. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. 22. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia etc. may damage plastic parts.
2 Specific safety rules DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to router safety rules. If you
use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. Hold on the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operations where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2. Always disconnect tool from power source before making adjustments or changing bits. 3. Provide clearance under work piece for router bit when through cutting. 4. Check to see that the cord will not “hang up” during routing operation. Lead the cord away from the tool towards the rear. 5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for nails and remove them from the work piece before operation. 6. Let the motor come to a complete stop before removing the tool from work piece and putting the tool down. 7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 8. Check the bit carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged bit immediately. Always handle bits very carefully. 9. Never touch router bits immediately after use. They may be extremely hot. Danger of injury! 10. Never tighten collet nut without a bit. It can be damaged. 11. Always keep hands away from rotating parts to prevent personal injury. 12. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. 13. Wear hearing protection during extended period of operation. 14. Draw attention to the need to use cutters of the correct shank diameter and suitable for the speed of the tool. 15. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data. 16. Keep cutting pressure constant. You could overload the motor. 17. Make sure the bit is not contacting the work piece before the switch is turned on. 18. Before using the tool on an actual work piece, let it run for a while. Watch for
19. vibration or wobbling that could indicate improperly installed bit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and • chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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3 Symbols Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol
Name
Designation/Explanation
V
Volts
Voltage (potential)
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second) Power
W
Watt
kg
Kilograms
Weight
min
Minutes
Time
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Seconds
Time
Ø
Diameter
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
No load speed
Rotational speed, at no load
n0 …/min
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
1, 2, 3, …
Selector settings
Speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector
Speed is increasing from narrow end
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Arrow
Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current
Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction
Designates Double Insulated Construction tools.
4 Additional precautionary measures during surface milling: 1. Never use damaged or deformed milling cutters. 2. Replace worn milling cutters in due time 3. Always wear safety glasses (risk of the tool breaking) 4. Wear a dust mask if applicable. 5. Use only accessories and spare parts recommended by PROXXON (comply with max. permissible speeds). 6. Always use dust extraction (use only suitable vacuum cleaners for this / fire hazard due to sparks). 7. Keep fingers away from rotating or quickly moving tools (mill, etc.).
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Setscrew for height adjustment Scale Guide post Limit stop post Coupling nut Lock-on button for shaft Locking lever Suction connection Mains cable Parallel limit stop Circular limit stop Guide bars Open-end wrench Suction hose Rubber connection Collet chuck block
6 Description of the machine: 5 Legend (fig. 1) 1. Housing 2. Base plate 3. On-off switch 10
A hand-guided surface mill is one of the most versatile power tools in existence and the application areas are almost inexhaustible. It is suited for milling grooves, cut-
ting tapers, rabbet milling, profile milling, etc. The many, many possibilities often become apparent only after working with the mill cutter. A variety of materials such as wood, synthetics, acryl, MDF, gypsum board, etc. can be processed. We supply corresponding and sensible accessories for you to be able to do that right from the start: a parallel inset and a circular limit stop. A host of possible applications can be carried out with these two tools. You will find additional information about their usage in the instructions at hand. The mill cutter, the rotating tool in your Proxxon surface miller driven by a powerful universal motor, achieves a speed of 27,500 rpm and thus enables very precise and clean work. Collet chucks for mounting the mill cutter are supplied in various sizes, allowing you to use tools with differing shank diameters. Tool exchange is fast and comfortable thanks to the shaft lock provided with a stop button. The base plate of the MOF is made from die-cast aluminum for reasons of stability and precision. In order to ensure optimal antifrictional properties and the greatest possible planarity, a synthetic plate is attached to the bottom. The device itself is guided by both columns. One of these takes on the additional function of a depth-control stop. The milling depth can be precisely adjusted with the thumbnut after making a zero setting (this depth-control stop also enables on-the-fly submersion of the mill into the work piece with the motor running). For quick pre-adjustment of the mill depth without special requirements on precision, the mill cutter router bit can be quickly and simply moved within the guide columns after releasing the locking lever. The integrated suction device (for connection to a vacuum cleaner) prevents dust nuisances and ensures “clean” work results from this point of view, also.
6.1 Scope of delivery: 1 1 1 1 2
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surface mill suction hose parallel limit stop circular limit stop each guide bars
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pc. rubber adapter pc. open-end wrench pc. operating instructions pc. each collet chucks, size: (1/32”, 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 7/64” and 1/8”)
6.2 Technical data: Motor Voltage: Power: Speed:
110-120 V, 50/60 Hz, ~ 130 Watts 27500/min
Device Dimensions:
7” x 5 1/2” x 3 1/8”, width with suction connection: 3 5/8” (180 x 140 x 80 mm, with suction connection: 91 mm) Weight: ca. 2,4 lb (1.1 kg) Max. diameter: up to 1/8” (3.2 mm) Noise emission: < 70 dB(A) Use in dry rooms only Protection class II device For your own safety, please wear hearing protection while working!
7 Operation 7.1 Mill selection: WARNING! Make sure the mill cutter router bit is suitable for at least 27,500 revolutions per minute. Select a mill cutter router bit dependent on the desired work results, i.e., the groove form and the size that you want to fabricate. A variety of different shapes are available (e.g. groove cutters for rectangular grooves and V-grooves, channels mills for half-round grooves, and a variety of form cutters for every conceivable groove and mill form). CAUTON! When selecting, please keep in mind that the shank diameter of the mill cutter router bit you want to use has to match the diameter of the supplied collet chucks. You can acquire a variety of high-grade profile mills for wood and similar materials from Proxxon. 11
These mill cutters (with a shank diameter of 1/8” or 3.2 mm) are attuned to the use of your machine and guarantee excellent results.
7.2 Insertion and replacement of the mill cutter router bit (fig. 2): WARNING! Please make sure the plug has been pulled out when replacing the mill cutter! In all cases, ensure the mill cutter router bit used is suitable for the speed of the device. Let the router bit cool off after it has been extensively used! Watch out when gripping: The mill cutters are sharp-edged! CAUTION! The shank diameter of the used tool must match the diameter of the collet chuck. Insert the milling cutter shank into the collet chuck as far as possible. Never press the lock-on button (1, fig 2) as long the milling cutter is running!
7.2.1 Inserting the mill cutter router bit (fig. 2): 1. Press lock-on button 1 and loosen coupling nut 3 with supplied open-end wrench 2. 2. Manually unfasten coupling nut 3. For practical purposes, base plate 4 on the milling cutter should be pushed to its lowermost position with the milling quick depth-adjustment to improve access to the mill shaft (see 7.3.1 for information of the milling quick depth-adjustment). 3. Insert collet chuck 5 with the desired diameter into the intended opening in shaft 6. 4. Turn coupling nut 3 onto the thread. Please do not tighten it! 5. Plug the milling cutter-shank from the selected mill cutter router bit 7 deeply into the collet chuck. 6. Lock the shaft using lock-on button 1, manually turn coupling nut 3 and tighten using enclosed key 2.
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7.2.2 Replacing the mill cutter router bit (Fig. 2): WARNING! Please make sure the plug has been pulled out when replacing the mill cutter! In all cases, ensure the router bit used is suitable for the speed of the device. Let the router bit cool off after it has been extensively used! Watch out when gripping: The mill cutters are sharp-edged! CAUTION! The shank diameter of the used tool must match the diameter of the collet chuck. Insert the milling cutter shank into the collet chuck as far as possible. Never press the lock-on button (1, fig 2) as long the milling cutter is running! 1. Press lock-on button 1 and loosen coupling nut 3 with the supplied open-end wrench 2. 2. Loosened mill cutter router bit 7 can now be removed and replaced. If the mill cutter router bit is not firmly seated, just turn the coupling nut a bit tighter by hand. 3. Insert another mill cutter. 4. Lock shaft 6 using lock-on button 1, screw on coupling nut 3 and tighten it using the supplied wrench 2.
7.3 Milling depth adjustment: WARNING! Please make sure the mains cable has been pulled out when replacing the mill cutter! Before milling, the desired milling depth must be set. The MOF surface mill has two features for this purpose: A milling depthadjustment and a quick mill-depth adjustment. This is how they work:
7.3.1 Quick mill-depth adjustment (Fig. 4): The quick mill-depth adjustment is used for preadjusting: to quickly approach milling depths without special requirements on precision. One uses it to move the milling height quickly into the proximity of the desired value.
1. Clamp in the desired cutter (see chapter 7.2., „Insertion and replacement of the mill cutter router bit“) 2. Pull out lock-on lever 1; the spring preload presses the foot into its lowest position. 3. Press milling-cutter head 2 into the guides against the spring force to a position corresponding to the desired milling height or put the cutter with base plate 3 on the edge of a slab (4) (or similar) and place milling-cutter head 2 with pulled lock lever 1 into both columns to the desired depth. 4. The height is fixed when locking lever 1 is folded back.
7.3.2 Milling depth adjustment (Fig. 5): The milling depth adjustment is used for final, precise adjustment of the milling height. Using setscrew 1, the desired height change can be made exact by turning it back and forth. 1. Clamp in the desired cutter (see chapter 7.2., „Insertion and replacement of the mill cutter router bit“) 2. Pull out locking lever 3 and place the mill cutter router bit with base plate 6 on a stable support. 3. Carefully press the cutter against the spring force until the nip of the cutter lightly touches the surface of the supporting surface (see Fig. 5, left picture). 4. Now turn setscrew 1 toward the bottom until it „sits“ on limit-stop post 4 in the milling cutter. 5. The knurl and mill cutting position is now „zeroed“, so to say. Now just let go of the mill cutter router bit and turn the setscrew on its thread toward the top up to the desired depth (see 2nd picture, center). Please use scale 5 for orientation: One entire rotation of the setscrew is equivalent to one millimeter height difference. 6. Now push base plate 6 against the spring force so far in until the limit stop on setscrew 1 „sits“ (see 3rd picture, right). The mill cutter router bit is now set deeper than the bottom of base plate 6 by the amount of the value set in step 5. I.e., this value is also the depth of the groove that you can now mill out.
7. Fold locking lever 3 back. The milling height has now been adjusted.
7.4 Suction device (fig. 3) Your surface miller comes equipped with a suction device. It is recommended to use it not just because of the desired cleanliness at the work area: when working with certain types of wood or other materials, harmful or explosive dusts can arise. In the interest of your own health, work only with the suction device connected and always wear a dust protection mask in addition. Make sure you use a vacuum cleaner that is suitable for the accruing dust. 1. Plug flexible suction hose 1 onto connection 2 2. Connect flexible suction hose 1 using rubber adapter 3 to the vacuum cleaner hose. When working with the vacuum cleaner, it is recommended you to use the PROXXON AS/E suction controller device.
7.5 Milling 7.5.1 General information on milling • When working with the surface miller, use both hands to guide the switched-on device over the work piece. Always work in the opposite direction of the cutter rotation (see figure 6). The rotating mill cutter router bit must always run with its cutting edge against the milling movement. • Otherwise, there is a risk that you will end up with poor milling work, cannot cleanly guide the device, or even that it leaps out of your hand. • Pay attention that the milling depth is not set too deep! Always set the milling depth to match the type of mill cutter router bit and the material to be milled. • Too deep a mill setting and too great a feed rate lead to poor milling results and unnecessarily stresses the machine’s mechanics! It is better to carry out several milling passes. Also, readjust the limit stop or the cutter height often. • Always constrain or tightly clamp the work piece! 13
• For practical purposes, one should use one limit stop for each type of milling work. There are different possibilities for this, so only the most practical are explained here:
7.5.2 Milling with limit stops 7.5.2.1 Milling with parallel limit stops (Limit stop is included in the scope of delivery, see fig. 7a, b) As suggested by its name, you can use the parallel limit stop to fabricate grooves that are parallel to the work piece edge, as illustrated in fig. 7a. To do so, the supplied parallel limit stop must be mounted and adjusted (see fig. 7b regarding this): 1. As in the illustration, push both guide bars (2) into bores 3 in limit stop 1 and firmly tighten both headless screws (4) with the aid of a hollow hexagon wrench. 2. Press the limit stop with both guide bars in the form as shown in the illustration into both bores in base plate 5 and push it up to the desired distance (6). 3. Tightly clamp the limit stop with both thumbscrews (7) You can now mill as shown in illustration 7a. Pay attention to the feed direction: The cutter must always be able to work in the opposing direction! (See Fig. 6 and 7.5.1.: General information about milling). If this is not the case, the limit stop must be mounted on the opposite side.
7.5.2.2 Milling with the circular limit stop. (Circular stop is included in the scope of delivery, see fig. 8a, b) With the circular limit stop, you can mill out in circles or circle segments, as shown in illustration 8a. First, the limit stop needs to be mounted using the pin. To do so, proceed as described in the previous point 7.1.1. „Milling with parallel limit stops“ about mounting the parallel limit stop, but of course use the circular limit stop instead of the parallel one: 14
1. As in illustration 8a, push both guide bars (2) into bores 3 in limit stop 1 using the pin, and firmly tighten both headless screws (4) with the aid of a hollow hexagon wrench. 2. Press limit stop 1 with both guide bars (2) in the form as shown in the illustration into both bores in base plate 5 and push it up to the desired distance (6). Please note: The radius of the desired circle is the distance of the pin to the mill cutter router bit axis! 3. Tightly clamp the limit stop with both thumbscrews (7) 4. Push the pin onto the previously marked position of the circle or circle-segment center 5. Switch on the mill and trace circles or arcs with the mill cutter. CAUTION: When milling, keep the pin of the limit stop pressed down a bit (fig. 8a)!
7.5.3 Additional information on milling with limit stops 7.5.3.1 Milling with longitudinal stops (fig. 9) In cases where the traversing distance of the parallel limit stop is not sufficient for straight milled grooves, you can make a longitudinal stop by yourself quickly and easily. Simply tightly clamp a straight strip, straight board, etc. using C-clamps to the position on the work piece as needed. Then the outer edge of the device foot can trace the edge of the limit stop and the milled groove can be manufactured. Please ensure enough clearance between the device foot-edge and the mill: of course, you must take this accordingly into consideration when positioning the limitstop strip, the limit-stop board, etc.
7.5.3.2 Milling with simple master forms (fig. 10) To mill simple, irregular contours, it is recommended to fabricate a template: The desired contours can be placed into a ca. 3/8” / 10 mm thick board or similar and used as a limit stop.
To do this, clamp it to the work piece using, for example, C-clamps. In this way, the contours of the template can be „traced“ with the MOF foot-edge and the desired milled groove can be made. However, just as described in the previous point, in this procedure it is better to take the clearance between the outer edge of the MOF device foot and the mill cutter router bit into consideration, which should also be done when cutting the template.
DANGER! Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Electrical or mechanical repairs should be done only by qualified service technicians. When servicing use only PROXXON replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Repair service is available at your PROXXON service center (You will find the address at the back of this manual).
7.6 „On-the-fly“ submersion (fig. 11) This refers to a method in which one does not press the milling cutter onto a work piece edge in the work piece, but starts the groove in the work piece surface freely. Caution: Please note, so-called on-the-fly submersion is not to be used for all types of milling! Naturally, it must have corresponding cuts on the bottom side also. 1. Pre-select the milling depth. To do so, please start out as previously described in the chapter „Milling depth adjustment“, but only up to and including point 6: the setscrew should be at the desired position, but the locking lever (fig. 11, pos. 2) remains open. 2. Place the mill at the desired position on the work piece and switch it on. 3. Slowly press the milling cutter down until setscrew 1 is seated on the column for depth-control stop 3. The mill thereby submerses into the work piece. 4. Mill out the desired groove. 5. If necessary, you can fix the milling height with locking lever 2.
WARNING! To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner, or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the power tool. Do not allow brake fluids, gasoline, or penetrating oils to come in contact with the plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage or destroy plastics! Do not use solvents or cleansing agents containing alcohol (e.g. benzene, cleaning alcohol, etc.) as these can corrode the plastic housings. The MOF surface mill is extensively maintenance free. However, to ensure a long service life you should clean the device after each use with a soft cloth, swab, or brush. A vacuum cleaner is also advisable for this. External cleaning of the housing can be carried out using a soft, possibly moist cloth. While doing so, a mild detergent or other suitable cleansing agent can be used. Do not use solvents or cleansing agents containing alcohol (e.g. benzene, cleaning alcohol, etc.) as these can corrode the plastic housings.
8 Service and maintenance 8.1 General
8.2 Adjusting the clamping (Fig. 13):
DANGER! Always turn switch OFF and always remove plug from power source before making any adjustments, repairs, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
If the clamping effect is not sufficient for working, the clamping force of the stop lever of the height adjustment can be reset. Unscrew the grub screw 1 and turn the slotted screw 2 slightly clockwise. Then check the clamping effect by activating the stop lever 3. Once the desired effect has been achieved, tighten the grub screw 1 again.
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9 Accessories WARNING! Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. Replace damaged or worn router bits immediately. They represent a safety risk and worsen the work result. Please use PROXXON accessories. NOTE: The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
9.1 Accessories recommended and actually provided by PROXXON (Current and available at the time this manual was printed): Wood Router Bits Made from high speed steel, with 1/8" (3,2 mm) shanks, inverse ground flutes and maximum speeds up to 30,000 rpm in different profiles for optimal results.
Description
Item NO:
Straight
NO 29 024
Straight
NO 29 026
Straight
NO 29 028
Core box
NO 29 030
V-groove 90°
NO 29 032
Plunge
NO 29 034
Piloted round over
NO 29 036
Rabbeting
NO 29 038
Beading
NO 29 040
Piloted cove
NO 29 042
HSS Router Bit Set in wooden box (NO 29 020): Set with 10 profiles (like shown above: straight, core box, V-groove, Plunge, Piloted round over, rabbeting, beading, piloted cove) in a wooden box. NO 29 020 A complete line of accessories is available in our catalogue, or visit our website under www.proxxon.com. 16
