OPERATOR’S MANUAL

HIGH-SPEED PRECISION MILLING ROUTER

FST-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power Tool Safety Warnings .................... 2

Compact Router Safety Warning ............. 3
Symbols ...................................................... 4
Electrical ..................................................... 4
Features ..................................................... 5
Assembly .................................................... 6
Operation .................................................... 7
Maintenance .............................................. 10
Illustrations ................................................ 11
Warranty / Customer Service ................... 12

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury and property damage, you must read and
understand this operator’s manual before using the router. Always wear eye and hearing
protection when using the router. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.  Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your in the off position before connecting to power
corded mains-operated power tool. source and picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites
WORK AREA SAFETY accidents. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
areas invite accidents.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, all times. This enables better control of the power tool
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases in unexpected situations.
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
dust or fumes. jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing
 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts, or
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. can be drawn into air vents.
 Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
ELECTRICAL SAFETY footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
 Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify power tool in unexpected situations.
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces  Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. tool for your application. The correct power tool will
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
is earthed or grounded. designed.
 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec- with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
tric shock.
 Disconnect the plug from the power source before
 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away storing power tools. Such preventive safety
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-  Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit- binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. any other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
 If operating a power tool in a damp location is un- repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) by poorly maintained power tools.
protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of  Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
electric shock. do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
PERSONAL SAFETY tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of likely to bind and are easier to control.
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
 Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Use protective dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, and hearing protection to reduce and avoid
personal injuries.

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POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.  When servicing a power tool, use only identical
in accordance with these instructions, taking into replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Main-
account the working conditions and the work to be tenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. create a risk of shock or injury.

SERVICE
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

COMPACT ROUTER SAFETY WARNINGS

 Keep power cord away from rotating parts, because  Check for damaged parts. Do not use if any parts are
the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” damaged. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
“live” and shock the operator. conditions that may affect its operation. Any part that is
 Always use a vise to secure and support the damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by authorized service center. Following this rule will reduce
your hand, or against the body, or use of an unstable the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.
device may lead to loss of control and personal injury.  Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
 Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well heavy enough to carry the current your product will
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in
fire, or serious injury. length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
 Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses do gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord
not have impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious and overheating.
personal injury and blindness.
 Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
 Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask. using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal serious personal injury.
injury.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
 Protect your hearing. Always wear hearing protection use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If
during operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
of serious personal injury. also.
 Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest authorized service center.
Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING:
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result

DANGER: in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
WARNING: in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
CAUTION: minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an
NOTICE: injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

Read Operator’s Manual
operator’s manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply

Eye Protection
with ANSI Z87.1.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)*
from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord
that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will 25' 16
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage,
50' 14
resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart
to determine the minimum wire size required in an 100' 10
extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by
*Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used. NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working outdoors with a tool, use an
extension cord that is designed for outside use. This
type of cord is designated with “WA” or “W” on the WARNING:
cord’s jacket. Keep the extension cord clear of the working
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose area. Position the cord so that it will not get
or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions
while you are working with a power tool.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury.

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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Collet ......................................................................... 1/4 in. Input ............................................... 120 V, 6.5 Amps, 60 Hz
No Load Speed ................................... 35,000 - 40,00 RPM Switch ......................................................................On / Off

KNOW YOUR COMPACT ROUTER OVERMOLDED GRIP AREA

See Figure 1 The base grip area is overmolded for improved grip and
comfort.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator’s REMOVABLE BASE
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are The removable base allows clear access to the spindle.
attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ON / OFF SWITCH
The switch is located on front of the motor housing for easy
PRECISION GROUND SPINDLE access.
The router has a custom precision ground spindle SPINDLE LOCK
designed for use with the 80 Percent Arms SpeedMill™
A spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one wrench
cutting tools which significantly reduces run-out and
is needed to loosen the collet nut or SpeedMill™ cutting
chatter compared to ordinary routers.
tool.
DEPTH SCALE HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE
A convenient inch and millimeter depth scale is located
The fixed-speed router has a no-load speed between
on the side of the motor housing.
35,000 RPM to 40,000 RPM. This allows for rapid and
RACK-AND-PINION DEPTH ADJUSTMENT smooth finishing of your lower receivers.
The smooth rack-and-pinion depth control adjustment
makes for quick and easy depth of cut adjustments. WARNING:
MOTOR This is a high speed router designed to be
used with 80% Arms SpeedMill™ tools only. Do
A powerful 6.5 amp permanent magnet motor has
not use any cutters with this router that are not
sufficient power to handle milling 6061 and 7075
rated for use above 35,000 RPM.
aluminum lower receivers.

BASE RELEASE LEVER WARNING:

The router has a quick release base release lever to Do not attempt to modify this tool or use
make depth of cut adjustments quick and easy. accessories not recommended for use with this
tool as this can result in possible property damage
and serious personal injury.

UNPACKING  Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
items listed in the packing list are included. (949) 354-2767 for assistance.

WARNING PACKING LIST

Do not use this product if it is not completely • Compact Router with Base and Subbase
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not • Collet Nut Wrench
properly and completely assembled could result • Collet
in serious personal injury. • Collet Nut
• Replacement Carbon Brush Set
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or • Operator’s Manual
damage occurred during shipping.
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 ASSEMBLY

WARNING: INSTALLING AND REMOVING SPEEDMILL™

Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Do not use if any parts are missing  Read your Easy Jig® manual for complete directions.
or damaged. Failure to comply could result in  Unplug the router.
accidental starting and possible serious personal  Pull the base quick release lever to the open position.
injury.
 Remove the base to provide clear access to the collet
nut.
REMOVING THE BASE  Depress the spindle lock button and rotate spindle
until the spindle locks.
 Unplug the router.
 Rotate the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the
 Pull the base quick release lever to the open position. collet nut. (See Figure 2)
 Get a firm grasp of the base with one hand. Hold the  Remove collet nut and collet from the spindle.
top of the router with the other.
 Screw a #3C 80 Percent Arms SpeedMill™ onto the
 Pull the motor housing away from the base until they spindle. Securely tighten the SpeedMill™ by turning
separate. it clockwise with a wrench.
To reconnect the motor housing to the base:  Do not remove the protective end mill tip cover until
 Align the motor housing rack gears with the pinion gears ready to start milling.
on the base and push the motor housing onto the base.  Push the base quick release lever to the closed
 Close the quick release lever. position.

ADJUSTING TOOL BASE LOCKING LEVER WARNING:

If the SpeedMill™ or collet nut is not tightened
1 securely, the cutter could come out during
2 milling, resulting in property damage and
1. Bit Protrusion
3 2. Tool Base possible serious personal injury. A collet and
3. Depth Scale collet nut are not used when using a SpeedMill™.
4. Locking Lever
5. Adjusting Screw
5 6. Tension Hex Nut
4
6 WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after
To check function of the quick release Locking Lever (4), use, do not touch the SpeedMill™, collet nut,
unlatch the lever and move the Tool Base (2) up and down cutter, or collet with your hands or fingers as
by turning the Adjusting Screw (5). Close the Locking they may be very hot. Always use a wrench to
Lever to secure the Tool Base. Grasp the motor housing avoid getting burned.
and firmly pull and press on the Tool Base to make sure it
is secure and it does not slip. If the Tool Base is not secure
with the Locker Lever latch closed, adjust the Tension Hex REMOVING THE SUBBASE
Nut (6) until the Tool Base is secure and does not slip when See Figure 3
pressure is applied to the Tool Base.  Unplug the router.
 Turn the router upside down to unscrew the
Do not tighten the Tension Hex Nut more than 1/8th of a subbase screws.
turn at a time before rechecking if the Tool Base is secure  Remove the subbase.
and does not slip. Periodically check that the Tool Base is
secure to prevent the Tool Base from slipping during
milling. NOTICE:
The Subbase must be removed before using the
CAUTION: router with an Easy-Jig® Gen 2-3 Router Adapter
Do not bottom out or tighten the Tension Hex Nut Plate. Please see Easy-Jig® manual for details.
more than needed to avoid damage to the latch
mechanism. Failure to properly adjust the Locking
Lever Tension Hex Nut can result in property
damage and personal injury.
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OPERATION

WARNING: ADJUSTING MOTOR SPEED.

The FST-1 router has a fixed no-load speed of ~35,000
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
RPM for rapid milling. No speed adjustment is necessary.
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
OPERATING THE COMPACT ROUTER.
Before starting the router, unplug it and make sure
DANGER: the SpeedMill™ is securely tightened to the spindle and
Always wear eye protection with side shields that the depth of cut is properly set to the appropriate
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do hash mark on your Easy-Jig® Gen 2 or 3 jig. Never
so could result in objects being thrown into your start the router while the end mill flutes are in contact
eyes, resulting in blindness and possible serious with the workpiece.
injury.
After completing a full pass, turn the router off and wait
until the rotating cutter comes to a complete stop before
WARNING: lifting the base from the work surface. When milling, hold
Do not use any attachments or accessories not the router over the jig or work surface firmly using both
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. hands. Make sure the router is running at full speed
The use of attachments or accessories not before contacting the workpiece.
recommended can result in serious personal
injury.

NOTICE: WARNING:
If the motor is overloaded it can overheat and This is a very high speed router designed to be
damage the router. Do not push the router too used with 80% Arms SpeedMill™ tools only. Do
fast or make excessive deep cuts which can not use any cutters with this router that are not
damage the router and your cutting tools. rated for use above 35,000 RPM.

APPLICATIONS WARNING:
Avoid hand positions that may expose fingers to
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
cutter through open areas of the router base.
 Milling 6061 aluminum lower receivers Fingers entering the opening in the the router
 Milling 7075 aluminum lower receivers base can be seriously cut and/or burned.
 Defending your Second Amendment rights

WARNING:
STARTING/STOPPING THE COMPACT ROUTER. Never install a trim cutter larger than 1-1/8" in
this router. The use of larger bits can result in
 To turn the router ON, press switch (A) on the front of the loss of control and possible serious personal
router to the ( I ) ON position.
injury.
 Return the switch to the ( O ) OFF position when finished.

NOTE: The router will torque when the switch is WARNING:

turned on. Make sure both hands are holding the Never use a trim cutter in this router which is
router firmly and the cutting tool is not contacting any rated at less than 35,000 RPM. Doing so
material before turning on. could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: WARNING:
The bit will continue to spin after the slide switch Always use the base for laminate trimming.
is set to the ( O ) OFF position. Wait for the bit to
Use of the router without a base or using the
come to a complete stop to continue operation.
incorrect base can result in serious personal
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
injury.
injury.

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 OPERATION
DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST FORCE FEEDING
See Figure 4 The router is an extremely high-speed tool (35,000 - 40,000
RPM), and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run
The router motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direction.
freely without the overload of a forced feed. Three things
This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a
that cause force feeding are cutter size, depth of cut, and
counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor starts.
workpiece characteristics. The larger the cutter or the
Feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When deeper the cut, the more slowly the router should be
fed from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the router moved forward. For harder materials, the operation must
against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, the be slowed still more.
rotation forces of the spinning cutter will tend to throw the
Clean, smooth milling can be done only when the cutter is
router away from the workpiece, causing kickback. This
revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small
could result in loss of control of the router.
bites to produce tiny, cleanly-severed chips. If the router is
Because of the extremely high speed of cutter rotation dur- forced to move forward too fast, the speed of the cutter
ing a proper feeding operation, there is very little kickback becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward
to contend with under normal conditions. However, should movement. As a result, the cutter must take bigger bites as
the cutter engage too much material, that would affect the it revolves. Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher
normal progress of the cutting action, and there could be a finish. Bigger chips also require more power, which could
slight kickback. Kickback could be sufficient to spoil the result in overloading the motor.
finish of your lower and damage the cutting tool if you are
Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the relative speed
not prepared. Such a kickback is always in the direction
of the cutter can become so slow—and the bites it has to
opposite the direction of cutter rotation.
take so large—that chips will be partially knocked off rather
To guard against kickback, plan your set-up and direction of than fully cut off. This may result in damage to your cutting
feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool—to hold it tool and gouging of the lower receiver.
against whatever you are using to guide the cut—in the same
direction that the leading edge of the cutter is moving. The
thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of
the cutter continuously biting into the aluminum.
WARNING:
PROPER RATE OF FEED Milling aluminum creates sharp chips. Never use
Professional results depend upon using the proper rate of compressed air to blow the chips away. Using
feed. The proper rate of feed is dependent upon: compressed air will blow chips around which can
cause injury to eyes, skin, and lungs if inhaled.
Chips should be vacuumed or brushed away.
• The hardness of the workpiece
• The depth of cut
• The cutting diameter of the cutter

Choose a rate of feed that does not slow down the router WARNING:
motor. Choose the rate at which the cutter advances Always use a dust mask to prevent inhaling harmful
smoothly and surely to produce uniform chips. Vibration particles which can be released or created when
and chatter and excess noise when milling signals force- operating a router.
feeding. Force feeding increases the strain on the motor
and results in loss of speed and degraded finish quality.

The smaller the depth of cut, the faster the rate of feed that
can be used. The rate of feed should be reduced when
milling corners where more material will engage the cutting
tool.

There is no fixed rule for rate of feed. Proper rate of feed is

learned through practice and use. Always start out with
shallow cuts and a slow feed rate until you find the proper
balance between speed and finish quality.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury and property damage, you must read and
understand this operator’s manual before using the router. Always wear eye and hearing
protection when using the router. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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OPERATION
DEPTH OF CUT
See Figure 5
 Depth of cut affects the rate of feed speed and  The cutter depth can be read on the depth scale on the
the quality of a cut. Using the proper depth of cut can motor housing. Do not exceed 0.05" or 1.3 mm. Each
lessen the possibility of damage to the router motor and mark on the inch scale indicates a 0.05" change in depth
cutter. setting. Use the depth gauge on your Easy-Jig® when
 A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow setting the depth of cut.
one. Making a cut that is too deep will slow the feed  When the desired depth of cut is reached. Push the
so that the cutter is scraping, rather than cutting, quick release lever to the closed position to lock the
and is not recommended. cutter in place.
 A too-deep cut can cause chatter and cutters to  Before use, always check that the quick release locking
be broken off. Attempting a cut that is too deep will lever nut tension is properly set so that the base does
result in a rough cut, and may make it difficult not accidentally slip while milling, causing the depth of
to guide and control the cutter as desired. Do not cut to change, and possible damage to the lower and
exceed 1 hash mark depth of cut in a single pass. For cutting tool.
best finish quality, do not exceed 1/2 hash mark depth
of cut on our Easy-Jig® line of jigs. This will result in a
higher quality finish.

WARNING: WARNING:
Do not exceed more than 1 hash mark in a single Make sure the quick release locking lever is
pass. Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of properly adjusted and securely locks the motor
control and the possibility of damage to your housing to the removable base. Damage to your
cutter, lower, jig, and can cause serious personal cutter, lower receiver, jig and serious personal
injury. injury can result from using a router with a loose
quick release locking lever.

SETTING DEPTH OF CUT

 Unplug the router.

 Pull open the quick release Locking Lever "D". F
 Turn the depth Adjusting Screw "F" to slide the
motor housing and cutting tool up and down to the
desired hash mark depth.
 Close the quick release Locking Lever "D". D

CAUTION:
Failure to properly adjust the locking lever tension
nut can result in the base slipping when using the
router, resulting in property damage and possible
personal injury. Please follow ADJUSTING TOOL
BASE LOCKING LEVER directions on page 6 prior
to using the router.

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 MAINTENANCE

WARNING: WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or performing Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
any maintenance, make sure the switch is in petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
the off ( O ) position, wait for all moving parts to come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
stop, and disconnect from the power supply. can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
Failure to follow these instructions can result in could result in serious personal injury.
death, serious personal injury, or property
damage.

DANGER: ABRASIVE MATERIALS

Always wear eye protection with side shields Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
so could result in objects being thrown into your accelerated wear and possible premature failure because
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommended using this tool for extended work on
CAUTION: these types of materials. However, if you do work with any
When servicing, use only identical replacement of these materials, it is extremely important to clean
parts. Use of any other parts could create a the tool using compressed air. (Do not use compressed
hazard or cause product damage. air on aluminum chips, use a vacuum cleaner instead.)

LUBRICATION
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Apply a thin coat of oil to the spindle shaft surfaces
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic after each use to prevent corrosion to the spindle.
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and may All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.

POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT

If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
must be done by an authorized service center in order to
avoid a safety hazard.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

 Unplug the router.

 Remove cutter bit if there is one installed.
 With a flat head screwdriver, remove the brush cap (B).
 Remove the brush assembly (A).
A
 Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs. Do not
replace one side without replacing the other.
 Replace the brush assembly.
 Make sure the alignment of the brush lines up with the
slot in the router for the brush.
 Replace the brush cap and tighten with a screwdriver.
Do not over tighten. A - Brush Assembly
B
 Repeat for other side. B - Brush Cap

 The router is now ready for use.

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Fig. 1

A - On / Off switch
B - Collet Nut Wrench
C - Brush cap
D - Quick release locking lever
E - Hex nut tensioner
F - Depth adjustment screw
G - Motor Housing
H - Accessory clamp screw
I - Removable Base
A J - Round subbase
K - Depth Scale
C L - Collet nut
F
M -Collet
N - Carbon Brush Set
O - SpeedMill™ (sold separately)

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Fig. 2 A C
D A - Wrench A
B - Spindle lock
C - Collet nut
D - Tighten B B
E - Loosen

E B Fig. 3 C

Fig. 4 GUIDE OUTSIDE A - Subbase

B - Screws
C - Removable Base

A - Thrust
B - Rotation A Fig. 5 A B
C - Guide
D - Feed B D

C
GUIDE INSIDE A - Depth of cut
B - Width of cut
C - 2nd. pass
B D - 1st. pass
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HIGH-SPEED PRECISION COMPACT ROUTER

WARRANTY

80 PERCENT ARMS LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY - Warranty Policy

Every 80 Percent Arms tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving
the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and
materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the complete
tool, freight prepaid, to 80 Percent Arms. If inspection shows the trouble is
caused by defective workmanship or material, 80 Percent Arms will repair (or
at our option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply when:

• Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear

• The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained
• Modifications have been made to the tool

IN NO EVENT SHALL 80 PERCENT ARMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF
THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE
TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

80 PERCENT ARMS DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS
FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE," AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

For replacement parts or service, contact 80 Percent Arms. For the location of
our service center nearest to you, please call (949) 354-2767 or visit us online
at www.80PercentArms.com.

80 PERCENT ARMS
12282 Monarch Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
1-949-354-2767  www.80PercentArms.com
10-07-20
Copyright© 2020 80 Percent Arms (REV. 0.97)

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