Page 7 Router Raizer Use Instructions
Caution: Always make sure router switch is in the off position, and tool is disconnected from power source when performing maintenance or making any adjustments to either the router or height adjustments to avoid accidental starting of tool which may result in personal injury.
Using in a Router Table
Dust Cover Insert and Dust Cover
The dust cover insert and dust cover allow easy adjustment access to the Router Raizer mainshaft and restricts dust and debris infiltration during use. A small magnet is recessed into speed wrench handle to remove and hold the dust cover during adjustments.
1.Removing dust cover: Using ( fig 1 ) place #29 speed wrench over #31 dust cover, lift speed- wrench to remove dust cover. Leave dust cover on wrench while making height adjustments.
2.Replacing dust cover: Position speed wrench with dust cover over the insert, press cover into insert and swipe wrench away leaving the dust cover in the insert.
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#30 Dust Cover Insert | #31 Dust Cover | |
3.Always remove #31 dust cover before removing router and insert from table. Or cleaning table with vacuum sweeper Warning: Never remove the dust cover while the router is running. Allways wait until the bit has stopped spinning.
4. Rapid collar positioning: The rapid collar is for hand held use only, for router table use |
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position collar against retainer clips and top drive ( fig 2 ). Secure with #24 thumb screw or | #26 Top Drive | |
optional #25 black set screw. |
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Using Handheld | #15 Retainers | #24 Thumb |
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When used | #22 Rapid Collar | Screw |
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Router Raizer mechanism, allowing easy height adjustments while retaining original plunge |
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capabilities and all other original functions of the router. |
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1. Height adjustments can be made from either end of the router. To adjust from the base, engage |
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#29 speed wrench into the head of #1 mainshaft. To adjust from the top, engage #29 speed |
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wrench into the top of #26 top drive. The knurled #26 top drive also allows adjustments by hand. |
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The #24 thumb screw and #22 rapid collar allow positioning the cutter to height. bypassing |
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multiple revolutions of the speed wrench |
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1. ( fig 2 ) Illustrates compressing the plunge router with rapid collar locked in the router table |
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position. Insert #29 speed wrench into #26 top drive, or lay router on its side and insert #29 |
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speed wrench into bottom of #1 mainshaft. Rotating the speed wrench will thread #21 lead screw |
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in or out of the drive nut, compressing and un compressing the router.
2. ( fig 3 ) Illustrates compressing the plunge router with the rapid collar. Thread #21 lead screw into 
the drive nut leaving approx 1/2" exposed threads, the router will be un compressed. Secure 
desired router bit in collet, stand router upright hand plunge to approx desired depth lock plunge 
lock lever. Release #24 thumb screw and drop rapid collar into contact with #21 lead screw. 
secure thumb screw and release plunge lock lever. Insert #29 speed wrench into #26 top drive,
will quickly return to the un compressed position for easier bit removal.
Caution: #22 rapid collar is not designed to maintain cutter height during routing operations. |
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Always secure plunge lock before and during all routing operations. | #26 Top Drive |
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4. If #24 thumb screw will not provide enough pressure to secure #22 rapid collar, replace thumb |
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screw with #25 optional black set screw and #28 allen wrench. |
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Direction of Rotation for Adjustment | #22 Rapid | #24 Thumb | |
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Adjustments from #26 top drive: | Screw | ||
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1/2" |
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Clockwise rotation Decreases depth of cut. Counterclockwise rotation Increases depth of cut. | #21 Lead | ||
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Adjustments from #1 Mainshaft Head : |
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Clockwise rotation Increases depth of cut. Counterclockwise rotation Decreases depth of cut. |
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One complete rotation of the speedwrench, raises or lowers the bit 1/16" |
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Caution: Always secure plunge lock during routing operations. |
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Transporting or Storing Router |
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To prevent damage to the #1 mainshaft and #21 lead screw, adjust the lead screw |
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leaving 1/2" threads exposed. Grasp router handles, release plunge lock, advance router up until |
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lead screw rapid collar and retainers are all in contact, engage plunge lock. © |
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