Harbor Freight Tools 44914 operating instructions Maintenance, Best Trimming Routing Direction

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5.Finally, center the cutting bit over the edge to be trimmed by loosening Thumbscrew

(430)and sliding the Guide Block (427) into position. Tighten Thumbscrew (430).

With Thumbscrew (430) partially loosened, fine adjustments can be made with Adjusting Set Screw (424). When the adjustments are finalized, tighten Thumbscrew (430).

6.Make a test cut on a piece of scrap material. Make any necessary adjustments before cutting the final workpiece.

Best Trimming Routing Direction

The Router Bit rotates clockwise. You must adjust for this while cutting.

1.For most materials it is best to move the Router from left to right as you face the workpiece.

2.When cutting outside edges, move the router counterclockwise. When cutting inside edges, move the router clockwise.

Maintenance

Caution: Avoid injuries. Before performing any maintenance on this tool, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and wait for the router and/or bit to cool.

1.Wipe the Tool with a clean cloth after every use.

2.Periodically blow out the Motor vent holes with compressed air to prevent the buildup of dust and particles.

3.Periodically wipe the Collet, Collet Cones, and Cutting Bits with a light oil to prevent rust.

4.Over time, if the performance of the tool diminishes, or it stops working completely, it may be necessary to replace the Carbon Brushes (4) by removing the Brush Holder Cap (5).This procedure must be completed by a qualified technician.

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALI- FIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

SKU 44914

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