Freud Tools FT3000VCE operating instructions Option

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(Option 2) Fig. 6

a)Release the plunge lock lever (P) and turn the depth adjustment knob (A) counter clockwise to raise the router motor to its highest position. – Fig. 6

b)Next, position the router on its side or stand it upside down on its cap before continuing.

c)While pressing the spindle lock button (K), rotate the spindle (J) until the spindle lock pin engages the spindle. When the spindle lock pin engages, you will not be able to turn the spindle.

d)While pressing the spindle lock button, use the 22 mm wrench to rotate the collet (N) counter clockwise to loosen the collet. If a bit is already in the collet the collet nut

will loosen for approximately 1 turn and	Fig. 7
then become tight again. Continue turning	2
the nut counter clockwise with the wrench
until the nut is loose again. At this point
the bit should be released and easy to
remove from the collet – Fig. 7

e)Insert the router bit inside the collet making sure that at least 80% of the router bit shank is inside the collet but never allow the bit shank to “bottom out” in the collet.

f)While pressing the spindle lock button (H), rotate the spindle (J) until the spindle lock

pin engages the spindle. Using the 22 mm 1

wrench, turn the collet clockwise until the collet is tight. – Fig. 8

g) Before operating the router, follow the
directions in the section of this manual	Fig. 8
titled "Adjusting Depth of Cut" to properly
set your depth of cut.
h) To remove a router bit, follow steps a, b,	2
c, and d and then remove the router bit.
WARNING: Failure to disengage the spindle
lock or remove the wrench before operating this
power tool could result in injury or damage to
the tool.

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