CAUTION: NEVER TIGHTEN COLLET NUT WITHOUT A 1/4” SHANK SIZE BIT INSERTED INTO COLLET. TO DO SO MAY BREAK OR DAMAGE COLLET.

REMOVING BITS

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Router bits get hot during use. Allow sufficient time for bit to cool before replacing.

• Keep the spindle lock button (2) depressed.

• Place the router upside down on a smooth, flat surface.

• Loosen (counterclockwise) the collet nut (4) using the wrench provided.

• Release button and remove bit.

CONTROLS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not overload the tool. Let it work at its own pace.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn off and remove battery from tool or disconnect plug from power source before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories.

SETTING THE ROUTING DEPTH (FIG. C)

C

WARNING: Turn the router off and

 

remove battery from tool or disconnect plug

 

from power source.

 

1. Keep the spindle lock button (2) depressed

 

and rotate the router base (8) as shown in

 

figure C. Rotating the base clockwise will

 

increase the routing depth while rotating the

 

basecounterclockwise will decrease the depth.

 

Two complete revolutions of the base equals

 

about 2 millimeters.

 

2. After obtaining the desired routing depth,

 

release the spindle lock button (2). Continue

 

turning the base until the notch under the spindle lock button aligns with the next closest

locking slot in the depth of cut scale (6).

 

USING THE ROUTER (FIG. D & E)

1. Make sure that the material to be cut is clamped down and is stable enough to support the router during operation.

2. Use both hands on the power unit to control the router, and run the router at full speed at all times. See figure D.

3. Move the router counterclockwise when cutting outside edges. Move clockwise when cutting inside edges. See figure E.

DE

Bit Rotation ( View from top of router)

Router travel should follow arrows

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BDCMTR specifications

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