REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT (Figs. 3 and 4 see page 15)
1.Turn motor off and unplug from power source_
2.Remove motor from fixed base.
3.Set the motor upside down on its top cap, with collet/nut pointing up..
4.Press spindle lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and cotlet/nut, (Fig. 3).
5.Place the wrench on the cellet!nut and turn counter- clockwise and loosen collet/nut slightly and remove cutter bit shank,
COLLET/NUT CARE
From time to time, inspect the collet/nut to make sure it is clean and is gripping the cutter bit properly
With the router cutter bit removed, turn the collet/nut counterclockwise (with spindle lock engaged) until it is free from motor'sspindle shaft.
Blow the coltet out with compressed air, and clean the tapered inside of the collet/nut with a tissue or fine brush.
Always make sure the cutter bit shank, cotlet!nut and motor spindle are clean and free of woodchips, dust, residue, grease and rust before installing.
Apply a slight amount of machine oil to spindle shaft if it looks dry.
Replace worn or damaged collets/nuts immediately.
NOTE: The coilet/nut is
CUTTER BITS
Get faster, more accurate cutting results by keeping cutter bits clean and sharp.. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutter bits after each use.
When sharpening cutter bits, sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge,, Never grind the outside diameter. Be sure, when sharpening the end of a cutter bit, to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground.
INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR IN BASE
I Z_ WARNING: NEVER use the router motor | without | installing it into |
either a fixed or plunge approved base. Failure | to do so | could result in serious |
. p rsonal injury and damage t ° motor |
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NOTE: Before installing motor housing in fixed base, have the collet/nut and router cutter bit you are going to use already installed in motor housing.
See page 15 "INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT".
Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug router from power source before making any adjustments or installing accessories. Failure to turn motor off and unplug router could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury.
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