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(4)While holding up the base slightly, turn the motor housing clockwise until the index line on the motor housing reaches the desired depth indicated on the scale ring. (Fig. 5)

(5)Close the lever firmly.

2.Adjusting the rotation speed (Model M12VC only)

The M12VC have an electronic control system that allows stepless rpm changes. As shown in Fig. 7 dial position “1” is for minimum speed and position “6” for maximum speed.

3.Centering the template guide adapter

WARNING: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the

plug from the receptacle to avoid serious trouble.

(1)Loosen the 2 template guide adapter screws, so that the template guide adapter can be moved. (Fig. 8)

(2)Insert the centering gauge through the hole in the template guide adapter and into the collet chuck. (Fig. 9)

(3)Tighten the collet chuck by hand.

(4)Tighten the lever. (This aligns the center of the template guide adapter.)

(5)Tighten the template guide adapter screws, and pull out the centering gauge.

4. Guiding the router

(1)Template guide (M12VC, M12SC: Optional accessory)

Use the template guide when employing a template for producing a large quantitiy of identically shaped products. (Fig. 10)

As shown in Fig. 11, to install insert template guide in center hole in template guide adapter and secure in place with the lock nut.

A template is a profiling mold made of plywood or thin lumber. When making a template, pay particular attention to the matters cescribed blow and illustrated in Fig. 12.

Dial

6 5

Fig. 7

Screw

Template

Guide Adapter

Fig. 8

Template

CenteringGuide Adapter

Gauge

Screw

Collet

Chuck

Lever

Fig. 9

Template

Fig. 10

Lock Nut

Template

Template

Guide

Guide Adapter

 

Fig. 11

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Hitachi M 12VC Adjusting the rotation speed Model M12VC only, Centering the template guide adapter, Guiding the router