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2.To replace bit, depress and hold in spindle lock button and turn collet nut counterclockwise with the wrench provided as shown in figure G.

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3.Remove old bit. CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Do not touch the bit or collet nut during or immediately after cutting material. The bit and collet nut may be hot enough to burn bare skin.

4.Insert new bit.

: Laceration Hazard.The bits are sharp and should be handled with

great care.

: When replacing bits, do not insert cutting flutes into the collet. This

may result in broken bits.

5.While depressing spindle lock button, turn the collet nut clockwise with the wrench to firmly tighten the collet.

: Never tighten the collet without a bit installed.

6.Attach depth guide. NOTE: Always keep depth guide in place at all times during operation of the tool.

This tool comes with both 1/8 in. (3mm) and 1/4 in. (6mm) collets. To change collets, remove the collet nut and insert the desired collet.

CHANGING THE COLLET

: Laceration Hazard. Turn off tool and remove battery before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

Some accessories require different sized collets. The two collets used with PORTER-CABLE accessories are 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. The PC1800SS comes with both the 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. collets as standard equipment.

TO CHANGE THE COLLET:

: Burn Hazard. Collet may be hot.

1.Depress and hold in spindle lock button and turn collet nut counterclockwise with the wrench provided.

2.Remove the collet nut and collet from the threaded spindle.

3.Thread the new collet nut and collet onto the spindle.

4.Insert proper bit and securely tighten collet nut with wrench provided.

: Never tighten the collet without a bit installed.

GENERAL CUTTING

When plunge cutting, hold the tool firmly with both hands, insert the bit into the material at a 45º angle. Slowly bring the tool to a 90º angle to start the cut. When cutting from the edge of the workpiece, hold the tool 90º to the work surface. With depth guide in contact with work surface, slowly bring bit into contact with edge. The depth guide should be kept in contact with the material being cut at all times. Move the tool in a clockwise direction using slow steady pressure to continue the cut. When the cut is completed allow the tool to come to a complete stop before lifting it from the material.

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90562807, PC1800SS specifications

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