OPERATION
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may detach during use, causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not use bits which are larger than
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock.
WARNING:
If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with your hands or fingers. You will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.
INSTALLING/REMOVING COLLETS
The router has two different size collets, a 1/2 in., and a 1/4 in. The 1/4 in. collet should be used with smaller bits for finer work, while the 1/2 in. collet can be used with larger bits that require heavier use.
The collet must be attached to the collet nut before it is put into the shaft.
To remove collet:
Unplug the router.
Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.
Loosen the collet nut and remove.
Release the spindle lock if necessary.
To install collet:
Unplug the router.
Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.
Attach collet assembly to collet shaft.
Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with the wrenches provided.
Release the spindle lock if necessary.
COLLET | TO |
NUT | LOOSEN |
ATTACH SUPPLIED | TO |
WRENCH HERE IF | TIGHTEN |
NOT PRESSING |
|
SPINDLE LOCK |
|
DOWN WITH THUMB |
|
AS SHOWN |
|
| SPINDLE |
| LOCK |
| Fig. 5 |
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figure 5.
Unplug the router.
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
To install the bit:
Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.
Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
�Insert the bit until the it is approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. away from the collet nut face.
NOTE: Make sure that the collet always clamps the shank
Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with the wrenches provided.
Release the spindle lock if necessary.
WARNING:
Bit continues to rotate after the router has been turned off. To avoid injury, wait until the bit has come to a complete stop before removing router from the workpiece.
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