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COLLET CHUCK CARE

All router models are designed to accept 1/2" and 1/4" shank bits. 1/4" shank bits require a 1/4" adapter sleeve. With the router bit removed, continue to turn the collet nut counter- clockwise until it is loose. To assure a firm grip, occasionally blow out the collet chuck and clean with a tissue or fine brush. The collet chuck assembly is made up of two component parts as illustrated (Fig. 6); check to see that the adapter sleeve, if needed, is properly seated in the collet nut and lightly thread the collet nut back onto the 1/2" collet chuck. Replace a worn or damaged collet chuck assembly immediately.

COLLET CHUCK ASSEMBLY

FIG. 6

1/2" COLLET

CHUCK

 

COLLET

 

NUT

 

 

1/4" ADAPTER

 

SLEEVE

REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE To remove motor from fixed base:

1.Hold router in vertical position.

2.Open base clamp lever.

3.Push base release button in direction of arrow and pull motor unit upwards from base. Just before the motor is completely out of the base, it will stop moving.

4.Depress the collet lock to fully disengage the motor unit from the base (Fig. 7).

To remove motor from plunge base:

1.Hold router in vertical position.

2.Open base clamp lever, and pull motor unit upwards from base. Just before the motor is completely out of the base, it will stop moving.

3.Depress the collet lock to fully disengage the motor unit from the base (Fig. 8).

INSTALLING MOTOR INTO BASE To install motor into fixed base:

1.Release the base clamp lever.

2.Depress collet lock on motor unit.

3.Align the fine adjust rack with the fine adjust knob.

4.Depress base release button and slide motor unit until the top of fine adjust rack is level with the top of base.

5.Lock the base clamp lever.

To install motor into plunge base:

1.Release the base clamp lever.

2.Depress collet lock on motor unit.

3.Align the fine adjust rack with the slot on the back of the plunge base.

4.Slide motor unit into base until fully seated.

5.Lock the base clamp lever.

FIG. 7

MOTOR

UNIT

COLLET

LOCK

FIXED

BASE

BASE RELEASE

BUTTON

FIG. 8

MOTOR

UNIT

COLLET

LOCK

BASE

CLAMP

LEVER

FINE ADJUST RACK

BASE CLAMP

LEVER

FINE ADJUST

RACK

PLUNGE BASE

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Skil 1827, 1830, 1817 manual Collet Chuck Care, Collet Chuck Assembly

1827, 1817, 1830 specifications

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