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SELECTING BITS
A wide assortment of router bits with different
profiles are available as accessories. Use 1/2"
shank whenever possible, and only use good
quality bits.
To prevent personal injury,
always remove the plug
from power source before removing or in-
stalling bits or accessories.
INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT
1. Lay router on its side with the flat side of
base resting on the bench.
2. Flip up the chip shield.
3. Press spindle lock to prevent rotation of
collet chuck.
NOTE: it may be necessary to
rotate collet nut to engage spindle lock (Fig. 3).
4. Next, use the collet wrench to loosen the
collet chuck assembly in counter-clockwise
direction (viewed from bottom of router).
5. Insert the shank of the router bit into the
collet chuck assembly as far as it will go,
then back the shank out until the cutters are
approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from the
collet nut face.
6. With the router bit inserted and the spindle
lock engaged, use the collet wrench to firmly
tighten the collet chuck assembly in a
clockwise direction (viewed from bottom of
router).
To ensure proper gripping of the router bit and
minimize run-out, the shank of the router bit
must be inserted at least 5/8".
When the templet guide
adapter has been removed
from base, do not use router bits greater
than 2" in diameter as they will not fit
through the sub-base.
Cutter diameter must be at
least 1/4” smaller than
opening for the bit and cutter.
To prevent damage to tool,
do not tighten collet without
a bit.
NOTE:
The bit shank and chuck should be
clean and free of dust, wood, residue and
grease before assembling.
REMOVING THE ROUTER BIT
1. Press spindle lock to prevent rotation of
collet chuck, and turn the collet chuck
assembly in a counter-clockwise direction.
2. Once the collet chuck assembly is loosened,
continue to turn the collet chuck assembly
until it pulls the collet free from its taper, and
the router bit can be removed.
NOTE: The collet chuck is self-extracting; it is
NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck to free
the router bit.
COLLET CHUCK CARE
With the router bit
removed, continue to
turn the collet chuck
counter-clockwise until
it is free of the shaft.
To assure a firm grip,
occasionally blow out
the collet chuck with
compressed air, and clean the taper in the
armature assembly shaft with a tissue or fine
brush. The collet chuck is made up of two
component parts that snap together (Fig. 4);
check to see that the collet is properly seated in
the collet chuck nut and lightly thread the collet
chuck back onto the armature shaft. Replace
worn or damaged collet chucks immediately.
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Assembly
FIG. 3
BIT
COLLET CHUCK
SPINDLE
LOCK
SHANK
WRENCH
BASE
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
COLLET
COLLET
NUT
FIG. 4
COLLET
CHUCK
CHIP SHIELD (opened)
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WARNING
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