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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use
.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Power Switch is in the
off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Changing the Collet
The Router is equipped with a 1/2" Collet installed
on the tool for use with 1/2" shank cutting bits. To
use 1/4" shank cutting bits the 1/4" Collet Sleeve
must be installed inside the 1/2" Collet.
1. To install the 1/4" Collet Sleeve, remove the Router
Motor Housing from the Fixed or Plunge Base.
2. Place the Motor Housing upside down on
its top with the Collet pointing up.
3. Press the Spindle Lock in to keep the
Spindle and 1/2" Collet from turning.
4. Using the included wrench, turn the
1/2" Collet counterclockwise to loosen.
1/2" Collet
Spindle Spindle
LockLock
5. Insert the 1/4" Collet Sleeve into the
1/2" Collet Assembly as far as it will go.
1/2" Collet
1/4" Collet
Sleeve
6. Press the Spindle Lock in and turn the
1/2" Collet clockwise with the wrench
to tighten the Sleeve in place.
Installing the Cutting Bit
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Carefully inspect cutting bits for cracks, chips, or
other damage before installing. Do not use bits
that have been dropped, cracked, or damaged.
The bit may shatter causing serious injury.
1. Use only bits whose shank size matches that of
the installed 1/2" Collet or 1/4" Collet Sleeve.
2. Use only bits that are marked as suitable
for the type of material being cut.
3. Use only bits that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
4. Remove the Router Motor Housing
from the Fixed or Plunge Base.
5. Place the Motor Housing upside down on
its top with the Collet pointing up.
6. Press the Spindle Lock in to keep the
Spindle and 1/2" Collet from turning.
7. Use the wrench to turn the 1/2" Collet
counterclockwise to loosen.
Cutting Bit
Bit Shank
1/2" Collet
8. Insert the shank end of the cutting bit (sold
separately) into the 1/2" Collet Assembly
(or 1/4" Collet Sleeve if using) as far as it
will go, then back the bit out approximately
1/8"–1/4" away from the Collet face.
9. Press the Spindle Lock in and turn the
1/2" Collet clockwise with the wrench to
tighten the cutting bit securely in place.
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