TREND T3 - Router Cutter Installation and Removal; Fitting Router Cutters; Removing Router Cutters

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How to Fit and Remove a Router
Cutter
Fitting Cutters
■ Insert at least
3
/4 of the shank length of the
cutter (1) into the collet assembly (2).
■ Fit the 15mm A/F spanner (3) onto the flats
on the motor spindle to lock it while tightening
the collet nut, with the 17mm A/F spanner (4).
Do not use excessive force.
Removing Cutters
■ Fit the 15mm A/F spanner onto the flats on
the motor spindle to lock it while undoing the
collet nut with the 17mm A/F spanner.
■ The cutter should now slide out.
■ Each time you finish using a cutter, remove it
and store it in a safe place.
■ A collet spring is fitted into the spindle behind
the collet to allow for easy collet change.
1
4
3
2
Correct Sequence for Fitting Collet,
Nut, Collet Spring and Cutter
T3
Do not tighten the collet
without a cutter fitted.
Always use cutters with
shanks which match the
diameter of the collet.
Do not use cutters larger
than 30mm in diameter.