CMT 8E, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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8 Functions
POWER SWITCH
When the router is connected to power the
switch (3) will illu
m inate (in both “ on ” and
“ off ” positions).
The retracting switch shutter prevents
accidental starting of the router. It
m ust be
retracted before the router can be switched
on. The cover will re
m ain open until the
router is switched off.
CUT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
There are two m ethods of cut depth
adjust m ent, depending on the accuracy and
control required: Free Plunge, for conventional
& fast depth adjust
m ent; and Micro Adjuster,
for precise depth setting throughout the full
plunge range.
Free Plunge
Release the Plunge Lock
Lever (6). Push the body
of the router until the
desired depth is reached.
Re-lock the plunge lock
lever.
The position of the plunge lock lever
can be altered by re
m oving its retaining
screw and repositioning the lever on the bolt.
Re-tighten fir
m ly.
Micro adjuster
1. Ensure that the plunge lock lever (6) is
unlocked.
If the m icro winder (2) is turned with
the plunge lock lever engaged the
m icro winder will start clicking and the cut
depth will re m ain unchanged.
2. Turn the Micro
Winder Adjuster
Knob (2) clockwise
to increase cut depth
and anti-clockwise to
reduce cut depth.
When the end of the depth
adjust
m ent range is reached the
m icro winder will offer greater resistance
to turn and will begin
to
“ click ” .
3. Lock the plunge lever,
particularly for heavy
cuts.
COLLET LOCK
1. Turn the power switch “ off ” , allowing
the retracting switch shutter to close.
(The retracting shutter will lock closed
when the collet lock is engaged.)
2. Place the router
upside down, or on its
side. With the
m otor
co m pletely stopped
plunge the router to
its
m axi m u m depth
using the free plunge
or winder handle plunge
m ode.
Ensure the depth stop (16) is fully
retracted (see
“ Depth Stop and
Turret ” ). The collet should be protruding
through the base, allowing easy spanner
access.
3. Insert your router
bit fully into the
collet then use the
spanner (15) to turn
the collet slightly,
allowing the collet
lock to engage. Once
engaged, turn the spanner
clockwise to tighten the cutter.
4. Return the router to a nor m al operating
depth. This will disengage the collet lock
and release the retracting switch shutter,
enabling access to the power switch.
FUNCTIONS
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