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Installing and removing collets
CAUTION.
Always ensure that the router is switched off and
unplugged from the mains supply before installing or removing
a collet.
Depending on the size of the router bit the collet may need to be
changed to allow use of larger or smaller diameter router bits.
1. Depress and hold the spindle
lock button to stop the spindle
from turning.
2. Whilst holding the spindle lock
button loosen the collet nut (12)
by rotating it using the wrench
provided.
3. Remove the collet nut followed
by the collet.
4. Install the new collet into the assembly; this is sometimes
easier if the router is plunged to its full depth.
5. Install the collet nut and tighten
by hand.
6. Firmly tighten the collet nut by
depressing and holding the
spindle lock button and then
tightening the collet nut using the
wrench provided.
WARNING.
Do not tighten the
collet nut without a bit in place or
you may break the centre piece of the collet.
Installing and removing router bits
CAUTION.
Always ensure that the router is switched off and
unplugged from the mains supply before installing or removing
a router bit.
NOTE.
Ensure the router bit being used has the correct shank
size matching the inserted collet, that is a 1/2” router bits with
the 1/2” collet. Never use the incorrect router bit in a collet of the
wrong size, this can be very dangerous.
1. Loosen the collet nut (12) by depressing and holding the
spindle lock button (11) and then rotating the collet nut.
2. Insert the router bit ensuring that the shaft of the bit goes all
the way into the collet.
3. Tighten the collet nut assembly by depressing and holding the
spindle lock button and then tightening the collet nut.
CAUTION.
Ensure the bit is firmly secured before commencing
operation.
Adjusting the cutting depth
CAUTION.
Always ensure that
the router is switched off and
unplugged from the mains supply
before adjusting the depth of cut.
1. Place the machine on a flat
surface and loosen the depth
gauge locking knob (5).
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