KNOVA KN RO-1313, Manual, Page: 5 / 32

SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Rated voltage:
Rated power input:
Max HP:
Speed:
Collet capacity:
Base dimension:
Inside base diameter:
Micro-fine depth:
Weight:
KN RO-1313
120 V ~ 60 Hz
11 A
2.0 HP
11,000 - 25,000 r/min
1/4” & 1/2” (6.35 mm & 12.7 mm)
Fixed base 6” (152.4 mm)
2” (50.8 mm)
Fixed base adjusts to 1/64” (0.4 mm)
8 lbs. (3.6 kg)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT
attempt to plug in the power cord or operate the tool
until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to
do so could result in possibly serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or
create accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious injury.
Your tool should never be connected to
the power source when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, installing or removing blades,
cleaning, or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the
tool will prevent accidental starting, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Router, fixed base, collets, collet wrench, dust-extraction
adaptor and instruction manual.
CONTENTS
1. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
carton. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
2. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
3. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
UNPACKING
This router comes with 1/2”collet and 1/4” collet sleeve that
accept cutter bits with 1/2” and 1/4” shanks, respectively.
The 1/2” collet is installed on the tool; the 1/4” collet sleeve
can be installed inside of the 1/2” collet.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Remove the router motor from the base; refer to the section
“REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE”.
3. Set the router motor upside down on its top cap, with
the collet pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle
shaft and collet nut (FIG. 1).
5. Place the collet wrench on the collet nut and turn it
counterclockwise to loosen the collet nut slightly to accept
the cutter bit shank.
SELECTING THE COLLET
INSTALLING THE 1/4” COLLET SLEEVE (FIG. 1-2)
6. Insert the 1/4” collet sleeve into the 1/2” collet assembly
as far as it will go (FIG. 2).
7. With the 1/4” collet sleeve inserted and the spindle-lock
button pressed in to engage the shaft, place the collet
wrench on the collet nut and turn it clockwise until the 1/4”
collet sleeve is tightened on the 1/2” collet nut.
Collet nut
Spindle-lock
button
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1/4” Collet
REPLACING THE CUTTER BIT
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the tool is switched
OFF and unplugged from the power supply before
installing or removing bits or accessories.
INSTALLING THE CUTTER BIT (FIG. 3)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Remove the router motor from the base; refer to the section
“REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE”.
3. Set the router motor upside down on its top cap, with
the collet pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle
shaft and collet nut.