Laguna Tools Smartshop II Series, Manual

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Fitting the router bit into the router head.
Note: Before changing or fitting the router
bit, always disconnect the power from the
machine.
1.
Select a router bit and its relevant collet.
2. Fit the collet into the spindle nut. Press the
collet into the spindle nut until it snaps into
place.
Note: The router bit must not be fitted into the
collet until the collet has been fitted into the
spindle nut. With the router bit fitted into the
collet, the collet cannot compress and snap into
the spindle nut.
The face of the collet and the face of the spindle nut will
be close to flush.
Note: To remove the collet, hold the spindle nut and
press the collet on the side. The collet will compress and
pop out. Do not try to remove the collet while a cutter is
fitted, as the collet will not compress and pop out.
3. Fit the spindle nut and collet assembly onto the tool
holder and thread by hand.
4. Press the bit into the collet, but note that the flute of the
router bit must not be inside the collet and should be a minimum of 1/16" outside
the collet.
5. Hold the router
spindle and
tighten the collet
with a wrench. Do
not over tighten.
Note: Use this
process for all
other router bits
that you need to
fit,but you will
have to change the collet if the shank of the router bit is a different size.
Note: Keep your collets clean and blow all dust out of the slots. Fine dust
accumulates and will affect the clamping action.
Tool holder Collet Nut
Spindle nut Wrench Tool
Collet fitted to
spindle nut