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Installing Router Bit-
Installing the Router Bit in the Tool Holder
Caution:
Before changing or fitting the router bit, always
disconnect the power to 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 can not compress and “snap” into the spindle nut. The face of the collet and the face of the spin
dle 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 spindle thread by hand.
Press the bit into the collet. 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. Hold the toolholder with the supplied wrench and tighten the collet with a second wrench. Do not over
tighten.
Note:
Use this process to install each of the router bits into the tool holders, being careful to use the correct collet size for each
router bit. Note: Keep the collets clean and blow all dust out of the slots. Fine dust accumulates and may affect the clamping
action.
