MasterCraft 054-6908-8 Instruction Manual Download

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FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

The router does not work.

The router switch is in “OFF” position.

Move the switch to the “ON” position.

TROUBLESHOO

TING

Exploded view

PAR

TS LIST

Summary of Contents for 054-6908-8

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER 054 6908 8...

Page 2: ...7 38 If any parts are missing or damaged or if you have any questions please call our toll free helpline at 1 800 689 9928 Read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly before using the produ...

Page 3: ...fixed to the Router before using Keep this Instruction Manual available for future reference Important This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician For more information call the...

Page 4: ...ice Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained SAFETY GUIDELINES Work area safet...

Page 5: ...larger in diameter than the opening in the router base Cutter bits that have cutter diameters larger than the opening could cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous condition that cou...

Page 6: ...ntil all of the contents are accounted for 1 Carefully lift the Router Motor and Fixed Base with the 1 2 collet already installed out of the carton and place it on a stable flat surface 2 Open the par...

Page 7: ...ith the collet pointing up 4 Press the spindle lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and collet fig 1 5 Place the wrench in the collet nut turn the collet nut counter clockwise and loosen t...

Page 8: ...end of a cutter bit be sure to grind the clearance angle the same as it was originally ground OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 With the cutter bit inserted and the spindle lock button pressed in to engage the...

Page 9: ...e the router fixed base motor housing on a flat surface 3 With the back of the router facing the operator loosen the motor clamp A fig 4 4 Push the Rough adjustment knob B to release the motor housing...

Page 10: ...hat the router is never turned on or connected to the power source when assembling parts making adjustments or installing or removing collets and cutter bits during cleaning or when it is not in use D...

Page 11: ...ferent for edge routing and internal routing DEEP CUTS The proper cutting depth for each pass is always determined by the material the size and type of cutter bit and the power of the motor Always mak...

Page 12: ...outer On let the motor build to its full speed and then gradually feed the cutter bit into the workpiece Always be alert and pay attention to the operation Never operate the router while fatigued Edge...

Page 13: ...edge shaping with guides WARNING Always clamp the workpiece securely and keep a firm grip on the router base with both hands at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control causing poss...

Page 14: ...ing possible personal injury Kickback is always counter clockwise or in the opposite direction of the clockwise rotation of the cutter bit To guard against and help prevent kickback plan the set up an...

Page 15: ...bite Instead it scrapes away sawdust like particles This scraping produces heat which can glaze burn and mar the cut in the workpiece and in extreme cases overheat the cutter bit When the cutter bit...

Page 16: ...y a qualified service technician WARNING For personal safety always turn the switch off and unplug the router motor from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning WARNING If the s...

Page 17: ...d be sure to fit the two metal ears into their slots in the channel fig 19 5 Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing the brushes Tighten the caps snugly but do not over tighten...

Page 18: ...054 6908 8 FIXED BASE ROUTER 054 6908 8 33 34 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The router does not work The router switch is in OFF position Move the switch to the ON position TROUBLESHOOTING Explode...

Page 19: ...000 Gear Shaft 20 3121049000 Rubber Spring 50 3520141000 Gear 21 3700249000 Washer 51 3520147000 Locking Gear 22 5700008000 Ball Bearing 52 3550615000 Worm 23 2740116000 Stator 53 5620033000 Screw 24...

Page 20: ...easonable period of use d this warranty will not apply to routine maintenance and consumable items such as but not limited to fuel lubricants vacuum bags blades belts sandpaper bits fluids tune ups or...

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