MasterCraft 054-6908-8, Instruction Manual

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FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8 FIXED-BASE ROUTER - 054-6908-8
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Assembly
Selecting a cutter bit
This router comes with 1/4" and 1/2" collets that, accept 1/4" and 1/2" diameter shanked cutter bits
respectively.
WARNING!
Do not use router cutter bits that have a cutter bit diameter larger than 1-1/4", because
they will not fit through the sub-base opening, could cause damage to the sub-base and
the motor, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator.
Installing and removing the cutter bit
WARNING!
ALWAYS turn the motor off and unplug the router from the power source before making any
adjustments or installing accessories. Failure to turn the motor off and unplug the router
could result in accidental starting, which can cause serious personal injury.
Installing the cutter bit
1. Turn the motor off, and unplug the tool from the power source.
2. Remove the motor housing from the fixed base (see Removing the motor from the base on page 14).
3. Set the 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 (fig 1).
5. Place the wrench in the collet/nut, turn the
collet/nut counter-clockwise, and loosen the
collet slightly so that it can accept the cutter
bit shank.
6. Insert the cutter bit shank into the collet
assembly as far as it will go, and then back
the shank out until the cutter faces are
approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from the face
of the collet.
Know the fixed-base router
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No. Description No. Description
1 Cord guard 11 On/Off toggle switch
2 Motor-housing top cap 12 Motor-housing key strip
3 Handles 13 Base keystrip slot
4 Fixed base 14 Edge-guide mounting slot
5 Quick-clamp motor changing system 15 Dust-extraction hood
6 Spindle lock 16 Edge-guide mounting slot
7 Self-releasing collet system 17 Quick-clamp motor changing system
8 Sub-base 18 Depth-indicator ring
9 Clear plastic chip guard 19 Micro-fine adjustment dial
10 Replaceable brush cap
Before attempting to use this router, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety
requirements.
DESCRIPTION
OPERA
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Nut
Collet
Spindle
Lock