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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 3
Cutter
Bit shank
Spindle-lock
button
7. With the cutter bit inserted and the
spindle-lock button pressed in to
engage the shaft, place the wrench on
the collet and turn it clockwise until the
cutter bit is firmly tightened in the collet.
NOTICE: To ensure proper gripping of the
cutter bit shank and minimize run-out, the
shank of the cutter bit must be inserted
into the collet at least 5/8”.
WARNING:
Tighten the collet
securely to prevent the cutter bit from
slipping. If the collet is not securely
tightened, the cutter bit may detach
during use, causing serious personal
injury.
REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT
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 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.
5. Place the wrench on the collet and turn
it counterclockwise to loosen the collet
slightly.
6. Remove the cutter bit shank.
INSTALLING MOTOR IN FIXED
BASE (FIG. 4)
FIG. 4
Coarse-
adjustment
button
Arrow
Motor
clamp
WARNING:
Never use the router
motor without first properly installing it
into an approved base. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury and
damage to motor.
NOTICE: Before installing the motor
housing in the fixed base, have the collet
and router cutter bit installed on the motor
housing; refer to the section “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.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
2. Place the fixed base on a flat surface.
3. With the back of the fixed base facing
you, open the motor clamp.
4. Press in the coarse-adjustment button
while you align the motor to the fixed
base so that the arrows align.
5. Slide the motor down into the fixed base.
6. The router motor will now slide up or
down to when the coarse-adjustment
button is pressed in.
7. After all adjustments are made (see
“DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH FIXED
BASE”), close the router clamp securely.