Promaker PRO-RT1600, User Manual

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Installing and removing
collets
CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the mains
supply befare installing or removing a collet.
1. The router is supplied with 2 collets, (12 mm)
and (8 mm). The (12 mm) collet comes fitted to
the router.
2. Depending on the size of the router bit the
collet may need to be changed to allow use of
larger or smaller diameter router bits.
3. Depress and hold
the spindle lock
button (11) to stop
the spindle from
turning.
4. Whilst holding the
spindle lock button
(11) loosen the collet
nut (12) by rotating
lit using the wrench
provided.
5. Remove the collet
nut followed by the
collet
6. Install the
new collet into the
assembly; this is
sometimes easier if
the router is plunged
to its full depth.
7. Install the collet
nut and tighten by
hand.
8. Firmly tighten the
collet nut by
depressing and holding the spindle lock button
(11) and then tightening the collet nut (12)
using the wrench provided.
WARNING. Do not tighten the collet nut
without a bit in place or you may break the
collet cone.
Installing and removing
router bits
CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the mains
supply befare installing or removing a router
bit.
1. Ensure the correct
collet is installed for
the router bit to be
used.
2. Loosen the collet
nut (12) by depressing
and holding the
spindle lock button (11)
and then rotating the
collet nut (12).
3. Insert the router bit
ensuring that the shaft
of the bit goes all the
way into the collet.
4. Tighten the collet
nut assembly by depressing and holding the
spindle lock button (11) and then tightening the
collet nut (12).
CAUTION. Ensure the bit is firmly secured
before commencing operation.
Adjusting the cutting depth
CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is
switched off and unplugged from the mains
supply before adjusting the depth of cut.
1. Place the machine on a flat surface and
loosen the depth gauge locking knob (5).
2. Loosen the depth
lock lever (7) and
lower the machine
body until the router
bit just touches the flat
surface.
3. Loosen the depth
gauge locking knob
(5) and lower the depth gauge (4) allowing