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Model W1763W (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/16)
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ATIO
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The Model W1763W comes with
1
⁄
2
" and
1
⁄
4
" router bit
collets. The shaper operates at 7,000 RPM and 10,000
RPM. Typically, the faster speed is used when cutting with
router bits and the slower speed is used when cutting
with shaper cutters.
Router.Bit.Installation
Tools.Needed:. Qty
Spindle Multi-Wrench ...........................................1
Spanner Wrench .................................................1
To.install.router.bit.collet,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open side access door.
3. Remove fence assembly and table inserts, and
raise spindle all the way up with spindle height
handwheel.
4. Insert router bit collet into collet nut (see
Figure 41
).
5.
Thread collet and collet nut assembly onto spindle
shaft, but do not tighten collet nut yet.
6. Insert router bit into collet.
7. Hold spindle housing with spindle multi-wrench, and
fully tighten collet nut by hand.
— If router bit slips in collet, re-install it and repeat
Steps.4–5 .
8. Ensure appropriate router bit clearance by using a
provided table insert.
9.
Re-install fence assembly and guard, and close
access door.
Improperly. installed. router. bit. and.
collet. may. fly. out. of. spindle. during.
operation,.which.may.cause.very.seri-
ous.injury.to.operator.and.bystanders.
Figure.42.. Installed collet flush with top
of collet nut.
Always. check. rated. speed. of. any. router. bit. before.
installing. it.. If. spindle. speed. is. faster. than. rated.
speed.of.router.bit,.do.not.use.that.router.bit..It.may.
fly.apart.during.operation.and.cause.serious.injury.to.
operator.or.bystanders.
Figure.41..
Router bit collet in collet nut.
Lip Snapped
into Groove