clockwise direction as viewed from bottom
of router (Fig. 3).
6. Push the spindle locking bar
7
back into
disengaged position.
To ensure proper gripping of the router bit and
minimize run-out, the shank of the router bit
must be inserted at least 5/8".
To prevent damage to
tool, do not tighten collet
without a bit.
REMOVING THE ROUTER BIT
1. Pull out the spindle locking bar
7
up to the
marking arrow
6
on the housing. If
necessary, turn the spindle manually until it
is locked in place. There are six lock
positions offset by 60° (Fig. 2).
2. Next, use the collet wrench
18
to loosen the
collet nut
9
in a counter-clockwise direction
as viewed from bottom of router. (Fig. 3).
3. Continue to turn the collet chuck assembly
9
until it pulls the collet
15
free from the
spindle
16
, and the router bit
17
can be
removed.
NOTE:
The collet chuck is self-extracting; it is
NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck to
free the router bit.
COLLET CHUCK CARE
To assure a firm grip, occasionally blow out the
collet chuck with compressed air, and clean
the taper in the spindle assembly shaft with a
tissue or fine brush.
The collet chuck is made up of two component
parts that snap together (Fig. 5); check to see
that the collet
15
is properly seated in the collet
chuck nut
9
and lightly thread the collet chuck
back onto the spindle.
Replace worn or damaged collet chucks
immediately.
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16
9
15
FIG. 4
9
16
15
FIG. 5
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