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5. Remove the
Collet Nut (15)
and clean the spindle.
6. Insert the appropriate
Collet (3)
into the spindle and screw on the collet nut
hand tight.
CAUTION:
Never tighten the collet on this unit without first installing a router bit.
Tightening an empty collet can damage the collet.
To insert a router bit:
1. Position the router on its side on the table with the
Router Base (4)
pointing
towards you.
2. Loosen the
Collet Nut (15)
. Clean and insert the shaft of the router bit into the
collet.
3. Ensure that the router bit shaft is inserted into the collet at least 3/4". If the
shaft “bottoms” out, back it out 1/16" to allow for proper tightening.
.
Press the Spindle Lock (14)
, hold it in position, and tighten the
Collet Nut
(15)
.
5. Be sure to unplug your router and repeatedly check the tightness of the
Collet
Nut (15)
when using your router over an extended period.
CAUTION:
Handle router bits with care. They are extremely sharp and may
cause cuts and or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Before switching the router on, ensure that the collet nut is tight.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOCKING LEVER FOR ROUTER BODY (Fig. A & B)
The
Plunge Locking Lever (6)
allows the router bit to be plunged directly into the
workpiece.
The body of the router is spring loaded, take care when releasing the
Locking Lever (6)
. To operate the
Plunge Locking Lever (6)
:
1. Grasp both handles and brace yourself before releasing the
Locking Lever
(6)
.
2. Press downwards to allow the body of the router to move down and into the
workpiece.
3. Lock it in place by depressing the
Plunge Locking Lever (6) (Optional)
.
This unit can be locked in place anywhere along the units vertical travel.
CAUTION:
The housing of the router is under spring tension. When you release
the locking lever, it returns to its highest position.
SETTING THE ROUTING DEPTH (FIG. A & B)
WARNING:
Disconnect router from the power source before making any
adjustments.
1. Install the desired router bit as described earlier in this manual.
2. Locate the
Depth Stop (8)
on the router. This adjustable rod is intended to
limit the depth of the cut.
3. Locate the
Depth Stop Locking Knob (10)
for the
Depth Stop (8)
. Loosen it
by turning it counter-clockwise.
4. Release the
Plunge Locking Lever (6)
and lower the router down until the end
of the router bit just touches the work piece.
5. Rotate the
Depth Stop Adjustment Wheel (11)
to set the required cutting
depth using the scale as a guide.
6. Tighten the
Depth Stop Locking Knob (10).
7. The router is now set to cut the set depth when plunged into the workpiece.
