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Adjusting the Router Motor Height:
The Rocky 30 uses a rack and pinion gear on the router base to adjust the motor height. The gear
on the base engages the teeth that are machined in the face of the router motor. Make sure that
you do not attempt to adjust the motor height while the router is running. The motor must be
turned off and the power cord should be unplugged from the power source to prevent the router
motor from inadvertently being turned on. Start by loosening the locking flip lever to loosen the
motor in the base. Turn the height adjustment knob in the direction you need to raise or lower the
motor to the desired height for the cut depth you would like. When you are satisfied with the
motor position, re-engage the locking mechanism by flipping the locking lever to the locked
position. The router has a convenient scale to assist when making your height adjustments.
If you are unable to keep the motor secured with the locking lever in the locked position, tighten
the hex nut (6) behind the locking lever to apply more tension on the lever. Test and readjust as
needed until the router motor stays securely locked in position.
Changing Collet Inserts:
The Rocky 30 is supplied with both 1/4” and 3/8” collet inserts. To change the colle
t insert,
loosen and remove the collet nut and insert the desired collet for the bit you intend to install in
the router. Replace the collet nut but do not tighten it fully unless there is a router bit inserted
into the collet as it is possible to permanently distort the collet insert doing this. This could make
inserting bits into the collet difficult or cause you to need to replace the collet insert.
