INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTING BIT
INSTALLING THE CUTTING BIT
1. Turn router motor off and unplug it from
the power source.
2. Rest the router with the collet/nut pointing
at you.
3. Press the spindle lock button to engage and
lock the spindle shaft and collet/nut.
4. Place the wrench on the collet/nut, and turn
it counter-clockwise to loosen collet/nut slight-
ly to accept the cutting-bit shank.
5. Insert the cutting bit shank into the collet/
nut assembly as far as it will go, then back the
shank out until the cutters are approximately
1/8 to 1/4 in. away from the face of the collet/
nut.
6. With the cutting bit inserted and the spindle
lock button pressed in to engage the shaft,
place the wrench on the collet/nut and turn it
clockwise until the router-cutting bit and the
collet/nut are firmly tightened.
WARNING: Tighten the collet/nut securely
to prevent the cutting bit from slipping. If the
collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutting
bit may detach during use, causing serious per-
sonal injury.
NOTE: To ensure proper gripping of cutting-bit
shank and minimize run-out, the shank of the
cutting bit must be inserted into the collet/nut
at least 5/8-inch.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to tool, do
not tighten the collet/nut without a cutting bit
installed.
REMOVING THE CUTTING BIT
1. Follow steps 1-4 from the "INSTALLING AND
REMOVING THE CUTTING BIT" section.
2. Remove the cutting-bit shank.
NOTE: The collet/nut is self-releasing; it is not
necessary to strike the collet/nut to free the
router cutting bit. If the cutting bit seems stuck
after use, loosen the collet/nut a little more un-
til it releases.
COLLET/NUT CARE
1. From time to time, inspect the collet/nut to
make sure that it is clean and that it is gripping
the cutting bit properly.
2. With the router cutting bit removed and the
spindle lock engaged, turn the collet/nut coun-
terclockwise until it is free from the motor's
spindle shaft.
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3. Blow the collet out with compressed air, and
clean the tapered inside of the collet/nut with
a tissue or a fine brush.
4. Always make sure that the cutting-bit shank,
collet/nut, and router-motor spindle are clean
and free of wood chips, dust, residue, grease,
and rust before installing.
5. Apply a small amount of machine oil to the
spindle shaft if it looks dry.
6. Replace worn or damaged collets/nuts im-
mediately.
CUTTING BITS
IMPORTANT: Get faster, more accurate cut-
ting results by keeping cutting bits clean and
sharp.
1. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from
cutting bits after each use.
2. When sharpening cutting bits, sharpen only
the inside of the cutting edge. Never grind the
outside diameter.
3. Be sure, when sharpening the end of a cut-
ting bit, to grind so that the clearance angle
remains the same as it was originally.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
WARNING: Your router should never be
turned on or connected to the power source
when you are assembling parts, making adjust-
ments, installing or removing collets/nuts or
cutting bits, cleaning, or when it is not in use.
Disconnecting the router will prevent acciden-
tal starting, which could cause serious personal
injury.
NOTE: depth adjustment on the base must be
made with the router motor clamp open.
NOTE: For the Base, the cutting bit depth
equals the amount of the cutter that is ex-
posed below the surface of the sub-base.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the wing locking clamp, release lever
press down the router until the tool barely
touches the work piece and secure the clamp
lever again. Set the depth as close to zero of
the scale.
QUICK SELECTION CUTTING DEPTH
Using the depth stop knob, it is possible to se-
lect quickly between points pre-set depth (the
position right below the depth stop define the
depth of cut).
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