COLLETS (FIG. 3, 4)
WARNING: Projectile hazard. Only use bits with shanks
that match the installed collet. Smaller shank bits will not be
secure and could become loose during operation.
CAUTION: Never tighten the collet without first installing a router
bit in it. Tightening an empty collet, even by hand, can damage the
collet.
Two collets are included with the motor: one 1/4" (6.4 mm) and
one 1/2" (13 mm).
To change collets, unscrew the collet assembly, as described
above, sharply pull the old collet out of the collet nut and insert the
new collet. Push firmly so that it snaps past the retainer spring in
the collet nut.
HEIGHT STOP ROD AND HEIGHT STOP THUMB WHEEL
(FIG. 1)
The height stop rod (D) and thumb wheel (C) limit how high the
unit can travel up the rails. The system is adjustable from full down
where the unit cannot rise regardless of the position of the plunge
release lever to full up where the bottom of the collet is 2-7/8"
(73 mm) above the workpiece.
For convenience, the thumb wheel is equipped with a quick
release button (F) that allows you to disengage the threads for fast
positioning by simply depressing the button in the side of the wheel.
NOTE: It is easier to move the height stop thumb wheel UP if the
plunge release lever is locked and easier to move the thumb wheel
DOWN if the unit is first moved down by releasing the plunge
release lever and then tightening it.
MULTI-POSITION TURRET STOP (FIG. 5-7)
WARNING: Do not change the turret stop while the router is
running. This will place your hands too near the cutter head.
The turret stop (J) limits the downward distance that the tool can be
plunged. It consists of three screws of different lengths that serve
to define the depth of cut by limiting the travel of the depth stop
bar (K). Routing depth can be set by selecting the screw of the
appropriate length on the turret. The turret is rotatable with detent
stops to properly align the screws.
FIG. 5
J
It is the interaction of the depth stop bar and the turret stop that
determine the routing depth.
If none of the provided screws seems close to the desired height
each can be adjusted by loosening the hex nut at the bottom
and then turning the screw either in or out to make it the proper
length. After adjusting this screw be sure to tighten the hex nut at
the bottom (Fig. 6.)
Refer to section Setting the Routing Depth for instructions on
how to use the turret stop in an actual operation.
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FIG. 6