Assembly & Adjustments - Bosch MRC23EVS Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

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INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT
A wide assortment of router bits with different
profiles is available separately. Use 1/2"
shank whenever possible, and only use good
quality bits.
To prevent personal injury,
WARNING
always remove the plug
from power source before removing or
installing bits or accessories.
Place router upside down or lay router on its
side with the base resting on the bench.
Another option is to remove the motor from
the base before installing the bit.
NOTE: The bit shank and collet chuck should
be clean and free of dust, wood, residue and
grease before assembling.
1. Hold the armature shaft in place with the
shaft wrench (Fig. 5).
2. Next, use the collet wrench to loosen the
collet chuck assembly in counter-clockwise
direction (viewed from under the router).
3. Insert the shank of the router bit into the
collet chuck assembly as far as it will go,
then back the shank out until the cutters
are approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from
the collet nut face. 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" (16 mm).
4. With the router bit inserted and the shaft
wrench holding the armature shaft, use the
collet wrench to firmly tighten the collet
chuck assembly in a clockwise direction
(viewed from under the router).
Cutter diameter must be at
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least 1/4" (6.35 mm) smaller
than opening in subbase and/or base for
the bit and cutter.
Assembly & Adjustments
FIG. 5
bit with cutter that exceeds the maximum
recommended size (See page 22).
without a bit.
before use.
1. Use the shaft and collet chuck wrenches
2. Once the collet chuck assembly is
NOTE: The collet chuck is self-extracting; it
is NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck to
free the router bit.
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Collet
Wrench
When using a templet
WARNING
guide, do not use a router
To prevent damage to tool,
CAUTION
do not
Always be sure the collet
WARNING
chuck is tightened securely
REMOVING A ROUTER BIT
as described earlier, and turn the collet
chuck assembly in a counter-clockwise
direction.
loosened continue to turn the collet chuck
assembly until it pulls the collet free from
its taper, and the router bit can be
removed.
Shaft
Wrench
tighten collet