ASSEMBLY
5. Place the collet wrench on the collet nut and turn it
counterclockwise to loosen the collet nut slightly in order
to accept the cutter bit shank.
6. Insert the cutter bit shank into the collet 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 face of
the collet (FIG. 3).
Fig. 3
7. With the cutter bit inserted and the spindle-lock button
pressed in to engage the shaft, place the collet wrench on
the collet nut and turn it clockwise until the cutter bit is
firmly tightened on the collet nut.
NOTICE: To ensure proper gripping of the cutter bi
shank and minimize run-out, the shank of the cutter
bit must be inserted into the collet nut at least 5/8".
WARNING
Tighten the collet nut securely to prevent
the cutter bit from slipping. If the collet nut is not
securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach during
use, causing serious personal injury.
REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Remove the router motor from the base; refer to the section
"REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE".
3. Set the motor upside down on its top cap, with the collet
pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle
shaft and collet nut.
5. Place the wrench on the collet nut and turn it
counterclockwise to loosen the collet nut slightly.
6. Remove the cutter bit shank.
INSTALLING MOTOR IN FIXED BASE (FIG. 4)
WARNING
Never use the router motor without
installing it into an approved base. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury and damage to
motor.
NOTICE: Before installing the motor housing in the fixed
base, have the collet nut and router cutter bit installed on
the motor housing; refer to the section "REPLACING
THE CUTTER BIT".
CAUTION:
OFF and unplugged from the power supply before
Cutters
installing or removing bits or accessories.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Place the fixed base on a flat surface.
Bit shank
3. With the back of fixed base facing you, open the motor
clamp.
4. Press in the coarse-adjustment button while you align
the coarse-adjustment notches on the motor with the slot
in the fixed base.
Spindle-lock
5. Slide the motor down into the fixed base.
button
6. The router motor will now slide up or down to set
adjustments when the coarse-adjustment button is
pressed in.
7. After all adjustments are made, close the router clamp
securely.
Slot
Coarsea-djustment
button
Fig. 4
REMOVING MOTOR FROM THE FIXED BASE (FIG. 4)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Place the router on a flat surface.
3. With the back of the router facing you, open the router
motor clamp.
4. Push in the coarse-adjustment button while you lift router
motor out of the fixed base.
5. Set the motor upside down on its top cap with the collet
pointing up and remove cutter bit.
INSTALLING THE DUST-EXTRACTION ADAPTOR (FIG. 5)
To attach the dust-extraction adaptor onto the fixed base,
position and secure it to the base with the screws (included)
as shown in FIG. 5.
Always ensure that the tool is switched
Coarse-adjustment
notches
Motor clamp