SELECTING THE BIT
Model 290 is furnished with 1/4" diameter collet that will accommodate bits
with 1/4" diameter shanks that are installed directly into the power unit collet.
Accessory collets are available that will allow the use of bits having 1/2" and 3/8"
diameter shanks.
PACK FROM THE MOTOR.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT
1.
To remove the motor unit from the base unit:
(a) Open the clamp (A) Fig. 3.
(b) While holding the base, turn the power unit counter-clockwise until the
lower pin (B) in the motor housing is disengaged from the groove in the
base.
(c) Lift the power unit free from the base unit.
2.
Turn the router upside down and stand it on the motor cap.
3.
Clean and insert the shank of the bit into the collet until the shank bottoms,
then back it out approximately 1/16".
4.
Press the spindle lock (Q) Fig. 4 while turning the chuck (E) Fig. 4 until it locks
into place.
5.
Firmly tighten the collet nut (D) Fig. 4 with the provided wrench.
6.
To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.
ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO THE ROUTER BASE
1.
Open the clamp (A) Fig. 5 and set the power unit in the base unit.
2.
Align the lower pin of the power unit (B) Fig. 5 with the groove in the base.
3.
Rotate the power unit clockwise into the base until the upper guide pins are
set in the groove of the base.
4.
Close the clamp.
ASSEMBLY
Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of
this machine.
While preparing the router for use, while making adjustments,
and when router is not in use, ALWAYS REMOVE THE BATTERY
Remove the Battery!
Remove the Battery!
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