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Removing/Installing
Router Bit
This trim router is supplied with a
for use with
⁄
" shank router bits. It will only
1
4
accept router bits up to 1
Carefully inspect router bits for cracks,
chips, or other damage before installing.
DO NOT use router bits that have been
dropped, cracked, or damaged. The cen-
trifugal forces from routing at high RPMs
may cause a damaged router bit to break
apart during use.
To remove or install a router bit:
1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER!
2. Loosen quick-release latch, then rotate
base plate assembly counterclock-
wise until motor and base plate are
separated (see Figure 8).
Quick- Release
Motor
Base Plate
Figure 8. Base plate separated from
motor.
Unplug tool and make sure switch
is OFF before inserting or remov-
ing bit, making adjustments, or per-
forming maintenance or service.
Never make adjustments while tool
is running.
-10
-
⁄
" collet
1
4
⁄
" total diameter.
1
8
Latch
3. Place collet wrenches as shown
in Figure 9, and loosen collet nut.
Remove/install router bit.
Router bits are sharp and will be hot
after use. Wear gloves to prevent
injury when removing bit.
Figure 9. Loosening collet nut.
4. Insert router bit into collet (see Figure
10), leaving approximately
between bit and collet nut. Securely
tighten collet with wrenches.
Note: DO NOT tighten the collet with-
out a bit. The collet can be damaged.
Figure 10. Inserting router bit.
5. Re-install base plate to motor.
Model T1188 Edgebanding Trim Router
Collet Nut
⁄
" gap
1
8
Collet
Router
Nut
Bit
⁄
" Gap
1
8
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