Craftsman 320.27680 Operator's Manual page 16

4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage
and lock the spindle shaft and collet/nut
(Fig. 3)
5. Place the wrench on the collet/nut and
turn it counterclockwise to loosen the
collet/nut slightly so it can accept cutter
bit shank.
6. Insert the cutter bit shank into the collet/
nut assembly as far as it will go, then
back the shank out until the cutters are
approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch away from
the face of the collet/nut (Fig. 4, 4a).
NOTICE: To insure proper gripping of the
cutter bit shank and minimize run-out, the
shank of the cutter bit must be inserted into
the collet/nut at least 5/8 inch.
7. With the cutter bit inserted and the spindle
lock button pressed in to engage the
shaft, place the wrench on the collet/nut
and turn it clockwise until the collet/nut is
firmly tightened on the cutter bit.
_, 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.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the tool, do not
tighten the collet/nut without a cutter bit installed.
Removing the Cutter Bit from Fixed Base
1. Turn the motor off and unplug the router
from the power source.
Collet
Nut
Spindle Lock
Fig. 4 /_<'w_ \ Cutters
"_X_j Bit Shank
"J _ Spindle
Fig. 4a . Cutters
_/ Collet /
NOTICE: See the instructions for removing the motor housing from the fixed base.
2. Remove the motor from the fixed base.
3. Set the motor upside down on its top cap, with the collet/nut pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and the
collet/nut (Fig. 3).
5. Place the wrench on the collet/nut and turn it counter-clockwise to loosen
the collet/nut slightly.
6. Remove the cutter bit shank.
Installing the Cutter Bit for Plunge Base
1. Turn the motor off and unplug the router from the power source.
2. Remove the motor housing from the plunge base.
27683 ManuaLRevised_11-O120 Page 16