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NOTE: The sub-base
installed on this router has an opening
of 1-1/4 inches. To
use cutter bits with larger diameters,
use sub-bases
with larger openings,
sold
separately
at Sears stores or other Craftsman
outlets.
,_, WARNING:
Always turn the motor off and unplug the router before making
any adjustments
or installing accessories.
Failure to unplug the router could
result in accidental
starting,
which can cause serious personal injury.
iNSTALLiNG
AND REMOVING
THE CUTTER
BiT (available separately)
(Fig. 3, 4 and 4a)
iNSTALLiNG
THE CUTTER
BiT
1.
2.
Turn the motor off and unplug the router
from the power source.
Remove the motor housing from the fixed
base.
NOTE: See the instructions
for installing
and
removing
the motor housing from the fixed
base on pages 17 and 18.
3.
4.
5.
Set the motor upside down on its top cap,
with the collet/nut pointing up.
Press the spindle-lock button to engage and
lock the spindle shaft and collet/nut. (Fig. 3)
Place the wrench on the collet/nut and
turn it counterclockwise to loosen the
collet/nut slightly so that it can accept the
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)
NOTE: To ensure 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.
Fig. 3 _
Collet
Spindle
Nut
Fig. 4a
3utter:
7.
With the cutter bit inserted and the spindle-lock
button pressed
in to engage
the shaft, place the wrench on collet/nut
and turn it clockwise
until the collet/
nut is firmly tightened
on the cutter bit shank.
_1, 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.
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