Operating Instructions - Skil RT1322-00 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting the Cutter Bit
This router comes with a 1/2" collet and 1/4" collet sleeve that accept cutter bits with 1/2" and
1/4" shanks, respectively. The 1/2" collet is installed on the tool, and the 1/4" collet sleeve can
be installed inside the 1/2" collet.
WARNING
larger cutter bit will not fit through the sub-base opening, will cause damage to the sub-base
and the motor, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator.
WARNING
result in accidental starting, which can cause serious personal injury.
Install the 1/4" Collet Sleeve (figs 2a and 2b)
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. Remove the router motor housing from the fixed base or the plunge base.
NOTICE: See the instructions for installing and removing the motor housing from the fixed
base or plunge base in this manual.
3. Set the router motor upside down on the motor-housing top cap with the collet pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and the 1/2" collet. Place
the wrench (included) on the 1/2" collet and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the collet
slightly to accept the 1/4" collet sleeve (fig 2a).
5. Insert the 1/4" collet sleeve into the 1/2" collet assembly as far as it will go (fig 2b).
6. With the 1/4" collet sleeve inserted and the spindle-lock button pressed in to engage the
shaft, place the wrench on the 1/2" collet and turn it clockwise until the 1/4" collet sleeve is
tightened in it.
Fig. 2a
Remove the 1/4" Collet Sleeve
1. Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2. With the spindle-lock button pressed in to engage the shaft, place the wrench on the 1/2"
collet and turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the collet slightly to remove the 1/4" collet
sleeve.
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Do not use a router cutter bit that has a cutter bit diameter larger
than 1-1/4 inches with the sub-bases that are supplied with this router. A
Always turn the motor off and unplug the router before making any
adjustments or installing accessories. Failure to unplug the router could
1/2" Collet
Spindle-lock
Button
Fig. 2b
1/4" Collet
Sleeve