Operating Instructions; Selecting The Cutter Bit; Install The 1/4” Collet Sleeve; Remove The 1/4” Collet Sleeve - Skil RT1323-00 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
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.
NOTICE: See the instructions for installing and removing the motor housing from the fixed
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-base that is installed on this router, as it will not fit
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