Installing And Removing Bits - Flex FX4221 Operator's Manual

INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS

(FIG. 5, AND 6)
WARNING
WARNING
from the tool, or first allow the bit to cool
down. The bit may be hot after prolonged use.
Select the bit
This router is shipped with a 1/4" collet that
accepts cutter bits with 1/4" shanks.
1. Detach the battery pack.
2. Place the tool upside down and remove
the base unit following above section "TO
REMOVE THE BASE".
3. Slide the spindle lock down, until it audibly
clicks, to lock the spindle shaft in place.
Alternatively, you can use the 12 mm wrench
to hold the spindle securely.
4. Use the 17 mm wrench to turn the collet nut
counterclockwise (Fig. 5).
5. Install or remove the bit/collet as follows:
To install a bit, clean and insert the
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round shank of the desired router bit into
the collet so that the cutting surfaces are
approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm) to 1/4" (6.4
mm) away from the face of the collet (Fig. 6).
To remove the bit, pull the bit out of the
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collet.
6. Turn the collet nut clockwise to tighten the bit
using the 17 mm.
7. Slide the spindle lock up to release the
spindle shaft.
NOTE: The tool could be started only when
the spindle lock is released. The LED lights
will flash to signal that the spindle is locked
when the On/Off switch is pressed.
8. Install the base following above section "TO
INSTALL THE BASE".
Do not use bits with
damaged shanks.
Use protective gloves
when removing the bit
Fig. 5
12mm Wrench
SPINDLE STOP™
Spindle Lock
Fig. 6
Bit (not provided)
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cutter bit from slipping. If the collet nut is not
tightened securely, the cutter bit may detach
during use, causing serious personal injury.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to tool, do
not tighten the collet nut without a cutter bit
installed.
NOTICE: To ensure proper gripping of the cutter
bit shank and minimize run-out, the shank of the
cutter bit must be inserted at least 5/8" (16 mm)
into the collet.
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Tighten the collet nut
securely to prevent the
17mm
Wrench