Assembly & Operation; On/Off & Speed Control Switches; Installing Cutting Bits; Work Lights - Craftsman 183.17253 Owner's Manual

All-in-one cutting tool
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WARNING]
Remove the plug from the power source before
assembly, changing accessories
or cutters and
making adjustments. This safety action will help
prevent accidental starting of the tool which could
result in serious injury.
OH I OFF & SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES
This cutting tool is equipped with a sliding ON / OFF
switch (1) located on the side of the tool and a speed
control switch (2) located on top of the tool (see Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
INSTALLING CUTRNG
BITS - Cont'd
4.
5,
6.
Insed new cutting bit (4) into the collet.
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Insert the bit all the way into the cohet and then
pull it back between t/t0" and l/e", This creates an
air space between the motor shaft end the hit to
help prevent overheating the bit.
Before tightening the collet on the bit, make sure
the flutes (spiral portion) of the bit ere completely
visible outside the catfat. Clamping the coltst on
the bit flutes will result in broken bits and possible _
injury.
When hit is propedy placed in the collet, depress the
shaft locking button and turn the collet nut clockwise
by hand as far as possible,
Securely tighten collet nut using the wrench.
1.
TO turn the toot ON, slide the switch (1) up.
2.
To turn the tool OFF, slide the switch down,
3. To set speedto highspeed,slidespeedcontrolswitch
(2) awayfromthe ON / OFF switch.
4.
To set the speed control switch to low speed, slide the
speed control switch (2) toward the ON / OFF switch.
INSTALLING CUTtiNG
BITS
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Cutting bit and router bit cutting surfaces are
extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
To insert a cuffing bit, use the collet wrench which is.in the
wrench holder attached to the power cord.
1.
Deprese the shaft locking bufton (1} and mtste the
collet lock nut (2) clockwise with the other hand until
the locking button drops into place, preventing the
shaft from turning (see Fig, 2).
2.
While continuing to hold the shaft locking button IN,
use the coflet wrench (3) to rum the collet nut counter
clockwise. Loosen the collet nut two or three turns.
3.
Remove bit if one is already installed in the tool.
4
3
2
Fig. 2
WORK LIGHTS
The motor unit has two buitt-in work lights (5) (see Fig, 2).
These work lights automatically light up when the motor
switch is famed ON. Patterns or drawings in the
immediate vicinity of the bit will be illuminated for better
visibility and improved cutting accuracy.
SELECT APPROPRIATE
MOTOR SPEED
Selecting the appropriate motor speed will ensure
smoother, more efficient cutting action. Choose LOW
speed for grinding, cuffing plastics, polishing and when
using wire or bristle brushes. Cheese HIGH speed when
cutting wood. using cut-off wheels and to reduce "shatter"
that may develop when cutting some materials at LOW
speed.

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