Removing The Cutter Bit; Collet/Nut Care; Cutter Bits; Installing Router Motor In Base - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT (Figs. 3 end 4 see page 15)
1+ Turnmotor off and unp|ugfrom power source
2 Remove motor from plunge base
3+ Set the motorupsidedown on _tetop cap, with co!let/nutpolnl+ng up+
4+ Press spindle+ockbutton to engage and lock the spindle shaft end colteVnut,(Rg, 3),,
5+ Place the wrench on thecotlet!nutand turn counter-clockwiseand loosen co_laVnut
s[IghUy and remove cutterbit shank
COL.LET/NUT CARE
From time to time, Inspect the colleVnutto make sure it is clean and Is grippingthe cutler
bit properly.
With the router cutter bit removed, lure the colleVnutcounterclockwise(with spindlelock
engaged) until it te free from motor's spindleshaft.
Blow the collet out wgh compressedsir, and clean the t_pered inside of the coIleVnutwith
a tissue or fine brush+
Always make sure the cutterbit shank, coital/nutand motor spindleare clean and free of
wcodchlps,dust, residue, grease and rust before Installing.
Apply a slight amount of machine o11 to spindle shaft If it looks dry.
Replace worn or damaged collate/nutsimmediately+
NOTE: The collar/nut Is aalf-mleeelng; It Is NOT necessary to strike the |
collar/nut to free the router cutter bit. If cutter bit seems stuck after use, loosen
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toilet/nut a little more until It releases.
CUTTER BITS
Get faster+more accurate cutting results by keeping cutterbits clean and sharp+Remove
al_accumulated pitch and gum fromcutterbite after each use.
When sharpeningcutterbits, sharpen only the Inside of the culttngedge, Never grindthe
outside diameter. Ba sure, when sharpeningthe end of a cutterbit, to grind the clearance
angle the same as originally ground
INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR IN BASE
Z_WARNING: NEVER use the muter motor without Installing It Into the
plunge base+ Failure to do so could result In serious personal Injury and damage
to motor,
NOTE: Before Installing motor housing In fixed base, have the toilet/nut and
router cutter b.ltyou are going to use already Installed In motor housing+
See page 15' INSTALLING AND REMOVINGTHE CUTTER BIT".
Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug muter from power source
before making any adjustments or Installing accessories. Failure to turn motor off
and unplug router could result in accidental starting which can cause sedoua
personal Injury+
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