Assembly And Operation; On/Off And Speed Control Switches; Installing Cutting Bits; Motor Speed Selection - Craftsman 183.172540 Owner's Manual

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I_ WARNINGI
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.
ON / OFF & SPEED CONTROL
SWITCHES
This Cutting Tool is equipped with a sliding ON / OFF
switch (I) located on the side of the tool and a two speed
control switch (2) located on top of the tool (see Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
1.
To turn the tool ON, slide the switch (1) upward.
2.
To turn the tool OFF, slide the switch downward.
3. To set speed to highspeed, slidethe speed control
switch(2) awayfrom the ON / OFF switch.
4.
To set the speed control switch to low speed, slide
the speed control switch (2) towand from the ON /
OFF switch.
INSTALLING
CuI-rtNG
BITS
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Cutting bit and router
bit cutting surfaces are
extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
To insert a cutting bit, use the collet wrench.
1.
Deprees the shaft locking button (1) and retate the
collet lock nut (2) clock'wise with the other hand until
the Iockiog button drops into place, preventing the
shaft from turning (see Fig. 2).
2. While continuing to holdthe shaft lockingbuttonIN,
use the collet'wrench (3) to rum the colletnutcounter
clockwise,Loosenthe colletnuttwo or three turns,
3.
Remove bit if one is already installed in the tool
INSTALLING
CU'FrlNG
BITS - Cont'd
4.
5.
6.
insert new cutting bit (4) into the coliet.
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Insert the bit all the way into the coget and then
pull it back between _/16" and 1/=,,. This creates an
air space between
the motor shaft and the bit to
help prevent overheating
the bit.
Before tightening the collet on the bit, make sure
the flutes (spiral portion) of the bit are completely
visible outside the coltat. Clamping the collet on
the bit flutes will result
in broken bits and
possible injury.
When bit is propedy placed in the collet, depress the
shaft locking button and turn the coffer nut clockwise
by hand as far as possible.
Securely tighten collet nut using the wreed]::
3
2
Fig. 2
WORK LIGHTS
The motor unit has two built-in work lights (5) (see Fig. 2)
These work lights automatically light up when the motor
switch is turned 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 ptas6cs, polishing and when
using wire or brisite brushes, Choose HIGH speed when
cutting wood, using the angle grinder attachment, using
cut-off wheels and to reduce "chatter" that may develop
when cutting some matedals at LOW speed.
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