Assembly & Operation; On/Off Switch; Installing Cutting Bits - Craftsman 183.172500 Owner's Manual

IA WARNINGI
Remove the plug from the power source before
assembly, changing accessorkm or cutters and
making adjustments. This safety action wftl help
prevent accidental etarting of the tool which could
result In eertous Injury.
ON I OFF SWITCH
This cutter is equipped with a sliding ON / OFF switch (1)
located on the side of the tool (see Fig. 1 ).
Fig. 1
1. To turn the tool ON, slide the switch up.
2. To turn the tool OFF, slide the switch down.
INSTALLING CUTTING BITS
IA WARNING]
cutter bit and router bit cutting surfaces am
extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
To insert a cutting bit, use the collet wrench which is in
the wrench holder attached to the power cord.
Depress the shaft locking button (1) and rotate 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 collet wrench (3) to turn the collet nut counter
clockwise. Loosen the collet nut 2 or three turns.
3. Remove bit if one is already installed in the tool.
INSTALLING CUTTING BITS
4.
Insert new bit (4) into the colleL
I_ WARNING I
Insert the bit all the way Into the collet and then
pull it back between 111s"and tla". This creates an
airspace between the motor shaft and the bltto
help prevent overheating the bit.
Before tight=ruing the collet on the bit, make sure
the flutes (poItion) of the bit are completely
visible outside the colleL Clamping the collet on
the bit flutsl w#l result in broken bits and possible
injury.
5. When bit is propedy placed in the collet, depress the
shaft locking button and turn the collet nut clockwise
by hand as far as possible.
6. Securely tighten collet nut using the wrench.
Fig. 2