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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Power Switch is in the off-position and unplug the tool from
its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Installing the Router Bit
Note:
This tool includes a 1/4
″
collet. Use
only bits that have a 1/4
″
shank.
Note:
Do not use a bit with a cutting diameter
larger than the opening in the base.
1. Use only bits that are marked as suitable
for the type of material being cut.
2. Use only bits that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
3. Unplug the Router from the electrical outlet.
4. Release the Locking Lever and use the
Depth Adjustment Screw to move the
Base down to expose the Collet Nut.
5. Press the Spindle Lock in to keep
the Spindle from turning.
6. Using the Large Wrench included, loosen
the Collet Nut, but do not remove.
7. If there is already a bit in the Collet, remove it.
8. Push the shank end of the new bit (sold
separately) into the opening in the Collet
Nut. There may be some resistance, so
make sure that it goes in all the way.
9. Pull out bit slightly so that there is
1/16
″
gap at bottom of bit.
10. While holding in the Spindle Lock, tighten
the Collet Nut with the Large Wrench.
Adjusting Cutting Depth
Set the depth of cut using the scale
marked on the side of the Router.
1. Install the router bit as previously described.
2. Unplug Router from electrical outlet
before making any adjustments.
3. Release the Locking Lever and use the Depth
Adjustment Screw to move the Base down so
the router bit is retracted within the Base.
4. Place the Base on a flat surface, and
slide the Router down in the Base
until the tip of the bit contacts the work
surface. Tighten the Locking Lever.
5. The depth scale on the Housing now shows
the starting position. This starting position
will vary depending on the bit used.
6. Add the desired depth of cut to the starting position.
For example, if the starting position is 1/2"
and the desired depth of cut is 1/4", the
correct adjustment on the scale is 3/4".
7. Release the Locking Lever, and use the Depth
Adjustment Screw to move the Housing up
until the scale shows the correct reading;
in this example 3/4". Tighten the Locking Lever.
8. Make a test cut on a piece of scrap material
to ensure that the adjustment is correct.
