Clarke Contractor CR3, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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BEFORE USE

HOW TO FIT AND REMOVE A ROUTER BIT

1. Press and hold the spindle lock 

whilst rotating the spindle until the 
spindle locks into position.

2. Using the wrench supplied, loosen 

the collet nut a few turns and 
remove bit if fitted.

3. Insert new bit and tighten collet 

nut, release spindle lock.

NOTE:

At least 3/4 of the bit shank 
should be located inside the collet.

CHANGING THE COLLET SIZE

1. Press and hold the spindle lock 

whilst rotating the spindle until the 
spindle locks into position.

2. Using the wrench supplied, 

remove the collet nut.

3. Carefully remove the collet from 

the nut and replace with the 
collet you require.

• Your router is supplied with a 

selection of collet sleeves.

NOTE:

The 12 mm collet can be used with the 6 mm and 8mm collet sleeve. 

NOTE:

 The 12.7 mm collet can be used with the 1/4" & 3/8" collet sleeve

4. Replace the 

collet 

nut.

WARNING: ENSURE MACHINE IS ISOLATED FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE 
CHANGING THE ROUTER BITS.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE THE RIGHT SIZE COLLET FOR THE 
ROUTER BIT THAT YOU ARE USING.

WARNING: NEVER TIGHTEN THE COLLET NUT WITHOUT A ROUTER BIT FITTED.