2.
To replace bit,
depress and hold in spindle lock
button and turn collet nut counterclockwise with
the wrench provided as shown in
figure G
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3. Remove old bit.
CAUTION: Burn Hazard.
Do not touch the bit or collet nut during
or immediately after cutting material. The bit and collet nut may be hot enough to
burn bare skin.
4. Insert new bit.
Laceration Hazard.The bits are sharp and should be handled with
great care.
When replacing bits, do not insert cutting flutes into the collet.
This
may result in broken bits.
5. While depressing spindle lock button, turn the collet nut clockwise with the wrench
to firmly tighten the collet.
Never tighten the collet without a bit installed.
6. Attach depth guide.
NOTE:
Always keep depth guide in place at all times during
operation of the tool.
This tool comes with both 1/8 in. (3mm) and 1/4 in. (6mm) collets. To change collets,
remove the collet nut and insert the desired collet.
CHANGING THE COLLET
Laceration Hazard. Turn off tool and remove battery before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Some accessories require different sized collets. The two collets used with
PORTER-CABLE accessories are 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. The PC1800SS comes with both
the 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. collets as standard equipment.
TO CHANGE THE COLLET:
Burn Hazard.
Collet may be hot.
1. Depress and hold in spindle lock button and turn collet nut counterclockwise with
the wrench provided.
2. Remove the collet nut and collet from the threaded spindle.
3. Thread the new collet nut and collet onto the spindle.
4. Insert proper bit and securely tighten collet nut with wrench provided.
Never tighten the collet without a bit installed.
GENERAL CUTTING
When plunge cutting, hold the tool firmly with both hands, insert the bit into the material
at a 45º angle. Slowly bring the tool to a 90º angle to start the cut. When cutting from
the edge of the workpiece, hold the tool 90º to the work surface. With depth guide in
contact with work surface, slowly bring bit into contact with edge. The depth guide
should be kept in contact with the material being cut at all times. Move the tool in a
clockwise direction using slow steady pressure to continue the cut. When the cut is
completed allow the tool to come to a complete stop before lifting it from the material.
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