Freud FT1700VCE Notice Technique page 12

Option 2 – Through The Base Bit Changes
The Freud FT1700 can also be mounted to a router
table.To mount the router, please follow the
instructions included with the router table.
a) Unlock the base by inserting the height
adjustment wrench (K) into the above table base
clamp access hole (L) and turn counter clockwise
until the wrench stops turning. - Fig. 2a
b) Insert the depth adjustment wrench into the
above table height adjustment access hole (J)
and rotate counter clockwise until the collet (G)
extends fully through the base. - Fig. 2b
c) Insert the depth adjustment wrench into the
spindle lock access hole (Q) and rotate clockwise
until it stops. Rotate spindle (F) until spindle lock
pin (N) engages. When the spindle lock pin is
correctly engaged, you will not be able to rotate
the spindle. - Fig. 2c
d) Using the 22mm collet nut wrench (I), turn the
collet nut counter clockwise to loosen the collet.
If a bit is already in the collet, the collet nut will
loosen for approximately 1 turn and then become
tight again. Continue turning the nut counter
clockwise with the wrench until the nut is loose
again. At the point the bit should be released and
easy to remove from the collet. - Fig. 2d
e) To install a router bit, insert the bit into the collet
and with the 22mm wrench rotate the collet nut
clockwise to tighten the collet. Always be sure
that at least 80% of the router bit shank is
inserted in the collet but never allow the bit
shank to "bottom out" in the collet. - Fig. 2e
f) Insert the depth adjustment wrench into the
spindle lock access hole (Q) and rotate counter
clockwise until it stops turning.- Fig. 2f
g) 1. Insert depth adjustment wrench into the
above table height adjustment access hole (J)
and turn clockwise to lower the router bit.
2. Lock the base by inserting the height
adjustment wrench into the above table base
clamp access hole (L) and turn the wrench
clockwise until the wrench stops turning.
- Fig. 2g
h) Before operating the router, follow directions in
the section in this manual titled "Adjusting Depth
of Cut" to properly set your depth of cut.
English
11
Fig. 2a
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2c
Fig. 2d