4. Insert the shank of the router bit into
the Collet 6 as far as it will go, then
back the shank out until the cutters are
approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from
the collet nut face.
5. With the router bit inserted and the
spindle lock engaged, use the Collet Nut
Wrench 52 to firmly tighten the Collet
Nut 7 in a clockwise direction
6. Slide the Spindle Lock Lever 19 to the
unlock position
Note: To ensure proper gripping of the rout-
er bit and minimize run-out, the shank of the
router bit must be inserted at least 5/8".
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Assembly
.
.
Replacing the Collet
(Fig. 6)
This tool includes a pre-installed 1/4" collet,
within the collet nut, that must be used with
a 1/4" diameter accessory shank.
To replace the collet assembly:
1. Slide the Spindle Lock Lever 19 to the
locked position
Collet Nut 7.
Note: It may be necessary to rotate the
collet nut to engage spindle lock.
2. Use the Collet Nut Wrench 52 to loosen
the Collet Nut 7 in a counter-clockwise
direction
.
3. Unscrew and remove the collet nut as-
sembly.
4. Ensure that the Spindle 8 threads are
clean and the Collet 6 is properly fitted
in the Collet Nut 7.
5. By hand, screw the new collet assembly
onto the Spindle 8.
Fig. 6
19
7
6
to prevent rotation of
8