operating
CHUCK-Your Router chuck is a precision collet type.
iMPORTANT-DO NOT TIGHTEN THE COLLET UN-
LESS A FULL SIZE
lh
INCH SHANK BIT IS IN THE
COLLET AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE COLLET TO
BEND AND PREVENT THE INSERTION OF THE
CUTTER SHANK INTO THE COLLET. Clean collet,
collet nut and motor shaft taper frequently to main-
tain accuracy.
TO INSTALL CUTTERS-IMPORT ANT-BE SURE
POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY. Insert shank of cutter all the way into col-
let, then withdraw the shank of the cutter approxi-
mately Ya" away from bottom. Hold lock nut, Key No.
31, (See parts list, page 1), with locking lever, Key ~o.
39
and tighten collet nut, Key No.
31,
securely with
wrench provided.
To remove cutter, loosen collet nut, Key No. 31,
enough to allow cutter to slip easily from collet.
TO ADJUST FOR DEPTH OF CUT-IMPORTANT-
BE SURE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY. (See Fig.
1)
Place the router on a
flat surface and loosen lock knob (Cl. Turn height
adjusting knob (A) until tip of router bit just touches
the surtace. Turn indicator Knob (B) to "0". Posi-
tion router so that the bit can be projected below the
base for desired setting. Now adjust to desired depth
of cut by turning height adjust.ing knob slig~tly past
the desir~'d setting, then returning to the deSired set-
ting. "'his will insure a more accurate depth-of-cut
adjustment. Tighten lock knob.
On successive cuts, always set indicator to "0" before
loosening lock knob. The amount of cutter movement
can then be read directly on the scale. Note that each
gradlfOtion of the scale indicates
1/64
inch chal'l'ge in
setting.
Fig. 1
A clamp bar, Key No. 36, (See parts list page 1) has .
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been provided to assure smooth elevation of the motor ..."
with the motor unit unclamped in base. The clamp bar
is adjusted until light pressure is applied to the side
of the motor housing. This pressure must be sufficient
to hold the motor unit in an elevated position, un-
clamped, yet permit the motor unit to be moved. The
clamp bar is adjusted at the factory and should not
have to be changed for sometime under normal use,
however, after prolonged use normal wear of clamp
bar may allow loosened condition. Should this occur
loosen hex nuts, Key No. 35 and then tighten set
screws, Key No.
11,
until desired adjustment is ob-
tained. Hold set screws with an allen wrench to pre-
vent turning and tighten hex nuts.
SIZE OF CUT-The average cut should not exceed
1,;4" depth per pass when using larger cutters. In hard-
woods, two or three passes should be made when usi~g
the largest cutters ovailable. Two or three passes In
hardwood are more practical than risking possible
damage to the motor unit or cutter breakage through
overloading.
PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS-The best results for
fast accurate cutting are obtained by using cutters
which are sharp. A properly sharpened cutter will not
only prolong the life of the router. but will make the ...,,;
job of cutting both foster and easier.
Keep cutters clean. Avoid, if possible, r~nning hot and
smoking. Remove any accumulated pitch and gum
from sides with kerosene.
Follow procedure described below for sharpening cut-
ters. Grind only the inside of the cutting edge of cut-
ters. When grinding cutters, it is sometimes neces-
sary to touch up the end. Be sure when grinding end
of cutters to grind the. clearance angle the same os
that originally furnished. Never grind the outside dia-
meter of cutters as they are specially ground for pro-
per clearance.
TO ASSEMBLE EYESHIELD TO ROUTER: The eye-
shield, Key No. 16, attaches to the fr.ont of the ro~ter,
covering the opening below the micrometer adJust-
ment knobs. Gently squeeze the shield at each end
so that the two tabs fit into the router base opening.
Releasing the shield will cause it to secvrely grasp the
edge of the base "window."
LUBRICATION •.
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All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suf- .,.....
ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions, there-
fore, no further lubrication is required.
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