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MOTOR

BLOC MOTEUR

UNIDAD DEL MOTOR

FIG. 1

FIXED BASE - BASE FIXE - BASE FIJA

PLUNGE BASE

BASE PLONGEANTE

BASE PARA PENETRACIÓN

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

FIG. 7

FIG. 5BFIG. 5A

FIG. 9

3. Depress the spindle lock button (D) to hold the spindle shaft in place while turning the collet

nut (S) clockwise with the wrench provided. NOTE: The unit is equipped with multiple spindle

lock detents allowing an optional "manual ratchet" method of tightening the bit.

To tighten with the "manual ratchet" method:

a. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut (S), release pressure on the spindle lock

button (D).

b. With the wrench still on the collet nut (S), reverse the tightening direction to reset the

wrench position.

c. Depress the spindle lock button (D) again and turn the wrench clockwise.

d. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut (S) reaches desired tightness.

NOTICE

Avoid possible damage to the collet. Never tighten the collet without a bit.

TO REMOVE THE BIT

1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, see Motor Quick Release.

2. Depress the spindle lock button (D) to hold the spindle shaft in place while turning the collet

nut (S) counterclockwise with the wrench provided.

To loosen using the "manual ratchet" method:

a. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut (S), release pressure on the spindle lock

button (D).

b. With the wrench still on the collet nut (S), reverse the loosening direction to reset the

wrench position.

c. Depress the spindle lock button (D) again and turn the wrench counterclockwise.

d. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut (S) is loose and the bit can be removed.

COLLETS

NOTE: Never tighten the collet without first installing a router bit in it. Tightening an empty collet,

even by hand, can damage the collet.

To change collet sizes, unscrew the collet assembly as described above. Install the desired collet

by reversing the procedure. The collet and the collet nut are connected. Do not attempt to remove

the collet from the collet nut.

LOCKING LEVER ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4)

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Excessive force should not be used to clamp the locking lever. Using excessive force may damage

the base.

When the locking lever is clamped the motor should not move in the base.

Adjustment is needed if the locking lever will not clamp without excessive force or if the motor

moves in the base after clamping.

To adjust the locking lever’s clamping force:

1. Open the locking lever (G).

2. Using a hex wrench turn locking lever adjustment screw (Q) in small increments.

Turning the screw clockwise tightens the lever, while turning the screw counterclockwise

loosens the lever.

CENTERING THE SUBBASE (FIG. 5)

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

If you need to adjust, change, or replace the subbase, a centering tool (R) is recommended, refer

to Accessories. The centering tool consists of a cone and a pin.

To adjust the subbase:

1. Loosen but do not remove the subbase screws (DD) so the subbase moves freely.

2. Insert the pin into the collet and tighten the collet nut.

3. Insert the motor into the base and clamp the locking lever on the base.

4. Place the cone on the pin (Fig. 5A) and lightly press down on the cone until it stops as shown

in Figure 5B. This will center the subbase.

5. While holding down on the cone, tighten the subbase screws.

USING TEMPLATE GUIDES

The round subbase will accept universal template guides. Recommended accessories for use with

your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center.

NOTE: The D-shape subbase does not accommodate template guides and is designed to

accommodate bits up to 1-3/8" (34.9mm) in diameter.

To use Template Guides

1. Center the subbase. See Centering The Subbase.

2. Install template guide (available as an accessory) on the subbase and tighten securely.

FIG. 6

FIG. 8

FIG. 10

FIG. 12

FIG. 11

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (FIG. 6)

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury

1. Select and install the desired bit. See Bit Installation and Removal.

2. Assemble base to motor, ensuring base is attached to the depth adjustment ring. Place router

on the work piece.

3. Open the locking lever (G) and turn the depth adjustment ring (B) until the bit just touches the

work piece. Turning the ring clockwise raises the cutting head while turning it counterclockwise

lowers the cutting head.

4. Turn the micro adjustable scale (F) clockwise until the 0 on the scale lines up with the pointer

on the bottom of the depth adjustment ring.

5. Turn the depth adjustment ring until the pointer lines up with desired depth of cut marking

on the micro adjustable scale. NOTE: Each mark on the adjustable scale represents a depth

change of 1/64" or .015" (0.4 mm) and one full (360º) turn of the ring changes the depth 0.5"

(12.7mm).

6. Close the locking lever (G) to lock the base.

USING AN EDGE GUIDE (FIG. 7, 9)

An edge guide (model 45006) is available from your local retailer or service center at extra cost.

1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, see Motor Quick Release.

2. Remove flat head screws (EE) from storage holes on edge guide.

3. Slide edge guide (O) into edge guide slot (H) on side of fixed base or (V) on side of plunge

base. Insert the two flat head screws through the appropriate holes in the sub base to secure

the edge guide. Tighten hardware.

4. Follow all instructions included with the edge guide.

NOTE: To remove the edge guide, reverse the above procedure. After removing edge guide always

replace the two flat head screws into the storage holes on the edge guide to prevent loss.

USING A PREMIUM EDGE GUIDE (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)

A Premium Edge Guide is available from your local retailer or service center at extra cost. Follow

the assembly instructions included with the edge guide.

VACUUM ATTACHMENT (FIXED BASE ONLY, FIG. 8)

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

To connect the router to a vacuum cleaner for dust collection:

1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, see Motor Quick Release.

2. Attach vacuum attachment accessory (T) to the base as shown. Tighten thumb screws (U)

securely by hand.

3. Attach hose adapter to vacuum attachment accessory.

4. When using vacuum attachment, be aware of the placement of the vacuum cleaner. Be sure

that the vacuum cleaner is stable and that its hose will not interfere with the work.

VACUUM ATTACHMENT (PLUNGE BASE ONLY, FIG. 9)

1. Remove the motor unit from the plunge base, see Motor Quick Release.

2. Slide tab (FF, inset) on vacuum attachment (J) into slot in plunge base and snap tab (GG, inset)

into hole in plunge base.

3. Secure to base with supplied plastic washer (HH) and thumb screw (II). Tighten thumb screw

securely by hand.

4 Attach hose adaptor to vacuum attachment.

5. When using vacuum attachment, be aware of the placement of the vacuum cleaner. Be sure

the vacuum cleaner is stable and its hose will not interfere with the work.

SET-UP: FIXED BASE (FIG. 1, 2, 10)

INSERTING THE MOTOR INTO THE FIXED BASE

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury

1. Open the locking lever (G) on the base.

2. If the depth adjustment ring (B) is not on the motor, thread the depth adjustment ring (B) onto

the motor until the ring is about halfway between the top and bottom of the motor as shown.

Insert the motor into the base by aligning the groove on the motor (E) with the guide pins (P)

on the base. Slide the motor down until the depth adjustment ring snaps into place.

NOTE: Guide pin grooves (E) are located on either side of the motor so it can be positioned in

two orientations.

3. Adjust the depth of cut by turning the depth adjustment ring. See Adjusting the Depth of Cut.

4. Close the locking lever (G) when the desired depth is achieved. For information on setting the

cutting depth, see Adjusting the Depth of Cut.

ROUND SUBBASE

SEMELLE RONDE

SUB-BASE REDONDA

D-SHAPED SUBBASE

SEMELLE EN D

SUB-BASE EN FORMA DE D

TIGHTEN

SERRER

APRETAR

RESET

RÉINITIALISER

REPOSICIONAR

TIGHTEN

SERRER

APRETAR

FIG. 4