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_. WARNING: Tighten the collet/nut securely to prevent the cutting bit from
slipping. If the collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutting bit may detach
during use, causing serious personal injury
NOTE: To ensure proper gripping of cutting-bit shank and minimize run-out, the
shank of the cutting bit must be inserted into the collet/nut at least 5/8-inch.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to tool, do not tighten the collet/nut without a
cutting bit installed.
REMOVING THE CUTTING BIT (Figs. 7, 8, 8a)
1. Turn the router motor off and unplug the router from the power source.
2. Remove the router motor from the base.
3. Place the router motor upside down on its top cap, with the collet/nut
pointing up.
4. Press the spindle-lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and the
collet/nut (Fig. 7).
5. Place the wrench on the collet/nut and turn it counterclockwise to loosen
collet/nut slightly.
6. Remove the cutting-bit shank (Fig. 8).
NOTE: The collet/nut is self-releasing; it is not necessary to strike the collet/nut
to free the router cutting bit. If the cutting bit seems stuck after use, loosen the
collet/nut a little more until it releases.
COLLET/NUT CARE
1. From time to time, inspect the collet/nut to make sure that it is clean and that
it is gripping the cutting bit properly.
2. With the router cutting bit removed and the spindle lock engaged, turn the
collet/nut counterclockwise until it is free from the motor's spindle shaft.
3. Blow the collet out with compressed air, and clean the tapered inside of the
collet/nut with a tissue or a fine brush.
4. Always make sure that the cutting-bit shank, collet/nut, and router-motor
spindle are clean and free of woodchips, dust, residue, grease, and rust
before installing.
5. Apply a small amount of machine oil to the spindle shaft if it looks dry.
6. Replace worn or damaged collets/nuts immediately.
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