Instruction manual

Router Raizer Use Instructions
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When used hand-held the hex shaped #1 mainshaft provides a constant engagement of the Router Raizer mwchanism, allowing easy height
adjustments while retaining original plunge capabilities and all other original functions of the router.
Using Handheld
Using in a Router Table
Caution: Always make sure router switch is in the off position, and tool is disconnected from power source when performing maintenance
or making any adjustments to either the router or height adjustments to avoid accidental starting of tool which may result in personal injury.
Dust Cover Insert and Dust Cover
The dust cover insert and dust cover allow easy adjustment access to the Router Raizer mainshaft
and restricts dust and debris infiltration during use. A small magnet is recessed into speed wrench
handle to remove and hold the dust cover during adjustments.
1. Removing dust cover: Using ( fig 1 ) place #29 speed wrench over #31 dust cover, lift speed-
wrench to remove dust cover. Leave dust cover on wrench while making height adjustments.
Caution: Always make sure router switch is in the off position, and tool is disconnected from power source when performing maintenance
or making any adjustments to either the router or height adjustments to avoid accidental starting of tool which may result in personal injury.
Drive
Nut
#22 Rapid
Collar
#31 Dust Cover
#30 Dust Cover Insert
fig 1
#29 Speed Wrench
Magnet
Insert Plate
#21 Lead
Screw
Drive
Nut
#22 Rapid
Collar
#22 Rapid
Collar
2. Replacing dust cover: Position speed wrench with dust cover over the insert, press cover
into insert and swipe wrench away leaving the dust cover in the insert.
3. Always remove #31 dust cover before removing router and insert from table. Or cleaning table with vacuum sweeper
Warning: Never remove the dust cover while the router is running. Allways wait until the bit has stopped spinning.
Direction of Rotation for Adjustment
One complete rotation of the speedwrench, raises or lowers the bit 1/16"
Caution: Always secure plunge lock during routing operations.
Caution: #22 rapid collar is for handheld operations only. For router table operation, lock #22 rapid collar in contact with #15 retainers.
1. Height adjustments can be made from either end of the router. To adjust from the base, engage #29 speed wrench into the head of
#1 mainshaft. To adjust from the top, engage #29 speed wrench into the top of #26 top drive. The knurled #26 top drive also allows
adjustments by hand,
The #24 thumb screw and #22 rapid collar allow positioning the cutter to height. bypassing
multiple revolutions of the speed wrench
1. Using ( fig 2 ) Adjust #21 lead screw, leaving apprximately 1/2" exposed threads. Plunge router by
hand 1/8" past desired height, and secure plunge lock.
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fig 3
fig 2
2. Release rapid collar from position shown grey and slide down shaft to position shown black and
lock in place.
3. Release plunge lock. Using speed wrench or top knob decrease depth of cut to desired position
and engage plunge lock.
4. If #24 thumb screw will not provide enough pressure to secure #22 rapid collar, replace thumb screw
with #25 optional black set screw and #28 allen wrench.
Caution: #22 rapid collar is not designed to maintain cutter height during routing operations. Always
secure plunge lock before and during all routing operations.
Adjustments from #26 top drive:
Clockwise rotation Decreases depth of cut. Counterclockwise rotation Increases depth of cut.
Adjustments from #1 Mainshaft Head :
Clockwise rotation Increases depth of cut. Counterclockwise rotation Decreases depth of cut.
Transporting or Storing Router
1/2"
#24 Thumb
Screw
#15 Retainers
1/2"
Using ( fig 3 ) To prevent damage to the #1 mainshaft and #21 lead screw, adjust the lead screw leaving
1/2" threads exposed. Grasp router handles, release plunge lock, advance router up until lead screw
rapid collar and retainers are all in contact, engage plunge lock.
#15 Retainers
#21 Lead
Screw