Model 1609A OnlyModel 1609A Only
Insert the 4mm hex wrench supplied into theRemove collet and nut (if fitted) from motor
hole in the top of the offset base to hold thespindle as described earlier. Lock the armature
spindle in position, and loosen the collet in ashaft with the combination wrench 14 fur-
counterclockwise direction with one of thenished, and screw the toothed pulley 15 in
combination wrenches supplied. Insert a lami-
Fig. 5
nate trim bit into the collet as far as it will go,15
and back out slightly until the cutters are 1/8"
to 1/4" away from the collet. Holding the
spindle firmly with the 4mm hex wrench,
tighten the collet in a clockwise direction with
the combination wrench to firmly grip the bit.14
Fig. 4
place with a screwdriver. Remove the combi-
Wrenchnation wrench, and with the clamping ring
loosened, slide the offset base assembly 16
into place on the motor as far as it will go.
Fig. 6
16
To remove bit, use the wrenches as described
above, and turn the collet in a counterclock-
wise direction until the bit can be pulled out.
17
Note that the collet is self-extracting; it is NOT
necessary to strike the collet to free the bit.As the base is installed, it is necessary to guide
CAUTION! The minimum insertion of the bitthe toothed belt 17 over the pulley by using a
shank is 5/8" to ensure proper gripping andscrewdriver inserted through the U-shaped hole
minimize bit run-out.in the sub-base. Position the motor in the base
in the most comfortable position to suit the
Collet Care
operator, and tighten the clamping ring firmly.
With the router bit removed, continue to turn
Do not overtighten.
the collet or collet nut counterclockwise until
Depth Adjustment
it is free of the spindle and the collet can be
Model 1608, 1608LX Only
removed. To assure a firm grip, occasionally
With the motor clamped in the base and the bit
blow out the collet with compressed air and
installed, loosen knob 10 and raise or lower the
clean the taper in the spindle shaft with a tissue
motor and cutter with adjusting screw 11 until
or fine brush.
the desired amount of bit is exposed. Tighten
After cleaning, reinsert the collet and lightly
knob 10 and make a test cut in scrap material.
thread in place. To avoid damage, NEVER
tighten the collet or collet nut unless a bit is
Fig. 7
inserted. Replace worn or damaged collets
immediately.
Assembling Motor to Base11
All Models Except Model 1609A
10
Insert router motor into clamping ring 4. Ro-
tate motor to the desired position, and tighten
clamping ring screw 8 with a screwdriver. Be
sure clamping ring holds motor firmly beforeRepeat this procedure until the desired depth
turning tool "ON ", but do not overtighten theof cut is achieved.
ring.
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