in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
Operating the Tool
proved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter outSlide "ON/OFF" Switch
microscopic particles.This tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the front of the motor housing.
Double Insulated ToolsTO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch
button to the right or "I" position.
? Double Insulationis a design concept used
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch
in electric power tools which eliminates the
button to the left or "0" position.
need for the three wire grounded power cord
WARNING! Hold the tool with both hands
and grounded power supply system. It is a
while starting the tool, since torque from the
recognized and approved system by
motor can cause the tool to twist.
Underwriter?s Laboratories, CSA and Federal
OSHA authorities.All Models Except Model 1609A
Inserting and Removing Bits
IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double
WARNING! Always disconnect tool from the
insulation requires care and knowledge of the
power source before installing bits, accesso-
system and should be performed only by a
ries, or making any adjustments.
qualified service technician. WHEN SERVICE
If the base is installed, you may remove it to
IS REQUIRED USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE-
completely expose the collet assembly. The
PLACEMENT PARTS.
motor may be placed on its side or flat top
POLARIZED PLUGS: If your tool is equipped
surface when changing bits.
with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
Insert the small end of one of the wrenches
the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
provided into slot 2 in the motor. The wrench
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
is designed to turn and lock the armature, but
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
it may be necessary to turn the armature shaft
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
from the collet end to position the shaft in the
proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric
wrench. The wrench MUST be fully inserted
shock do not change the plug in any way.
to the line stamped on the wrench before loos-
ening or tightening the collet nut. Damage to
Extension Cords
the armature shaft is possible if the wrench is
? Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of not fully inserted.
damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
Fig. 2Fig. 3
? If an extension cord is necessary, a cord
with adequate size conductors should be used
to prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power
or overheating. The table below shows the
correct size to use, depending on cord length
and amperage rating on the tool?s nameplate.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always
use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
With the shaft firmly locked, turn collet nut 5
Ampere Rating (shown on nameplate)
in a counterclockwise direction with the other
0-2.1- 3.5- 5.1- 7.1- 12.1-
2.03.45.07.012.0 16.0wrench provided. Insert the shank of the router
bit as far as it will go, back it out until the
25'181818181614cutters are 1/8" to 1/4" from the collet nut, and
50'181816161412firmly tighten the nut in a clockwise direction
75'181816141210to secure the bit. Remove both wrenches from
100'1816141210the tool and re-attach base or any accessories
Cord Length 150'16141212 Wire Gauge
before connecting tool to the power source.
Reverse the above procedure to remove the bit,
Note: The smaller the gauge number, the larger
the wire is in the cord.and if it does not slide out easily, tap the collet
nut sharply with the wrench to free it. NEVER
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"strike the bit.
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