Installing And Removing Collets; Installing And Removing Router Bits; Adjusting The Cutting Depth - GMC MAG2050R Handbuch

Installing and removing collets

CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is switched off
and unplugged from the mains supply before installing or
removing a collet.
Depending on the size of the router bit the collet may need
to be changed to allow use of larger or smaller diameter
router bits.
1. Depress and hold the spindle
GB
lock button to stop the spindle
from turning.
2. Whilst holding the spindle lock
button loosen the collet nut (12)
by rotating it using the wrench
provided.
3. Remove the collet nut followed
by the collet.
4. Install the new collet into the assembly; this is sometimes
easier if the router is plunged to its full depth.
5. Install the collet nut and tighten
by hand.
6. Firmly tighten the collet nut by
depressing and holding the
spindle lock button and then
tightening the collet nut using
the wrench provided.
WARNING. Do not tighten the
collet nut without a bit in place or
you may break the centre piece of the collet.

Installing and removing router bits

CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is switched off
and unplugged from the mains supply before installing or
removing a router bit.
Note. Ensure the router bit being used has the correct
shank size matching the inserted collet, that is a 1/2" router
bits with the 1/2" collet. Never use the incorrect router bit in
a collet of the wrong size, this can be very dangerous.
1. Loosen the collet nut (12) by depressing and holding the
spindle lock button (11) and then rotating the collet nut.
2. Insert the router bit ensuring that the shaft of the bit goes
all the way into the collet.
3. Tighten the collet nut assembly by depressing and
holding the spindle lock button and then tightening the
collet nut.
CAUTION. Ensure the bit is firmly secured before
commencing operation.

Adjusting the cutting depth

CAUTION. Always ensure that the router is switched off and
unplugged from the mains supply before adjusting the depth
of cut.
1. Place the machine on a flat surface and loosen the depth
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