Freud Tools FT3000VCE - Manual (Page 10)

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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Check Power Supply
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power source requirements
specified on the tool nameplate. Ensure the receptacle being used accepts the plug tightly. If
a faulty receptacle is used, it may cause overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.
2. Check Work Area
Confirm that the work site is placed under appropriate conditions conforming to precautions
prescribed in the safety section of this manual.
3. Before Plugging in the Tool
Ensure that the power tool switch is in the OFF position to prevent the tool from accidental
start up, which could cause serious injury.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE ROUTER BIT (2 Options)
WARNING: Disconnect tool from power source. Make sure the correct collet is selected to
match the bit shank diameter and that the collet is securely “snapped” into the collet nut before
proceeding.
(Option 1)
a) Insert the Depth Adjustment Wrench (M) into the Height Adjustment Access (L) and turn
counter clockwise until the collet and collet nut (N) extend fully through the base.– Fig 1
(It may be necessary to rotate the Depth Stop Turret to the flat surface without any stops
(see area marked with “X”- Fig. 11) to allow the collet to fully extend through the base.)
b) Insert the Depth Adjustment Wrench (M) into the Above Table Spindle Lock Access (R) and
rotate clockwise until it stops turning. Rotate Spindle (J) until the Spindle Lock (K) pin
engages. When the Spindle Lock pin is correctly engaged, you will not be able to rotate the
spindle. – Fig 2
c) Using the included 22mm Collet Nut Wrench (Q), turn the collet nut counter clockwise to
loosen the collet. If a bit is already in the collet the collet nut will loosen for approximately 1
turn and then become tight again. Continue turning the nut counter clockwise with the
wrench until the nut is loose again. At this point the bit should be released and easy to
remove from the collet– Fig 3
d) Insert the router bit and rotate the collet nut with the 22mm wrench clockwise to tighten the
collet. Always be sure that at least 80% of the router bit shank is inserted in the collet but
never allow the bit shank to “bottom out” in the collet. – Fig 4
e) Insert the Depth Adjustment Wrench (M) into the Above Table Spindle Lock Access (R) and
rotate counter clockwise until it stops turning. – Fig 5a
f) Turn the height adjustment knob clockwise until the router bit returns fully inside the base.
– Fig 5b
g) Before operating the router, follow directions in the section in this manual titled "Adjusting
Depth of Cut" to properly set the depth of cut.
h) To remove a router bit from the collet, follow steps a, b, and c and then remove the router
bit.
WARNING: Failure to disengage the spindle lock or remove the wrench before operating this
power tool could result in injury or damage to the tool.
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