English – Freud Tools FT3000VCE User Manual

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(Option 2)

a) Release the plunge lock lever (P) and turn

the depth adjustment knob (A) counter

clockwise to raise the router motor to its

highest position. – Fig. 6

b) Next, position the router on its side or

stand it upside down on its cap before

continuing.

c) While pressing the spindle lock button (K),

rotate the spindle (J) until the spindle lock

pin engages the spindle. When the spindle

lock pin engages, you will not be able to

turn the spindle.

d) While pressing the spindle lock button,

use the 22 mm wrench to rotate the collet

(N) 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. 7

e) Insert the router bit inside the collet

making sure that at least 80% of the

router bit shank is inside the collet but

never allow the bit shank to “bottom out”

in the collet.

f) While pressing the spindle lock button (H),

rotate the spindle (J) until the spindle lock

pin engages the spindle. Using the 22 mm

wrench, turn the collet clockwise until the

collet is tight. – Fig. 8

g) Before operating the router, follow the

directions in the section of this manual

titled "Adjusting Depth of Cut" to properly

set your depth of cut.

h) To remove a router bit, follow steps a, b,

c, and d and then remove the router bit.

English

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

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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