Craftsman 320.17541 - Manual (Page 15)

ASSEMBLY cont.
installing and removing the cutting bit (Figs. 3,4 and 4a)
3. Set the motor upside down on its top cap, with collet/nut pointing up.
4. Press spindie lock button to engage and lock the spindle shaft and collet/nut, (Fig. 3),
5. Place the wrench on the collet/nut and turn counter-clockwise and loosen coflei/nut
slightly to accept cutter bit shank,
6. Insert cutter bit shank into collet/nut assembly as far as it will go, then back the shank
out until the cutters are approximately 1/8 to 1/4-inch away from the face of the
collet/nut (Fig. 4, 4a)
7. With cutter bit inserted and spindle lock button pressed in engaging shaft, place wrench
on collet/nut and turn clockwise until router cutter bit and collet/nut are firmly tightened.
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WARNING: TIGHTEN collet / nut securely to prevent the cutter bit
from slipping. If the collet/nut Is not securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach
during use, causing serious personal injury
NOTE: To ensure proper gripping of cutter bit shank and minimize run-out, the
shank of the cutter bit must be inserted into the collet/nut at least 5/8-inch.
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CAUTION : To prevent damage to tool, do not tighten collet/nut without
a cutter bit installed.
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