HERCULES HCB043 20V Brushless Compact Router Owner’s Manual
7. Place the Motor Housing upside down on its
top with the Collet Assembly pointing up.
OPERATION
8. Rotate the Spindle and press the Spindle
Lock until it engages, and hold to
prevent the Spindle from rotating.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section at the beginning of
this manual including all text under
9. Loosen the Collet Assembly counterclockwise
with the included Wrench, but do not remove.
subheadings therein before set up or use
.
Tool Changing
Collet Assembly
Router Bit Installation
Spindle
Lock
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Use only rotary cutting bits of the correct shank
diameter for the collet mounted. Use only rotary
cutting bits suitable for the speed of the tool.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Carefully inspect cutting bits for cracks, chips, or
other damage before installing. Do not use bits
that have been dropped, cracked, or damaged.
The bit may shatter causing serious injury.
10. Insert at least 3/4 of the shank end of
the new router bit (sold separately) into
the opening in the Collet Assembly.
1. Use only bits with 1/4″ shank size.
2. Use only bits that are marked as suitable
for the type of material being cut.
Router Bit
Bit Shank
3. Use only bits that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
4. Open the Locking Lever.
Collet Assembly
5. Push and hold the Quick Release Lever.
6. Hold the Router Housing carefully,
move the Motor Housing upwards and
remove it from the Router Housing.
Motor
Housing
Quick Release
Lever
11. While still holding the Spindle Lock, tighten the
Collet Assembly. Make sure Collet Assembly
is secure before using the Router.
12. Release the Spindle Lock and confirm
the Spindle can rotate freely.
Locking
Lever
Router
Housing
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Item 59615
| General | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | HERCULES HCB043 20V Brushless Compact Router Owner’s Manual |
| Make | Hercules |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | PDF (Download) |
| File size | MB |
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