HERCULES HE041 Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with Plunge Base Kit Owner’s Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual  

including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use  

.

Tool Set Up  

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Power Switch is in the  

off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.  

Changing the Collet  

Installing the Cutting Bit  

The Router is equipped with a 1/2" Collet installed  

on the tool for use with 1/2" shank cutting bits. To  

use 1/4" shank cutting bits the 1/4" Collet Sleeve  

must be installed inside the 1/2" Collet.  

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.  

1. To install the 1/4" Collet Sleeve, remove the Router  

Motor Housing from the Fixed or Plunge Base.  

1. Use only bits whose shank size matches that of  

the installed 1/2" Collet or 1/4" Collet Sleeve.  

2. Place the Motor Housing upside down on  

its top with the Collet pointing up.  

2. Use only bits that are marked as suitable  

for the type of material being cut.  

3. Press the Spindle Lock in to keep the  

Spindle and 1/2" Collet from turning.  

3. Use only bits that are marked with a speed equal  

or higher than the speed marked on the tool.  

4. Using the included wrench, turn the  

1/2" Collet counterclockwise to loosen.  

4. Remove the Router Motor Housing  

from the Fixed or Plunge Base.  

1/2" Collet  

5. Place the Motor Housing upside down on  

its top with the Collet pointing up.  

Spindle  

Lock  

6. Press the Spindle Lock in to keep the  

Spindle and 1/2" Collet from turning.  

7. Use the wrench to turn the 1/2" Collet  

counterclockwise to loosen.  

Cutting Bit  

Bit Shank  

1/2" Collet  

5. Insert the 1/4" Collet Sleeve into the  

1/2" Collet Assembly as far as it will go.  

1/4" Collet  

Sleeve  

1/2" Collet  

8. Insert the shank end of the cutting bit (sold  

separately) into the 1/2" Collet Assembly  

(or 1/4" Collet Sleeve if using) as far as it  

will go, then back the bit out approximately  

1/8"–1/4" away from the Collet face.  

6. Press the Spindle Lock in and turn the  

1/2" Collet clockwise with the wrench  

to tighten the Sleeve in place.  

9. Press the Spindle Lock in and turn the  

1/2" Collet clockwise with the wrench to  

tighten the cutting bit securely in place.  

Page 8  

For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.  

Item 57368  

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Name	HERCULES HE041 Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with Plunge Base Kit Owner’s Manual
Make	Hercules
Language	English
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