Grizzly H2854 - Manual (Page 10)

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H2854 1 H.P. Variable Speed Plunge Router
The Model H2854 is supplied with a 1 ⁄
4
" collet for
use with all 1 ⁄
4
" router bits. To install a bit:
1. Remove the collet nut from the spindle shaft
using the supplied open-end wrench, while
pressing the spindle shaft lock pin.
2. Once the collet nut is removed, you will be
able to insert the
1 ⁄
4
" collet into the spindle
shaft as shown in Figure 3 .
3. Be careful not to let the collet fall onto the
floor. Damage to the collet could occur.
4. Press the spindle shaft lock pin and thread
the collet nut onto the spindle shaft as shown
in
Figure 4 . The router bit should not be
inserted into the collet at this time. Be sure
not to cross the threads when starting the col-
let nut onto the spindle shaft. Do not tighten
the collet nut more than several turns at this
time.
5. Insert the shaft of a 1 ⁄
4
" router bit into the col-
let. Be sure to follow the router bit manufac-
turer’s directions regarding how far the bit
shaft must be inserted into the collet for safe
operation.
6. Once the bit is inserted into the collet, press
the spindle shaft lock pin and continue to
tighten the collet nut with the supplied open-
end collet wrench as shown in
Figure 5 .
Installing Bits
Figure 4. Threading collet nut onto spindle.
Figure 5. Tightening bit into router.
Figure 3. Inserting collet.
When the collet nut is removed from the
spindle shaft, take care to prevent the collet
from dropping onto the floor. The collet may
become damaged if it is dropped, causing it
to not secure router bits properly.
NOTICE
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance,
assembly or adjust-
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
!
Collet
Collet Nut
Spindle Shaft
Lock Pin