Porter-Cable 100H - Manual (Page 7)

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SELECTING THE BIT
This Router comes with a 1 / 4
" split type collet which accommodates bits with
1 / 4
" shanks.
Disconnect tool from power source while preparing it for
use, making adjustments, and when it is not in use.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
1. To remove motor unit from base unit:
(a) Open the clamp (A) Fig. 1.
(b) While holding base, turn power unit COUNTERCLOCKWISE until
lower pin (B) in motor housing is disengaged from groove in base.
(c) Lift power unit free from base unit.
2. Clean and insert shank of bit into collet until shank bottoms, then back it
out approximately 1/16".
Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of 1.5" in
this tool.
3. Lay power unit on its side on bench with the collet pointing AWAY from
you.
4. Place one wrench on flats of chuck with the opposite end of the wrench
resting on the bench to your left (Fig. 2).
5. Place other wrench on collet and tighten COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
TIGHTEN FIRMLY.
6. To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.
AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO COLLET. NEVER TIGHTEN COLLET WITHOUT BIT.
Fig. 1
B
Fig. 2
A
ASSEMBLY
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