Assembly & Operation; On/Off & Speed Control Switches; Installing Cutting Bits; Work Lights - Craftsman 183.172520 Owner's Manual

IA WARNING I
INSTALLING CUTTING BITS - Cont'd
Remove the plug from the power source before
assembly, changing accessories or cutters and
making adjustments. This safety action will help
prevent accidental starting of the tool which could
result in serious injury.
ON I OFF & SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES
Thrs cutting tool is equipped w=th a sliding ON / OFF
switch (1) located on the side of the tool and a speed
control switch (2) located on top of the tool (see Fig 1)
2
Fig. 1
1 To turn the tool ON, slide the switch (1) up
2 To turn the tool OFF, slide the swltch down
3 To set speed to high speed, slide speed control switch
(2) away from the ON / OFF switch
4. To set the speed control switch to low speed, slide the
speed control sw_tch (2) toward the ON I OFF switch
INSTALLING CUTTING BITS
IA WARNINGI
Cutting bit and router bit cutting surfaces are
extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
To insert a cutting btt, use the collet wrench which IS in the
wrench holder attached to the power cord
Depress the shaft locking button (1) and rotate the
collet look nut (2) clookwme with the other hand until
the locking button drops into place, preventing the
shaft from turning (see Fig 2)
2 Whdecontmuing to hold the shaft lockingbutton IN,
use the colletwrench(3) to turn the collet nut counter
clockwise Loosen the collet nut two or three turns
3 Remove bit if one is already installedin the tool
Insert new cutting bit (4) into the collet
IA WARNING I
Insert the bit all the way into the collet and then
pull it back between 111e"and 1Is". This creates an
air space between the motor shaft and the bit to
help prevent overheating the bit.
Before tightening the collet on the bit, make sure
the flutes (spiral portion) of the bit are completely
visible outside the colleL Clamping the collet on
the bit flutes will result In broken bits and possible
injury.
When bit is properly placed in the collet, depress the
shaft locking button and turn the collet nut clockwise
by hand as far as possible
6 Securely tighten collet nut using the wrench
5
Fig. 2
WORK LIGHTS
The motor umt has two built-in work 1_3hts (5) (see F_g 2)
These work hghts automatically hght up when the motor
switch m turned ON. Patterns or drawings m the
immedtate vicinity of the bit will be dlummated for better
vtstbthtyand tmproved cutting accuracy
SELECT APPROPRIATE MOTOR SPEED
Selectingthe appropriatemotorspeed wdlensure
smoother,more efficientcuttingaction Choose LOW
speed for gnndmg,cuttingplastics,polishing and when
usingw_reor bristlebrushes Choose HIGH speed when
cuttingwood. usingcut-offwheels and to reduce"chatter"
that may develop when cuttingsome materialsat LOW
speed