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To remove the router bit on a Craftsman router, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the router from the power source to ensure safety.
2. Locate the collet nut, which holds the router bit in place.
3. Use a wrench to loosen the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Once the nut is loose, remove it completely from the router.
5. Gently slide the router bit out of the collet.
6. If the bit is stuck, tap it lightly with a hammer or use a pair of pliers to pull it out.
7. Clean the collet and bit to remove any debris or dust.
8. To install a new bit, reverse the process by inserting the bit into the collet and tightening the collet nut securely.
Remember to always wear safety goggles and follow the manufacturer’s instructions when working with power tools.
The Sears Craftsman brand has been manufacturing reliable, hardworking routers and bits for over 40 years. Professional builders and DIY homeowners appreciate Craftsman routers as one of the most versatile tools in their toolbox, providing a wide range of router bits for almost any type or shape of cutting. The process of removing a router bit makes changing bits an easy task and is the same for all Craftsman routers.
Step 1
Adjust the depth of cut on the Craftsman router to zero. This will extend the router base and allow full access to the router bit collet. The collet is the assembly of the double hexagonal nuts that hold the bit’s shaft in the router motor.
Step 2
Use an adjustable wrench to loosen each of the two hexagonal nuts on the router collet. There is a larger hexagonal nut at the base of the router bit shaft and a smaller hexagonal nut next to it on the bit’s shaft.
Step 3
Securely hold the large hex nut in place and turn the smaller hexagonal nut counterclockwise to loosen the collet and release the bit shaft.
Step 4
Remove the bit’s shaft from the collet by pulling the router bit away from the router motor.
