Craftsman pmn User Manual

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trend

ROUTER TABLE

for the Craftsman

Instruction

Manual

Model Numbers:

CRT/A CRT/B CRT/C CRT/D CRT/E CRT/X

Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.

Penfold Works Imperial Way Watford Hertfordshire WD2 4YF England

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Router Table for the Craftsman

Routing Products from the UK Leader

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing the Trend Router Table for the Craftsman. We hope you enjoy many years of creative and productive use of this product.

Trend welcomes comments on this and all our products in our aim to develop and improve what we do to meet the needs of you, the customer.

Please contact our Technical Department in the first instance if you have any comments or queries.

Trend is the UK's leading supplier of router cutters, equipment and accessories. Our Craft Range of Cutters referred to in this manual, is designed specifically to meet the needs of amateur craftsmen and woodworking enthusiasts in quality and value.

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Please contact your nearest Trend stockist to obtain any of our products and for a copy of the latest Trend Routing Catalogue.

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CONTENTS ________________________ Page

Contents, Introduction, Tools Required _______ 1 Safety Precautions, Specs, Cutter Care, Advice 3

Assembly Instructions

Assembly of Legs ________________________ 5

Mounting Table to Workbench or Workboard___ 5

Mounting Table to a Workmate _____________ 5

Identification of Mounting Holes and Screws ___ 8

Re-Drilling of Router Base _________________ 8

Re-Drilling of Insert Plate __________________ 9

Re-Drilling of Insert Plate and Router base ____ 9

Fitting Insert Plate to Table Surface _________ 10

Fitting Router to Insert Plate_______________ 10

Selecting & Fitting Insert Plate Rings ________ 11

Fitting Lead-on Pin ______________________ 11

Assembly & Mounting of Tenon Push Block __ 13

Assembly of Safety Dust Guard to Back Fence 13

Assembly of Back Fence _________________ 15

Attachment of Back Fence to Table _________ 15

Assembly & Alignment of Mitre Fence _______ 17

Fitting of No-Volt Release Switch___________ 17

Optional Accessories

Dust Extraction Equipment________________ 18

Assembly of Spring Pressure Clamp ________ 19

Assembly of Profiling Top Guard ___________ 20

Operation

Edging & Profiling using the Back Fence _____ 21

Using Router Table for Grooving ___________ 22

Using Mitre Fence ______________________ 22

Using the Profiling Top Guard _____________ 24

End Cutting with the Tenon Push Block ______ 26 Spare Parts Diagram ____________________ 28

INTRODUCTION

This Router Table is designed for the woodworking Craftsman and especially those new to the art of routing.

The Router Table has the necessary features to extend the versatility of most portable routers when profiling, edging, rebating and jointing.

The table includes the following features:

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A large machined aluminium Table Surface

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A Back Fence with Workpiece Support and Dust Extraction Point

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A clear Retractable Safety Dust Guard

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An adjustable sliding Mitre Fence

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A sliding Push Block for producing tenons

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A pre-drilled Insert Plate to fit most popular routers

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Insert Rings to reduce the 2 1/8" (54mm) cutter aperture

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A Lead-on pin for safer profiling with bearing guided cutters without a Back Fence

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No-Volt Release Switch - 230 volts

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Plastic Pushstick

The following Optional Extras are also available through your Trend stockist:

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Spring Pressure Clamps

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Safety Profiling Top Guard

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Extraction Hose and Adaptor

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OF TABLE

A set of spanners and a screwdriver are required for the initial assembly of the table. Additional screws or nuts/ bolts will be required for mounting the table to a suitable surface.

Spanners 8mm, 10mm and 11mm

Screwdriver with flat head

MOUNTING OF ROUTERS

Appendix

Plan for base of Hitachi TR12 _________________ 30 Plan for base of Ryobi R600, RE600 ___________ 31 Plan for base of Skil 1835U, 1875U1 ___________ 32 Plan for base of Elu MOF96(E) Mk1 and other similar makes _____________________ 33 Plan for the Elu OF97(E) gasket _______________ 34 Plan for the Bosch POF52, 400A, 500A & 600 ACE gasket__________________________ 35

Most popular makes of router can be mounted to the table, providing the correct model of table is purchased. Additional modification may be required for certain models of router and are described in sections E to G. Additional tools may be required to make these modifications.

Choice of router will depend on shank size of cutters that will be used. Higher powered routers will be required for using larger diameter cutters or for making heavier cuts. Additional plates can be purchased if more than one type of router is to be mounted to the table.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always switch off the power and unplug the router when

changing cutters or when making adjustments.

Always wear protective goggles when routing.

Wear sound protective ear muffs when routing for long periods of time.

Do not wear loose clothing. Make sure baggy sleeves are rolled up and ties are removed.

Always remove spanners and allen keys from the table surface before switching router on .

Keep hands well clear of the router cutter when routing.

Avoid accidental starting of the router. Make sure the power switch is in the 'Off' position before plugging in and connecting to the electrical supply. Fit the no-volt release switch for ultimate safety.

Never leave the router unattended when running. Always wait until the router comes to a complete stop before making any adjustments.

Do not switch the router on with the cutter touching the workpiece.

10.

Make a push stick and use it to move narrow workpieces across the cutting area.

11.

Mount the Router Table securely to a work bench or to a workboard fitted to a suitable surface.

CUTTER CARE

Do not drop cutters or knock them against hard objects.

Cutters should be kept clean. Resin build-up should be removed at regular intervals with a wire brush. The use of a dry lubricant will act as a preventative eg Trendicote spray. Take care not to allow excessive quantities of lubricant to come into contact with the Router Table.

Cutter shanks should be inserted into the collet at least 3/4 of shank length to prevent distortion. A distorted collet should be discarded, as it can cause vibration and damage the shank.

Do not overtighten collet as this will score the shank and create a weakness there.

It is also advisable to periodically check the router collet nut for wear.

USEFUL ADVICE

Judge your feed rate by the sound of the motor.

In time, the operator will acquire a ‘feel’ for the router, and a feed speed relative to the work will come naturally. Too slow a feed will result in burning.

Do not take too deep a cut in one pass. Take light cuts with many passes to maintain cutter speed and improve finish.

12.

Check the function of the retractable safety guard before each use, to ensure it rides easily over the workpiece.

13.

Always use the back fence to guide the work. Do not work freehand unless using bearing guided or pin guided cutters.

14.

Always feed the workpiece against the rotation of the cutter

15.

Periodically check all nuts and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.

16.

Use dust extraction equipment.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Table surface 359mm (14") x 610mm (24") Table height 349mm (13

/2") Aperture opening 54mm (2 1/8") Back Fence opening 73mm (2 7/8") Height of Back Fence 100mm (4")

Apply the normal precautions as with any electric power tool.

The main abuse of routing machines is the inclination for operators to overload them. The motto is 'Keep the revs up'. The drop in revolutions should not exceed, if possible, more than 20% of full running speed.

The motor of a router is susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips, and should be blown out, or ‘vacuumed’ , frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation.

Do not store the Router Table with router fitted on the floor, as chips, panel pins or dirt could drop into the air intake of the router.

Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with your router for full details of it's features and safety information.

The use of a fine height adjuster is highly recommended (if available for your router) for accurately adjusting the height of the cutter.

Do not use strong detergents or organic solvents to clean the Router Table or any of its components.

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Table Components

Router Table for the Craftsman

Table Leg

x 2

Nuts

x 12

Star

Washers

x 12

Table Surface

x 1

Dome Headed

Screws

x 12

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly of Legs

Identify the components required, see opposite

Turn the Table Surface face down.

Locate one of the Table Legs at one end of the Table Surface as shown in figure A.

Insert the Dome Headed Screws through the six holes in the Table Surface and Table Leg. Six screws are required for each of the two Table Legs.

Lightly tighten the Nuts and Star Washers on to each Dome Headed Screw. The Star Washers should be against the inside of the Table Leg.

Repeat for the second Table Leg.

Turn the table assembly the correct way and tighten all 12 Nuts with a 10mm spanner (not provided).

Fig. A

Table

screw

Star

washer

Nut

Mounting Table to Workbench or Workboard

The Router Table must always be mounted onto a suitable workbench or workboard for stability.

Each Table Leg has three slotted holes at the bottom mounting. Firmly secure the table assembly to a workbench or workboard, using appropriate bolts and wing nuts (not provided) as shown in fig. B. The slots are 6mm wide x 16mm long and will accommodate bolt sizes up to M6.

If a workboard is used, this will allow quick mounting and removal from a workbench by using G clamps.

Mounting Table to a Workmate

The Router Table can also be fiited by using No. 12 selftapping screws (not provided) through the centre holes in the legs to a 125mm (5") batten, which will enable the Router Table to be quickly mounted and removed from a Black & Decker Workmate® or similar workmate by simple clamping the batten between the jaws. See fig. C.

Fig. B

(125mm) 5" wide Batten

Table leg

Workboard or Workbench

Self tapping screw

Workmate®

Fig. C

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CRT/PLATE A (inc. Fixing Pack) supplied with Router Table CRT/A

Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings

M4 x 12mm (3)

(3)

M6 x 10mm (2)

M6 x 12mm (3)

M6 x 25mm (3)

M6 x 16mm (3)

M6 x 35mm

3/4"

x1/4"

Washer

(3)

A1A1

Spring

washer

Threaded hole for Lead-On pin

M6 nut

CRT/PLATE B (inc. Fixing Pack) supplied with Router Table CRT/B

Following models will fit insert plate

Elu MOF 69, 96(E) Mk 2 A1 M6 x 10 Elu OF97(E) Elu MOF 131, 177(E) A1, A2 M6 x 12 Bosch POF 52,400,500A,600ACE

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A1 M6 x 16

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B M6 x 12 Bosch GOF 1600A, 1700ACE A1, A2 M6 x 12 Black & Decker

BD780(E), KW780(E)

C M4 x 12 Dewalt DW613 A1 M6 x 10

Require re-drilling of router base, see Section E

Elu MOF 96(E) Mk 1* B M6 x 25 Black & Decker SR100* B M6 x 25 AEG OFS450S, OFS50, OFS720 &

(3)

OFSE850* B M6 x 25 Metabo OF1028◆, OFE1229 Perles OF808, Stayer PR50* B M6 x 25 Ryobi R500◆, R502

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A1 M6 x 35

A1 M6 x 35 Kango R8550S, Holzher 2335, 2355 B M6 x 25 Virutex FR77C, 78C B M6 x 35

see page 33

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Fixing Pack

M4 x 12mm (4)

Router Models Holes Fixings Following models will fit insert plate

Hitachi M8◆, M8V Peugeot DF55E, DEF570E E M5 x 16

M5 x 10mm (4)

Ryobi RE120, R150, R151 E M5 x 16 Makita 3620 F M5 x 16

Require re-drilling of insert plate, see Section F

Hitachi TR12 (see page 30)

Threaded hole for Lead-On pin

M5 x 16mm (2)

Ryobi R600◆, RE600 (see page 31) - M5 x 16

CRT/PLATE C (inc. Fixing Pack) supplied with Router Table CRT/C

Fixing Pack

M4 x 12mm (2) M4 x 20mm (1) M6 x 25mm (3)

M8 x 20mm (2)

Threaded hole for Lead-On pin

Spring

washer

(3)

M6 nut (3)

3/4"x1/4"

Packing Washer

6mm

Washer

Router Models Holes Fixings Following models will fit insert plate

Black & Decker BD66

Bosch GOF 900A, 900ACE H M6 x 35 Ryobi RE600N◆, R600N

(9)

(3)

◆

D M5 x 10

- M5 x 10

- M4 x 12

G1 M4 x 12

G2 M4 x 20

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I M8 x 20

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Remove plastic base of router before fitting router to insert plate

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Requires fitting of washer, spring washer and nut

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Requires user made packing piece/gasket, please see end of section D.4.(i) on page 8

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Requires fitting of washer, spring washer, nut and three 3/4"x1/4" packing washers which are placed between plate and router base for each fixing

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CRT/PLATE D (inc. Fixing Pack) supplied with Router Table CRT/D

J2,K2 J2,K2

Fixing Pack

M4 x 12mm (4)

M5 x 16mm (2)

Router Models Holes Fixings Following models will fit insert plate

Makita 3612BR J1 M5 x 16

Makita 3612, K1 M5 x 16 Makita 3612C K2 M4 x 12

J2,K2 J2,K2

Threaded hole for Lead-On pin

CRT/PLATE E (inc. Fixing Pack) supplied with Router Table CRT/E

Threaded hole for Lead-On pin

Fixing Pack

Spring

washer

(3)

M6 nut (3)

M5 x 10mm (4)

M6 x 12mm (3)

M6 x 35mm (3)

3/4"x1/4"

Packing Washer

6mm

Washer

Router Models Holes Fixings Following models will fit insert plate

AEG OFSE2000 L M6 x 25 Bosch GOF1300ACE M M6 x 35 Freud FT2000(E) L M6 x 12 Hitachi M12V/M12SA N M5 x 10

(9)

(3)

J2 M4 x 12

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CRT/PLATE X (inc. Fixing Pack) supplied with Router Table CRT/X

Threaded hole for Lead-On pin

Fixing Pack

Spring

washer

(3)

M6 nut

(3)

M6 x 12mm (3)

M6 x 35mm (3)

No.10-32UNF x 3/8" (3)

3/4"x1/4"

Washer

Router Models Holes Fixings

Require re-drilling of insert plate, see Section F

Skil 1835, 1875UI - see p.32 - No.10 - 32

Festo OF900(E), OF2000(E) - M6 x 35 Hitachi FM8, ZK2008 - M6 x 35

(3)

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Remove plastic base of router before fitting router to insert plate

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Requires fitting of washer, spring washer and nut

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Requires user made packing piece/gasket, please see end of section D on page 8

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Requires fitting of washer, spring washer, nut and three 3/4"x1/4" packing washers which are placed between plate and router base for each fixing

UNF x 3/8"

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D. Identification of Mounting Holes and Screws

See previous page to:

1. Identify which Insert Plate has been supplied with your Router Table.

2. Identify the mounting holes and fixing screws (including washers & nuts if applicable) which will be required to suit your router.

3. Identify whether your router or the Insert Plate requires re-drilling.

If at this point, you realise you have ordered the incorrect model of Router Table for your router, an exchange of the Insert Plate can be made direct with Trend, see address on front cover. Ensure that the fixing pack, insert rings and insert plate are returned. Please quote part number of plate required in the exchange. Additional Insert Plates can be purchased through your nearest Trend stockist if you wish to fit other models of router to your router table. See prevoius page for selection, and spare parts diagram for price details.

Your Router should fall into one of the following catagories:

base. The fixing screws can then be used to secure. The use of a gasket serves two purposes, firstly it allows for secure fixing of the router, and secondly, due to the small aperture in the router it allows the tabs of the insert rings to fit tightly to the plate. Enlarging the aperture in the base of the router is also advised if large diameter tooling is to be used.

(iii) For Bosch GOF900A and 1300ACE, three 3/4"x1/4"

packing washers are used on each screw to pack out the base of the router from the underside of the insert plate. These packing washers allow the tabs of the inset rings to fit tightly in the plate.

3/4" & 1/4" packing washers

(i) No adjustment necessary - Proceed to section H.

Please note for Elu OF97(E) see section (i) below. For Bosch POF 52, 400A, 500A and 600ACE see section D4 (ii) and for Bosch GOF900A and 1300ACE see section D4 (iii).

(ii) Router base requires re-drilling - Proceed to section E (iii) Insert Plate requires re-drilling - Proceed to section F

4.(i)For the Elu OF97(E) a 6.35mm (1/4") thick MDF or

plywood gasket is required. The central hole should be drilled out to 60mm in diameter and with two

Bosch GOF900A & 1300ACE

further holes of 8mm diameter and at 115mm centres. Please see page 34 for plan.

(ii) For the Bosch POF DIY range of DIY routers a

special gasket must be made in 3mm to 6mm thick plywood or MDF made. Please see page 35 for plan. This gasket is then placed between the underside of the plate in the table and the underside of the router

Packing piece

E. Re-drilling of Router Base

1. Invert your router onto a suitable surface.

2. Place the Insert Plate facing upwards onto the base

of your router.

3. Identify holes A1 and A2, or holes B on the Insert Plate.

4. Fit a large diameter cutter (max. 53mm diam.) into your router and tighten collet.

5. Retract plunge mechanism and lock off allowing cutter to protrude through the base.

Bosch POF52, 400A, 500A & 600ACE

6. Adjust position of the Insert Plate to centralise the cutter within the centre hole of the Insert Plate.

7. Ensure that the threaded hole in the Insert Plate faces the same side as on/off switch and fine height adjuster (if fitted) so as these are easily accessible when the router is fitted to the table.

8. Ensure that the holes you are about to drill in the base do not interfere with any of the features on the

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router or any webbings in the casting of the router base. A slight turning of the plate may be required to miss such obstructions.

(i) The base of the following routers must be drilled

with two 6mm diameter holes: MOF96(E) Mk1

Black & Decker SR100 AEG OFS450S, OFS50, OFS720, OFSE850 Perles OF808, Stayer PR50 Kango R8550S, Holzher 2335, 2355 Virutex FR77C, 78C

Please see page 33 for plan. Holes B on the plate will be used.

(ii) The base of the following routers must be drilled

with two 6mm diameter holes: Metabo OF1028, OFE1228

Ryobi R500, R502 Holes A1 on the plate will be used.

9. Mark the centre of the holes onto the base.

10. Remove plate and mark the centre of the holes with

a centre punch.

11. Drill a hole at these points with a 6mm diameter drill bit.

12. Clean up edges of holes if required.

10. Countersink the hole with a countersink bit to a

depth so the heads of the screws are slightly below the top surface. Clean off any burrs created.

Note

If you do not have the necessary equipment to carry out operations 7 and 8, then a local engineering shop will be able to carry them out accurately.

G. Re-drilling both Insert Plate and Router Base

1. Invert the router and lay the insert plate onto the upturned base, ensuring threaded insert hole is in the correct position.

2. Clamp the insert plate and router base together with two cramps.

3. Ensuring that the drill bit will not foul any webbing or fixtures on the router base, drill with a 6mm diameter drill bit into the insert plate and through the router base two holes approximately 75mm apart.

4. Unclamp the router base and insert plate.

5. Countersink the insert plate holes with a countersink bit to a depth so the screw heads are slightly below the top surface. Clean off any burrs created on both the insert plate and router base.

F. Re-drilling of Insert Plate

1. Remove or photocopy the plan from the appendix of

this manual.

2. Invert the router and lay the plan onto the base.

3. Identify the appropriate holes on the plan to fit your

model of router.

4. Line up the plan with the holes on the router and check the accuracy of their positions.

5. Draw cross lines on the insert plate with a pencil. These cross lines bi-secting the plate on both sides.

6. Cut around the plan of the router base so that the cross lines drawn on the paper plan are dissected.

7. Line up the lines on the insert plate and the lines on the paper plan, ensuring that the threaded insert hole match. Stick the paper plan onto the insert

plate.

8. Using a centre punch, mark centres of holes.

9. Drill the required hole size with a suitable metal drill

bit . Best results will be obtained if your power drill is mounted in a drill stand.

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Fitting Insert Plate to Table Surface

Identify the components required, see below.

Insert Plate Adjustable Bolts

x 4

Insert Plate Retaining Bolts

x 4

Nylock Nut with Nylon ring facing up

Insert plate adjustment bolt

Nylock Nuts x 8

Assemble the four Insert Plate Adjustment Bolts and the four Nylock Nuts to table as shown in fig. G1. After a few turns some resistance will be felt as the screws are gripped by the Nylock Nuts. Screw just enough to leave a few threads protruding through the nut.

Place the Insert Plate into the large opening in the table. The position of the plate should be with the

Threaded Hole to the front right of the Table Surface, see fig. G2.

While pressing down on the Insert plate, gradually adjust the Insert Plate Adjustable Bolts with a screwdriver until the Insert Plate is level with the Table Surface. A steel rule or T-square can be placed on the top of the Insert Plate to help this levelling process. The Insert Plate must be be supported equally on all four Insert Plate Adjustment Bolts. When pressure is applied, the Insert Plate should be stable.

Fig. G.1

Fig. G.2

Threaded hole for Lead-on Pin

Insert plate retaining bolt

Insert the four Insert Plate Retaining Bolts and fit the four Nylock Nuts to secure the Insert Plate to the Table Surface, and tighten securely, see fig. G.3.

Fitting Router to Insert Plate

Turn the table onto its side, invert the router and line up the Mounting Holes in the Insert Plate, as identified in section D, with the appropriate securing points in the base of the router.

Insert the correct Router Fixing Bolts, as identified in section D, through the Insert Plate and into router base. Fit appropriate washers and nuts if applicable, see fig. H.

Note

Some models of router will require removal of plastic base prior to fitting, see Section D and pages 6 and 7.

Nylock Nut with Nylon ring facing down

Fig. G.3

Fig. H

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