general routing

Hi I'm Jim from rural Lincolnshire, England. I currently own a Freud Ft3000 1/2" router that I'm quite happy with but I need a more managable 1/4" model to use with door hinge jigs. I'm considering the Trend T4EK for which I have seen a good review but someone has suggested that they aren't...

Trying to disassemble PC 1002 to change out cord & bearings. Downloaded schematic,however, it doesn't show how the chuck is held in place. I took out 2 body screws, 2 field screws,the body turns freely against the top dome housing but won't come off. Does the chuck come off first? If so, how...