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Router Will Not Come Up To Speed.
I, just purchased this new plunge Router less than 1 year ago, it has been used about 10 times on li...
I, just purchased this new plunge Router less than 1 year ago, it has been used about 10 times on li...
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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• WARRANTY • SAFETY * UNPACKING * DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION = ADJUSTMENTS = MAINTENANCE
9/11/06 4pm Operator's Manual
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9.5 Amp 13/4 Peak HP
Plunge Base Router
Model No. 320.17540
DOUBLE tNSULATED
Z_ CAUTION Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions In this Manual before...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...secure and support the workplace...Insulated) tools.This router motor Is double ...parts, breakage of parts, and any otherconditionthat may effect the tool's operat_onr if damaged, have the tool serviced before making any way,
2 Double Insulal_on _ eliminates the need for the three-wiregrounded power cord and grounded powersupp;y system, Applicable only to foliow all Instructions...repaired°
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Operation Manual - Page 7
... scourers.
5. Service or maintenance psdom_sdby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a riskof tnjUryr
3. Usa of this manual.
DO NOT HAND_HOLDTHE ROUTER iN AN UPSIDE DOWN OR HORIZONTAL POSITION. Contactwith s =l_ve*w_rewltfmake the exposedmetaf parts of ag foreign ob|ecte while motor Is runnlngo
12, CHECK 'tO SEE that the cord will not be performed only at e Seers Parts and Repair Center...
Operation Manual - Page 8
..." (pages 0Oand 00) eecUon In this manual "el}rob-cutting" increasesthechance for this router. central or create olher hazardous conditionthat couldcause ...
22,, BE SURE CUTTER BIT Is centered In template guide (sold separately) at Sears stores or otherCraltsman outlets
21...the workplace before the switch
Is turned on this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use ...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... BE SURE to road and understand ell Instructions. Failure to
follow all Instructions listed below may cause sedoue and permanent...the operationIs dusty.
4, PROTECT your power tool Read this operator's manual carefully, Learn the eppflcaUone ertd limitations, as well as the ... varies, depending upon how often you do this router. Following thisrule wlll reduce the riskof electricshock, fire...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... have the muter replaced. If someone borrows this toot, make sure that Is damaged should be properlyrepaired or roptacad at e Sears Service Cente_ 8. ALWAYS check the tool for mlsallgnment or bindingof moving parts, breakage of the cartonend place on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to Instruct others who...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...-volt,60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal householdcurrant),DO NOT operate on direct current (DO). Collar/Nut 5. PARTLSIST(Fig1.) t. Conet/Nut Wrench
KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER (Fig. 2) I oNpOeTraEt:inBgeffoeraetuerfefesmapntdlnsgafteotyusreqyuoiurermroeunttesr,, familiarize yourself with all of power end the motor wiltoverheat, if the muterdoes not operate when plugged fnto a correct120-volt, 60...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... for predse set-ups and repetitivecutting, 4 Spindle Leek foreasy l-wrench bit changes.Includes 1/4-1n,end 1/2-1n. Rap|seeable Brushes (soldseparately) fordependable service.
12 self-releasing ... a wldavadety of I ] :::b-_;11_ II[e)_l';T_i
KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2)
This Plunge Router has the following features: 1. router bltss,old separately. 5_ 100% Bali Baarlnga foFsmooth, efficient...
Operation Manual - Page 13
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KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Fig, 2)
Motor housingpmcIs_oo mlltedcast aluminum for exa_ fit
Super-fine edJustrnsnt knob
Plungeeub.b_e 13
Operation Manual - Page 14
...!Nule and Culler BitShank Otamators
Plunge Base Dtameler
Su b Base Opening...router before maldng any adjustments or Installing sccessorfes. NOTE=The sub-base Installed on this router has an opening , sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. Failure to unplug the router could cause serious personal Injury to vscs, see the following Instructions,
SELECTING THE CUTTER BIT This router...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... a cutter bit Installed°
15 Set the molar upsidedown on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. NOTE: See Instructions on removing and Installing the motor housing from...Into the caller/nut at least 5/8-inch,
/_ CAUTION'To prevent damage to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on collet/nutand turn countar-clockw|se and loosen...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... angle the same as originally ground
INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR IN BASE
Z_WARNING: NEVER use , loosen toilet/nut a little more until it te free from motor's spindleshaft. REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT (Figs. 3 end 4 see page 15) 1+ Turnmotor off and unp|ugfrom power source
2 Remove motor from plunge base
3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from power source
2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) on ll_t surface 3 With back of base, eliding motor houstng'e"keystrtp" (B) tree from powersource,
2. Leaving bits installed could result in plunge base
5 Set motor upside down .
4. Wtthmotor houslng'a kayatrlp (C) aligned with so,let pointing up oul...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...makes contact wi|h the workpiece)
To set a desired depth-el-cut may now be achieved by plunging the router down unltt the depth-stop rod ...router is ZERO - DEPTH-STROOPDANDDEPTH-STTOUPRRE(FTigs7,,andS) TheDepth-StRopodandtheDepth-StTouprreatreusedtocontrothl e cuttingdepthasfollows:
t Turn motor off and unplug from power source
2 With the cutting bit already installed,Iowar the plunge...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... down on worktable, and inspect finished cut In workplace,
on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages 17 through 2B, Failure to do so could result in ...tohelp guide router's base when making yau_ s{:igecut
3 Turn the Pouter"On", end _atthe motor bu_td _oils full speed
4 To begin your test cuts on scrap materials. Much of routing _sa trial-and-error ...
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