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Visit our Craftsman webslta: www.craftsman.com • WARRANTY • SAFETY * UNPACKING * DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION = ADJUSTMENTS = MAINTENANCE 9/11/06 4pm Operator's Manual ItenFT- .nN°l 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 using this product, Sears, Roebuck and Co_ Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U°S°A.
Visit our Craftsman webslta: www.craftsman.com • WARRANTY • SAFETY * UNPACKING * DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION = ADJUSTMENTS = MAINTENANCE 9/11/06 4pm Operator's Manual ItenFT- .nN°l 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 using this product, Sears, Roebuck and Co_ Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U°S°A.
Operation Manual
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... fnjury to yourself or to attract your attention !o possible dangers The safety symbols, and the explanations with side shletd, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets, SYMBOL MEANING /_ SCAFUETTIOYN. The instructionsand warnings they give are no substitutes for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with them, deserve your careful...
... fnjury to yourself or to attract your attention !o possible dangers The safety symbols, and the explanations with side shletd, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets, SYMBOL MEANING /_ SCAFUETTIOYN. The instructionsand warnings they give are no substitutes for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with them, deserve your careful...
Operation Manual
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...use ° 5. ALWAYS SECUREYOUR WORK, Use clamps or s vise to hold workplacesecurely, It ts safer Ihen using your power tool. Learn the router's applicationsand limitations, as well as In the presence of the tool in unexpected situations. REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches before tumlng ths tool ...often cover moving paPs and should also be used forappropriate conditions. 10o DO NOT USE ON A LADDER or unsf_ble support. Read this router. Stable footing on the swiloh or pluggingIn toolsthai have the switchtn the "ON" peellton Invites accidents 6. Keep your half+clothlng,and ...
...use ° 5. ALWAYS SECUREYOUR WORK, Use clamps or s vise to hold workplacesecurely, It ts safer Ihen using your power tool. Learn the router's applicationsand limitations, as well as In the presence of the tool in unexpected situations. REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches before tumlng ths tool ...often cover moving paPs and should also be used forappropriate conditions. 10o DO NOT USE ON A LADDER or unsf_ble support. Read this router. Stable footing on the swiloh or pluggingIn toolsthai have the switchtn the "ON" peellton Invites accidents 6. Keep your half+clothlng,and ...
Operation Manual
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... Use the correct tool and bit for the three-wiregrounded power cord and grounded powersupp;y system, Applicable only to Class II (double-Insulated) tools.This router motor Is double Insulated, L_ WARNING: Double Insulation DOES NOT take the place of plug when _. Propedy maintained too_ewith sharp cuttingedges are less Ukelyto bindand...
... Use the correct tool and bit for the three-wiregrounded power cord and grounded powersupp;y system, Applicable only to Class II (double-Insulated) tools.This router motor Is double Insulated, L_ WARNING: Double Insulation DOES NOT take the place of plug when _. Propedy maintained too_ewith sharp cuttingedges are less Ukelyto bindand...
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... bess, adjustments will not "hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. It is Impodant to support and clamp the workplace properlyin order to followmaintenanceInstructions may contact hidden _dng or Its own cord. When servicing a tool, use the router motor without a cutter bit Installed In the toilet InuL 8,, USE CLAMPS or...
... bess, adjustments will not "hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. It is Impodant to support and clamp the workplace properlyin order to followmaintenanceInstructions may contact hidden _dng or Its own cord. When servicing a tool, use the router motor without a cutter bit Installed In the toilet InuL 8,, USE CLAMPS or...
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...s eubbasewith a larger diameter opening couldcause poselb_a_oeeo! SAFETRYULEFSORROUTERcoSnL 13MAKSEURtEhecuttebritIsnotInoontsct with the workplace before the switch Is turned on this plunge bass muter has an opening of large cutter btte when freehand routingcouldcause lossof control or create hazardous conditionsthat could cause ...outlets 21. Let the motor come to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that have cutter diameters largerthan the opening (sold eeperatsly) prior to tamplsta guide applications to avoid personal Injury ...
...s eubbasewith a larger diameter opening couldcause poselb_a_oeeo! SAFETRYULEFSORROUTERcoSnL 13MAKSEURtEhecuttebritIsnotInoontsct with the workplace before the switch Is turned on this plunge bass muter has an opening of large cutter btte when freehand routingcouldcause lossof control or create hazardous conditionsthat could cause ...outlets 21. Let the motor come to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that have cutter diameters largerthan the opening (sold eeperatsly) prior to tamplsta guide applications to avoid personal Injury ...
Operation Manual
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... and understand ell Instructions. Following thisrule wlll reduce the riskof electricshock, fire or serious Injury. 2o ALWAYSwear safety glasses or eye shields when using this router. Failure to cause cancer, birth defects or other construction activities.Wear protective clothing end wash exposed apacewith soap and water. L_ WARNING: Use of this...
... and understand ell Instructions. Following thisrule wlll reduce the riskof electricshock, fire or serious Injury. 2o ALWAYSwear safety glasses or eye shields when using this router. Failure to cause cancer, birth defects or other construction activities.Wear protective clothing end wash exposed apacewith soap and water. L_ WARNING: Use of this...
Operation Manual
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... the box don't discard any other conditionthat may use , Dfsconnsctlng the muter will operate propedyand performIts Intended funstlon. Carefully lift the Router Motor and Plunge Base with the li2-1n, collar/nut already Installed, out of thetoo!, a guard or other pert that Is damaged should be carefullychecked...from lumber before routing. Refer to them frequently and use of the cartonend place on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have these Instructions also= Z_ WARNING: Your rreuter should be connected to Instruct others who may affect ...
... the box don't discard any other conditionthat may use , Dfsconnsctlng the muter will operate propedyand performIts Intended funstlon. Carefully lift the Router Motor and Plunge Base with the li2-1n, collar/nut already Installed, out of thetoo!, a guard or other pert that Is damaged should be carefullychecked...from lumber before routing. Refer to them frequently and use of the cartonend place on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have these Instructions also= Z_ WARNING: Your rreuter should be connected to Instruct others who may affect ...
Operation Manual
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... e 120-volt,60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal householdcurrant),DO NOT operate on direct current (DO). PARTLSIST(Fig1.) t. Collar/Nut 5. 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*Hz...
... e 120-volt,60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal householdcurrant),DO NOT operate on direct current (DO). PARTLSIST(Fig1.) t. Collar/Nut 5. 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*Hz...
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... II[e)_l';T_i KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following features: 1. Convenientlylocated On/Off toggle switch, aide mounted for predse set-ups and repetitivecutting, 4 Spindle Leek foreasy l-wrench bit changes.Includes 1/4-1n,end 1/2-1n. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP to provtdathe highestvlslbflltyof bit and workplecoo 8. Base constructed of High...
... II[e)_l';T_i KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following features: 1. Convenientlylocated On/Off toggle switch, aide mounted for predse set-ups and repetitivecutting, 4 Spindle Leek foreasy l-wrench bit changes.Includes 1/4-1n,end 1/2-1n. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP to provtdathe highestvlslbflltyof bit and workplecoo 8. Base constructed of High...
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" lk ill KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Fig, 2) Motor housingpmcIs_oo mlltedcast aluminum for exa_ fit Super-fine edJustrnsnt knob Plungeeub.b_e 13 I ;
" lk ill KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Fig, 2) Motor housingpmcIs_oo mlltedcast aluminum for exa_ fit Super-fine edJustrnsnt knob Plungeeub.b_e 13 I ;
Operation Manual
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... In accidental starting which can cause serious peraonsl Injury. 14 NOTE=The sub-base Installed on this router has an opening of Cut 9.5 Amps 2'5,000 RPM 1_I_ 12D-voile.6OHz.AC lt4-tn, l12-tn, 6_llE-Inches...router comes wilh 1/4-In, and It24n. Rating No4oad Speed Peak HP Inpul Cogets!Nule and Culler BitShank Otamators Plunge Base Dtameler Su b Base Opening (Dtameler forculter b|t use) Sub Base Thickness , ,, PlungeBase Depth of t_14.lnches, To use cutting bits with a larger dlsmetsr, use s subbase with a larger opening, sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman...
... In accidental starting which can cause serious peraonsl Injury. 14 NOTE=The sub-base Installed on this router has an opening of Cut 9.5 Amps 2'5,000 RPM 1_I_ 12D-voile.6OHz.AC lt4-tn, l12-tn, 6_llE-Inches...router comes wilh 1/4-In, and It24n. Rating No4oad Speed Peak HP Inpul Cogets!Nule and Culler BitShank Otamators Plunge Base Dtameler Su b Base Opening (Dtameler forculter b|t use) Sub Base Thickness , ,, PlungeBase Depth of t_14.lnches, To use cutting bits with a larger dlsmetsr, use s subbase with a larger opening, sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman...
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...WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLETiNUT SECURELY to tool, do not tighten coltet/nut without a cutter bit Installed° 15 Remove motor housingfrom plunge base. Place the wrench on collet/nutand turn countar-clockw|se and loosen colleVnut eNghtlyto accept cutterbit shank, 6. Press spindlelock buttonto engage...Fig° 4, 4a) 7. With culler bit Inserted and spindlelock bulton pressed In engaging shaft, place wrench on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTING BIT (Figs. 3, 4 and 4a) _ Fig° 4 --Bit...
...WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLETiNUT SECURELY to tool, do not tighten coltet/nut without a cutter bit Installed° 15 Remove motor housingfrom plunge base. Place the wrench on collet/nutand turn countar-clockw|se and loosen colleVnut eNghtlyto accept cutterbit shank, 6. Press spindlelock buttonto engage...Fig° 4, 4a) 7. With culler bit Inserted and spindlelock bulton pressed In engaging shaft, place wrench on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTING BIT (Figs. 3, 4 and 4a) _ Fig° 4 --Bit...
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... Is grippingthe cutler bit properly. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug muter from plunge base 3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn motor off and unplug router could result In serious personal Injury and damage to motor, NOTE: Before Installing motor housing... originally ground INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR IN BASE Z_WARNING: NEVER use , loosen toilet/nut a little more accurate cutting results by keeping cutterbits clean and sharp+Remove al_accumulated pitch and gum fromcutterbite after use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to engage...
... Is grippingthe cutler bit properly. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug muter from plunge base 3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn motor off and unplug router could result In serious personal Injury and damage to motor, NOTE: Before Installing motor housing... originally ground INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR IN BASE Z_WARNING: NEVER use , loosen toilet/nut a little more accurate cutting results by keeping cutterbits clean and sharp+Remove al_accumulated pitch and gum fromcutterbite after use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to engage...
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...: ALWAYS remove culler bits lrom colleb'nut when the router ] Is not bethg used. ents on the plunge base, the motor clamp REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from powersource, 2. Fig. 5 INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR tN BASE (Rg, 5) 1, Turnmotoroffandunplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) on ll_t surface 3 With back of...
...: ALWAYS remove culler bits lrom colleb'nut when the router ] Is not bethg used. ents on the plunge base, the motor clamp REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from powersource, 2. Fig. 5 INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR tN BASE (Rg, 5) 1, Turnmotoroffandunplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) on ll_t surface 3 With back of...
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... e cuttingdepthasfollows: t Turn motor off and unplug from power source 2 With the cutting bit already installed,Iowar the plunge action until the cutter bit makes contact with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on the indicator is lined up with ZERO - "0" lrom which the bit 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 conlacts the selected step en the depth-stop rod until it contactsthe lowest step on the turret Slide the...
... e cuttingdepthasfollows: t Turn motor off and unplug from power source 2 With the cutting bit already installed,Iowar the plunge action until the cutter bit makes contact with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on the indicator is lined up with ZERO - "0" lrom which the bit 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 conlacts the selected step en the depth-stop rod until it contactsthe lowest step on the turret Slide the...
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..."ON _ end "OFF by limiting the speed at which the motor starts This Increases the motor's life LED WORKLIGHTS (Fig. 10) Your router motor has 3 buitt-in worktlghtslocated around thetoilet/nut to a comptete stop Rgog Operating in this manner witl increaseloggia switch and meter Iite, and ...qualityof your work SOFT START FEATURE Electronic feedback control minimizes torque twist, customaryIn larger muter motors, by the toggle switch located on when router motor is plugged into powersource 21 Ioceled on the reeler housing top cap where the power cord enters the motor housing, Thls green ...
..."ON _ end "OFF by limiting the speed at which the motor starts This Increases the motor's life LED WORKLIGHTS (Fig. 10) Your router motor has 3 buitt-in worktlghtslocated around thetoilet/nut to a comptete stop Rgog Operating in this manner witl increaseloggia switch and meter Iite, and ...qualityof your work SOFT START FEATURE Electronic feedback control minimizes torque twist, customaryIn larger muter motors, by the toggle switch located on when router motor is plugged into powersource 21 Ioceled on the reeler housing top cap where the power cord enters the motor housing, Thls green ...
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...-and-error process of making various adjustments, followed by test cuts as you become familiar with a plunge base, depends on Ihe type of -cul sat, place mulet on scrap materials. PLACINTGHEROUTEORNTOTHEWORKPIEACNEDSTARTITNHGECUT Z_ WARNING: Before operating your router follow all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages 17 through 2B, Failure to do so could...
...-and-error process of making various adjustments, followed by test cuts as you become familiar with a plunge base, depends on Ihe type of -cul sat, place mulet on scrap materials. PLACINTGHEROUTEORNTOTHEWORKPIEACNEDSTARTITNHGECUT Z_ WARNING: Before operating your router follow all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages 17 through 2B, Failure to do so could...
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...+=ndresult In loss of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. Failure to its full speed (sea Fig, 13)_ 2. INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of ._ut end cutter bit wilt rea+=t In the=workp!+=cewill help you produce qu+=... router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. EDGREOUTINOGRINTERNRAOL UTINcoGnt. /_ WARNING: Re=movingcutter bit from w+=rkplee+=, Z_ WARNING: Removing cutter bit free workplace while It I +=+=lmll+=tor your workpl+=ceI+= essential. Learning how the router'+=speed, depth-of *cut , unlockthe=plunge=lock leverand gentiylower the plunge...
...+=ndresult In loss of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. Failure to its full speed (sea Fig, 13)_ 2. INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of ._ut end cutter bit wilt rea+=t In the=workp!+=cewill help you produce qu+=... router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. EDGREOUTINOGRINTERNRAOL UTINcoGnt. /_ WARNING: Re=movingcutter bit from w+=rkplee+=, Z_ WARNING: Removing cutter bit free workplace while It I +=+=lmll+=tor your workpl+=ceI+= essential. Learning how the router'+=speed, depth-of *cut , unlockthe=plunge=lock leverand gentiylower the plunge...
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... thebit to do so could result In loss of control causing poEslble sedous personal Injury. / 24 the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting)are suchthat only the top part of the Edge is positionedso that there will make a full cut width that Is either straight...shaping with guides, Fig. 14 Fig. 14a Riot TOP EDGE SHAPING WARNING: Always secursly clamp your workplace end keep a firm grip 1 on the router base with BOTH HANDS at e curvatureas great or greater than a fullcut- and holdtngthe pilot firmly In contactwith theworkpfecaedge throughout prevents the cut ;
... thebit to do so could result In loss of control causing poEslble sedous personal Injury. / 24 the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting)are suchthat only the top part of the Edge is positionedso that there will make a full cut width that Is either straight...shaping with guides, Fig. 14 Fig. 14a Riot TOP EDGE SHAPING WARNING: Always secursly clamp your workplace end keep a firm grip 1 on the router base with BOTH HANDS at e curvatureas great or greater than a fullcut- and holdtngthe pilot firmly In contactwith theworkpfecaedge throughout prevents the cut ;