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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com • WARRANTY • SAFETY • UNPACKING ° DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION ° ADJUSTMENTS ° MAINTENANCE Operator's Manual 9.5 Amp 1314Peak HP F=xed Base Router Model No. 320.17541 0(_)us DOUBLE INSULATED CAUTION Read, understand and follow atl 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 website: www.craftsman.com • WARRANTY • SAFETY • UNPACKING ° DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION ° ADJUSTMENTS ° MAINTENANCE Operator's Manual 9.5 Amp 1314Peak HP F=xed Base Router Model No. 320.17541 0(_)us DOUBLE INSULATED CAUTION Read, understand and follow atl Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product.
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...Always follow the safety precautions to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets. WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all instructions listed below : I injury to ...power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with other property damage if not followed_ Each message is to obey this router. The purpose of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Always follow all safety alert symbols such as in severe eye damage. We...
...Always follow the safety precautions to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets. WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all instructions listed below : I injury to ...power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with other property damage if not followed_ Each message is to obey this router. The purpose of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Always follow all safety alert symbols such as in severe eye damage. We...
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Power tools create sparks which may result in personal injury. 7. PERSONAL SAFETY 1: KNOW your router. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Loose clothing, or long hair can be caught .... Always wear eye protection. Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this operator's manual carefully. Learn the router's applications and limitations, as well as in unexpected situations, Read this...
Power tools create sparks which may result in personal injury. 7. PERSONAL SAFETY 1: KNOW your router. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Loose clothing, or long hair can be caught .... Always wear eye protection. Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this operator's manual carefully. Learn the router's applications and limitations, as well as in unexpected situations, Read this...
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...platform. CHECK for one way. If it "On" or "Off". Applicable only to bind and are recommended for which it off. This router motor is wider than the other untrained are dangerous in the hands of starting the tool accidentally, 5, NEVER leave the tool running. ALWAYS ... may result 1. all instructions in the outlet, reverse the plug. Failure to touch the terminals of normal safety precautions when operating this router. Tools 7_ MAINTAIN tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to Class iI (double-insulated) tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean...
...platform. CHECK for one way. If it "On" or "Off". Applicable only to bind and are recommended for which it off. This router motor is wider than the other untrained are dangerous in the hands of starting the tool accidentally, 5, NEVER leave the tool running. ALWAYS ... may result 1. all instructions in the outlet, reverse the plug. Failure to touch the terminals of normal safety precautions when operating this router. Tools 7_ MAINTAIN tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to Class iI (double-insulated) tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean...
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... touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in the tool, BE SURE that it well away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving router. 7. BE SURE to pull the plug from the outlet. ONLY use tool with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators, There is grounded...
... touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in the tool, BE SURE that it well away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving router. 7. BE SURE to pull the plug from the outlet. ONLY use tool with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators, There is grounded...
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... a "live " and shock the operator 2. If the collet/nut is not securely clamped in an approved fixed base. STAY ALERT and clear the Router cutter bit path of all foreign objects while motor is unstable and may detach during routing operation. 7 Keep cutting area clear of any .... CHECKTO SEE that the cord will make the exposed metal parts of electric shock or injury. or should break, bend, or fail in the fixed base. NEVER hold the workpiece rigidly in place. 11. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to resist starting the motor. Contact with both hands to ...
... a "live " and shock the operator 2. If the collet/nut is not securely clamped in an approved fixed base. STAY ALERT and clear the Router cutter bit path of all foreign objects while motor is unstable and may detach during routing operation. 7 Keep cutting area clear of any .... CHECKTO SEE that the cord will make the exposed metal parts of electric shock or injury. or should break, bend, or fail in the fixed base. NEVER hold the workpiece rigidly in place. 11. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to resist starting the motor. Contact with both hands to ...
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...your hands or fingers.The heat buildup from workpiece. 25. Blunt cutter bits will cause stalling and burn the workpiece. 18_ NEVER use this router motor with the workpiece before making any adjustments 29° If you are changing a bit immediately after power is turned on this manual.... injury. BE SURE CUTTER BIT is not in contact with a cutter bit larger than the opening in this fixed base router has an opening could cause possible loss of control or create other Craftsman outlets. 21. Do not overload the motor° 17. DO NOT use the wrench provided. 30. "Climb...
...your hands or fingers.The heat buildup from workpiece. 25. Blunt cutter bits will cause stalling and burn the workpiece. 18_ NEVER use this router motor with the workpiece before making any adjustments 29° If you are changing a bit immediately after power is turned on this manual.... injury. BE SURE CUTTER BIT is not in contact with a cutter bit larger than the opening in this fixed base router has an opening could cause possible loss of control or create other Craftsman outlets. 21. Do not overload the motor° 17. DO NOT use the wrench provided. 30. "Climb...
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... shock, fire or serious injury. 2o ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this router. Allowing dust to get into your lungs. they are : • Lead from lead-based paints° ° Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other construction activities. Under some...have them repaired at your exposure to these chemicals are NOT safety glasses. 3. PROTECT y0ur hearing. ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS operator of the router wears. Your risk from this product may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. Always use . PROTECT your mouth, eyes, or lay on the...
... shock, fire or serious injury. 2o ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this router. Allowing dust to get into your lungs. they are : • Lead from lead-based paints° ° Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other construction activities. Under some...have them repaired at your exposure to these chemicals are NOT safety glasses. 3. PROTECT y0ur hearing. ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS operator of the router wears. Your risk from this product may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. Always use . PROTECT your mouth, eyes, or lay on the...
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...broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to have these instructions also. Z_ WARNING: Your router should be connected to the power source when you r nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to plug in the power cord or operate router until all nails from lumber before routing. 9, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Check for damaged ... replaced. Before further use this tool, make sure that is damaged should be carefully checked to you are accounted for: 1_ Carefully lift the Router Motor and Fixed Base with the 1/2-in use. Failure to instruct others who may affect the tool's operation.
...broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to have these instructions also. Z_ WARNING: Your router should be connected to the power source when you r nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to plug in the power cord or operate router until all nails from lumber before routing. 9, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Check for damaged ... replaced. Before further use this tool, make sure that is damaged should be carefully checked to you are accounted for: 1_ Carefully lift the Router Motor and Fixed Base with the 1/2-in use. Failure to instruct others who may affect the tool's operation.
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...5. This large voltage drop will overheat: If the router doesnot_operate when pluggedinto-a correct 120-vott, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply. Collet/Nut Wrench KNOWYOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER (Fig. 2) I opOeTraEt:ingBefofereatuarettsempatnindg safteotyusreeqyuoiruermeronutst.er, familiarize ...yourself with all of power and the motor will cause a loss of the Your fixed base router has a precision-built electric motor and...
...5. This large voltage drop will overheat: If the router doesnot_operate when pluggedinto-a correct 120-vott, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply. Collet/Nut Wrench KNOWYOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER (Fig. 2) I opOeTraEt:ingBefofereatuarettsempatnindg safteotyusreeqyuoiruermeronutst.er, familiarize ...yourself with all of power and the motor will cause a loss of the Your fixed base router has a precision-built electric motor and...
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... 11/4-inch vac hose attachment, 14. Base constructed of High Density Nylon and Precision Milled Cast Aluminum for strength and exact fit into a power source.. Powerful, 9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4 Peak HP to provide durability and stability, 10, ..., efficient operation and long life. 6. Base features Ergonomically maximum control. as it will not pass through the sub-base opening of 1i4-ino and 1/2-in . KNOWYOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER cont. (Fig. 2) This Fixed Base Router has the following features: 1. Fixed Base features Coarse and Fine Depth Adjustments Ideal for...
... 11/4-inch vac hose attachment, 14. Base constructed of High Density Nylon and Precision Milled Cast Aluminum for strength and exact fit into a power source.. Powerful, 9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4 Peak HP to provide durability and stability, 10, ..., efficient operation and long life. 6. Base features Ergonomically maximum control. as it will not pass through the sub-base opening of 1i4-ino and 1/2-in . KNOWYOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER cont. (Fig. 2) This Fixed Base Router has the following features: 1. Fixed Base features Coarse and Fine Depth Adjustments Ideal for...
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KNOW YOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER cont. (Fig. 2) Dve Tool Indicator" Light Motor Housing Top Cap Quick Clamp Motor Changing System Motor Housing Milled Cast Aluminum for Exact Fit Fixed Base Handles Spindfe Lock Self-Releasing Coltets/Nuts System 1/4 and 1/2-inch Cellets/Nuts (1/2-ino installed at factory) Clear Plastic Chip Shield Non-Marring Sub-Base Replaceable Brushes (sold...
KNOW YOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER cont. (Fig. 2) Dve Tool Indicator" Light Motor Housing Top Cap Quick Clamp Motor Changing System Motor Housing Milled Cast Aluminum for Exact Fit Fixed Base Handles Spindfe Lock Self-Releasing Coltets/Nuts System 1/4 and 1/2-inch Cellets/Nuts (1/2-ino installed at factory) Clear Plastic Chip Shield Non-Marring Sub-Base Replaceable Brushes (sold...
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J 14 Rating ,,, , No-load Speed , i ,i Peak HP i,u,,, Input Collets/Nuts , J,t,i and Cutter Bi't 's'hank Diameters p, Fixed Base Diameter ,, ,, ,,, ,, ,,,,,.,., Sub Base Opening (Diameter Sub Base Thickness , ,,ll ,, ,,,,,,,, for hook-up to vacs, see i the following instructio,,,,,,n,,,,,s SELECTING THE CUTTER BIT This router comes with a larger opening of Cut 9°5 Amps 25,000 RPM' 13/4 ,,,,u,,i 120-volts, 60Hz AC 1/4-in...
J 14 Rating ,,, , No-load Speed , i ,i Peak HP i,u,,, Input Collets/Nuts , J,t,i and Cutter Bi't 's'hank Diameters p, Fixed Base Diameter ,, ,, ,,, ,, ,,,,,.,., Sub Base Opening (Diameter Sub Base Thickness , ,,ll ,, ,,,,,,,, for hook-up to vacs, see i the following instructio,,,,,,n,,,,,s SELECTING THE CUTTER BIT This router comes with a larger opening of Cut 9°5 Amps 25,000 RPM' 13/4 ,,,,u,,i 120-volts, 60Hz AC 1/4-in...
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... to accept cutter bit shank. 6, Insert cutter bit shank into collet!nut assembly as far as it will go, then back the shank out until router cutter bit and collet/nut are approximately 1/8 to 1/4-inch away from the 3. If the collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach... into the coitet/nut at least 5/8-inch. Nut coHet Spindle Lock F, 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 4a INSTALLING THE CUTTER BIT 1o Turn motor off and unplug from fixed base. _._ Cutters NfixOeTdE:baSseee oinnstpraugcetison1s7.
... to accept cutter bit shank. 6, Insert cutter bit shank into collet!nut assembly as far as it will go, then back the shank out until router cutter bit and collet/nut are approximately 1/8 to 1/4-inch away from the 3. If the collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach... into the coitet/nut at least 5/8-inch. Nut coHet Spindle Lock F, 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 4a INSTALLING THE CUTTER BIT 1o Turn motor off and unplug from fixed base. _._ Cutters NfixOeTdE:baSseee oinnstpraugcetison1s7.
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... outside diameter. CUTTER BITS Get faster, more until it releases. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from fixed base. 3. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug router could result in serious . Set the motor upside down on the cellet!nut and turn the collet/nut...INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT". p rsonal injury and damage t ° motor i NOTE: Before installing motor housing in fixed base, have the collet/nut and router cutter bit you are clean and free of woodchips, dust, residue, grease and rust before making any adjustments or installing accessories...
... outside diameter. CUTTER BITS Get faster, more until it releases. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from fixed base. 3. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug router could result in serious . Set the motor upside down on the cellet!nut and turn the collet/nut...INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT". p rsonal injury and damage t ° motor i NOTE: Before installing motor housing in fixed base, have the collet/nut and router cutter bit you are clean and free of woodchips, dust, residue, grease and rust before making any adjustments or installing accessories...
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...'s keystrip is pressed in an accident causing rious personal injury, 117 The motor will now slide up and remove cutter bit. Place router (fixed base/motor housing) on its top cap with collet pointing up or down to set coarse adjustments when the coarse adjustment knob is aligned and... engaged into the fixed base_ 6. With back of router facing you lift motor free of fixed base facing you, open the motor clamp (A) 4. Leaving bits installed could result in , 7. Press in Coarse ...
...'s keystrip is pressed in an accident causing rious personal injury, 117 The motor will now slide up and remove cutter bit. Place router (fixed base/motor housing) on its top cap with collet pointing up or down to set coarse adjustments when the coarse adjustment knob is aligned and... engaged into the fixed base_ 6. With back of router facing you lift motor free of fixed base facing you, open the motor clamp (A) 4. Leaving bits installed could result in , 7. Press in Coarse ...
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...engage, then reset zero "0" on Depth Indicator Ring (D). One full turn ), lowers the cutter bit 1/16-inch. I NOTE: For all Fixed Base Routers, the cutter bit depth equals the amount of the cutter that is exposed below the surface of 7 full 360 ° revolutions, clockwise,... to begin adjustments from any reference point desired° 18 Disconnecting the router will prevent accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury. ] NOTE: All depth adjustments on the Fixed Base must be made with a micrometer fine adjustment worm gear system° When the ...
...engage, then reset zero "0" on Depth Indicator Ring (D). One full turn ), lowers the cutter bit 1/16-inch. I NOTE: For all Fixed Base Routers, the cutter bit depth equals the amount of the cutter that is exposed below the surface of 7 full 360 ° revolutions, clockwise,... to begin adjustments from any reference point desired° 18 Disconnecting the router will prevent accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury. ] NOTE: All depth adjustments on the Fixed Base must be made with a micrometer fine adjustment worm gear system° When the ...
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Place the router on base. . Turn the diat counterclockwise to raise the cutter bit. 8_ Once your depth of cut is set, close to the flat surface the base is sitting on,turn Fine Adjustment Dial (C) until cutter bit "just" touches the flat surface the base is sitting on,Then lock Motor Clamp (A). 4_...up with the mark. . To Adjust Depth (Figs. 6 and 6a) Turn motor off and unplug from power source° 2_ Place router on a flat, level surface with back of fixed base facing you° Open Motor Clamp (A). 3_ With the cutter bit already installed, Press in a single pass. 19 Larger cutter bits ...
Place the router on base. . Turn the diat counterclockwise to raise the cutter bit. 8_ Once your depth of cut is set, close to the flat surface the base is sitting on,turn Fine Adjustment Dial (C) until cutter bit "just" touches the flat surface the base is sitting on,Then lock Motor Clamp (A). 4_...up with the mark. . To Adjust Depth (Figs. 6 and 6a) Turn motor off and unplug from power source° 2_ Place router on a flat, level surface with back of fixed base facing you° Open Motor Clamp (A). 3_ With the cutter bit already installed, Press in a single pass. 19 Larger cutter bits ...
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..." and the right side (as you face it ) is always determined by the material, the cutter bit size and type, and the power of the router, causing a serious accident. Deep Cuts The proper cutting depth, (for each pass), is marked "O" for "Off". To be certain that is reached. The left side... the left side of the toggle switch hood (as you to the right side marked "O", or "Off"_ Always hold the router and cutter bit away from the workpiece AFTER turning the router motor "OFF", and the cutter bit comes to your workpiece before beginning your work_ SOFT START FEATURE The soft start...
..." and the right side (as you face it ) is always determined by the material, the cutter bit size and type, and the power of the router, causing a serious accident. Deep Cuts The proper cutting depth, (for each pass), is marked "O" for "Off". To be certain that is reached. The left side... the left side of the toggle switch hood (as you to the right side marked "O", or "Off"_ Always hold the router and cutter bit away from the workpiece AFTER turning the router motor "OFF", and the cutter bit comes to your workpiece before beginning your work_ SOFT START FEATURE The soft start...
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... routing you are always "On" when the toggle switch is plugged into power source. Failure to do so could result in this manual. Placing your router follow all of cut and how the cutter bit reacts to produce: Edge Routing or Internal Routing 21 " i t + Fig. 9 "LIVE TOOL ... essential with careful set-ups you won't know exactly how the cut will go until you become familiar with a fixed base depends on scrap materials. To avoid ruining good material, make your router's operational abilities. Fig • 8 ...... A test cut will give you a feel for the set-up, the...
... routing you are always "On" when the toggle switch is plugged into power source. Failure to do so could result in this manual. Placing your router follow all of cut and how the cutter bit reacts to produce: Edge Routing or Internal Routing 21 " i t + Fig. 9 "LIVE TOOL ... essential with careful set-ups you won't know exactly how the cut will go until you become familiar with a fixed base depends on scrap materials. To avoid ruining good material, make your router's operational abilities. Fig • 8 ...... A test cut will give you a feel for the set-up, the...
