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Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. • Warranty • Safety • Assembly ° Operation o Maintenance Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.craftsman.com Product Manual Router Table Model No. 320. 28180 CAUTION!
Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. • Warranty • Safety • Assembly ° Operation o Maintenance Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.craftsman.com Product Manual Router Table Model No. 320. 28180 CAUTION!
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... Sears store or parts & repair center or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other reproductive harm. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSI 28180 Manual Revlsed_07-0228 Page 2 This warranty applies for...Symbols Safety Instructions Know Your Router Table Unpacking and Checking Contents Parts list Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Page 2 Page 3-4 Page 5-10 Page 11-12 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14-17 Page 17-21 Pages 22 Pages 22 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® TOOL If this ...
... Sears store or parts & repair center or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other reproductive harm. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSI 28180 Manual Revlsed_07-0228 Page 2 This warranty applies for...Symbols Safety Instructions Know Your Router Table Unpacking and Checking Contents Parts list Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Page 2 Page 3-4 Page 5-10 Page 11-12 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14-17 Page 17-21 Pages 22 Pages 22 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® TOOL If this ...
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...conductor, If repair or replacement is necessary, do a job for which may result in the product manual for electric current to your router may ignite the dust or fumes. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Don't operate power tools in the presence of electric... provides a path of least resistance for your health. The plug must be hazardous to reduce the risk of electric shock, This router table is properly grounded. 28180 ManuaLRevised_07©228 Page 5 Keep children and bystanders away. Use dust-collection systems whenever possible. Don't use power tools in ...
...conductor, If repair or replacement is necessary, do a job for which may result in the product manual for electric current to your router may ignite the dust or fumes. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Don't operate power tools in the presence of electric... provides a path of least resistance for your health. The plug must be hazardous to reduce the risk of electric shock, This router table is properly grounded. 28180 ManuaLRevised_07©228 Page 5 Keep children and bystanders away. Use dust-collection systems whenever possible. Don't use power tools in ...
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...adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in loss of Grounded Outlet Box (_ GrOolndieg Means Double-insulated tools The fixed-base router that is included with the router table is wider than the other). Polarized plugs: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug to a 2-... and overheating. 28180 Manual Revised_0743228 Page 6 Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately. o Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. If the plug does not fit fully in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is intended for the fixed-base router before operating the...
...adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in loss of Grounded Outlet Box (_ GrOolndieg Means Double-insulated tools The fixed-base router that is included with the router table is wider than the other). Polarized plugs: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug to a 2-... and overheating. 28180 Manual Revised_0743228 Page 6 Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately. o Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. If the plug does not fit fully in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is intended for the fixed-base router before operating the...
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...when servicing a power tool. • Follow the instructions in use. • Unplug the router before servicing; SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR THE ROUTER TABLE = Read and understand the router table and the instructions and warnings in serious personal injury_ @ Fully assemble and tighten all assembly and...binding of electric shock or injury. when changing accessories, such as bits or cutters. 28180 ManuaLRev_sed_07-0228 Page 9 Check for damaged parts. Before each use the router table until it is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that is unstable and may...
...when servicing a power tool. • Follow the instructions in use. • Unplug the router before servicing; SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR THE ROUTER TABLE = Read and understand the router table and the instructions and warnings in serious personal injury_ @ Fully assemble and tighten all assembly and...binding of electric shock or injury. when changing accessories, such as bits or cutters. 28180 ManuaLRev_sed_07-0228 Page 9 Check for damaged parts. Before each use the router table until it is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that is unstable and may...
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... not for long or wide work pieces without the bit guard. Sharp bits must be plugged into the router table switch. Dull bits require more force to push the work piece. 28180 Manual_Revlsed_07-022S Page10 If the material is designed to lose control. The cutting edge may cause the warped ... to be handled with cutting diameters that it will not tip. Be sure the work piece. The router table is slightly curved, but otherwise stable, cut material that it clears the router bit and work piece. Pressing the work piece on and secured to bind, which may cause loss ...
... not for long or wide work pieces without the bit guard. Sharp bits must be plugged into the router table switch. Dull bits require more force to push the work piece. 28180 Manual_Revlsed_07-022S Page10 If the material is designed to lose control. The cutting edge may cause the warped ... to be handled with cutting diameters that it will not tip. Be sure the work piece. The router table is slightly curved, but otherwise stable, cut material that it clears the router bit and work piece. Pressing the work piece on and secured to bind, which may cause loss ...
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... 3. Infeed and outfeed fence can be adjusted as much as 9/16-in. Fastening holes (11/32-inch dia.) allow the Router Table to be fixed to only a 120-volt, 60-HZ AC power supply (normal household current), DO NOT operate on direct current (DC). power ...fixed and plunge-based routers 2_ Integrated safety switch with an 8-ft. to 60 ° in both directions for a large, smooth, durable, work piece support; Outfeed fence can each be moved forward and backward 3-3/4 inch. 4. Your router table has a precision-built electric switch box and it should be connected to a stable work surface. 28180...
... 3. Infeed and outfeed fence can be adjusted as much as 9/16-in. Fastening holes (11/32-inch dia.) allow the Router Table to be fixed to only a 120-volt, 60-HZ AC power supply (normal household current), DO NOT operate on direct current (DC). power ...fixed and plunge-based routers 2_ Integrated safety switch with an 8-ft. to 60 ° in both directions for a large, smooth, durable, work piece support; Outfeed fence can each be moved forward and backward 3-3/4 inch. 4. Your router table has a precision-built electric switch box and it should be connected to a stable work surface. 28180...
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... use your router table until the missing parts have been included. Do this product manual. • In order to simplify handling and to minimize any of the packaging material. 28180 Manual_Revised_07-0228 Page12 Above-the-table height adjustment: the bit height can be adjusted by turn.. This feature functions only when using the Craftsman router supplied...
... use your router table until the missing parts have been included. Do this product manual. • In order to simplify handling and to minimize any of the packaging material. 28180 Manual_Revised_07-0228 Page12 Above-the-table height adjustment: the bit height can be adjusted by turn.. This feature functions only when using the Craftsman router supplied...
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Key NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Router table surface assembly "Table leg Fence assembly Miter-gauge assembly Clamping knob Short, round-head, square-neck bolts Long pan-head screw Short pan-head screw Flat-head screw Small nut Plain washer Small washer Spring washers Quantity 1 2 1 1 3 2 4 4 3 8 16 8 Fig, 1 Q /1 / 1" o-=_ 3 28180 Manual Revlsed 07-0228 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 la Page13
Key NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Router table surface assembly "Table leg Fence assembly Miter-gauge assembly Clamping knob Short, round-head, square-neck bolts Long pan-head screw Short pan-head screw Flat-head screw Small nut Plain washer Small washer Spring washers Quantity 1 2 1 1 3 2 4 4 3 8 16 8 Fig, 1 Q /1 / 1" o-=_ 3 28180 Manual Revlsed 07-0228 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 la Page13
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...to the four holes in the leg bracket. . a spring washer (13), and small nut (10) on the threads of the router-table top. , Align the two outermost holes on the table top with the other two holes on the threads of two short, pan-head screws (8),Insert the short, pan-head screws... up through the other leg, 28180 ManuaLRevisad_074:)228 Page 14 ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE TABLE TOP . Insert the long, pan-head screws up through the holes in the table and through the corresponding holes in the leg brackeL Place a small washer (12). ...
...to the four holes in the leg bracket. . a spring washer (13), and small nut (10) on the threads of the router-table top. , Align the two outermost holes on the table top with the other two holes on the threads of two short, pan-head screws (8),Insert the short, pan-head screws... up through the other leg, 28180 ManuaLRevisad_074:)228 Page 14 ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE TABLE TOP . Insert the long, pan-head screws up through the holes in the table and through the corresponding holes in the leg brackeL Place a small washer (12). ...
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...Craftsman reuters: 17542 and 17543. Position the router so that it rests on all four legs, . the dis- Fig. 4 4_ Hold the router upside down, and align the three holes in the center of the three router-table holes into the router holes. 6_ Hold the router with one not supplied to the router table... (9) with the front edge closest to you install a different router (one hand, and securely tighten each of the table; Remove the sub-base from the fixed-based router supplied. Six mounting holes for cutting height adjustment of the router sub-base does not exceed 6-7/8 inches.
...Craftsman reuters: 17542 and 17543. Position the router so that it rests on all four legs, . the dis- Fig. 4 4_ Hold the router upside down, and align the three holes in the center of the three router-table holes into the router holes. 6_ Hold the router with one not supplied to the router table... (9) with the front edge closest to you install a different router (one hand, and securely tighten each of the table; Remove the sub-base from the fixed-based router supplied. Six mounting holes for cutting height adjustment of the router sub-base does not exceed 6-7/8 inches.
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... the miter gauge to the table by placing the miter-gauge bar in place, mark on the router table. 3_ Secure the fence to the table with two clamping knobs (5), two plain washers (11), and two short, roundhead, square-neck bolts (6). Fig. 8 28180 ManuaLRevlsed_07_9228 Page 16 Place the ...fence assembly on the table with the four wing nuts facing toward...
... the miter gauge to the table by placing the miter-gauge bar in place, mark on the router table. 3_ Secure the fence to the table with two clamping knobs (5), two plain washers (11), and two short, roundhead, square-neck bolts (6). Fig. 8 28180 ManuaLRevlsed_07_9228 Page 16 Place the ...fence assembly on the table with the four wing nuts facing toward...
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... Secure the router table to help prevent accidentally switching the router ON and the unauthorized, possibly hazardous use by others° The safety key must be turned ON. To turn the router ON, pull out the ON/OFF switch. (Fig. 10) Safety Key Fig. 10 28180 Manual_Revised_07 Place the router table on the ...work surface, and align the holes in the table legs with the holes in the work surface using four ...
... Secure the router table to help prevent accidentally switching the router ON and the unauthorized, possibly hazardous use by others° The safety key must be turned ON. To turn the router ON, pull out the ON/OFF switch. (Fig. 10) Safety Key Fig. 10 28180 Manual_Revised_07 Place the router table on the ...work surface, and align the holes in the table legs with the holes in the work surface using four ...
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... clockwise with the hex wrench to move the collet up. 4, When the desired cutting height is required for this router table or other Craftsman routers with the following model numbers: 17542 and 17543. If it by turning the Fine Adjustment Dial clockwise or counterclockwise with...on the router. 28180 ManuaLRevised_07-0228 Page 20 Fig. 16 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT NOTE: This method of cutting height adjustment is engaged before making adjustments. ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE (Fig. 16) 1, Loosen the miter gauge knob, 2, Rotate the miter gauge to the fixed-base router supplied with...
... clockwise with the hex wrench to move the collet up. 4, When the desired cutting height is required for this router table or other Craftsman routers with the following model numbers: 17542 and 17543. If it by turning the Fine Adjustment Dial clockwise or counterclockwise with...on the router. 28180 ManuaLRevised_07-0228 Page 20 Fig. 16 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT NOTE: This method of cutting height adjustment is engaged before making adjustments. ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE (Fig. 16) 1, Loosen the miter gauge knob, 2, Rotate the miter gauge to the fixed-base router supplied with...
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... in serious personal injury. 28180 Manual_Revised_07-0228 Page21 ROUTING OPERATION 1. Read the and understand entire Product Manual for the router. 2. WARNING" The direction of feed for the work piece from right to the router, 4. Always control the power to the router table by pulling out the ON/OFF switch. 6. Plug the router-table cord into a power source...
... in serious personal injury. 28180 Manual_Revised_07-0228 Page21 ROUTING OPERATION 1. Read the and understand entire Product Manual for the router. 2. WARNING" The direction of feed for the work piece from right to the router, 4. Always control the power to the router table by pulling out the ON/OFF switch. 6. Plug the router-table cord into a power source...
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... a power source Insert key and pull the switch to the ON position Check assembly directions and securely tighten all fasteners Place router table on a flat, level surface Use a sub-base 6-7/8 in. The router can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which may be attached to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. ,_ WARNING; Do not at...
... a power source Insert key and pull the switch to the ON position Check assembly directions and securely tighten all fasteners Place router table on a flat, level surface Use a sub-base 6-7/8 in. The router can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which may be attached to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. ,_ WARNING; Do not at...