Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Support and Manuals
Get Help and Manuals for this Craftsman item
View All Support Options Below
Free Craftsman 17540 manuals!
Problems with Craftsman 17540?
Ask a Question
Free Craftsman 17540 manuals!
Problems with Craftsman 17540?
Ask a Question
Most Recent Craftsman 17540 Questions
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...
(Posted by birizzo 13 years ago)
Popular Craftsman 17540 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
...: 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...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...repaired at least 14-gauge
is involved
6 ONLY use the cord to pull the plug from the outlet° Keep cord away fromheat, o11s, harp edges or mov]ngparts Replace...an extensioncord of 25-fL or tess In lengh_, Use 12-gauge for an
extension cord of electric shock If your ...For thistool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at a Sear Service CentareB, E SURE to raln or wet oondlUona or use ....
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 ... SURE CUTTER BIT Is centered In template guide (sold separately) at Sears stores or otherCraltsman outlets
21. DISCONNECTTHETOOL FROM...workplace before the switch
Is turned on this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To ...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...road and understand ell Instructions. Failure to
follow all Instructions listed below may ... PROTECT your power tool Read this operator's manual carefully, Learn the eppflcaUone ertd limitations, as...router. Following thisrule wlll reduce the riskof electricshock, fire or serious Injury.
2o ALWAYSwear safety glasses or eye shields when using this type of work.To reduce your nearest Sears Service...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... they 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 may...
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 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 20
...Each complete revolution of the Micro Adjustment Knob adjusts the plunging depth by 5f127th inch
A reference indicator tins is roached
Eaoh o! Always set your micro adjustments with the Depth-Stop Rod and ... desired amount
• To micro-reduce Ihe plunge depth, Iower the micro adjustmentscrew by starting position, so It can be difficult to guide and conlrot For these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED...
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 ...
Operation Manual - Page 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 (In as far EBthe bit radius), On the otherhand, If the guide Is positioned as a guide mustbe placed underthe workplace (see Fig, 14), If theworkplace Is too thinor the...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...
67
3121632000
BeIIows Seal
2
68
3550576000
Long Plunge Rod
1
69
3550575000
Plunge Rod 1
70
5620040000
Screw
3
71
3121599000
...Parts No.
Parl Description
Qty.
42
2622038000
tnlema{ Wire
2
43
5520032000
'S_mw
1
44
3120200600
Depth AdjustingCap
1
.45
5690002000
"O" Ring
1
48
36500B4000
,Deplh ,Stop Bar
1
47
35500B3000
.....A..d. MODEL NUMBER 320.17540...
Craftsman 17540 Reviews
Craftsman has a rating of 1.00 based upon 1 review.
Get much more information including the actual reviews and ratings that combined to make up the overall score listed above. Our reviewers
have graded the Craftsman 17540 based upon the following criteria:
- Durability [1 rating]
- Cost Effective [1 rating]
- Quality [1 rating]
- Operate as Advertised [1 rating]
- Customer Service [1 rating]