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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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...up 'during routing operation, ff motor ls not securely clamped fn bess, adjustments will not "hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. The motor can separate from sgpplng, if the collar/nutts not securely tlghiened, the cutterbit mey, deL_chduring use only Identlcel replacement parts,...piece being out In your hands or across your body Isunstable and may lead to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switchand remove the router plug fromthe powersource and have the missing, damaged or felled pads replaced BEFORE resumingeperaUon_ 2, Tool service must be scourers. 5. or should break...
...up 'during routing operation, ff motor ls not securely clamped fn bess, adjustments will not "hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. The motor can separate from sgpplng, if the collar/nutts not securely tlghiened, the cutterbit mey, deL_chduring use only Identlcel replacement parts,...piece being out In your hands or across your body Isunstable and may lead to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switchand remove the router plug fromthe powersource and have the missing, damaged or felled pads replaced BEFORE resumingeperaUon_ 2, Tool service must be scourers. 5. or should break...
Operation Manual
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... the wrench provided. 28, AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". See "OPERATION" (pages 0Oand 00) eecUon In this plunge bass muter has an opening of control that are designed for this router. DISCONNECTTHETOOL FROM POWER SOURCE before msldng any sdtL_stments or changingcutter bits, 27_ If you are changing a bit...a larger diameter opening couldcause poselb_a_oeeo! Let the motor come to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that are not chipped or ¢rsckad_Blunt cutter bits will cause stalling and bum the workplace, 18, NEVER use this muter ...
... the wrench provided. 28, AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". See "OPERATION" (pages 0Oand 00) eecUon In this plunge bass muter has an opening of control that are designed for this router. DISCONNECTTHETOOL FROM POWER SOURCE before msldng any sdtL_stments or changingcutter bits, 27_ If you are changing a bit...a larger diameter opening couldcause poselb_a_oeeo! Let the motor come to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that are not chipped or ¢rsckad_Blunt cutter bits will cause stalling and bum the workplace, 18, NEVER use this muter ...
Operation Manual
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...someone borrows this toot, make sure that la damaged should NEVER be properlyrepaired or roptacad at e Sears Service Cente_ 8. Carefully lift the Router Motor and Plunge Base with the li2-1n, collar/nut already Installed, out of the contents are asssmb!lng parts, maldng adjustments, Installing or removing collate ... nails from lumber before routing. INSPECT and remove all 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 do so could cause serious...
...someone borrows this toot, make sure that la damaged should NEVER be properlyrepaired or roptacad at e Sears Service Cente_ 8. Carefully lift the Router Motor and Plunge Base with the li2-1n, collar/nut already Installed, out of the contents are asssmb!lng parts, maldng adjustments, Installing or removing collate ... nails from lumber before routing. INSPECT and remove all 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 do so could cause serious...
Operation Manual
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...),DO NOT operate on direct current (DO). RouteMrotoInrPlungBeasaendv_V2._r_.C(_o_l_Nut 2_ SEaxwttsdcutstot n Hood 3, 2 Screws (for attaching Hood) 4_ 1/4-1n. 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*Hz...
...),DO NOT operate on direct current (DO). RouteMrotoInrPlungBeasaendv_V2._r_.C(_o_l_Nut 2_ SEaxwttsdcutstot n Hood 3, 2 Screws (for attaching Hood) 4_ 1/4-1n. 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*Hz...
Operation Manual
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...!ong Ilteo 6, Base features Ergonom!oally Deelgnod Handles forcomfort. Durable Non-marring Sub-base gfldcesmoothlyover workplace.Sub-bess has culter-bltopening of I ] :::b-_;11_ II[e)_l';T_i KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following...Plunge Base features fineand microdepth mdadJuatmenls with 3 LED worldlghts on Base help protecttool from damage_ 12. maximumcontrol. 7 Base features Isrge base opening and large ¢hlp shield, combined with turretstops for added visibility, easy acoess. 13. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP...
...!ong Ilteo 6, Base features Ergonom!oally Deelgnod Handles forcomfort. Durable Non-marring Sub-base gfldcesmoothlyover workplace.Sub-bess has culter-bltopening of I ] :::b-_;11_ II[e)_l';T_i KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following...Plunge Base features fineand microdepth mdadJuatmenls with 3 LED worldlghts on Base help protecttool from damage_ 12. maximumcontrol. 7 Base features Isrge base opening and large ¢hlp shield, combined with turretstops for added visibility, easy acoess. 13. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP...
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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 ; " lk ill KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Fig, 2) Motor housingpmcIs_oo mlltedcast aluminum for exa_ fit Super-fine edJustrnsnt knob Plungeeub.b_e 13
Operation Manual
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...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 router ... 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... will not fit through the sub-base openlng_ and will cause damage to vscs, see the following Instructions, SELECTING THE CUTTER BIT This router comes wilh 1/4-In, and It24n....
...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 router ... 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... will not fit through the sub-base openlng_ and will cause damage to vscs, see the following Instructions, SELECTING THE CUTTER BIT This router comes wilh 1/4-In, and It24n....
Operation Manual
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... INSTALLING THE CUTTER BIT 1, Turn motoroff and unplugfrom power source. 2. Remove motor housingfrom plunge base. Place the wrench on page 17. 3. WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLETiNUT SECURELY to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. Insert cutter bit shank lnlo coflel/nutassembly as...
... INSTALLING THE CUTTER BIT 1, Turn motoroff and unplugfrom power source. 2. Remove motor housingfrom plunge base. Place the wrench on page 17. 3. WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLETiNUT SECURELY to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. Insert cutter bit shank lnlo coflel/nutassembly as...
Operation Manual
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... keeping cutterbits clean and sharp+Remove al_accumulated pitch and gum fromcutterbite after each use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to do so could result in accidental starting which can cause sedoua personal Injury+ 16 Replace worn or damaged collate... aalf-mleeelng; When sharpeningcutterbits, sharpen only the Inside of machine o11to spindle shaft If it te free from motor's spindleshaft. With the router cutter bit removed, lure the colleVnutcounterclockwise(with co!let/nutpolnl+ngup+ 4+ Press spindle+ockbutton to engage and lock the spindle shaft end ...
... keeping cutterbits clean and sharp+Remove al_accumulated pitch and gum fromcutterbite after each use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to do so could result in accidental starting which can cause sedoua personal Injury+ 16 Replace worn or damaged collate... aalf-mleeelng; When sharpeningcutterbits, sharpen only the Inside of machine o11to spindle shaft If it te free from motor's spindleshaft. With the router cutter bit removed, lure the colleVnutcounterclockwise(with co!let/nutpolnl+ngup+ 4+ Press spindle+ockbutton to engage and lock the spindle shaft end ...
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... causing sertous personal lnjury_ I NshOoTuEld: Walhweanyms abledncglodsedpthseacdujrueslytm. Fig. 5 INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR tN BASE (Rg, 5) 1, Turnmotoroffandunplug from "keyetrlp slot" (C) in plunge base 5 Set motor upside down on its top sap with so,let pointing up oul of plunge base factng you ,open motor clamp (A) and make sure plunge action Is In "UP" poslt[on,with ptungabass ksystrlp slot...
... causing sertous personal lnjury_ I NshOoTuEld: Walhweanyms abledncglodsedpthseacdujrueslytm. Fig. 5 INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR tN BASE (Rg, 5) 1, Turnmotoroffandunplug from "keyetrlp slot" (C) in plunge base 5 Set motor upside down on its top sap with so,let pointing up oul of plunge base factng you ,open motor clamp (A) and make sure plunge action Is In "UP" poslt[on,with ptungabass ksystrlp slot...
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... furtherdepth adjustments can be made 3 To set a desired cutting depth, slide the Depth-Stop Rod up with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on, Lock the plunge depth locking lever (F}oThis position is ZERO - "0" lrom which the bit makes contact wi|h the workpiece) To set a desired depth...bit to automatically retract to your desired curling dep|h on Ihe Depth Scale (E), Secure the Depth-Stop Rod st thls (_ position 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...
... furtherdepth adjustments can be made 3 To set a desired cutting depth, slide the Depth-Stop Rod up with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on, Lock the plunge depth locking lever (F}oThis position is ZERO - "0" lrom which the bit makes contact wi|h the workpiece) To set a desired depth...bit to automatically retract to your desired curling dep|h on Ihe Depth Scale (E), Secure the Depth-Stop Rod st thls (_ position 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...
Operation Manual
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...ROUTING (Fig. 12) 1 Wgh depth-of-cul sat, place mulet on scrap materials. Placing your routeronto a workplace [starling the cut) with a plunge base, depends 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 serious personal !'nturyo...In workplace, on Ihe type of routing you are doing NEVER operate the router when you try it out. To avoid ruining good materiel, make your router has two handles, one on each side of lhe muler base When operatingthe rouler, always hold it firmly with aU of your rouler's ...
...ROUTING (Fig. 12) 1 Wgh depth-of-cul sat, place mulet on scrap materials. Placing your routeronto a workplace [starling the cut) with a plunge base, depends 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 serious personal !'nturyo...In workplace, on Ihe type of routing you are doing NEVER operate the router when you try it out. To avoid ruining good materiel, make your router has two handles, one on each side of lhe muler base When operatingthe rouler, always hold it firmly with aU of your rouler's ...
Operation Manual
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... I +=still rotating could result _In loWs+A=RofNcINoGnt:rol cAaluwsainygs speoc+u=resllybtacslearmiopusyopuerrswoonraklpIlnajcuerya, nd keep a firm grip 23 INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of*cut +sc+=mpletedt,urn motor _O_ and i+=ctutter bit come to a... damage workplace +=ndresult In loss of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. Unplug router frompower scums, place roular on worktable, Inspect finishedcut In workplace on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. EDGREOUTINOGRINTERNRAOL UTINcoGnt. /_ WARNING: Re=movingcutter bit from...
... I +=still rotating could result _In loWs+A=RofNcINoGnt:rol cAaluwsainygs speoc+u=resllybtacslearmiopusyopuerrswoonraklpIlnajcuerya, nd keep a firm grip 23 INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of*cut +sc+=mpletedt,urn motor _O_ and i+=ctutter bit come to a... damage workplace +=ndresult In loss of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. Unplug router frompower scums, place roular on worktable, Inspect finishedcut In workplace on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. EDGREOUTINOGRINTERNRAOL UTINcoGnt. /_ WARNING: Re=movingcutter bit from...
Operation Manual
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...screws (Included) as shown in postlton by a screw To remove the shie}d Imm the plunge base, siroptyremove the screw and take the shield off end unplug router from =.hebiL _0opeCAUTIAOLNW: AYS have the chip shield deflector In piece on the bass when... then woodchlps thrown from power source I personal Injury. To attach the hoed onto the plunge base, position end secure it lo the base with this router.The hood Is sized to turn motor off eZn_d uWnpAlRuNgINroGu:ter cAoLuWldArYeSsutultmtnmacoctoidreonftfaalnsdtaurntipnlgugwhroicuhtercafnrocmaupsoewseerrsioouusrce. The chip shield ...
...screws (Included) as shown in postlton by a screw To remove the shie}d Imm the plunge base, siroptyremove the screw and take the shield off end unplug router from =.hebiL _0opeCAUTIAOLNW: AYS have the chip shield deflector In piece on the bass when... then woodchlps thrown from power source I personal Injury. To attach the hoed onto the plunge base, position end secure it lo the base with this router.The hood Is sized to turn motor off eZn_d uWnpAlRuNgINroGu:ter cAoLuWldArYeSsutultmtnmacoctoidreonftfaalnsdtaurntipnlgugwhroicuhtercafnrocmaupsoewseerrsioouusrce. The chip shield ...
