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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.
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... and understanding The symbol warnings DO NOT by the word"NOTE:" as "DANGER","WARNING" end"CAUTION", BEFORE using this router, Failure to follow the I_ saafielutrye ptroecoabuetyiotnhsistsoarfeedtyucweertnhlengriWskILoLf firrees,uelltecIntridceasthhoockr and personal Injury, serious fnjury to yourself or to others . ...beginning power tool operation, ALWAYSwear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shletd, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets, WARNING: BE SURE to read end understand ell safety Instructions In this manuel, Including all safety alert symbols...
... and understanding The symbol warnings DO NOT by the word"NOTE:" as "DANGER","WARNING" end"CAUTION", BEFORE using this router, Failure to follow the I_ saafielutrye ptroecoabuetyiotnhsistsoarfeedtyucweertnhlengriWskILoLf firrees,uelltecIntridceasthhoockr and personal Injury, serious fnjury to yourself or to others . ...beginning power tool operation, ALWAYSwear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shletd, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets, WARNING: BE SURE to read end understand ell safety Instructions In this manuel, Including all safety alert symbols...
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...ALERT, watch what you can see the work and that ts tstt attached to a rotatingpart ofthe toolmay result In personal Injury. 7. Learn the router's applicationsand limitations, as well as In the presence of the tool in unexpected situations. DRESS properly, DO NOT wear loose clothingor lswslry, Pull ...Keep your half+clothlng,and gloves away from moving paPs and should also be avoided. 5. REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches before using this router. Do not overreach. ALWAYS SECUREYOUR WORK, Use clamps or s vise to hold workplacesecurely, It ts safer Ihen using your finger on s ...
...ALERT, watch what you can see the work and that ts tstt attached to a rotatingpart ofthe toolmay result In personal Injury. 7. Learn the router's applicationsand limitations, as well as In the presence of the tool in unexpected situations. DRESS properly, DO NOT wear loose clothingor lswslry, Pull ...Keep your half+clothlng,and gloves away from moving paPs and should also be avoided. 5. REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches before using this router. Do not overreach. ALWAYS SECUREYOUR WORK, Use clamps or s vise to hold workplacesecurely, It ts safer Ihen using your finger on s ...
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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 normal safety 1 precautions when operating this tool Accessories that cannot be...
... 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 normal safety 1 precautions when operating this tool Accessories that cannot be...
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... tool, use , causlngsedous personal injury, 7, NEVER lighten collet/nut without first installing It In an approved a fixed or plunge approved baee_ Failure to heed thlswarning couldresult in personal _jury and damage to followmaintenanceInstructions may contact hidden _dng or Its own cord...."hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. Service or maintenance psdom_sdby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a riskof tnjUryr 3. DO NOT HAND_HOLDTHE ROUTER iN AN UPSIDE DOWN OR HORIZONTAL POSITION. The motor can separate from the base tf not propedyattached according to the lnsltuctione_ 6, ...
... tool, use , causlngsedous personal injury, 7, NEVER lighten collet/nut without first installing It In an approved a fixed or plunge approved baee_ Failure to heed thlswarning couldresult in personal _jury and damage to followmaintenanceInstructions may contact hidden _dng or Its own cord...."hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. Service or maintenance psdom_sdby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a riskof tnjUryr 3. DO NOT HAND_HOLDTHE ROUTER iN AN UPSIDE DOWN OR HORIZONTAL POSITION. The motor can separate from the base tf not propedyattached according to the lnsltuctione_ 6, ...
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... opening (sold separately) at Sears stores or otherCraltsman outlets 21. SAFETRYULEFSORROUTERcoSnL 13MAKSEURtEhecuttebritIsnotInoontsct with the workplace before the switch Is turned on this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use cutter bits w_tha larger diameter, [natslland usa s eubbasewith a larger diameter opening...tnch In a single pass. Let the motor come to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that are changing a bit Immediately after usa, BE CAREFUL NOTTO1OUCH the cotter/nut or cutter bit with your bends or fingers...
... opening (sold separately) at Sears stores or otherCraltsman outlets 21. SAFETRYULEFSORROUTERcoSnL 13MAKSEURtEhecuttebritIsnotInoontsct with the workplace before the switch Is turned on this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use cutter bits w_tha larger diameter, [natslland usa s eubbasewith a larger diameter opening...tnch In a single pass. Let the motor come to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that are changing a bit Immediately after usa, BE CAREFUL NOTTO1OUCH the cotter/nut or cutter bit with your bends or fingers...
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theyare NOT safety glasses,, 3o PROTECT your hearing. L_ WARNING: Use of this router. Know your power tool Read this operator's manual carefully, Learn the eppflcaUone ertd limitations, as well as the apeclflcpotenllal hazards related to get into your ...
theyare NOT safety glasses,, 3o PROTECT your hearing. L_ WARNING: Use of this router. Know your power tool Read this operator's manual carefully, Learn the eppflcaUone ertd limitations, as well as the apeclflcpotenllal hazards related to get into your ...
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... serious personal Injury, When unpacking the box don't discard any of the cartonend place on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to the power source when you are asssmb!lng parts, maldng adjustments, Installing or removing collate / nuts, ... damaged should be carefullychecked todetermine ff It will prevent accidental starting, which could result In possible serious Injury. 10 Carefully lift the Router Motor and Plunge Base with the li2-1n, collar/nut already Installed, out of the llama mentioned are missing, (refer to "PARTS LIST" IlIuslratlon ...
... serious personal Injury, When unpacking the box don't discard any of the cartonend place on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to the power source when you are asssmb!lng parts, maldng adjustments, Installing or removing collate / nuts, ... damaged should be carefullychecked todetermine ff It will prevent accidental starting, which could result In possible serious Injury. 10 Carefully lift the Router Motor and Plunge Base with the li2-1n, collar/nut already Installed, out of the llama mentioned are missing, (refer to "PARTS LIST" IlIuslratlon ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... durability and stabIlIty. 10. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP to handle most routing Jobs 2 Single speed 2S 000 RPM (no-lsed speed) helps provide a quality finish in .as It WIUnot pass throughthe sub-base opentngl 9. router bltss,old separately. 5_ 100% Bali...Milled Cast Aluminum for use with a wldavadety of 1t/4.1nches.Do Not Use e bit with turretstops for added visibility, easy acoess. 13. Plunge Base features fineand microdepth mdadJuatmenls with a cutterdismetar larger than 1V4-in mostmatarlals 3. I /4-1n, and 1/2-In. Motor Housing constructed of Die-Cast...
... durability and stabIlIty. 10. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP to handle most routing Jobs 2 Single speed 2S 000 RPM (no-lsed speed) helps provide a quality finish in .as It WIUnot pass throughthe sub-base opentngl 9. router bltss,old separately. 5_ 100% Bali...Milled Cast Aluminum for use with a wldavadety of 1t/4.1nches.Do Not Use e bit with turretstops for added visibility, easy acoess. 13. Plunge Base features fineand microdepth mdadJuatmenls with a cutterdismetar larger than 1V4-in mostmatarlals 3. I /4-1n, and 1/2-In. Motor Housing constructed of Die-Cast...
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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 ;
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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 1 t/_-|nches o,23-=,_hCes6rnm) 2 Ve-tnches(55ram) NOTE=This tool ...opening, sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. 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 router cutter bits that have a cutter bit dlsmstsr ...
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 1 t/_-|nches o,23-=,_hCes6rnm) 2 Ve-tnches(55ram) NOTE=This tool ...opening, sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. 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 router cutter bits that have a cutter bit dlsmstsr ...
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... Inserted Into the caller/nut at least 5/8-inch, /_ CAUTION'To prevent damage to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on page 17. 3. NOTE: See Instructions on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. Set the molar upsidedown on collet/nutand turn countar-clockw|se and loosen...
... Inserted Into the caller/nut at least 5/8-inch, /_ CAUTION'To prevent damage to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on page 17. 3. NOTE: See Instructions on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. Set the molar upsidedown on collet/nutand turn countar-clockw|se and loosen...
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... use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to do so could result In serious personal Injury and damage to motor, NOTE: Before Installing motor housing In fixed base, have the toilet/nut and router cutter b.ltyou are going to turn motor off and...power source 2 Remove motor from plunge base 3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn counter-clockwiseand loosen co_laVnut s[IghUyand remove cutterbit shank COL.LET/NUT CARE From time to free the router cutter bit. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug router could result in accidental starting ...
... use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to do so could result In serious personal Injury and damage to motor, NOTE: Before Installing motor housing In fixed base, have the toilet/nut and router cutter b.ltyou are going to turn motor off and...power source 2 Remove motor from plunge base 3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn counter-clockwiseand loosen co_laVnut s[IghUyand remove cutterbit shank COL.LET/NUT CARE From time to free the router cutter bit. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug router could result in accidental starting ...
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...motorIntothebase as faras tl wittgo(E), B, Close the motor clamp securely. ents on the plunge base, the motor clamp REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) 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" position, with the plunge lock lever (B) locked down 4 Lift motor straight up ...
...motorIntothebase as faras tl wittgo(E), B, Close the motor clamp securely. ents on the plunge base, the motor clamp REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) 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" position, with the plunge lock lever (B) locked down 4 Lift motor straight up ...
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... 7 "1 ! "0" lrom which furtherdepth adjustments can be made 3 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 ...-of the depth scale, (Thls is lined up with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on, Lock the plunge depth locking lever (F}oThis position is ZERO - "0", marked in black on the plunge base_ the motor clamp | 19 DEPTH-STROOPDANDDEPTH-STTOUPRRE(FTigs7,,andS) TheDepth-StRopodandtheDepth-StTouprreatreusedtocontrothl e...
... 7 "1 ! "0" lrom which furtherdepth adjustments can be made 3 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 ...-of the depth scale, (Thls is lined up with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on, Lock the plunge depth locking lever (F}oThis position is ZERO - "0", marked in black on the plunge base_ the motor clamp | 19 DEPTH-STROOPDANDDEPTH-STTOUPRRE(FTigs7,,andS) TheDepth-StRopodandtheDepth-StTouprreatreusedtocontrothl e...
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... you face it) is marked 'T' for "On" end the right side (as you face i_) is marked "O" for "OFF. TOGGLE "ON/OFF" SWITCH (FIg_ 9) Your router motor is turned "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 this manner witl increaseloggia switch and meter Iite, and will increase t the qualityof your work SOFT START FEATURE Electronic feedback control ...
... you face it) is marked 'T' for "On" end the right side (as you face i_) is marked "O" for "OFF. TOGGLE "ON/OFF" SWITCH (FIg_ 9) Your router motor is turned "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 this manner witl increaseloggia switch and meter Iite, and will increase t the qualityof your work SOFT START FEATURE Electronic feedback control ...
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...! Placing your routeronto a workplace [starling the cut wIlf go until you are going to produce; straightedge) clampedin place tohelp guide router's base when making various adjustments, followed by test cuts as you a feel for the sat"up, the rouler's speed, the depth ....ALWAYS be alert and welch what you are doing NEVER operate the router when you try it firmly with a plunge base, depends on scrap materials. PLACINTGHEROUTEORNTOTHEWORKPIEACNEDSTARTITNHGECUT Z_ WARNING: Before operating your router follow all Iimes_ Failure to do so could result Zin_loWssARoNf cINoGnt:rol ...
...! Placing your routeronto a workplace [starling the cut wIlf go until you are going to produce; straightedge) clampedin place tohelp guide router's base when making various adjustments, followed by test cuts as you a feel for the sat"up, the rouler's speed, the depth ....ALWAYS be alert and welch what you are doing NEVER operate the router when you try it firmly with a plunge base, depends on scrap materials. PLACINTGHEROUTEORNTOTHEWORKPIEACNEDSTARTITNHGECUT Z_ WARNING: Before operating your router follow all Iimes_ Failure to do so could result Zin_loWssARoNf cINoGnt:rol ...
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...the 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 acgon...stlll rotating could de=me=gw+o=rkplace end result In loss of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. 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 ...
...the 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 acgon...stlll rotating could de=me=gw+o=rkplace end result In loss of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. 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 ...
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... pilot for edge shaping of the pilot that ls used , The ptlotprevents the bit frommaking too deep s cut; the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting)are suchthat only the top part of the Edge is positionedso that its edge isflush with the pilot against the uncut portion,which... edge 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 the radiusof thebit to be used determines the maximum cut width that can be made with...
... pilot for edge shaping of the pilot that ls used , The ptlotprevents the bit frommaking too deep s cut; the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting)are suchthat only the top part of the Edge is positionedso that its edge isflush with the pilot against the uncut portion,which... edge 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 the radiusof thebit to be used determines the maximum cut width that can be made with...