Operation Manual
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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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...clear of elecldc shock or lnlury. or should break, bend, or fall 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. Service ...seoifon of this manual. ff motor ls not securely clamped fn bess, adjustments will not "hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. Contactwith s =l_ve*w_rewltfmake the exposedmetaf parts of control 9, NEVER hold the workplace rigidly In position, Holdlngthe work by Insulated gripping ...
...clear of elecldc shock or lnlury. or should break, bend, or fall 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. Service ...seoifon of this manual. ff motor ls not securely clamped fn bess, adjustments will not "hang up or down when damped In the plunge base. Contactwith s =l_ve*w_rewltfmake the exposedmetaf parts of control 9, NEVER hold the workplace rigidly In position, Holdlngthe work by Insulated gripping ...
Operation Manual
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...to tamplsta guide applications to avoid personal Injury or damage to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that couldresuit In personatInjury, 24, Aftercompletinge cut can recult In toss of large cutter btte when freehand routingcouldcause lossof control or create... ONLY sharp cutter bits that are larger In diameter than l/e,tnch In a single pass. See "OPERATION" (pages 0Oand 00) eecUon In this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use the wrench provided. 28, AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". Never use cutter bits which are not ...
...to tamplsta guide applications to avoid personal Injury or damage to finished work. 23, DO NOT REMOVE more than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits that couldresuit In personatInjury, 24, Aftercompletinge cut can recult In toss of large cutter btte when freehand routingcouldcause lossof control or create... ONLY sharp cutter bits that are larger In diameter than l/e,tnch In a single pass. See "OPERATION" (pages 0Oand 00) eecUon In this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use the wrench provided. 28, AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". Never use cutter bits which are not ...
Operation Manual
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...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 cartonend place on a stable flat surfase. 2 Open the ... parts, breakage of the llama mentioned are missing, (refer to "PARTS LIST" IlIuslratlon on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to the power source when you are repfaced_Failure to base • 1/4-in. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cent. 7.
...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 cartonend place on a stable flat surfase. 2 Open the ... parts, breakage of the llama mentioned are missing, (refer to "PARTS LIST" IlIuslratlon on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to the power source when you are repfaced_Failure to base • 1/4-in. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cent. 7.
Operation Manual
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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 ...
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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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. High.Impact resistantMotor ... PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following features: 1. Rap|seeable Brushes (soldseparately) fordependable service. 12 router bltss,old separately. 5_ 100% Bali Baarlnga foFsmooth, efficient operation and !ong Ilteo 6, Base features Ergonom!oally Deelgnod Handles forcomfort. maximumcontrol. 7 Base features Isrge base opening...
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. High.Impact resistantMotor ... PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following features: 1. Rap|seeable Brushes (soldseparately) fordependable service. 12 router bltss,old separately. 5_ 100% Bali Baarlnga foFsmooth, efficient operation and !ong Ilteo 6, Base features Ergonom!oally Deelgnod Handles forcomfort. maximumcontrol. 7 Base features Isrge base opening...
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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 ...as they will not fit through the sub-base openlng_ and will cause damage to the sub"base, the motor, and could result In ...BIT This router comes wilh 1/4-In, and It24n. 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 ,...hook-up to unplug the router could cause serious personal Injury to the operator. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS tum motor off and unplug router before maldng any adjustments ...
...NOTE=The sub-base Installed on this router has an opening of Cut 9.5 Amps 2'5,000 RPM ...as they will not fit through the sub-base openlng_ and will cause damage to the sub"base, the motor, and could result In ...BIT This router comes wilh 1/4-In, and It24n. 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 ,...hook-up to unplug the router could cause serious personal Injury to the operator. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS tum motor off and unplug router before maldng any adjustments ...
Operation Manual
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... turn countar-clockw|se and loosen colleVnut eNghtlyto accept cutterbit shank, 6. Set the molar upsidedown on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. Insert cutter bit shank lnlo coflel/nutassembly as far ae It will go, then back the...to tool, do not tighten coltet/nut without a cutter bit Installed° 15 Remove motor housingfrom plunge base. WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLETiNUT SECURELY to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on removing and Installing the motor housing from slipping, ff the caller/nut Is not securely tightened,...
... turn countar-clockw|se and loosen colleVnut eNghtlyto accept cutterbit shank, 6. Set the molar upsidedown on the coIlal/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened. Insert cutter bit shank lnlo coflel/nutassembly as far ae It will go, then back the...to tool, do not tighten coltet/nut without a cutter bit Installed° 15 Remove motor housingfrom plunge base. WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLETiNUT SECURELY to prevent the cutter bit from the plunge base on removing and Installing the motor housing from slipping, ff the caller/nut Is not securely tightened,...
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... NOTE: The collar/nut Is aalf-mleeelng; If cutter bit seems stuck 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 It Is NOT necessary to strike the ...it is clean and Is grippingthe cutler bit properly. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug muter from plunge base 3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn motor off and unplug router could result In serious personal Injury and damage to motor, NOTE: Before Installing motor housing In fixed...
... NOTE: The collar/nut Is aalf-mleeelng; If cutter bit seems stuck 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 It Is NOT necessary to strike the ...it is clean and Is grippingthe cutler bit properly. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug muter from plunge base 3+ Set the motorupsidedown on thecotlet!nutand turn motor off and unplug router could result In serious personal Injury and damage to motor, NOTE: Before Installing motor housing In fixed...
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...: ALWAYS remove culler bits lrom colleb'nut when the router ] Is not bethg used. Fig. 5 INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR tN BASE (Rg, 5) 1, Turnmotoroffandunplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) on ,with theplunge lock laver (B) locked down. 4. ents on the plunge base, the motor clamp REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from...
...: ALWAYS remove culler bits lrom colleb'nut when the router ] Is not bethg used. Fig. 5 INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR tN BASE (Rg, 5) 1, Turnmotoroffandunplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) on ,with theplunge lock laver (B) locked down. 4. ents on the plunge base, the motor clamp REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from...
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...indicator points 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 ... the Clear Plastic Depth-tndlcstor (D) until the red line on the indicator is lined up with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on the plunge base_ the motor clamp | 19 DEPTH-STROOPDANDDEPTH-STTOUPRRE(FTigs7,,andS) TheDepth-StRopodandtheDepth-StTouprreatreusedtocontrothl e cuttingdepthasfollows: t Turn motor off and ...
...indicator points 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 ... the Clear Plastic Depth-tndlcstor (D) until the red line on the indicator is lined up with the f_at,level surface the router is sitting on the plunge base_ the motor clamp | 19 DEPTH-STROOPDANDDEPTH-STTOUPRRE(FTigs7,,andS) TheDepth-StRopodandtheDepth-StTouprreatreusedtocontrothl e cuttingdepthasfollows: t Turn motor off and ...
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... the depth of your rouler's operational abilities. EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING For ease of operationand to maintain proper control,your test cuts on the router base with both hands (see Fig 12 ) Turn the mulet "On", let the motor build to ils futl speed, Ihen gradually feed the culler ...Placing your cul, gradually feed the cutterbil into the edge of the wotkpiace 5 When cut ) with a plunge base, depends on Ihe type of -cul sat, place mulet on each side of lhe muler base When operatingthe rouler, always hold it firmly with BOTH HANDS at all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages...
... the depth of your rouler's operational abilities. EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING For ease of operationand to maintain proper control,your test cuts on the router base with both hands (see Fig 12 ) Turn the mulet "On", let the motor build to ils futl speed, Ihen gradually feed the culler ...Placing your cul, gradually feed the cutterbil into the edge of the wotkpiace 5 When cut ) with a plunge base, depends on Ihe type of -cul sat, place mulet on each side of lhe muler base When operatingthe rouler, always hold it firmly with BOTH HANDS at all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages...
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... In ther+=!s+=(dUp) position, turnmotor "On++=ndlet motor build up to its full speed (sea Fig, 13)_ 2. INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. Failure to a compl+=tsetop, unlockptung+=f+=ckl...nd keep a firm grip 23 Unplug router frompower scums, place roular on worktable, Inspect finishedcut In workplace on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. To begin your cut (ace Rg, 1ga). 4,, When cut , unlockthe=plunge=lock leverand gentiylower the plunge acgon down evenly Into theworkpl+=c+(s=+=+R=g. 13a)....
... In ther+=!s+=(dUp) position, turnmotor "On++=ndlet motor build up to its full speed (sea Fig, 13)_ 2. INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of control, ceuelng serlou+=personal Injury, 6. Failure to a compl+=tsetop, unlockptung+=f+=ckl...nd keep a firm grip 23 Unplug router frompower scums, place roular on worktable, Inspect finishedcut In workplace on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. To begin your cut (ace Rg, 1ga). 4,, When cut , unlockthe=plunge=lock leverand gentiylower the plunge acgon down evenly Into theworkpl+=c+(s=+=+R=g. 13a)....
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...two 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 I and unplug router could resul! personal injury. 2S The chip shield deflectors heip keep dust and chips sway from the... accessories. CHIP SHIELD DEFLECTOR (Fig. 18) TLh_eWchAiRpNeIhNtaGld: deAflLeWctoArYISs wnoeat rInetyaendpardoteacstiaonsa. To attach the hoed onto the plunge base, position end secure it lo the base with this router.The hood Is sized to accept a l_la-fmvec hose adopter,ootd separately. Failure to turn motor off end...
...two 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 I and unplug router could resul! personal injury. 2S The chip shield deflectors heip keep dust and chips sway from the... accessories. CHIP SHIELD DEFLECTOR (Fig. 18) TLh_eWchAiRpNeIhNtaGld: deAflLeWctoArYISs wnoeat rInetyaendpardoteacstiaonsa. To attach the hoed onto the plunge base, position end secure it lo the base with this router.The hood Is sized to accept a l_la-fmvec hose adopter,ootd separately. Failure to turn motor off end...