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12.5 Amp, Variable
Speed,
2-114
Peak HP Router Combo
with Fixed
Base,
Plunge
Base,
and
D-Handle
Base
Model
No. 320. 28084
CAUTION!
Read,
understand
and
follow
all Safety
Rules
and
Operating
instructions
in this
Manual
before
using this
product.
= Warranty
= Safety
= Assembly
= Description
= Operation
= Maintenance
= Troubleshooting
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
www.craftsman.com
Pages 134 5
Assembly
Page 16
Operation
Pages 17-50
Maintenance
Pages 51-52
Troubleshooting
Pages 53
Accessories
Pages 54-55
Parts list
Pages 56-66
Sears Repair Parts Phone and Numbers
Back Cover
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL
If this Craftsman professional tool fails to give complete satisfaction within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or parts &
repair center or other craftsman
outlet inthe United States for free repair
(or replacement, if repair proves impossible).
This warranty does not include expendable
parts such as lamps,
batteries, bits, or blades.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this
product is ever used for commercial
or rental purposes
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179
,&
WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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ManuaLRevised
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The purpose of safety symbols
is to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The
safety symbols,
and the explanations
with them, deserve
your careful attention
and
understanding.
The symbol
warnings
DO NOT, by themselves,
eliminate
any danger.
The instructions
and warnings they give are no substitutes
for proper accident-pre-
vention measures.
,_
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand
all safety
instructions
in this
manual,
including
all safety-alert
symbols,
such as "DANGER,"
"WARNING,"
and
"CAUTION,"
before
using this router.
Failure to follow
all instructions
listed below
may result in electric
shock,
fire, and/or
serious
personal
injury.
SYMBOL
MEANINGS
_.
SAFETY=ALERT
SYMBOL:
Indicates
DANGER,
WARNING,
OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction
with
other symbols
or pictographs.
_,
DANGER:
Failure to obey this safety
warning
WILL result in death
or serious
injury to you or to others.
Always
follow
the safety
precautions
to reduce
the risk
of fire, electric
shock,
and personal
injury.
,_
WARNING:
Failure to obey this safety
warning
CAN result in death
or serious
injury to you or to others.
Always
follow
the safety
precautions
to reduce
the risk
of fire, electric
shock,
and personal
injury.
_.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey
this safety
warning
MAY result in personal
injury
to you or others
or property
damage.
Always
follow
the safety
precautions
to
reduce
the risk of fire, electric
shock,
and personal
injury.
DAMAGE
PREVENTION
AND
INFORMATION
MESSAGES
These inform
user of important
information
and/or
instructions
that could
lead
to equipment
or other property
damage
if not followed.
Each message
is preceded
by the word
"NOTE:"
as in the example
below:
NOTE:
Equipment
and/or
property
damage
may
result if these
instructions
are
not followed.
_,
WARNING:
The operation
of any router can result in
W_ARYOUR
foreign
objects
being thrown
into your eyes, which
can
result in severe
eye damage.
Before beginning
power tool
operation,
ALWAYS wear safety
goggles
or safety
glasses
with side shield
and a full-face
shield when
needed.
We recommend
a Wide Vision
Safety Mask
for use over
eyeglasses
or standard
safety
glasses
with side shield,
available
at Sears Stores
or other
Craftsman'
Outlets.
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to read and
understand
all instructions
in this
manual
before
using this router. Failure to follow
all instructions
may result electric
shock,
fire and/or
serious
personal
injury.
WORK
AREA
SAFETY
•
Keep
your work
area
clean
and well
lit. Cluttered
workbenches
and dark
areas invite accidents.
•
Do not operate
power
tools
in explosive
environments,
such as in the
presence
of flammable
liquids,
gases,
or dust.
Power tools
create
sparks,
which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
-
Keep
bystanders,
children,
and visitors
away
while operating
a power tool.
Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
-
Make
your
workshop
childproof
with padlocks
and master
switches.
Lock
tools away when
not in use.
•
Before
using your
router,
make
sure
that the work
area has ample lighting
and that there
are no obstructions
that will interfere
with
its safe operation.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•
Know your power tool. Read this operator's manual carefully. Learn the
router's applications and limitations, as well as the specific, potential hazards
related to this tool.
-
Stay
alert,
watch what you are doing,
and use common
sense when
operating
a power tool.
•
Do not
use this tool while tired or under
the influence
of drugs,
alcohol,
or
medication.
A moment
of inattention
while operating
power tools
may result
in serious
personal
injury.
•
Dress
properly.
Do not wear loose
clothing
or jewelry.
Pull back long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves
away from
moving
parts.
Loose
clothing
and long hair can be caught
in moving
parts. Air vents
often cover moving
parts
and should
also be avoided.
•
Avoid
accidental
starting.
Be sure switch
is in the "OFF"
position
before
plugging
in the tool.
Do not carry tools
with your finger
on the switch.
Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch
or plugging
in tools that
have the
switch
in the "ON"
position
invites
accidents.
•
Remove
adjusting
keys or blade wrenches
before turning
the tool
"ON."
A wrench
that
is left attached
to a rotating
part of the tool may result in
personal
injury.
•
Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance
at all times.
Proper foot-
ing and balance
enables
better
control
of the tool in unexpected
situations.
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Page 4
or a vise to hold the workpiece
securely.
It is safer than using your hand, and it frees both hands to operate
the tool.
•
Use safety
equipment.
Always
wear eye protection.
A dust mask,
non-
skid safety
shoes,
hardhat,
and/or
hearing
protection
must
be used for
appropriate
conditions.
•
Do not use on a ladder
or unstable
support.
Stable
footing
on a solid
surface
enables
better
control
of the tool in unexpected
situations.
TOOL
USE AND
CARE
,_
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand
all instructions
before operating
this router. Failure to follow
all instructions
listed below
may result in electric
shock,
fire, and/or
serious
personal
injury.
o
Always
use clamps
or other
practical
ways to support
and secure
the
workpiece
to a stable
platform.
Holding
the workpiece
by hand or against
your body
is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
Do not force
the tool.
Use the correct
tool and bit for your application.
The
correct
tool and bit will do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which
it is designed.
Do not use the tool
if switch
does
not turn
it "ON"
or "Off."
Any tool that
cannot
be controlled
with
the switch
is dangerous
and must
be repaired.
•
Disconnect
the ptug from
the power
source
before
making
any
adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or storing
the tool.
Such preventive
safety
measures
reduce
the risk of accidentally
starting
the tool.
•
Never
leave the tool
running.
Always
turn it off. Do not leave the tool until it
comes
to a complete
stop.
•
Store
idle tools
out of the
reach
of children
and other
untrained
persons.
Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained
users.
o
Maintain
tools
with
care.
Keep cutting
tools sharp
and clean.
Properly
maintained
tools with
sharp cutting
edges
are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Check
for
misalignment
or binding
of moving
parts,
breakage
of parts,
and any other
condition
that
may affect
the tool's
operation.
If damaged,
have the tool serviced
before using.
Many accidents
are caused
by poorly
maintained
tools.
•
Use only accessories
that
are recommended
for
this
tool.
Accessories
that may be suitable
for one tool may become
hazardous
when
used on
another
tool.
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Do not permit
fingers
to touch
the terminals
of the plug when
installing
or removing
the plug from the outlet.
o
Double
insulated
tools
are equipped
with
a polarized
plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet
only one way. If
the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit,
contact
a qualified
electrician
to install a polarized
outlet.
Do not change
the
plug in any way.
•
Double
insulation
[]
eliminates
the need for the three-wire,
grounded,
power
cord and grounded
power-supply
system. Applicable
only to Class
II (double-
insulated)
tools.
•
This router motor
is double
insulated.
,_
WARNING:
Double
insulation
does
not take the place
of normal
safety
precautions
when
operating
this tool.
•
Before
plugging
in the tool,
be sure that the outlet
voltage
supplied
is within
the voltage
marked
on the tool's
data plate. Do not
use "AC only"
rated tools
with a DC power
supply.
Avoid
body
contact
with
grounded
surfaces,
such as pipes,
radiators,
ranges,
and refrigerators.
There is an increased
risk of electric
shock
if your
body
is grounded.
Do not expose
power
tools
to rain or wet
conditions
or use power tools
in wet or damp
locations.
Water entering
a power tool will increase
the risk of
electric
shock.
•
inspect
tool
cords
for
damage.
Have damaged
tool cords
repaired
at a
Craftsman
Service
Center.
Be sure to stay constantly
aware of the cord's
location
and keep it well away from the moving
router.
•
Do not abuse
the cord.
Never use the cord to carry
the tool or to pull
the plug from an outlet.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
and moving
parts.
Replace
damaged
cords
immediately.
Damaged
cords
increase
the risk of electric
shock.
EXTENSION
CORDS
Use a proper
extension
cord.
Use only cords
listed by Underwriters
Laboratories
(UL). Other extension
cords can cause a drop
in line voltage,
resulting
in a loss of power and overheating
of the tool.
For this tool, an AWG (American
Wire Gauge) size of at least 14-gauge
is
recommended
for an extension
cord of 25-ft.
or less in length.
Use 12-gauge
for an extension
cord of 50-ft.
Extension
cords
100-ft.
or longer
are not
recommended.
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wire gauge size has greater
capacity
than a larger
number
(14-gauge
wire has more capacity
than 16-gauge
wire; 12-gauge
wire has more capac-
ity than 14-gauge).
When in doubt,
use the smaller
number.
When
operating
a power tool outdoors,
use an outdoor
extension
cord marked
"W-A"
or "W".
These cords
are rated for outdoor
use and reduce
the risk of electric
shock.
h
,_
CAUTION:
Keep the extension
cord clear of the working
area. Position
the
cord so that
it will not get caught
on lumber, tools,
or other obstructions
while
you are working
with a power tool.
n
,_
WARNING:
Check
extension
cords
before each
use. If damaged,
replace
immediately.
Never use a tool with a damaged
cord,
since touching
the damaged
area could
cause electrical
shock,
resulting
in serious
injury.
SAFETY
SYMBOLS
FOR YOUR
TOOL
The label on your tool may include
the following
symbols.
V ......................................................
Volts
A.......................................................
Amps
Hz .....................................................
Hertz
W......................................................
Watts
min ...................................................
Minutes
"%'
...............................................
Alternating
current
---=
..............................................
Direct current
no
................................................
No-load
speed
[]
..................................................
Class II construction,
Double
Insulated
.../min ...............................................
Revolutions
or Strokes
per minute
..............................................
Indicates
danger,
warning
or caution.
It means
attention? Your safety
is involved.
SERVICE
SAFETY
•
If any part
of this router is missing
or should
break,
bend, or fail in any way;
or should
any electrical
component
fail to perform
properly:
shut off the
power
switch,
remove the router plug from the power source,
and have the
missing,
damaged
or failed
parts replaced
before resuming
operation.
•
Tool service
must be performed
only at a Craftsman
Parts and
Repair
Center.
Service
or maintenance
performed
by unqualified
personnel
could
result in a risk of injury.
•
Use only
identical
replacement
parts
when
servicing
a tool.
Follow the
instructions
in the maintenance
section
of this manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow
maintenance
instructions
may create
a risk of electric
shock
or injury.
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Page 7
after the router is switched
off.
•
Hold
the tool
by insulated
gripping
surfaces
(handles)
when performing
an operation
where the cutting
tool may contact
hidden
wiring
or its own
cord.
Contact
with a "live" wire will make the exposed
metal parts
of the tool
"live"
and shock
the operator.
o
Maintain
a firm
grip
on the router with both hands to resist torque
upon
starting
the router.
•
Never
attempt
to use the router motor
without
first installing
it in an approved
base. Failure to heed this warning
could
result in personal
injury and damage
to the motor.
•
Make
sure
that the router motor
does
not move up or down
when clamped
in a fixed base.
•
Do not hold the router by hand for use in an upside-down
or horizontal
position.
The router motor
can separate
from the base if it is not properly
attached
according
to the instructions.
•
Tighten
the
collet/nut
securely
to prevent
the cutting
bit from slipping.
If
the collet/nut
is not securely
tightened,
the cutting
bit may detach
during
use,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
•
Never
tighten
the collet/nut
without
a cutting
bit installed
in the collet/nut.
Use clamps
or other
practical
ways to secure
and support
the workpiece
to a stable
platform,
and hold the workpiece
rigidly
in position.
Holding
the
workpiece
by hand or against your body
is unstable
and may lead to loss of
control.
Never
hold the piece
being cut in your hands
or across your legs. It is
important
to support
and clamp
the workpiece
properly
in order to minimize
body
exposure,
bit binding,
and
loss of control.
•
Always
keep the chip shield
clean and in place.
•
Stay
alert
and clear the router cutting-bit
path of any obstructions
before
starting
the motor. Keep the cutting
area clear
of all foreign
objects
while the
router motor
is running.
•
Check
to see that the cord will not "hang
up" during
routing
operations.
•
Make
sure
that the cutting
bit is not in contact
with the workpiece
before
the switch
is turned
on. The bit must
always
be running
at full speed
before
contacting
the workpiece.
Keep
hands
clear
of the cutting
bit when the router
motor
is running to
prevent
personal
injury.
•
Provide
clearance
under
the workpiece
for the router cutting
bit when
through-cutting.
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Do not overload
the motor.
Use only sharp
cutting
bits that are not chipped
or cracked.
Blunt cutting
bits will cause
stalling
and can burn the workpiece.
o
Never
use this router motor with a cutting bit larger than 34/2-inches
in diameter.
•
Always
use cutting
bits
that
are designed
for
this
router.
Never use
cutting
bits that are larger
in diameter
than the opening
in the router sub-
base. Cutting
bits that
have cutter
diameters
larger
than the opening
could
cause
possible
loss of control
or create other
hazardous
condition
that could
cause
serious
personal
injury.
The sub-base
on this
router
has an opening
of 1=1/4 inch. To use cutting
bits with a larger
diameter,
install and use a sub-base
with a larger
diameter
opening
(sold separately
at Sears stores
or other
Craftsman
outlets).
•
Do not use large router
cutting
bits
for freehand
routing.
Use of large
cutting
bits when
freehand
routing
could cause
loss of control
or create
hazardous
conditions
that could
result in serious
personal
injury.
If using a
router table,
large bits should
be used for edging
only.
•
Be sure the cutting
bit is centered
in the template
guide
(sold separately)
prior to template-guide
applications
to avoid
personal
injury or damage
to
finished
work.
•
Do not remove
more
than
1/8 inch in a single
pass.
Excessive
depth
of
cut can result in loss of control
that could
result in personal
injury.
Turn the
router
motor
OFF after completing
a cut, and let it come to a
complete
stop before
removing
the router from workpiece.
•
Let the router
motor
come
to a complete
stop
before putting
the router
down.
Cutting
bits coast
after the power
is turned
off.
•
Only
use router tables
that conform
to safe woodworking
practices
and offer
proper
guarding
for the cutting
bit. Use router tables
that are UL classified
and identified
as suitable
for use with this specific
router model.
Failure to
comply
could
result in serious
personal
injury.
•
Only
use router
tables
with
on-board,
switch-controlled
receptacles.
Failure to use router tables
with all the appropriate
safety
features
could
result in serious
personal
injury.
•
Disconnect
the tool from the power source
before making
any adjustments
or changing
cutting
bits.
•
Be carefut
not to touch
the coUet/nut
or cutting
bit with your hands
or
fingers
if you are changing
a bit immediately
after use. The heat buildup
from
cutting
could
cause
severe burns.
Always
use the wrench
provided.
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Avoid "climb
cutting."
See the OPERATION section in this manual. "Climb
cutting"
increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible serious injury.
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Use of this
product
can generate
dust containing
chemicals
known
to the state of California
to cause
cancer,
birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
Some
examples
of these
chemicals
are:
•
Lead from
lead-based
paints.
•
Crystalline
silica
from bricks
and cement
and other masonry
products.
•
Arsenic
and chromium
from chemically
treated
lumber.
Your risk from these
exposures
varies, depending
upon how often you do this
type of work. To reduce
your exposure
to these chemicals:
o
Work in a well-ventilated
area.
•
Work with approved
safety
equipment,
such as those dust masks
that are
specially
designed
to filter out microscopic
particles.
Avoid prolonged
contact
with dust from power
sanding,
sawing,
grinding,
drilling,
and other construction
activities.
Wear protective
clothing
and wash exposed
areas with
soap
and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth,
eyes or lie on
the skin may promote
absorption
of harmful
chemicals.
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate
and/or
disburse
dust, which
may
cause
serious
and permanent
respiratory
or other
injury. Always
use NIOSH/
OSHA approved
respiratory
protection
appropriate
for the dust exposure.
Direct
the particles
away from face and body.
ADDITIONAL
RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
,_
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand
all instructions.
Failure to follow
all instructions
listed below
may result in electric
shock,
fire and/or
serious
personal
injury.
Know
your
power
tool
Read this operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn the
applications
and limitations,
as well as the specific
potential
hazards
related
to this tool.
Following
this rule will reduce
the risk of electric
shock,
fire, or
serious
injury.
•
Always
wear
safety
glasses
or eye shields
when
using this router. Everyday
eyeglasses
may have impact-resistant
lenses,
but they are not safety
glasses.
•
Protect
your
lungs.
Wear a facemask
or dust
mask if the operation
is dusty.
•
Protect
your
hearing.
Wear appropriate
personal
hearing
protection
during
power-tool
use. Under some conditions
noise from this product
may
contribute
to hearing
loss.
•
All visitors
and
bystanders
must wear the same safety
equipment
that the
operator
of the router
should wear.
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Page 10
and, if they are damaged,
have them repaired
at your nearest Craftsman
Service
Center. Be aware of the cord location.
•
Always check
the tool for
damaged
parts.
Before further
use of the
tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged
should
be carefully
checked
to
determine
if it will operate
properly
and perform
its intended
function.
Check
for misalignment
or binding of moving
parts, breakage
of parts, and any other
condition
that may affect the tool's
operation.
A guard or other part that is
damaged
should
be properly
repaired
or replaced
at a Sears Service
Center.
-
Inspect
and
remove
all nails
from lumber
before routing.
,,
Save these
instructions.
Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct
others
who may use this tool.
If someone
borrows
this tool, make sure they
have these
instructions,
also.
A
_1_ WARNING:
Your router should
never be connected
to the power
source
when you are assembling
parts,
making
adjustments,
installing
or removing
collets/nuts
or cutting
bits, cleaning,
or when
it is not in use. Disconnecting
the
router will prevent accidental
starting,
which
could
cause serious
personal
injury.
1.
The router motor
is attached
to the fixed base, and the 1&-in. collet
nut is
already
installed
when you open the package.
Carefully
lift the router
motor
in the fixed
base out of the storage/carrying
case and place it on a stable,
flat surface.
2.
3.
4.
Lift the plunge
base and the D-handle
base out of the case and place them
on a flat surface.
Open the parts bag to locate
the following:
Edge Guide
• 1/4-in.
Collet/Nut
• Collet/Nut
wrench
• Power Cord
- 2 Sawdust-Extraction
Hoods
• 2 Screws
to attach
the Sawdust-Extraction
Hood to the Plunge Base
• Chip Shield
for Plunge
Base
• Depth-Adjustment
Wrench
Inspect
the items carefully
to make sure that no breakage
or damage
has
occurred
during
shipping.
If any of the items
mentioned
is missing,
(refer to
"PARTS LIST" illustration),
return the router to your nearest Sears store or
Craftsman
outlet to have the router
replaced.
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If any parts
are broken
or missing,
do not attempt
to plug in
the power
cord or operate
router until the broken
or missing
parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could
result in possibly
serious
injury.
PARTS LIST (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
1. Fixed Base and Router
motor with 1/2-in. Collet/Nut
4. Edge Guide
2. Plunge Basse
3. D-Handle
Base
5. 1/4-in. collet/Nut
6. Collet/Nut
Wrench
7.2 Sawdust Extraction_
8. Depth-AdjustmentWrench
9. Chip Shield
for Plunge
Base
10.2
Screws
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Motor Top Cap
/
On/Off
Handles with
Soft-Grip
Sub
Base
Collet/Nut
Spindle
Lock
Depth-Rod
Adjust Knob
Depth _
Depth Rod /
/_
Indicator
/I
Depth-Rod
_
Micro Adjust
Screw
Depth-Stop
Turret
Variable
Speed Dial
Micro Adjustment
Dial
Depth Indicatol
Ring\
Coarse
Adjust-
Edge Guide Mounting
Slot
Integrated
Depth-adjustment
Wrench hole
Edge Guide Mounting
Slot
Clear Plastic Chip Shield
"Live Tool Indicator"
Light
Power Outlet
Motor Clamp
Edge Guide
Locking
Knob
Edge Guide
Mounting
Slot
Sawdust
Extraction
Hood
Sub-Base
igD__ePthr
Sawdust
Extraction
Hood
Motor_Clam
Sub-Base
Clear Plastic Chip Shield
Coarse Adjust-
ment Knob
Edge Guide
Locking
Knob
Micro Adjustment
Dial
Depth Indicator
Ring
Sawdust
Extrac-
tion Hood
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No load Speed
12000-25000RPM
Peak HP
2-1/4
Input
120V, 60Hz AC
Collets/Nuts
and Cutting
Bit Shank
Diameters
1/4 in., 1/2 in.
Fixed Base Diameter
6 inches
Plunge Base Diameter
6 -11/16 inches
D-Handle
Base Diameter
6 inches
Sub-Base
Opening
(Diameter
for cutting
bit use)
1-1/4 inches
Sub-Base
Thickness
0.23 inches
(6mm)
Fixed Base Depth of Cut
1-3/4 inches
(45mm)
Plunge Base Depth of Cut
2-1/8 inches
(55mm)
D-handle
Base Depth of Cut
1-3/4-inches
(45mm)
NOTE:
Before attempting
to use your router, familiarize
yourself
with
all of the
operating
features
and safety
requirements.
Your router
has a precision-built
electric
router motor,
and it should
be connected
only to a 120-volt,
60-Hz
AC ONLY power
supply
(normal
household
current).
Do not operate
on direct current
(DC). This large voltage
drop will cause
a loss
of power and the router
motor
will overheat.
If the router does
not operate
when
plugged
into a correct
120-volt,
60-Hz
AC ONLY outlet,
check
the power supply.
This router has a 10-ft,
2-wire
power cord
(no adapter
needed).
This Router
Combo
has the following
features:
1.
12.5 Amp,
244
Peak HP, Variable
Speed
Router
motor, which
runs at 12,000
to 25,000
RPM (no-load
speed).
2.
Variable Speed Dial for matching
the speed to the workpiece
material and bit size.
3.
Electronic-Feedback
Circuitry
maintains
constant
speed
under
load for a
quality
finish in all materials.
4.
Soft-start
feature
minimizes
the torque
twist
common
with
larger router
motors
by limiting
the speed
at which
the router motor
starts. This also
increases
the motor's
life.
5.
Quick-Clamp
System
allows
the router motor
to be changed
among
Fixed,
Plunge,
and D-Handle
bases
without
tools.
6.
Fixed Base and D-Handle
bases
feature coarse
and fine depth
adjustments
for accurate
set-ups.
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fine and micro
depth-rod
adjustments
with turret stops
for precise
set-ups
and
repetitive
cutting.
8.
Smooth plunge action lowers the bit into the workpiece
at 90° for accurate cutting.
9.
3-position
auxiliary
handle
on the
D-handle
base for positioning
to
individual
preference.
10. Spindle
Lock for easy, one-wrench
bit changes.
11.1/4-inch
and
1/2-inch
Self-Releasing
Collets/Nuts
for use with a wide variety
of 1/4-in.
and 1/2-in.
router bits, sold separately.
12. Detachable
power
cord:
replaceable
to prolong
tool life and removable
for
easy carrying
and storage.
13. Ball Bearings throughout
the motor
for smooth,
efficient
operation
and long life.
14. Ergonomically
designed
handles
with
soft grip on the three router
bases for
comfort
and maximum
control
with less vibration.
15. Large base openings
and large chip shields
on the three bases,
combined
with
3 LED Worklights
on the Router
motor
to provide
high visibility
of the bit
and the workpiece.
16. Durable,
non-marring
sub-bases
glide smoothly
over the workpiece.
The
sub-bases
have a cutter-bit
opening
of 1-1/4 in.
17. Router
motor
constructed
of high-density
nylon and precision-milled
cast
aluminum
for strength
and exact
fit into bases.
18. Bases constructed
of magnesium
to provide lightweight,
durability, and stability.
19. Impact-resistant
router-motor
top cap and handles
on bases
help protect
the
tool from damage.
20. Heavy-duty
Edge Guide
for routing
applications
such as decorative
edging,
grooving,
dadoing,
slotting,
and straightedge
planing/trimming.
21. Conveniently
located
On/Off
Toggle
Switch
is front mounted
for added
visibility
and easy access.
22. Sawdust-Extraction
Hood allows
bases to attach
to 1-1/4-inch
vacuum
hose
attachment,
sold separately.
23. Live Tool Indicator Ught shines green when the router is plugged into a power source.
24. Replaceable
Brushes
(sold separately)
for dependable
service.
25. Includes
impact-resistant
case for easy carrying
and storage.
26. Table Mounting
Holes on bases for mounting
the router to a router table
(available
separately).
27. Integrated
depth-adjustment-wrench
opening
for adjusting
the depth
of cut
from
above a routing
table
with the depth-adjustment
wrench.
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This tool is shipped
completely
assembled.
To change
the router
motor
from one base to another,
install
or remove cutting
bits, add accessories
such as
sawdust
ejection
hoods
for hook-up
to vacuums,
or install the heavy-duty
edge
guide, see the following
instructions.
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16
(Figs. 3, 3a and 3b)
The router has a detachable
power cord for easy carrying
and storage.
Note:
Always attach the detachable
power cord to the router before
connecting
the
power cord to the power source.
Before turning
the router
on, for the fixed base or the plunge
base, connect
the
long power cord the power
outlet
located
on router
motor top cap (See indicator
label on the router); for the D-handle
base, connect
the long power cord to the
power
outlet located
on back of the main handle.
Fig. 3_
\_
Fig. 3a
"t
\
Fig. 3b
Fig. 3c
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by the toggle
switch
located
on the top cap
of the router motor.
The left side of the toggle-
switch
(as you face it) is
marked
"1" for "ON" and the
right side (as you face it) is
marked
"0"
for "OFF."
To turn the router
motor
"ON,"
Push the toggle
switch
to the
left side marked
"1," or "ON."
To turn the router
motor
"OFF,"
Push the toggle
switch
to the right side marked
"0,"
or "OFF."
1.
Always
hold the router and cutting
bit away from the workpiece
when turning
the toggle
switch
"ON."
2.
Contact
the workpiece
with the router and cutting
bit only after the router
has fully reached
the selected
speed.
3.
Remove the router and cutting
bit from the workpiece
only after turning
the
router motor
"OFF," and after the cutting
bit has come to a complete
stop.
TRIGGER SWITCH and LOCK=ON
BUTTON for D=HANDLE BASE ROUTER (Fig. 5)
The D-handle
base features
an on-off
trigger
switch
and
a lock-on
button
for easy and
safe operation.
To Start/Stop
D=handie
Base
Router
2_
3_
Fig. 5
Connect the plug attached
the main handle to the power
outlet located on the router-
motor top cap (See indicator
on the Router).
Connect
the detachable
power cord to the router
as shown
in Fig. 3b.
Connect
the plug of the detachable
power cord to a standard,
household-
power outlet.
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Start the router
by turning
on the router motor
(see Fig. 14), then squeezing
the ON/OFF
trigger
switch
(see Fig. 5).
5.
To stop the router, release
the ON/OFF
trigger
switch
or push the toggle
switch
to the right side marked
"0"
("OFF").
6.
To lock the ON/OFF
trigger
switch
in the "ON"
position,
press trigger
switch
and, while
holding
it "ON,"
press in the lock-on
button
located
on the left
side of the handle
(see Fig. 5).
7.
The lock-on
button
allows
the operator
to keep the router running without
squeezing
the trigger
switch.
This is useful for continuous
routing
applications.
8.
To release the power
lock-on
button,
press and release the trigger
switch.
This will turn the router off.
LiVE=TOOL
iNDiCATOR
LIGHT
(Figs. 6 and 6a}
Your router has a Live-Tool
Fig. 6
Indicator
light located
on the
router-motor
top cap adjacent
to where the power
cord
enters the router motor. This
green
light is always
on when
router
motor
is plugged
into a
power
source.
The D-Handle
base has an
additional
light Ioacting
on the
back of the main handle.
Live Tool Indicator
Fig. 6a
Live Tool Indicator
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SELECTING THE CUTTING BiT
This router comes
with
1/4-in.
and 1/2-in.
collets/nuts
that accept
1A-inch-
diameter
and
1/2-inch-diameter
shanked
cutting
bits, respectively.
,_
WARNING:
Do not use router cutting
bits that
have a cutting-bit
diameter
larger than 1-I/4 inches
when
using the router with the sub-bases
included
with
this combo,
as they will not fit through
the sub-base
opening
and will cause
damage
to the sub-base
and the motor
and could
cause
serious
personal
injury
to the operator.
NOTE:
The sub-base
installed
on this router has an opening
of 14/4-inches.
To
use cutting
bits
with a larger diameter,
use a sub-base
with a larger opening,
sold separately
at Sears stores or other Craftsman
outlets.
WARNING:
When
using router cutting
bits with a cutter
diameter
larger
than 1-1/2 inches,
always
have the speed
dial set at number
1 or 2. Refer to the
Variable
Speed
Selection
Chart located
on top cap of the router
motor
for the
maximum
speeds
to use with
various
cutting-bit
diameters.
Failure to follow
these instructions
could
cause
loss of control
of the router
in the workpiece,
causing
possibly
serious
personal
injury.
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BiT (Figs. 7, 8, 8a)
iNSTALLiNG THE CUTTING BiT
1.
Turn router
motor
off
and
unplug
it from the
power
source.
2.
Remove the router motor
from
its base.
NOTE:
See instructions
for
removing and installing the router
motor in the fixed base, plunge
base, and D-handle base.
3.
Place the router motor
upside
down on its top
cap with the collet/nut
pointing
up.
4.
Press the spindle-lock
button
to engage
and
lock the spindle
shaft
and
collet/nut
(Fig. 7).
5.
Place the wrench on the
collet/nut,
and turn it
counter-clockwise
to loosen
collet/nut
slightly
to accept
the cutting-bit
shank.
6.
Insert the cutting
bit
shank
into the collet/nut
assembly
as far as it will
go, then back the shank
out until the cutters
are
approximately
1/8 to 1/4-
inch away from the face of
the collet/nut
(Fig. 8, 8a).
7.
With the cutting
bit
inserted
and the spindle
lock button
pressed
in to
engage
the shaft, place
the wrench
on the collet/
nut and turn it clockwise
until the router-cutting
bit and the collet/nut
are
firmly
tightened.
Fig. 7
Nut\
Collet
Spindle Lock
Fig. 8
/
Cutters
Bit Shank
Spindle
Lock
Fig. 8a
Cutters
_
Collet/Nut
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to prevent the cutting
bit from
slipping.
If the collet/nut
is not securely
tightened,
the cutting
bit may detach
during
use, causing
serious
personal
injury
NOTE:
To ensure
proper
gripping
of cutting-bit
shank
and minimize
run-out,
the
shank
of the cutting
bit must be inserted
into the collet/nut
at least 5/8-inch.
CAUTION:
To prevent
damage
to tool,
do not tighten
the collet/nut
without
a
cutting
bit installed.
REMOVING
THE CUTTING
BIT (Figs. 7, 8, 8a)
1.
Turn the router motor
off and unplug the router
from the power source.
2.
Remove the router motor
from the base.
3.
Place the router motor
upside down
on its top cap, with the collet/nut
pointing
up.
4.
Press the spindle-lock
button
to engage
and lock the spindle
shaft
and the
collet/nut
(Fig. 7).
5.
Place the wrench
on the collet/nut
and turn it counterclockwise
to loosen
collet/nut
slightly.
6.
Remove the cutting-bit
shank
(Fig. 8).
NOTE:
The collet/nut
is self-releasing;
it is not necessary
to strike the collet/nut
to free the router cutting
bit. If the cutting
bit seems stuck
after use, loosen
the
collet/nut
a little more
until it releases.
COLLET/NUT
CARE
1.
From time to time,
inspect
the collet/nut
to make sure that it is clean and that
it is gripping
the cutting
bit properly.
2.
With the router cutting
bit removed
and the spindle
lock engaged,
turn the
collet/nut
counterclockwise
until it is free from the motor's
spindle
shaft.
3.
Blow the collet out with compressed
air, and clean the tapered
inside of the
collet/nut
with
a tissue
or a fine brush.
4.
Always
make sure that the cutting-bit
shank, collet/nut,
and router-motor
spindle
are clean and free of woodchips,
dust,
residue,
grease, and rust
before installing.
5.
Apply
a small amount
of machine
oil to the spindle
shaft
if it looks dry.
6.
Replace
worn or damaged
collets/nuts
immediately.
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Page 22
bits clean and sharp.
1.
Remove all accumulated
pitch
and gum from cutting
bits after each use.
2.
When sharpening
cutting
bits, sharpen
only the inside of the cutting
edge.
Never grind
the outside
diameter.
3.
Be sure, when sharpening
the end of a cutting
bit, to grind so that the
clearance
angle remains
the same as it was originally.
iNSTALLiNG
AND
REMOVING
THE ROUTER
MOTOR
,_
WARNING:
Never use the router
motor
without
installing
it into either the
fixed, plunge,
or D-handle
bases
in this Router
Combo.
Failure to do so could
result in serious
personal
injury and damage
to the motor.
NOTE:
Install the collet/nut
and router cutting
bit you are going to use before
installing
the router
motor
in the fixed base, plunge
base or D-handle
base. See
"Installing
and Removing
the Cutting
Bit" section.
WARNING:
Always
turn the router motor
off and unplug the router from the
power source
before making
any adjustments
or installing
accessories.
Failure to
turn the router motor
off and unplug the router could
result in accidental
starting,
which
can cause
serious
personal
injury.
2_
3.
To Install
Router
Motor
in Fixed
Base
(Fig. 9)
1.
Turn the router motor
off
Fig. 9
and unplug
the router from
the power source.
Place the fixed base on
flat surface.
4_
5_
6.
7.
With the back of the fixed
base facing
you, open the
router
motor
clamp
(A).
Press in the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B) while
aligning
the router motor's
slot with the pin in the
fixed base.
When the motor's
slot is aligned
and engaged
into the base's pin, slide the
router
motor
down
into the fixed base.
When the coarse-adjustment
knob
is pressed
in, the router motor
can be
moved
up or down
to set coarse
adjustments.
After all adjustments
are made, securely
close the router-motor
clamp.
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Turn the router motor
off
Fig. 10
and unplug
the router from
the power source.
Place the plunge
base on
MotorSlot
a flat surface.
2_
3.
With the back of the
plunge
base facing you,
open the router-motor
clamp
(A) and make sure
that the plunge action
is
in the "UP" position,
with
the plunge
lock lever (B)
locked
down.
\A
4.
Align the router
motor's
slot with
the pin in the plunge
base, and lower the
router motor
into the plunge
base.
5.
Slide the router
motor
into the base as far as it will go.
6.
Securely
close the router-motor
clamp.
2.
3.
To install
Router
Motor
in D-Handle
Base
(Fig. 11)
Turn the router motor
off and unplug the router
from the power source.
Place the D-handle
base on a flat surface.
4_
5_
6.
With the back of the D-handle
base facing
you, open the router-motor
clamp
(A).
Press in the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B) while aligning
the router
motor's
slot with the pin in the fixed base. Engage the motor's
slot with the pin in the
base.
Slide the router
motor
down
into the D-handle
base.
When the coarse-adjustment
knob is pressed
in, the router
motor
can be
moved
up or down to set coarse
adjustments.
After all adjustments
are made,
securely
close the router-motor
clamp.
To Remove
Router
Motor
From
Fixed
Base
(see Fig. 9)
1.
Turn the router motor
off and unplug the router
from the power source.
2.
Place the router on a flat surface.
3.
With the back of router facing
you, open the router-motor
clamp
(A).
4.
Push in the coarse
adjustment
knob
(B) to release the router motor
"Position
groove"
(C) from the lock hook
(D) in the base, while
lifting the router motor
free of the base.
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Page 24
Set the router
motor
upside
down
on its top cap with the collet/nut
pointing
up, and remove the cutting
bit.
6.
Store the router motor
and base in the carry/storage
case when not in use.
To Remove
Router
Motor
From
Plunge
Base
(see Fig. 10)
1.
Turn the router motor
off and unplug
the router from the power source.
2.
Place the router
on a flat surface.
3.
With the back of the plunge
base facing
you, open the router-motor
clamp
(A)
and make sure that the plunge
action
is in the "UP"
position
with the plunge
lock
lever (B) locked
down.
4.
Lift the router motor
straight
up and out of the base, sliding
the pin in the
router
motor
free from the slot in the plunge
base.
5.
Set the router
motor
upside
down
on its top cap with the collet/nut
pointing
up, and remove the bit.
6.
Store the router motor
and base in the carry/storage
case when not in use.
To Remove
Router
Motor
From
D=handle
Base
(see Fig. 11)
1.
Turn the router motor
off
Fig. 11
and unplug
the router from
the power source.
2.
Place the router
(D-
handle
base/router
motor)
on flat surface.
3.
With the back of router
facing
you, open the
router
motor
clamp
(A).
4.
Push in the coarse
adjustment
knob
(B) to
release
the router motor
"Position
groove"
(C) from
C
J
D
the lock hook
(D) in the base, while
lifting router
motor
free of base.
5.
Set the router
motor
upside
down
on its top cap with the collet
pointing
up
and remove the cutting
bit.
6.
Store the router motor
and base in the carry/storage
case when not in use.
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Page 25
bits from the collet/nut
when
the router is
not being used. Leaving
bits installed
could
result in an accident
causing
serious
personal
injury.
Three
Mounting
Positions
For Auxiliary
Handle
Of D-Handle
Base
(Fig. 12)
There are three
mounting
positions
on D-handle
base
for auxiliary
handle
(Fig. 12);
you can choose
the desired
position
to install
the auxiliary
handle
for ease of operation.
1.
Turn the auxiliary
handle
counterclockwise
to loosen
it and remove the auxiliary
handle from the base.
2_
Align the screw
on the
auxiliary
handle
with the
desired
mounting
hole
located
on the left side of
the D-handle
base.
3.
Turn the auxiliary
handle clockwise
until it is firmly
tightened.
ADJUSTING
DEPTH
OF CUT
WARNING:
Your router should
never be turned
on or connected
to the
power
source
when you are assembling
parts,
making
adjustments,
installing
or removing
collets/nuts
or cutting
bits, cleaning,
or when
it is not in use.
Disconnecting
the router will prevent
accidental
starting,
which
could cause
serious
personal
injury.
NOTE:
All depth
adjustments
on the Fixed Base or D-Handle
Base must be
made with the router motor
clamp
open.
NOTE:
For the Fixed Base or D-Handle
Base, the cutting
bit depth
equals the
amount
of the cutter
that is exposed
below the surface
of the sub-base.
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Page 26
(Figs. 13 and 14)
The fixed base is designed
Fig. 13
with a micrometer-fine
adjustment
system.
When
the bit is lowered
to the
F_
approximate
position
desired
(coarse
setting),
the system
may then be micro adjusted
to
E
the precise
depth
desired.
Coarse
Adjustment:
Depressing
the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B) allows
you to quickly
lower or raise
the cutting
bit to one of three
depth
settings.
Fig. 14
Fine Adjustments:
NOTE:
Before
making
fine
adjustments,
reset
the Depth
E
Indicator
Ring to "0"
(zero)
B._
(E, Fig. 9).
The Depth
Indicator
Ring (E),
located
on the Fine Adjustment
Dial (F, Fig. 9) is marked
in
1/64-in.
increments.
Turning
the fine adjustment
dial
clockwise
180 ° (1/2 turn),
lowers the cutting
bit 1/16
inch. One full turn clockwise
(360) to "0" (zero) lowers the bit 1/8 in.
The Depth Indicator
Ring may be reset to "0" (zero) without
moving the Fine
Adjustment
Dial. This allows the user to begin adjustments
from any reference
point.
To Adjust
Cutting
Depth
(Figs. 13 and 14)
1.
Turn the router motor
off and unplug
it from the power
source.
2.
Place the router on a flat, level surface
with the back of the fixed base facing
you. Open the Router
Motor
Clamp
(A).
3.
With the cutting
bit installed,
press in the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B).
4.
Lower the router motor
into the base until the cutting
bit is very close to the
surface
on which
the base is sitting.
5.
Turn the Fine Adjustment
Dial (F) until the cutting
bit just touches
the flat
surface
on which
the base is sitting.
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Lock the Router
Motor
Clamp
(A).
7.
While continuing
to press the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B), turn the Fine
Adjustment
Dial (F) until the "0"
(zero) mark on Depth
Indicator
Ring (E) is
lined up with
the "1" mark on the base.
8.
Release the Coarse Adjustment
Knob, making
sure that the "0" stays lined
up with the mark.
9.
Place the router on two, level, scrap workpieces,
positioned
side by side with a
space between
them so that the cutting
bit can be lowered below the sub-base.
10. Turn the Fine Adjustment
Dial (F) counterclockwise
to lower the bit to the
desired
depth
of cut. Turn the dial clockwise
to raise the cutting
bit.
11. Once the depth
of cut is set, securely
close the router
motor
clamp
(A).
NOTE:
Making
a single
deep cut is never advisable.
Small-diameter
cutting
bits
are easily
broken
by too much side thrust
and torque.
Large cutting
bits will
cause a rough
cut and be difficult
to guide and control.
For these reasons,
do not
exceed
1/8-in.
depth
of cut in a single pass.
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
WITH
THE PLUNGE
BASE
_,
WARNING:
The router should
never be turned
ON or be connected
to the
power source
when you are assembling
parts,
making
adjustments,
installing
or removing
collets/nuts
or cutting
bits, cleaning,
or when
it is not in use.
Disconnecting
the router
will prevent
accidental
starting,
which
could
cause
serious
personal
injury.
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and allows the cutting
bit to
be accurately
lowered
into the
workpiece
for more precise
set-ups.
1.
To lower the cutting
bit,
release the plunge-lock
lever by moving
it "up" to
the unlocked
position.
2.
Apply
an even, downward
pressure
on the plunge
action
until the cutting
bit reaches
the desired
depth.
3.
Move the plunge-lock
lever
"down"
to the locked
position.
4.
To raise the bit and the plunge
action,
unlock
the plunge-lock
lever. The
plunge
action
will automatically
retract
from the workpiece
and return to the
raised position.
5.
Always have the plunge action in the raised position and locked when the bit is not
cutting in the workpiece.
DEPTH=STOP ROD AND DEPTH=STOP TURRET (Figs. 16 and 17)
NOTE:
The router motor
clamp
should
always
be
closed
securely
when
making
depth
adjustments
on the
plunge
base.
Control
the cutting
depth
with
the Depth-Stop
Rod and the
Depth-Stop
Turret as follows:
1.
Turn the router motor
off
and unplug
the router from
the power source.
2.
Place the router, with the
cutting
bit installed,
on a
flat, level surface.
3_
Fig. 16
F
E
G
D
C
B
A
Lower the plunge
action
until the cutting
bit makes contact
with the surface
on which
the router
is sitting.
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Lock the Plunge-Depth
Locking
Lever (F). This position
is now "0" (zero), the
point
from which
further
depth
adjustments
can be made.
5.
Rotate the depth-stop
turret
until the lowest step of the turret
(A) is aligned
directly
under the Depth-Stop
Rod (B) (see Fig.16).
6.
Loosen
the Depth-Rod
Locking
Knob (C) and lower the Depth-Stop
Rod until
it contacts
the lowest
step on the turret.
7.
Slide the Clear Plastic
Depth-Indicator
(D) until the red line on the indicator
is lined up with
"0" (zero) on the bottom
of the depth
scale. This is now
indicating
point
at which
the bit makes contact
with the workpiece.
8.
To set a desired
cutting
depth,
slide the Depth-Stop
Rod up until the Red
Line on the Clear Plastic
Depth-Indicator
points
to the desired
cutting
depth
on the Depth
Scale (E). Secure
the Depth-Stop
Rod at this position
by
tightening
the Depth
Rod Locking
Knob.
9.
Unlock
the Plunge
Lock Lever (F) to allow
the bit to automatically
retract to
the UP position.
10. The desired
depth-of-cut
may now be achieved
by plunging
the router down
until the depth-stop
rod contacts
the selected
step on the depth-stop
turret.
Making
Deep
Cuts
with the
Depth=Stop
Turret
(Fig. 17)
NOTE:
Making
a single,
deep cut is never advisable.
Smaller
diameter
cutting
bits are easily
broken
by too
much side thrust
and torque.
Larger
cutting
bits
will cause
a rough cut and be difficult
to
guide and control.
For these
reasons,
do not exceed
1/8-
in. depth
of cut in a single
pass.
To produce
deep cuts, always
make several, progressively
deeper
cuts by starting
with
the Highest Step on the depth-
stop turret, and, after each cut, rotate the turret to the next lowest step until the
final Lowest or Last step is reached.
The 5 steps progress
by 1/8th-in.
increments.
The 5 steps represent
a range of 3/8
in. to 7/8 in. with a full 360 ° rotation
of the turret.
Repeat this process
if necessary.
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with the Depth=Stop
Rod and
Depth=Stop
Turret
The Depth-Stop
Rod has a Micro Adjustment
Knob (G) that turns
a screw inside
the rod (B) to raise or lower the Depth-Stop
Rod on the Turret (A) for micro-fine
adjustments
of the plunge
depth.
Each complete
revolution
of the Micro Adjustment
Knob adjusts
the plunging
depth
5/127
inch.
When micro-adjusting
the plunge depth,
always
make sure that the micro-
adjustment
screw
has been turned
down (clockwise)
several revolutions
from its
top, or starting
position,
before setting
the Depth-Stop
Rod and Depth-Stop
turret.
Always
set the micro adjustments
with the plunge
action
in the raised (or up)
position
and locked
down.
To use the micro-adjustment
knob after the depth
rod and the turret
have been
set, check
the final depth
setting
and micro
adjustment
as follows:
o
To micro-increase
the plunge
depth,
raise the micro-adjustment
screw
by
turning
the knob
counterclockwise
the desired
amount.
•
To micro-reduce
the plunge
depth,
lower the micro-adjustment
screw
by
turning
the knob
clockwise
the desired
amount.
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
WiTH
D=HANDLE
BASE
(Figs.
18 and
19)
The D-handle
base is
designed
with a micrometer
fine-adjustment
system.
When the bit is lowered
to
the approximate
setting
(the
coarse
setting),
the system
can then be micro-adjusted
to
the precise
depth.
Coarse
Adjustment:
Depressing
the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B) allows
you to quickly
lower or raise
the cutting
bit to one of three
depth
settings.
Fig. 18
N
Fine Adjustments:
NOTE: Reset the Depth Indicator Ring (E) to "0" (zero) before making fine adjustments.
The Depth
indicator
Ring
(E) located
on the Fine Adjustment
Dial is marked
in 1/64-in.
increments.
Turning the Fine Adjustment
Dial clockwise
180 ° (1/2
turn), lowers the cutting
bit 1/16-inch.
One full turn clockwise
(360 °) to "0" (zero)
lowers
the bit 1/8-in.
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The Depth Indicator
Ring may be reset to "0" (zero) without
moving the Fine
Adjustment
Dial. This allows the user to begin adjustments
from any reference point.
To Adjust
Depth
(Figs.
18 and
1;
1.
Turn the router motor
off
and unplug
the router from
the power source.
2.
Place the router,
with the
cutting
bit installed,
on
a flat, level surface
with
the back of the fixed base
facing
you.
3.
Open the Router-Motor
Clamp
(A).
4.
Press in Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B), and
lower the router motor
into
Fig. 19
the base until the cutting
bit is very close
to the flat surface
on which
the the
base
is sitting.
5.
Turn Fine Adjustment
Dial (F) until the cutting
bit "just" touches
the flat
surface
on which
the base
is sitting.
6.
Lock Router
motor
Clamp
(A).
7.
While continuing
to press the Coarse
Adjustment
Knob (B), turn the Fine
Adjustment
Dial (F) until the "0"
(zero) mark on the Depth
Indicator
Ring (E) is
lined up with
the "1" mark on base.
8.
Release the Coarse Adjustment
Knob, making
sure that the "0" continues
to
line up with the "0" mark.
9.
Place the router on two, level, scrap workpieces,
positioned
side by side with a
space between
them so that the cutting
bit can be lowered below the sub-base.
10. Turn the Fine Adjustment
Dial (F) counterclockwise
to lower the bit to the
desired
depth
of cut. Turn the dial clockwise
to raise the cutting
bit.
11. Once the depth
of cut is set, close the router motor
clamp
(A) securely.
NOTE:
Making
a single,
deep
cut is never advisable.
Smaller
diameter
cutting
bits are easily
broken
by too much side thrust
and torque.
Larger cutting
bits will
cause a rough
cut and be difficult
to guide and control.
For these reasons,
do not
exceed
1/8-in.
depth
of cut in a single pass.
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for each pass is always
determined
by the material,
the cutting
bit size, and the
type and power of the motor.
Always
make several,
progressively
deeper
cuts by
starting
at one depth
and then
making
several
more passes,
each time increasing
the
cutting
depth
until the desired
depth
is reached.
Making
a cut that is too deep will stress the router motor and the cutting
bit, and it
may burn the workpiece
and dull the cutting
bit. It could also "grab"
too much of
the workpiece
and cause
loss of control
of the router, causing a serious
accident.
Always
make test cuts in scrap
material
similar
to the workpiece
before
beginning
the final cutting.
Remember,
knowing
the right depth
for each cut
comes
with
routing
experience.
LED WORKLIGHTS
(Fig. 21)
The router motor
has 3 built-
in worklights
located
around
the collet/nut
for high visibility
of workpiece
when
cutting.
These lights are always
"ON"
when the toggle
switch/trigger
switch
is in the "ON"
position,
Fig. 21
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33
22, 22a and
22b)
The Router Combo
comes
with a Heavy-Duty
Edge
Guide. This edge guide
can be used as an aid in
routing
applications
such as
decorative
edging,
straight
edge planning
and trimming,
grooving,
dadoing
and slotting.
To attach
the edge guide to
the fixed,
plunge,
or D-handle
base, simply
insert the edge-
guide rods into edge-guide
mounting
slots, adjust
it to
the desired
position,
and lock
down with
the edge-guide
locking
knobs.
Fig. 22a
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to be matched
to cutter
size and workpiece-material
hardness
for an improved
finish and extended
bit life.
Speed changes
are made by
rotating the Speed Control
Dial
to the "LEFT," starting at "1 ,"
to increase the speed
and to
the "RIGHT" to decrease
the
speed, as indicated
on the Dial.
The router motor
top cap has
a "Variable
Speed
Selection
Chart"
located
above the "ON/OFF"
toggle
switch
to help determine
the correct
speed
for the cutting
bit being
used.
WARNING:
Before operating
the router follow
all safety
instructions
in this
manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious
personal
injury.
Variable
Speed
Selection
Chart
Never exceed
these
bit speeds
Cutting-Bit
Diameter
Max. Speed
Up to 1 in.
(25mm)
6
1-1/4 in. to 2 in. (30-50mm)
4 - 5
2-1/4 in. to 2-1/2 in.
(55-65
mm)
2 - 3
3 in. to 3-1/2 in. (75-90mm)
1 - 2
Reduce
the speed
when
using extra large bits
(1-inor more
in cutting
diameter
or heavy
cutting
bits. Changing
the router's
rate of feed can also improve
the
quality
of the cut.
DIAL SETTING
1
2
3
RPM
12,000
14,000
16,000
APPLICATION
Non-ferrous
metal,
hardwoods,
larger diameter
cutting
bits
4
5
6
18,000
20,000
25,000
Softwoods,
plastics,
countertops,
smaller
diameter
cutting
bits
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and by recommendations
by the cutting-bit
manufacturer.
ELECTRONIC
FEEDBACK
CIRCUITRY
Electronic
feedback
circuitry
monitors
and adjusts
power
in order to maintain
the
desired
RPM for consistent
performance
and control,
providing
constant
speed
under
load for a quality
finish in all materials
PLACING
THE ROUTER
ONTO
THE WORKPIECE
AND
STARTING
THE CUT
,_
WARNING:
Before operating
the router, follow
all safety
instructions
in this
manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious
personal
injury.
NOTE:
Making
test cuts is essential
with
most routing
applications.
A test cut
will give a feel for the set-up,
the router's
speed,
the depth
of cut, and
how the
cutting
bit reacts to the workpiece.
Much of routing is a trial-and-error
process
of making various adjustments,
followed
by test cuts. To avoid ruining good material, make test cuts on scrap materials.
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(Figs. 24, 24a and 24b)
1.
With the depth-of-cut
set,
Fig. 24
place the router on the
edge of the workpiece,
making sure that the
cutter
does
not contact
the workpiece.
(With the
plunge base, lock the
plunge action
in the DOWN
position,
ready to cut).
2.
Have an edge guide
(or a board
or a metal
straightedge)
clamped
in place to help guide
router's
base when
making
the edge cut.
3.
Turn the router "ON,"
and
allow
the router motor
to
reach the selected
speed.
4.
To begin the cut, gradually
feed the cutting
bit into
the edge of the workpiece.
5.
When the cut is complete,
turn router motor
"OFF"
and allow the cutting
bit
come
to a complete
stop
before removing
it from
the workpiece.
6.
Unplug
the router from the
power source,
place
the
fixed
base or D-handle
base and router
upside
down
on a worktable,
and
inspect
the finished
cut.
Place the plunge
router
on worktable,
and inspect
finished
cut in workpiece.
WARNING:
Always
securely
clamp
the workpiece
in place,
and keep a firm grip
on the router
base with
both
hands at all times.
Failure to
Fig. 24a
Fig. 24b
do so could
result in loss of control
causing
possibly
serious
personal
injury.
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bit from the workpiece
while
it is still
rotating
could
damage
the workpiece
and result in loss of control,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
iNTERNAL
ROUTING
WiTH
FIXED
BASE
(Figs. 25, 25a, 25b)
1.
With the depth-of-cut
set,
tilt the router and place
Fig. 25
it on the workpiece
with
_
o-_,
only the leading
edge of
the sub-base
contacting
workpiece
(Fig.25).
2.
Turn the router motor
"ON"
and allow the router
motor
to reach the selected
speed,
being careful
not
to allow the cutting
bit to
contact
the workpiece.
3.
To begin the cut, gradually
Fig. 25b
lower the router until the
sub-base
is level with the
workpiece
to feed the
cutting bit into the workpiece
(see Fig 25a, 25b).
4.
When the cut is complete,
turn the router motor
Fig. 26
"OFF" and allow the
cutting
bit come to a
complete
stop before
removing
it from
the
workpiece.
5.
Unplug
the router
from
the power
source,
place
the router
upside
down
on the worktable,
and
inspect
the finished
cut in
the workpiece.
,_
WARNING:
Always
securely clamp the workpiece
in place, and keep a firm grip on the router base with both hands at all times.
Failure
to do so could result in loss of control,
causing possibly
serious personal injury.
,_
WARNING:
Removing
the cutting
bit from workpiece
while
it is still rotating
could damage
the workpiece
and result in loss of control,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
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test cuts is essential
with
most
routing
applications.
A test cut
will give you a feel for the set-up,
the router's
speed,
the depth
of cut, and how
the cutting
bit reacts to the workpiece.
INTERNAL
ROUTING
WITH
PLUNGE
BASE
(Figs. 27 and 27a)
1.
With the depth-of-cut
set,
Fig. 27
and the plunge action locked
in the raised (UP) position,
turn the router motor "ON"
and allow the router motor
to reach the selected speed
(see Fig. 27).
2.
Unlock
the plunge-lock
lever and gently
and
evenly
lower the plunge
action
into the workpiece.
(see Fig. 27a).
3.
When the plunge
action
is fully lowered,
lock the
plunge
lock lever (DOWN)
Fig. 27a
and proceed
to make the
cut (see Fig. 27a).
4.
When the cut is
completed,
turn the router
motor
"OFF"
and allow
the cutting
bit come to a
complete
stop.
5.
When the cutting
bit has
come
to a complete
stop,
unlock
the plunge
lock
lever (UP), and the plunge
action
will automatically
retract the cutting
bit from
the workpiece.
6.
Unplug
the router from
power source,
place the router on the worktable,
and
inspect
the finished
cut in the workpiece.
,_
WARNING:
Always
securely
clamp
the workpiece
in place,
and keep a firm
grip on the router base with both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could
result
in loss of control,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
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test cuts is essential
with
most routing
applications.
A test cut
will give you a feel for the set-up,
the router's
speed,
the depth
of cut, and how
the cutting
bit reacts to the workpiece.
INTERNAL
ROUTING
WITH
D-HANDLE
BASE
(Figs. 28, 28a, 28b and 29)
1.
With the depth-of-cut
set,
tilt the router and place
Fig. 28
it on the workpiece
with
only the leading edge of
the sub-base
contacting
workpiece
(Fig.28).
2.
Turn the router motor
"ON"
and allow the router
motor
to reach the selected
speed,
being careful
not
to allow the cutting
bit to
contact
the workpiece.
3.
To begin the cut, gradually
lower the router until the
sub-baee
is level with the
workpiece
to feed the cutting
bit into the workpiece
(see
Fig 28a, 28b).
4.
When the cut is complete,
turn the router "OFF"
and allow the cutting
bit
Fig. 29
come to a complete
stop
before
removing
it from
the workpiece.
5.
Unplug the routerfrom
the
power source, place the
router upside down on the
worktable,
and inspect the
finished cut in the workpiece.
_i_
WARNING:
Always
securely
clamp
the workpiece
in place,
and keep a firm
grip on the router
base with
both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could
result in loss of control,
causing
possibly
serious
personal
injury.
_,
WARNING:
Removing
the cutting
bit from workpiece
while
it is still rotating
could damage
the workpiece
and result in loss of control,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
Fig. 28a_
Fig. 28b
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bit from workpiece
while it is still rotating
could
damage
the workpiece
and result in loss of control,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
NOTE:
Making
test cuts is essential
with
most
routing
applications.
A test cut
will give a feel for the set-up,
the router's
speed,
the depth
of cut, and how the
cutting
bit reacts to the workpiece.
FREEHAND
ROUTING
(Fig. 30)
,_
WARNING:
Do not use
large cutting
bits for freehand
routing.
Using
large cutting
bits when
freehand
routing
could
cause
loss of control
or create
other
hazardous
conditions
that
could
result
in personal
injury.
If using a
router table, large bits should
be used for edging
only.
When used freehand,
the
router becomes
a flexible
and
versatile
tool.
This flexibility
makes it possible
to easily
rout signs,
relief sculptures,
etc.
When freehand
routing:
Fig. 30
1.
Draw or layout the pattern
on the workpiece.
2.
Choose
the appropriate
bit.
3.
Rout the pattern
in two or more passes.
Do not exceed
1/8-in.
depth
of cut in
a single
pass. This will help provide
better
control,
as well as serve as a guide
on the next passes.
NOTE:
A core-box
bit or V-groove
bit is often used
for routing
letters and
engraving
objects.
Straight
bits and ball mills are often
used to make relief
carvings.
Veining bits are used to carve small,
intricate
details.
NOTE:
Making
a single,
deep cut is never advisable.
Smaller-diameter
bits are
easily
broken
by too much
side thrust
and torque.
Larger bits
will cause a rough
cut and be difficult
to guide and control.
For these reasons,
do not exceed
1/8-
in. depth
of cut in a single
pass.
_.
WARNING:
Always
securely
clamp
the workpiece
in place,
and keep a firm
grip on the router base with both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could
result
in loss of control
causing
possible
serious
personal
injury.
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BiT (Figs. 31 and 31a)
Arbor-type
bits with
pilots are
excellent
for edge shaping
any workpiece
edge that
is
straight
or is curved
with
a
curvature
that is equal to
or greater
than the radius
of the bit that
is used. The
pilot prevents
the bit from
making
a cut that is too deep;
holding
the pilot firmly
in
contact
with the workpiece
edge throughout
the cutting
process
prevents
the cut from
becoming
too shallow.
When the workpiece
thickness
and the desired depth of cut are
such that only the top part of
the edge will be shaped, leaving
at least a 1/16-in. thick uncut
portion
below, the pilot can ride
against the uncut portion
of the
workpiece.
(See Fig. 31.)
If the workpiece
is too thin or
the bit is set so low so that
there will be no uncut edge
against
which
to ride the pilot,
an extra board
must be placed
under the workpiece
to act
as a guide (see Fig. 30a). This
Fig.31
Motor housing
\
\
TOP EDGE SHAPING
Workpiece
Top Edge of Workpiece
Fig. 31 a
WHOLE EDGE SHAPING
Guide Board
Whole Edge of Workpiece
"guide"
board
must
have exactly
the same shape as the workpiece
edge.
If it is
positioned
so that
its edge
is flush with the workpiece
edge,
the bit will make a
full cut.
If the guide board
is positioned
as shown
in Fig. 15a (extending
beyond
the workpiece
edge), the bit will make less than a full cut, altering
the shape of
the finished
edge.
_.
WARNING:
Always
securely
clamp
the workpiece
in place,
and keep a firm
grip on the router
base with
both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could
result
in loss of control
causing
possible
serious
personal
injury.
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Page 42
up for the cut, proper
depth-
of-cut
selection,
knowing
how
the cutting
bit reacts
in the
workpiece,
and the rate and
direction
of feed of the router.
DIRECTION
OF FEED
=
EXTERNAL
CUTS
(Fig. 32)
The router motor and cutting
bit rotate clockwise.
This
requires the feed of the cutting
bit to be from left to right (see
Fig. 32). Feeding the bit from
Fig. 32
Router Feed
_
Direction
_'_
©
Rout
End
Grain:
First1
Router Feed
@
Direction
(D
O
.-I=
_5
',.L_
Cutting
Bit
left to right will cause the bit to pull the router towards
(up against)
the workpiece.
If the router is fed in the opposite
direction
(right to left), the rotating
force of the
cutting
bit will tend to throw
the bit away from the workpiece,
making
it hard to
control.
This is called
"Climb-Cutting:"
cutting
in the opposite
direction
of the
proper
feed direction.
"Climb
Cutting"
increases
the chance
of loosing
control,
resulting
in possible
personal
injury. When "Climb
Cutting"
is required
(backing
around
a corner,
for example),
exercise
extreme
caution
to maintain
control
of
the router.
KICKBACK
Because
of the high speed
of the cutting
bit during
a proper
feeding
operation
(left to right), there is very little
kickback
under
normal
conditions.
However,
if
the cutting
bit strikes
a knot,
an area of hard grain in the workpiece,
or a foreign
object,
the normal
cutting
action
could
be affected
and cause
"Kickback."
This Kickback
may cause
damage
to your workpiece,
and could
cause you to
lose control
of the router,
causing
possible
personal
injury. Kickback
is always
counterclockwise:
the opposite
direction
of the clockwise
cutting
bit rotation.
To guard
against
and help
prevent
Kickback,
plan the set-up
and direction
of feed so that the router is always
moving,
and keep the sharp
edges
of the
cutting
bit so that they are biting
straight
into new (uncut) wood
(workpiece).
Also, always
inspect
the workpiece
for knots,
hard grain, and foreign
objects
that
could
cause a kickback
problem.
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DiRECTiON OF FEED =iNTERNAL CUTS (Figs. 33 and 33a)
When making
an internal
cut,
such as a groove,
dado,
or
slot, the edge guide,
straight
edge, or board
guide must
always
be positioned
on the
right-hand
side of the router
as you make the cut (Fig. 33).
When the guide
is positioned
on the right hand side of
the router, the router travel
should
be from left to right
and "counterclockwise"
around
curves
(see Fig. 33).
This counterclockwise
action
around
the curve could
cause
"Climb
cutting".
Always
be
alert and exercise
extreme
caution
to maintain
control
of
the router when making
this
type
of cut around
curves.
When the guide
is positioned
as shown
in Fig. 33a, the
router travel should
be from
left to right and clockwise
around
curves.
If there
is a choice,
the set-
up in Fig. 33 is easier to use,
but there is the possibility
of
Fig. 33
Guide Outside
Bit Rotation
Thrust
Bit Rotation
Router Feed Direction
Guide
Fig. 33a
Guide
inside
Bit Rotation
Guide
Bit Rotation
/
Router Feed Direction
\
=Thrust
/
"Climb
Cutting"
around
curves.
In either
case, Fig. 30 or Fig. 33a, the sideways
thrust
of the router cutting
is always
against
the guide,
as is proper.
_1_ WARNING:
Always
securely
clamp
the workpiece
in place,
and keep a firm
grip on the router
base with
both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could
result
in loss of control
causing
possible
serious
personal
injury.
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Page 44
RATE OF FEED
(Figs. 34 and 34a)
The proper rate of feed
depends
on several factors: the
hardness and moisture
content
of the workpiece,
the depth
of
cut, and the cutting diameter
of
the bit. When cutting
shallow
grooves
in soft woods
such as
pine, you may use a faster rate
of feed. When making deep
cuts in hardwoods
such as oak,
you should use a slower rate
of feed.
FEEDING TOO RAPIDLY (Fig.34)
Clean and smooth
finished
cuts can only be achieved
when the cutting
bit is rotating
at a relatively
high speed
and taking
very small bites,
producing
tiny, clean-cut
chips.
Forcing the feed of the cutting
bit forward too rapidly slows
the RPM of the cutting bit, and
the bit takes larger bites as it
rotates. Larger bites mean larger
chips and a rough finish. This
forcing action can also cause
the router motor to overheat.
Fig. 34
Cut
TOO FAST
Cutter
Fig. 34a
Cut
TOO SLOW
Cutter
Under
extreme
force-feeding
conditions,
the RPMs can become
so slow and the
bites become
so large that chips
become
partially
cut off, causing
splintering
and gouging
of the workpiece.
The router will make clean,
smooth
cuts if it is allowed
to run freely without
the
overload
of forced
feeding.
You can detect
forced
feeding
by the sound
of the
motor.
Its usual high-pitched
whine will sound
lower and stronger
as it loses
speed.
Holding
the router against
the workpiece
will also be more difficult
to do.
FEEDING
TOO SLOWLY
(Fig. 34a)
When you feed the cutting
bit too slowly, the rotating
cutting
bit does
not cut into
new wood
rapidly enough
to take a bite.
Instead, it scrapes
away sawdust-like
particles.
This scraping
produces
heat, which
can glaze,
burn,
and mar the cut in
the workpiece
and, in extreme
cases,
overheat
the cutting
bit.
When the cutting
bit is scraping
instead of cutting,
the router is more difficult
to
control
as you feed it.
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Page 45
no load on the motor, the cutting
bit has a tendency
to bounce
off the sides of the cut in the workpiece,
producing
a cut with
a rippled
finish
instead of clean,
straight
sides.
CHIP SHIELDS
(Figs. 35, 35a and 35b)
_1_ WARNING:
Always
wear
eye protection.
The chip
shields
are not intended
as
safety
guards.
,_
WARNING:
Always
turn
the router motor
off and
unplug the router from its
power source
before making
any adjustments
or installing
accessories.
Failure to turn the
router motor
off and unplug
the router could
result in
accidental
starting,
which
can
cause serious personal
injury.
To remove the chip shield
from
the fixed
base, press inward
on the tabs until the chip
shield releases
from the base,
and remove the chip shield.
To
attach
the chip shield,
place
the chip shield
in position,
and
flex the sides while
pushing
it in, until it snaps
back
into
place (See Fig. 35).
The chip shield on the plunge
base is held in position
by
a screw. To remove the chip
shield from the plunge base,
Fixed Base
Tabs
Fig. 35a
Plunge Base
Screw
simply remove the screw and take the chip shield off the base (See Fig. 35a).
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To remove the chip shield from the D-handle
base, press inward on the tabs until the
chip shield releases from the base and remove the chip shield. To attach,
place chip
shield in position,
and flex sides while pushing it in until it snaps
back into place (See
Fig. 35b).
_,
WARNING:
The chip
shield deflectors
help keep
dust and chips
away from the
operator;
they will not stop
objects
larger than woodchips
thrown
from the bit.
CAUTION:
Always
have
the chip shield
deflector
in place on the base when
operating
the router.
DUST
EXTRACTION
HOODS
(Figs. 36, 36a and 36b)
Two dust-extraction
hoods
included
with the three
router
bases.
Each hood is sized to
accept
a 14/4-in.
vac hose
adapter,
sold separately.
Dust
Extraction
Hood
for
Fixed
Base
(Fig. 36)
To attach
the hood
onto the
fixed base, align the two tabs
on the hood
with the two slots
on the port at back of the
base, and secure
it by turning
it clockwise
(Fig. 36).
D-handle Base
Fig. 36
Tabs
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Manual Revised 07-0712
Page 47
Base (Fig. 36a)
To attach the hood onto the
plunge base, position and
secure it to the back of the base
with the two screws (included),
as shown in Fig. 36a.
The dust extraction
hood can
also be installed
with the hose
outlet facing
the front of the
plunge
base by removing
the
chip shield
and attaching
the
hood at the front of the base.
Dust
Extraction
Hood
for
D=
Handle
Base
(Fig. 36b)
Fig. 36a
To attach
the hood onto the
D-handle
base, align the two
tabs
on the hood with
the
two
slots on the port at back
of the base, and secure
it by
turning
it clockwise
(Fig. 36b).
WARNING:
Always
turn
the router motor
off and
unplug the router from the
power source
before making
any adjustments
or installing
accessories.
Failure to turn
router motor
off and unplug
the router could
result in
accidental
starting,
which
can cause
serious
personal
injury.
Tow Screws Included
Fig
---'_"
28084
Manual Revised 07-0712
Page 48
(Figs. 37, 37a
and 37b)
Fig. 37
NOTE:
The Depth-Adjustment
Wrench
supplied
is used to
adjust
the depth
when the
router is fixed to the router
table
(Model
No. 320. 28180),
sold separately.
WARNING:
Always
read
and follow
all directions
for
mounting
the router
to a
router
table
and for use of the
router
table.
A
WARNING:
Always
turn
the router motor
off and
unplug
the router from the
power
source
before
making
any adjustments
or installing
accessories.
Failure to turn
router motor
off and unplug
the router could
result in
accidental
starting,
which
can
cause
serious
personal
injury.
_,
WARNING:
Only use
router tables
with
proper
guarding
for the cutting
bit
and with "on-board,"
switch-
controlled
receptacles.
Failure
Fig. 37a
to use router tables
with appropriate
safety
features
could
result in serious
personal
injury.
When using either the fixed
base or D-handle
base to attach
the router to the
router table, the bit depth
can be adjusted
by turning
the Micro Adjustment
Dial
clockwise
or counterclockwise
with the wrench
supplied.
(Fig. 37 and
Fig. 37a)
The depth
of the cut can be read on the scale dial. Each mark on the scale
indicates
a 1/64-in.
change
in depth
setting.
1.
Turn off the router.
2.
Loosen
the router motor
clamp.
3.
Insert the wrench
into the adjusting
hole on the tabletop.
Turn the adjustment
bolt on the router clockwise
with the wrench
to move the collet/nut
up, or
counterclockwise
to move the collet/nut
down.
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Page 49
When the desired
depth
of cut is set, tighten
the
clamping
lever.
The precise
depth
of cut can
be measured
with a ruler.
When using the plunge
base
to attach
the router to the
router table, the bit depth
can be adjusted
by turning
the depth
rod clockwise
or
counterclockwise
with the
wrench
supplied
(Fig. 37b).
1.
Turn off the router.
Fig. 37b
2.
Lock the Plunge
Depth
Locking
Lever.
3.
Insert the wrench
into the adjusting
hole on the tabletop.
Turn the depth
rod on the router clockwise
with the wrench
to move the collet/nut
up, or
counterclockwise
to move the collet/nut
down.
4.
When the desired
depth
of cut is set, tighten
the clamping
lever.
The precise
depth
of cut can be measured
with a ruler
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by a qualified
service
technician
at a Sears Service
Center.
GENERAL
Only the parts shown
on the parts list are intended
for repair or replacement
by
the customer.
All other
parts
represent
an important
part of the double-insulation
system
and should
be serviced
only by a qualified
Craftsman
service
technician.
_,
WARNING:
For your safety, Always
turn off the switch
and unplug
the router
motor
from the power
source
before
performing
any maintenance
or cleaning.
It has been found
that electric
tools
are subject
to accelerated
wear and possible
premature
failure when they are used to work
on fiberglass
boats and sports
cars, wallboard,
spackling
compounds
or plaster. The chips and grindings
from
these
materials
are highly abrasive
to electrical
tool parts,
such as bearings,
brushes,
commutators,
etc. Consequently,
it is not recommended
that this tool
be used for extended
work
on any fiberglass
material,
wallboard,
spackling
compound,
or plaster.
During any use on these materials,
it is extremely
important
that the tool is cleaned
frequently
by blowing
with
an air jet.
_1_ WARNING:
Always
wear safety
goggles
or safety
glasses
with
side shields
during
power tool operations,
or when
blowing
dust.
If operation
is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
A
WARNING:
Do not at any time allow
brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based
products,
penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact
with plastic
parts. Chemicals
can
damage,
weaken,
or destroy
plastic,
which
may result in serious
personal
injury.
•
When work
has been completed,
clean the tool to allow smooth
functioning
of the tool over time.
o
Use clean,
damp
cloths
to wipe the tool.
•
Check the state of all electrical
cables.
•
Keep the router-motor
air openings
free from oil, grease, and sawdust
or
woodchips,
and store the tool
in a dry place.
•
Be certain
that
all moving
parts are well lubricated,
particularly
after lengthy
exposure
to damp
and/or
dirty conditions.
•
For collet/nut
care, see the Operation
section
of this manual
,_
WARNING:
For your safety, always
turn off the switch
and unplug
the router
motor
from the power
source
before
performing
any maintenance
or cleaning.
Refer to "Collet/Nut
Care and Cutting
bits" for cleaning
care.
28084
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Page 55
brush sets are
Fig. 38
available
through
Craftsman
Parts and Repair Centers.
1.
Unplug
the router motor
before inspecting
or
replacing
brushes.
2.
Replace
both carbon
brushes
when
either has
less than 1/4-in.
length of
carbon
remaining,
or if the
spring
or wire is damaged
or burned.
Ears
Brushes
3.
Using a slotted
screwdriver,
remove the black,
plastic
cap on each side of the router motor
(Fig. 38), and carefully
withdraw
the spring-loaded
brush assemblies.
Keep
brushes
clean and sliding
freely in their guide channels.
NOTE:
To reinstall the same brushes,
make sure that the brushes
go back
in the
same way they came out. This will avoid
the need for a break-in
period.
4.
Insert new brush assemblies
into the guide channels
with the carbon
part
going in first, being certain
to fit the two
metal "ears"
into their slots
in the
channel
(Fig. 38).
5.
Remember
to replace
both end caps
after inspecting
or servicing
brushes.
Tighten
the caps snugly, but do not over-tighten.
The router should
be
allowed
to "RUN
IN" (run at no load without
a cutting
bit) for 5 minutes
before
use to seat the new brushes
properly.
WARNING:
For your safety, always
turn off the switch
and unplug
the router
motor
from the power source
before performing
any maintenance
or cleaning.
LUBRiCATiON
All of the bearings
in this tool are lubricated
with
a sufficient
amount
of high-
grade
lubricant
for the life of the tool under
normal
operating
conditions.
Therefore,
no further
lubrication
is required.
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Page 52
• The surface
of the
work piece
is not
smooth
after cut-
ting
Probable
Cause
-Plug is not plugged
into
the power source.
*Plug is not plugged
into
the Router socket.
*Switch
is in "OFF" posi-
tion.
*The carbon
brushes
have worn
out com-
pletely.
*The bit is dull.
-Routing
at an inappropri-
ate bit speed.
*Bit
can not be
*Bit size is inappropriate
installed
for the collet/nut
Solution
-Plug the detachable
cord
into the power
source.
• Plug the detachable
cord
into the Router.
• Pull the switch
to "ON"
position.
• Open the brush cap, and
replace the old brushes with
suitable new brushes.
• Change
to a sharp
bit.
-Refer
to "Variable
Speed
Selection
Chart"
label on
the Router Motor
cap, and
select an appropriate
bit
speed.
• Use only 1/2 in. or 1/4 in.
diameter
bits.
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Page 53
The use of attachments
or accessories
that are not
recommended
for this tool
might be dangerous
and could
result in serious
injury.
Sears and other
Craftsman
outlets
offer
a large selection
of Craftsman
router
accessories
designed
for specific
routing
applications.
There is a large selection
of
1/8-in.
[_
3/8-in.
_
1/4-in.
H
Craftsman
Router
Cutting
straight _
straight
_
straight
bits available
in High-Speed
[;
L4J
Steel or Carbide
Tipped
5/16-in. #1
1/2-in.
3/4-in.
straight
High-Speed
Steel for all your
_
straght _J, straight
routing
needs.
3/8-in. dove taim
1/2-in. dove tail
1/2-in.round nose
1/2 x 1-in.
fmushtrim
1/2-in. 90 d v groove
3/8x1/2-in.
flush trim
1/2-in,
1/4-im
flush trim
flush trim
3/8-in. keyhole
1/2-in,
cove
1/4-in,
cove
3/8 in
_
1/4i_
round over
round over
}
1/8 in
q
1/2 in
round over
round over
straight
dovetail
round nose
v groove
flush trim
keyhole
cove
round
over
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Page 54
to a wide variety
of router bits, Sears also
offers accessories
such
as: Router tables,
various
template
sets,
universal
router fence with lock
knobs
(64181),
11 pc. bushing
set
(64180) and clear
sub-base
sets; 6pc.
fixed base (64182)
6 pc. plunge
base (64183).
,_k WARNING:
Only
use
router tables
with
proper
guarding
for the cutting
bit
and with
"on-board"
switch
controlled
receptacles.
Failure to use router tables
with appropriate
safety
features
could
result in
serious
personal
injury.
1/2-in.
bead and cove
q_
1/16-in.
classic cove
_
with bead
1/4-in. roman ogee
_3
3/8-in,
rabbeting
1/4-in,
veining
1/2-in. core box
1/2-in. mortising
l ]
1/4-in. panel pilot
1 3/8-in, 45° chamfer
_._<_
bead cove
-_-_
classiccove & bead
Roman ogee
rabbeting
veining
core box
mortising
panel pilot
chamfer
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HP MODEL
NUMBER
320.28084
The Model
Number
will be found
on the Nameplate.
Always
mention
the Model
Number
in all correspondence
regarding
your tool.
Router
Motor
Unit
1_
22J/
i
j23
23j
241J
!
25"/_
_
l
27JJ
i
__26
28_
54
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HP MODEL
NUMBER
320.28084
The Model
Number
will be found
on the Nameplate.
Always
mention
the Model
Number
in all correspondence
regarding
your tool.
FIXED BASE
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HP Fixed
Base
Router
MODEL
NUMBER
320.28084
The Model
Number
will be found
on the Nameplate.
Always
mention
the Model
Number
in all correspondence
regarding"
tool.
_63
-'--64
"---65
"---66
_---68
--70
--71
1-72
84
_86
89
91
93
98
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HP MODEL
NUMBER
320.28084
The Model
Number
will be found
on the Nameplate.
Always
mention
the Model
Number
in all correspondence
regarding
your tool.
D=HANDLE
BASE
1
118
I05,
111
-125
-I36
134
135
14t
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59
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HP MODEL
NUMBER
320.28084
The Model
Number
will be found
on the Nameplate.
Always
mention
the Model
Number
in all correspondence
regarding
your tool.
ACCESSORIES
142
152
r152
\154
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60
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HP Fixed
Base
Router
MODEL
NUM=
BER 320.28084
The Model
Number
will be found on the Nameplate.
Always
mention
tool's
model number
when ordering
parts.
Motor
Unit
1
3703841000
Decorate
Cover
1
2
3123313000
Transparent
Cap
1
3
5610220000
Thread
Forming
Screw
2
4
3123278000
Rear Cover
1
5
5610017000
Tapping Screw
2
6
4900256000
Speed
Adjustor
1
7
5620017000
Hexagon
Socket
Screw
2
8
5610059000
Thread
Forming
Screw
2
9
4540017000
Power Indicator
Light
1
10
3123329000
Lock Ring
2
4870073000
Switch
1
11
4930008000
Sleeve
2
4930038000
Receptacle
2
12
3122851000
Seal Ring
1
13
3120537000
Brush Cap
2
14
2800005000
Brush Holder
2
15
4960019000
Carbon
Brush
2
16
2822257000
Power Cord
ASSY
1
4930314000
Receptacle
1
17
4930008000
Sleeve
2
4930038000
Receptacle
2
18
3123279000
Middle
Housing
1
19
3520130000
Bearing Holder
1
20
3121049000
Rubber
Ring
1
21
3700249000
Washer
1
22
2740240000
Stator
1
23
5610065000
Tapping Screw
2
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LED Holder ASSY
1
28
5700056000
Ball Bearing
1
29
3420557000
Motor
Housing
1
30
3550855000
Spindle
Lock
1
31
5660005000
E Ring
1
32
3660174000
Stop Spring
1
33
5630179000
Nut
1
5630187000
Collet
Nut
1
34
3550721000
Collet
1
Fixed Base
35
5620041000
Screw
1
36
3320460000
Adjusting
Knob
1
37
3123281000
Indicator
1
38
3550854000
Shaft
1
39
3320274000
Handle
2
40
5620024000
Hexagon
Socket
Screw
2
3420558000
Mounting
1
41
5670040000
Located
Pin
1
42
3121637000
Chip Shield
1
43
3703872000
Plate
1
3703863000
Clamping
Lever
1
44
5670026000
Pin
1
3550577000
Mitre Lock Bolt
1
45
3123651000
Rubber
Insert
1
46
5620064000
Screw
1
47
3420562000
Adjustor
Block
1
48
3123282000
Button
1
49
3660293000
Spring
1
50
2822361000
Sliding
Block
1
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5630015000
Prevailing
Torque Hexagon
Nut
52
3700352000
Washer
53
5650172000
Wave Washer
54
5660005000
E Ring
55
3400189000
Lock Bolt
56
3123294000
Dust Bracket
57
5620067000
Screw
58
3122924000
Base Plate
59
5620049000
Screw
Plunge Base
60
3123338000
61
3123337000
62
3660312000
63
5620032000
64
3123435000
65
5650014000
66
3660313000
67
3550913000
68
3703949000
69
3123453000
70
3123756000
71
3123434000
72
3550083000
73
3400189000
74
3123498000
75
5630016000
76
3123497000
3420566000
3520261000
77
3520260000
5670040000
78
3320274000
79
5620024000
Lock Cap
Knighthead
Spring
Screw
I
,
,
iAdjusting
Knob
Plain Washer
Spring
Depth Stop
Bar
I
•
i Chp
Sleeve
Sleeve
Depth
Indicator
Depth Adjusting
Bolt
Lock Bolt
I Cap
Hexagon
Nut/1
Cover
Plunge Frame
Bush
Bush
Located
Pin
Handle
Hexagon
Socket
Screw
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
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Long Plunge Rod
1
5670010000
Spring
Pin
2
96
5650023000
Plain Washer
1
97
3550929000
Bolt
1
98
3122923000
Base Plate
1
99
5620049000
Screw
3
D-Handle
Base
100
3123329000
Lock
Ring
2
101
2822345000
Internal Wire ASSY
1
102
3121064000
Cord Guard
1
103
3320518000
Switch
Trigger
1
104
4870349000
Trigger Switch
1
105
3123513000
Switch
Button
1
106
3320516000
Left Handle
Cover
1
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Left Power Indicator
116
2822388000
Internal Wire ASSY
117
3121424000
Right Power Indicator
4930314000
Receptacle
118
4930064000
Shark Teeth Terminal
119
5620041000
Screw
120
3320460000
IAdjusting
Knob
121
3123281000
Indicator
122
3550854000
Shaft
123
3121637000
i Chip Shield
3420587000
Mounting
124
5670040000
Located
Pin
5670026000
Pin
125
3550577000
Mitre Lock Bolt
3703863000
i Clamping
Lever
126
3703872000
Plate
127
5630015000
Prevailing
Torque Hexagon
Nut
128
3402219000
Front Handle
129
5660005000
E Ring
130
3400189000
Lock Bolt
131
5620064000
Screw
132
3123651000
Rubber
Insert
133
3420562000
IAdjustor
Block
134
3660293000
Spring
135
2822361000
i Sliding
Block
1
2
1
1
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
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3700352000
137
3123282000
138
3123294000
139
5620067000
140
3122924000
141
5620049000
Accessories
Washer
Button
Dust Bracket
Screw
Base Plate
Screw
1
1
1
1
1
3
142
5620050000
Screw
2
143
5650015000
Spring
Washer
2
144
5650013000
Plain Washer
2
145
3703925000
Fence
1
146
3550588000
Guiding
Rod
2
147
3700807000
Wrench
1
5630187000
Collet
Nut
1
148
3550595000
Collet
1
149
3123286000
Vaccum
Adapter
1
150
3402220000
Depth Adjusting
Lever
1
151
3123344000
Chip Shield
1
152
5620353000
Knurled Thumb
Screw
2
153
3123454000
Vaccum
Adapter
1
154
3123500000
Support
Plate
1
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