Operator's Manual 11,0 AmptVariable Router Speed/,?. Peak HP with Fixed Base and Plunge Base Model No. 320.17543 ? Z_ CAUTION Read, understand and follow afi Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty ............................. Safety Symbols ................................ Page Page Saiety lnslructions Unpacking ................................. Pages 4 - 10 Pages 10 - 11 Oesc rlptlon ................... ............................... 2 3 Pages 11 - 14 Assembly .............................................................. Operation ............... Pages 14 - 18 Pages 18 -33 Metnlenance Pages 34 - 37 ........................................ Accessories .......................
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atlentisn to possible dangers The safely symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your carefut attenlion and understanding The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminale any danger The instructions and warnings they give are no subslitules 1"orproper accidenl prevention measures Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand ell safety Instructions in , this manual, Including eli safety alert symbols such as "DANGER , 'WARNING I and "CAUTION*', BEFORE
i manual before using these reuters. Failure to follow all Instructions may result I Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read end understand sn Instructions in this electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury° WORK 1 2 3 4 5 AREA ] ] SAFETY Keepyourworkarescleanandweltllt°Clutleredworkbenchesanddarkaress invite accidents, DO NOT operate power tools In explosive atmospheres, such as In the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust,.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY operating these reuters. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result I In L_electric WARNING: BEandtor SURE serious to read end understand shock, fire personal injury. all Instructions before 1 ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workplace to a stable platform, Holding the work by hand or against your body Is unstable and may teed to loss of control 2 DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool and bit lor your application.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY cent.
SERVICE SAFETY 1 If any part of this router combo kit is mlsstng or shou|d break, bend, or fell in any way; or should any electrical component fall to perform property: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the router plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or ladled pads replaced BEFORE resuming operation 2 Tool serVice must be performed only at e Seers Parts and Repair Center° Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result tn a risk of injury 3 When servicing a
SAFETY RULES FOR REUTERS conL 13 MAKE SURE Ihe cutter btt Is not In contact wlth the workpiece before the switch Is turned on.The bit must ALWAYS be running at full speed before contacting the workpleceo 14 KEEP HANDS CLEAR personal Injury. 15 PROVIDE CLEARANCE 16 KEEP CUTTING 17 USE ONI.Y sharp cutter blts that are not chipped will cause stalling and burn the workplace.
z_ WARNING: Use of this toot can generate dust containing chemicals known 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 produels • Arsenic and chromium, tram chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. 7 ALWAYScheck the tool for damsged parts.
3, Heavy-duty Edge Guide 5, 4 (for Screws ettachfng Hoods) _dP _P_p 6_ 1i4_ln Collar/Nut _ KNOWYOUR 7- CotfeUNutWrench ROUTER KIT (FIg_ 2) NOTE: Before attempting to use your router_familiarize yourself w_lh atl of the operating features and safety raqutremantso Your fouler has a precls{on bui!t electric motor and it should be connected to a 120*volL 6O-HzAC ONLY powersupply (normal household current) DO NOT operate on direct current (DC) This large voltagedrop wilt cause a loss o! power and the motor
KNOWYOUR ROUTER This Router Combo KIT cont. (Fig. 2) Kit has the following features: I 1to0 Amp, 2 Peek HP, Vartable Speed (no-load speed) 2 Varlebta 3 Electronic Feedback Circuitry provides salt sleds for lsnger motor liie, and maielains conslsnt speed under load to help produce a quality finish in sl_ materials 4 Quick.
KNOWYOUR ROUTER KIT conL (Fig° 2) Depfl'_,Rod Micro Adjust Knob \ _ •\ I_ ..... uop_n _cale t Quick.ClamB_e Ko_s_lip5 ot Motor C_an_'In (En_age_ Molor S,,slem 9 g Housing KoystHp) Lo_Ing LOVer Hand_o_ _ndica_or ,_ Locking Knob , _ _ _ _ _/ _ PI_ r_Dopth Sort-Grip wffhP?olor_Ivo i _ Edge Gulde Edge Gu_ Moon,trig 510_ Mo_nllngSlo_ _ Loc_n_ Knob _PLUNGE I _ \ V_ -, Cloar ;_ul_.Bas_ F.
• ÷'l*l_ " _* [i'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'_t _ * • - • Rating 11,0 Amps No.load 12,00g - 25,000 RPM Speed 2 Peak HP 120-volts, Input Callers/Nuts 60Hz AC l12*in, Fixed Base Diameler 64aches Ptunge ,Base Diameter 6 _Via-inches ...... S,L!,b,:BaseOpening (Diameter Sub-Base Thickness I 114-1n, and Cutter Shank Diameters let cutter bit use) 1 IA-lnchBa (lot boih'bases) ...... 0.
SELECTING THE CUTTER BIT cont. /_ WARNING: ALWAYSturn motor off and unplug router before making any adjustments or Installing acceseortaS,r Failure to unplug the router could result In accidental starting which can cause serious personal inJuty_ Fig, 4 INSTALLING THE CUTTER BIT 1 Turn motor off and unplug frompower source 2 Remove motor housing from fixed or plunge base NOTE:end fixed Seeplunge Instructions bases on on page Installing 17.
REMOVING THE CUTTER BIT (Figs, 3 and 4 see page 15) 1 Turn motor off and unpfug Item power source 2 Remove motor from fixed or plunge base 3 Set the motor upside down on Its top cap.
To install (Fig, 5) Motor In Fixed Base 1 Turn moloroffsnd Unplug from power source 2 Place fixed base on flatsurface 3 With back of fixed base facing you, open motor clamp (A) 4 Press in Coarse Adjustment Knob (B) Iodepart thegears (C) while you align the motor houslng's keystrlp (D) with the keystdp-elot (E) In the fixed base 5 When the motor's keystrtp is aligned and engagedlnto the base's keyslrlp slot, stlde the motor down into the fixedbase 6 The motor witt now slide up or down to set coarse adjus
REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASES To Remove Motor ! From Fixed Base (see Fig. 5, on page 17) Turn motor elf and unplug from power source 2 Place router (lixed 3 With back of router facing you. open the motor 4 Push in coarse adjustment knob (B) to release gear in base.
Coarse Adjustment Depressing fhe Coarse Adjustment Knob (B) allows cutter bit to a larger or approximate depth setting Fine you to quickly lower or raise Ihe Adjuslment adjustments,Test it by turning the Fine Adjustment Dial (C) clockwise and counter-clockwise to see tf the bit lowers end raises if tt does not, press in the Coarse Adjustment turn is theengaged Fins Adjustment Dial until NOTE: Be sure the worm Knob gear and system before making fine the gears engage, then reset zero "0" on Depth indica
NOTE: Making a single deep cut Is never advisable,, Smaller diameter cutter bits are easily broken by too much side thrust and torque Larger cutter bits wile cause a rough cut and be difficult to guide and control For these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED 1/8-1N DEPTH OF CUT In a stogie pass Deep Cuts The proper cutling depth, (for each pass), is always determined bit size and type.
DEPTH_STOP ROD AND DEPTH-STOP TURRET (Figs.
Making Deep Cuts with the Depth-Stop Turret (Ftg_11) NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable..Smaller diameter cutter bits ere easily broken by too much side thrust and torque, Larger cutter bits will cause a rough cut end be difficult to guide and control. For these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED 1t8-1N DEPTH OF CUT In a stngla pass.
TOGGLE "ON/OFF" SWITCH (Fig. 12) Your router motor Is turned "ON" and '_OFF" by the toggle switch located on the top cap of the motor housing The tell side of the toggle switch hood (as you lace it) is marked "1"for "On" and lhe right side {as you face it) is marked "O" for "Off" TO TURN THE MOTOR "ON", Push the toggle switch Io the ie{l side marked "1".
HEAVY-DUTY EDGE GUIDE (Figs. 15 and 15a) Your Router Combo Kit comes w}tha Heavy-Duty Edge Guide This edge guide can be used as an aid In routing appticat_ons such as decorative edging, straight edgeplanning and trimm_ng,grooving, dadoing and stetting To assemble onto fixed or plunge bases, simply Insert edge guide rods into edge guide mounting slots, adjust to desired position, and lock down with the edge guide locking knobs Fig, t5 _=i Usin wl_h ELECTRONIC VARIABLE Usingedge.
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EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING For ease of operation and Io matnia{n proper control, your router has !we handles. end on sach side of the router base When operating the router, a_ways hold it [irmty witl_ both hands {see Fig 16 and 16a ) Turn the router "On', let lhe motor build to its lull speed, then gradually feed the culter bit into the workpieCer ALWAYS be alert and watch what you are doing NEVER operate the router when yolJ are fatigued EDGE ROUTING (Figs,.
INTERNAL ROUTING WITH FIXED BASE (Figs, 17, 17a, 17b and !8) 1 WIIh doplh-of-culseL tilt fixed base router and p_aceon workptecewiIh leading edge of sub-bass conlacIIng workpIece lirst (Fig17) 2 Turn motor "On" and lel motor build up to Its fult speed, be careful not to let cutter bii contact the workptece 3 To begin your cut, gradually feed the cutler bit Into the workplace unlit the subbase Is level with the workplece (see Fig 17a and 17b) 4 When cul ts compleled, turn motor "Off" and let cuiter blt com
INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Flgso 19 and 19a) 1 Wilhdeplh-of_culset, andlhoplungeactionlockedtntheralsed{Up)poslgon, lure motor "On" and lel motor build up to its lull speed (see Fig 19) 2 To begin your cul, unlock the plunge lock lover and gsntlylowar the plunge action down evenly Into the workpiece (see Fig 19a) i Feed Direction 3 When the desired depth-of-cut is achieved, lock the plunge lock lover (Down) and proceed to make your cut(see Fig ! 9a) 4 When cut Iscompleted, turn motor"Off" and le
FREEHAND ROUTING WITHTHE FIXED BASE (Fig..
EDGING WITH A PILOT BIT (Figs.
FEEDING THE ROUTER (Fig, 22) The secret to professional fouling Is tn making a carefu{ set-up (or the cut, setecltng the proper depth of cut, knowing how the culler bit reacls in your workpieca, and the rate and d_rectfonof feed of (he router Fig. 22 O ROUT .,( ROUTERFEED DIRECTION _) r-r I I -- GRAINS "_ BIT | R OTAT_ON UTERFEEDJ J J _-- _,. "% DIRECTION l DIRECTION % ' ROUTER FEED D_RECTEDN OF FEED - EXTERNAL _7_ j "-"_,.__ ® ( CUTTER ),..
DIRECTION OF FEED - INTERNAL CUTS (Figs 23 and 23a) When making an interest cut, such as a groove dado or slot, always have the guide you ere using with the router (edge guide, straight edge_ board guide) on the right-hand side of ti_e rosier as you make your ca|, (see Fig 23) When the guide Is positioned on 1he right hand side of the router, the router travel should be Item left t.
RATE OFFEED (Flgs_ 24and 24a) The proper rate of teed depends on severa_ factors: the hardness and moisture content of the workptece,the depth of cut, and the cutting diameler of theblL When you are cutting shallow grooves In soft woods such as plne, you may use a faster rate of feed When making deep cute in hardwoods such as oak, you should use a slower rate of feed FEEDINGTOO FAST (Flgo 24) Clean and smooth f_nishedcuts can only be achieved when the cutterbit Is rotating at a relatively h_ghspeed, ta
CHIP SHIELD DEFLECTORS (Figs, 25 and 25a) J Z_ WARNING: ALWAYSwear eys protection, The chip shletd deflectors are not intended as s safety guard, To removechipshletdfrom fixed bess, pressinwardon tabs anlil chip shiefdretsasesfrom base and removeiLTo attach, piece chip shieldback inposilion andtlex sides while pushingit inuntil ii snaps back intoplace(See Fig 25) The chip shield defleclor on the plunge base ls hetd in positionby a screw, To remove the chip shield from the plurtge base, simply remove the
DUST EXTRACTION HOODS (Figs,, 26 and 26a) There are dust extraction hoods Includedwilh each fouler base Eachhood is sized toaccept a IVz-in vachose adapler, sold separatel_ Dust Extraction Hood for Ptung Base (Fig, 26) To altach the hood onto the plunge base, position and secure it Io the back of the base with 1he lwo screws (included) as shown {n Fig 26 The dust extraction hood can also be tnslailed with the hose outlet facing to the trent of the plunge bass by simply removing lhe chip shield and atlachlng
motor from the power source before performing anyswitch maintenance or cleaning Z_ WARNING; For your safety, ALWAYS turn off and unplug reuter It has been foundthat electric tools are subject Io accelerated wear and possible premature lallure when theyare used 1oworkon fiber glass boats and sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster The chipsand gdndlngs from these materials are highlyabrasiveto electricaltool paris, such as bearings, brushes, commutators, elc Consequenl}y, it is not recommended
REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Ffg_ 27) Replacement brush sets are available throughSears Partsand Repair Centers 1 Unplug the _routermotor before inspecting or replacing brushes 2 Replace both carbon brushes when either has tess than 1/4-In length of carbon remaining, or if the spring or wire Is damaged or burned 3 Using a stetted screwdriver, remove the btack plasticcap on each side of the router motor (Fig 27) and carefullywithdraw Ihe sprlng-foaded brush assemblies Keep brushes clean and sliding freel
recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result Seers and other Craftsman ==outlets offer a large selection accessories designed for specific routing applications There is a large selection of Craftsman Router Cutter Bits available In High-Speed S|eel or Carbide "[lpped High-Speed Steel for all your routing needs, _11tIlght of Craftsman _ll@ght el{alghl router straight _4_algh_ glr_]Qhl 3/8,1a dovo In serious Injury I011 I_l_oTvh[ 112,1n dOVO t_I_ doveti_il shown to the rig
In addition to a wide variety el router bits, Sears also otters accessories such as', Router fables, various template sels, unlversal router fence with Iock knobs (64181).
11.0 Amp/Variable MODEL NUMBER Speed/2 Peak HP 320.17543 The Model Number witl be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Modet Number in ell correspondence regarding your tool Motor Unit "= • / J,r--7_I ',i 7 _ U _b ; @ ' ;? ; 40 .
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11.0 Amp/Variable MODEL NUMBER Speed/2 Peak HP 320.
11,0 Amp/Variable MODEL NUMBER Speed/2 Peak HP 320.
11.0 Amp/Variable Speed/2 MODEL NUMBER 320.17543 Peak HP -- The MocieF Number will be found on tha Namepla{e. Atways mention the Mode_ Numbar in all correspondBnce regarding your {oot Item No, 1 2 Parts No.
11.0 Amp/Variable MODEL NUMBER Speed/2 Peak HP - 320.17543 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. AIways mention the Model Number in a_l correspondence Item No. 41 Parts No.
11.0 Amp/Variable Speed/2 MODEL NUMBER Peak HP - 320.17543 The Model Number wlll be found on the Namep_ale, Always menlion the Model Number in alf correspondence Item No. 82 63 64 85 86 87 Paris No. 3121637000 3420390000 5620041000 3121648000 3121647000 3550615000 88 88 3550613000 3121648800 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 3550579000 regarding your loot Part Descrtplian Chip Shield Mounting Screw Adjusting Knob .....................
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