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Plunge RouteR

Model

37793

Set uP And oPeRAting inStRuctionS

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVe tHiS MAnuAl.

2005 by Harbor Freight Tools

manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form

without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Summary of Contents for 37793

Page 1: ... Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tool...

Page 2: ...ow may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres 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 whi...

Page 3: ...k of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These extension cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattenti...

Page 4: ... use a damaged tool Tag damaged tools Do not use until repaired 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 by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitab...

Page 5: ...rloading the tool If the speed drops abnormally decrease the pressure on the bit immediately Do not apply excessive pressure to the router while cutting Always use sharpened bits If the bit stops abruptly or the bit becomes blocked remove the Router from the workpiece and shut it off Never start the Router while the bit is in contact with workpiece Allow the tool to reach its normal operating spee...

Page 6: ...e Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains 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 Cryst...

Page 7: ...ool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet Extension Cords Grounded tools require a three wire extensio...

Page 8: ...ed by a qualified electrician before using it Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 ...

Page 9: ...er bits Lock Lever 26 Collet Nut 20 Loosen to left Tighten to right Bit Screw 32 Stopper Pole Hex Bolt 65 Stopper 57 Half Nut 18 Push down on the shaft Lock Lever 26 to keep the shaft stationary See photo above Using Wrench 5A loosen the Collet Nut 20 Insert the bit all the way into the Collet Cone 21 When using smaller shank bits insert the Collet Sleeve 2A into the Collet Cone then the bit throu...

Page 10: ...crew 32 stopper pole makes contact with the Hex Bolt 65 The depth of cut can now be seen Upper Limit Adjustment The upper limit adjustment should be set so that the bit clears the stock material by approximately 1 2 inch Turn the Knob 68 to the correct upper limit and clamp in place using the Lock Lever 26 Screw the Nut 70 down the screw shaft until it seats firmly against the motor housing 5 Loos...

Page 11: ...d to the Straight Guide to widen its operation This also prevents larger bits from striking the Straight Guide Using the Trimmer Guide The Trimmer Guide 3A is used to make cuts on curved material The guide roller rides the curve of the material Trimmer Guide 3A Fine Adjustment Screw A Wing Nut B Place the Trimmer Guide 3A on the Guide Holder with the wing nut Insert Guide Holder into the holes in ...

Page 12: ...osen the screws on the router base Insert the Templet Guide and retighten screws Secure the templet to the work surface Place the router Templet Guide inside the templet Begin cutting sliding the router along the templet Note Bit Templet Guide 1A Distance Z Templet Guide 1A Outside Diameter The cut size may be slightly different from that of the templet Allow for the distance Z between the router ...

Page 13: ...en not actually cutting Do not leave running Secure material to be routed Set router on material to be cut Verify there are no obstructions in the cutting path Verify Lock Lever 26 is loose Press the Power Switch 46 to the On position Hold firmly Router may try to twist from the torque of turning it on Hold router with both hands when cutting Allow bit to come to full speed slowly engage material ...

Page 14: ... the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both brushes should be replaced at the same time Set Power Switch to the Off position and unplug router from the electrical outlet Remove Knob 68 to allow access to Brush Holder Caps 35 Using a screwdriver remove the Brush Holder Caps Remove brush from Brush Holder Cap and replace with new one Insert brush and screw Brus...

Page 15: ...ver 1 27 Hex Bolt M5x12 1 28 Cap 11 1 29 Retaining Ring R 12 1 30 Pin 6 1 31 Compression Spring 7 1 32 Screw M10x77 1 33 Countersunk Head Screw M4x14 4 34 Pan Head Screw M5x80 w washer 2 35 Brush Holder Cap 2 36 Carbon Brush 203 2 Part Description Qty 37 Cord Guard 1 38 Strain Relief 1 39 Tapping Screw 4x18 2 40 Cord 1 41 Bearing Box 1 42 Tapping Screw 4x18 2 43 Ball Bearing 629 2RS GB 1276 94 1 4...

Page 16: ...Page 16 SKU 37793 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DRAWING ...

Page 17: ...estions please call 1 800 444 3353 Accessories Parts List Part Description Qty 1A Templet Guide Dimensions A 37 64 B 5 8 C 33 64 1 2A Collet Sleeve 1 3A Trimmer Guide 1 4A Straight Guide 1 5A Wrench 1 6A Guide Holder 1 Accessories Parts ...

Page 18: ... for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of...

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