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Page 1: ...ating this equipment I I I Thank You for Buying Craftsman Tools i n i CRRFTSMRN Industrial Electronic Plunge Router Double Insulated Warranty Introduction Unpacking Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 972000 290 Printed In U S A 10 00 ...

Page 2: ...double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety r...

Page 3: ...nd any other conditions that may af fect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual 31 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service cen ter 32 INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before rou...

Page 4: ... Of Cut Collet Horsepower Rating No Load Speed Power Cord Nat Weight SPECIFICATIONS 0 2 1 2 In 1 4 In 1 2 In 3 5 120 volts 60 Hz AC only 15 0 AMPS 10 000 22 000 RPM 10Ft 12 8 Lbs FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC PLUNGE ROUTER If this Craftsman Industrial Electronic Plunge Router fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sear...

Page 5: ...meter collet that accepts cutters with 1 2 in shanks A 1 4 in col et has been provided so that cutters with 1 4 in shank bits can also be used CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic see through chip shield has been provided on the base of your router for protection against flying dust and chips It is designed to fit the front opening of the router base POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK A posilock spindle lock secures th...

Page 6: ...tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury DEPTH CONTROLKNOB FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER SPINDLE LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK LOCKHANDLE PLUNGE RELEASE ACTUATOR SWITCH HANDLE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR SCALE INCH AND METRIC _ZERO RESET INDICATOR 5 16 18 UNC L 3 8 IN 7 8 IN KNOB ADJUSTMENT KNOB DEPRESSING CENTER OF KNOB QUICK RELEASES STOP BA_ STOP BAR STOPSCREW DEPTH STOP ...

Page 7: ... this toolon direct current DC A voltage drop of more than 10 percent willcause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does notoperate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear saf...

Page 8: ...nger When lock mechanism engages with notch in spindle spindle lock will slide into lock position WARNING To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock do not attempt to engage spindle lock while motor is running Always allow motor to come to a complete stop and unplug it before engaging spindle lock 3 Place router upside down on workbench or lay it face down on its side in order to gain easy a...

Page 9: ...hten Replace with the 1 4 in collet assembly securely tightening collet screw in collet to motor shaft then reassemble 1 2 in collet nut See Figure 5 Insert shank of cutter into collet until shank bottoms out then pull it out 1 16 in to allow for expansion when the bit gets hot Tighten the collet nut securely by turning with the wrench provided See Figure 4 MOTORSHAFT 1 2IN COLLETNUT ___1 2 IN COL...

Page 10: ...l starting causing serious injury 2 Raise cutter by depressing plunge release actuator See Figure 6 3 Adjust depth control knob until cutter is inside router subbase See Figure 7 4 Place router on a flat surface 5 Lower router until tip of cutter barely touches flat sur face See Figure 8 6 Squeeze plunge lock actuator to lock cutter at zero depth of cut NOTE If desired adjust depth control knob un...

Page 11: ... is spring loaded against hex nut If you adjust it too far and it pops off threaded rod refer to DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS in maintenance section for proper reassembly DEPTH STOP SYSTEM See Figure 10 The depth stop block located on the base of your router makes it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in successive passes by use of preset depth of cut changes Both fixed and adjustable stops are...

Page 12: ...inch scale indicates a 1 32 inch change in depth setting while each mark on the metric scale equals a 1ram change in depth setting depth control knob should be used for making precise adjustments todepth ofcut and depressing center of depth adjustment knob quick releases stop bar VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR See Figure 12 Your router has a variable speed control selector designed to allow opera...

Page 13: ...ghtened in collet nut and that depth of cut is properly set Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed then gradually plunge or feed cutter into workpiece DO NOT let the cutter contact workpiece before turning on router and allowing it to develop full speed Remain alert and watch what you are doing DO NOT operate router when fatigued FEED DIRECTION When routing the cutter rotates clockwi...

Page 14: ...nder extreme force feeding conditions the relative RPM of the bit can become so slow and the bites it has to take so large that chips will be partially knocked off rather than fully cut off with resulting splintering and gouging of the workpiece See Figure 15 Your Craftsman router is an extremely high speed tool 10 000 22 000 RPM no load speed and will make clean smooth cuts if allowed to run free...

Page 15: ...tremely high speed of bit rotation during a proper feeding operation there is very little kickback to contend with under normal conditions However should the bit strike a knot hard grain foreign object etc that would affect the normal progress of the cutting action there will be a slight kickback sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared Such a kickback is always in the ...

Page 16: ...e uncut portion which will serve to guide it See Figure 20 However if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the workpiece This guide board must have exactly the same contour straight or curved as the workpiece edge If it is positioned so that its edge is flush with the wor...

Page 17: ...fit into openings in the router base Knob screws in the base secure the guide bars in position Adjustments are made by loosening the wing bolt on guide holder placing the edge guide the desired distance from the cutter then retightening wing bolt Fine adjustments can be made with edge guide adjustment knob on the end of guide holder When routing with the edge guide attachment hold edge guide again...

Page 18: ...ion the roller guide even with the inside cutting edge of router bit The roller guide follows the edge of the workpiece while the bit trims off the overhanging laminate See Figure 27 ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS See Figures 28 and 29 You can accurately duplicate curves and complex shapes by fittingyour router with a template guide bushing that extends below the subbase The router bit passes through...

Page 19: ...t pass at 25 of the desired depth of cut This will provide better control as well as being a quide for the next pass Freehand routing is an excellent example of how to use the plunge routing feature of your router 1 Choose the appropriate cutter set desired depth of cut carefully check set up and secure workpiece 2 Make a test cut in a scrap piece of wood from the same workpiece if possible 3 Depr...

Page 20: ...possible premature failure as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is notrecommended that thistool be usedfor extended workon anyfiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet WARNING Always we...

Page 21: ...spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap 3 Remove brush assembly brush and spring 4 Check for wear If worn always replace in pairs Do not replace one side without replacing the other 5 Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube 6 Replace brush cap and tighten securely EXTENSION CORDS The us...

Page 22: ...ANT Do not overtighten screw 8 Make sure hex nut remains loose while tightening socket head screw 9 Once socket head screw touches base assembly rod secure it by tightening hex nut against plunge lock actuator 10 Do not let socket head screw slip or turn while tighten ing hex nut 11 Slip compression spring over peg on plunge release actuator Then locate tabs on actuator in slide grooves Make sure ...

Page 23: ... of threads are remaining at the top of depth adjustment rod 3 Place compression spring on top of hex nut as shown in figure 34 4 Place depth control knob on top of compression spring and align tabs on depth control knob with flats on hex nut DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ROD COMPRESSION 1 4 5 Carefully compress spring by pushing down on top of depth control knob 6 With spring compressed thread depth control k...

Page 24: ...ith applicable safety standards WARNING Do not use large router bits for freehand routing Use of large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury When using router table large router bits should be used for edging only HELPFUL HINTS Always wear eye protection when routing A safe operator is on...

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Page 27: ...71311 001 Washer 1 62 971309 001 Retainer Plate 1 63 606066 006 Screw 6 32 x 3 8 In Fil Hd 2 64 971306 001 Compression Spring 1 65 622167 071 Adjustment Knob 1 66 974096 001 Lock Knob 1 67 607896 001 Spring Washer 1 68 974252 005 Retaining Ring 1 Depth Stop Bar 1 69 060721 630 Stop Bar Pinion 1 Retaining Ring kit 1 70 060721 530 Depth Control Knob 1 71 060721 430 Compression Spring 1 72 060721 030...

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