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Page 1: ...f injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 983000 746 4 05 Save this manual for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it free of charge If this CRAFTSMAN tool is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 This t...

Page 3: ...er on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key 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 footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safet...

Page 4: ... to determine that it will op erate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its opera tion A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious in...

Page 5: ...peed at no load Double insulated construction Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety F...

Page 6: ...we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who ma...

Page 7: ...e check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to deter mine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacke...

Page 8: ...OUSING TOGGLE SWITCH Fig 1 KNOW YOUR ROUTER See Figure 1 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules TOGGLE SWITCH The router has a conveniently located toggle switch SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON The spindle lock secures the spindle while you make ad justments and acts as a retainer to keep the router body from coming out of the base ...

Page 9: ...ould result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or acces sories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury WARNING Never attempt to use the router mo tor without first installing it in one of the approved bases Failure to heed ...

Page 10: ...USTMENT RING INDICATOR ARROW _i_ DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING INDICATORPOINT Fig 2 Fig 3 SWITCHING FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE See Figures 4 6 To remove the plunge base Unplug the router Place the router on a fiat surface Loosen the locking knob Depress and hold the spindle lock button The spindle lock button will not depress fully unless it is in line with the hole in the collet If the spindle lock b...

Page 11: ...he base NOTE The tab is located on the inside of the base in line with the handle Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the motor Slide the motor housing into the base Turn the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the spindle lock snaps out as it clears the rear window just below the locking arm Tighten the locking arm LOCKING KNOB TABiNSiDE BASE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING INDICATOR ARROW ...

Page 12: ...et nut securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench provided Release the spindle lock button To remove the cutter bit Lay the router down on a workbench to gain access to the collet nut Loosen the locking knob on the plunge base or the locking arm on the fixed base Depress and hold the spindle lock button Loosen the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench provided Fig 7 SELEC...

Page 13: ...et the depth indicator to zero Loosen the stop bar knob Set the depth indicator to the desired depth of cut NOTE Each mark on the scale indicates 1 16 in PLUNGELOCK LEVER DEPTH INDICATOR Fig 9 Tighten the stop bar knob securely Unlock the plunge lock lever Position the router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut Plunge the router until the stop bar touches the d...

Page 14: ...ER ON AND OFF See Figure 14 To turn the router on push the switch to the I or on position Return the switch to the 0 or off position when routing operation is finished Fig 11 Position the router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut Turn the depth adjustment ring to the desired depth of cut Tighten the locking arm securely NOTE To adjust the depth of cut when the...

Page 15: ...outer and place on workpiece without the cutter contacting the workpiece Turn the router on and let the motor build up to full speed Gradually feed cutter into the workpiece until the sub base is level with the workpiece Upon completion of the cut turn the router off and let the cutter come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece Fig 16 WARNING Do not use large router cutt...

Page 16: ...etermines the maxi mum cut width that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge the small pilot exposes all of the bit the large one reduces this amount by 1 16 in PILOT TOPEDGESHAPING II llwo II PIL WHOLEEDGESHAPING Fig 17 16 DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 18 19 The router motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc tion This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in a ...

Page 17: ...ce the chips being produced as you cut If the router is fed too slowly it will scorch or burn the wood If fed too fast it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks Test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece before you begin Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands If you are making a small diameter shallow groove in soft dry wood the proper feed rate may be deter...

Page 18: ...EPTH OF CUT See Figures 22 23 Depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that in turn affects the quality of the cut and the possibility of damage to the tool s motor and cutter DEPTH F _Z2Ti d WiDTH OF CUT Fig 22 A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one A cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the cutter is scraping rather than cutting A too deep cut can ca...

Page 19: ...grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at a Sears Service Center CLEANING THE CUTTERS Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cut ters clean and sharp Remove all accumulated pit...

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Page 21: ...001 983000746 PARTS LIST Description Qty Shaft Lock Spring 1 Shaft Lock Pin 1 E Ring STD581018 1 Collet Nut 1 Data Plate 1 Wrench 1 Operator s Manual Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From DJv 98 Source 980 0 Complete assortment available at your Nearest Sears Retail Store Note The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system To avoid the possi...

Page 22: ... and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR SM 1 888 ...

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