Craftsman 320.28160 User manual

Product Manual
I CRRFTSMRN+I
Router Table
Model No. 320. 28160
CAUTION! Read, understand and
follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions in this Manual before
using this product.
•Warranty
•Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
www.craftsman.com

Warranty Page 2
Safety Symbols Pages 3-4
Safety Instructions Pages 5-10
Know Your Router Table Pages 11-12
Unpacking and Checking Contents Page 12
Parts list Page 13
Assembly Pages 14-17
Operation Pages 17-21
Maintenance Pages 22
Troubleshooting Pages 22
Parts list Pages 23-24
Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers Back Cover
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® TOOL
If this Craftsman 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 in the 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
AWARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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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 dan-
ger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident-
prevention measures.
_, WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety alert symbols, such as
"DANGER," "WARNING," and "CAUTION" BEFORE using this product. Failure to fol-
low all instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANINGS
A_, 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 yourself 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 yourself 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 yourself 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 the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead
to equipment or other property damage if they are 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.
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Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and
learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool better and more safely.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION /EXPLANATION
v Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
az Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
w Watt Power
min Minutes Time
"%, Alternating Current Type of current
..--= Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
[] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc., per minute
{_ Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damplocations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
Read the Product Manual read and understand product manual
before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety
Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full-face
shield when operating this product.
_, Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from
No Hands Symbol the blade will result in serious personal
injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from
No Hands Symbol the blade will result in serious personal
injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from
No Hands Symbol the blade will result in serious personal
injury.
,_ Failure to keep your hands away from
No Hands Symbol the blade will result in serious personal
injury.
_) To reduce the risk of injury or damage,Hot Surface avoid contact with any hot surface.
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.A WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to fol-
low all instructions listed below and the instructions in the product manual for your
router may result in serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
Don't use in a dangerous environment. Don't use power tools in damp or
wet locations or expose them to rain. Don't operate power tools in potentially
explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Operate the tool in well-ventilated areas, and provide proper dust removal.
Dust generated from some materials can be hazardous to your health. Use
dust-collection systems whenever possible.
Keep children and bystanders away. All visitors should be kept a safe dis-
tance away from the work area.
Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
Make the workshop kid-proof with padlocks, master switches, or by remov-
ing starter keys.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounded tools
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
router table is equipped with an electrical cord having an equipment-ground-
ing conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a match-
ing outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit into the outlet, havethe proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. The conductor with a green-colored outer insulation
cover, with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding in-
structions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool
is properly grounded.
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• Use only 3-wire extension cords that have3-prong grounding plugs and 3-
pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
• Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one
illustrated in Sketch A in the figure below. The tool has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated in sketch A in the figure below. A temporary adapter, which
looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketches B and C, may be used to connect this
plug to a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in Sketch B if a proper-
ly grounded outlet is not avail-
able. The temporary adapter
should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualified
electrician. The green-colored
rigid ear, lug, and the like, ex-
tending from the adapter must
be connected to a permanent
ground, such as a properly
grounded outlet box.
A.
Grounding Pin
_- GClnding_'" Means
SMetal
Cover of Grounded
Outlet Box
Double-insulated tools
The fixed-base router that is included with the router table is a double-insulated tool.
Carefully read and understand all instructions for the fixed-base router before
operating the tool.
Replacement parts: When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Polarized plugs: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a po-
larized 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 the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Use the proper extension cord.
• Make sure that your extension cord is in good condition.
• When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
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Table A shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge: the smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
When operating a power tool outdoors, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension
cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and re-
duce the risk of electric shock.
Minumum Gauge for Extension Cords
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25ft. 25-50ft. 51-100ft. 101-150ft.
Ampere Rating AWG AWG AWG AWG
More than 0 18 16 16 14
Not more than 6
More than 6 18 16 14 12
Not more than 10
More than 10 16 16 14 12
Not more than 12
More than 12 14 12 Not Recommended
Not more than 16
PERSONAL SAFETY
_lk WARNING: Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive 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:
• 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 lay on
the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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_, WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects be-
ing thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before begin-
ning power-tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields, and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always use
eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do WEARYOUR
not use the tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip foot-
wear is recommended.Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
•Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
•Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
•Always use safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday glasses may have impact-resistant lenses, but they are NOT
safety glasses.
•Never touch the pins ofthe electrical plug while inserting it into or remov-
ing it from an electrical socket.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur ifthe tool is tipped, or ifthe
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
•Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Secure work. Use clamp or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• Recuse the risk of unintentional starting. Be sure the switch is in the "OFF"
position before plugging the tool into an electrical outlet.
•Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn it "ON" or "OFF". Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Do not carry tools with your finger on the switch.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool and blade for your application.
The correct tool and cutter will do the job better and more safely at the rate
for which it is designed.
Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained people.
Never leave the tool running unattended; turn the power off. Don't leave
the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Always 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. Follow all instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
SERVICE SAFETY
• Tool service MUST be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by an unqualified person could result in a risk of injury
• Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a power tool.
• Follow the instructions in the Maintenance section of this Product Manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR THE ROUTER TABLE
•Read and understand the router table and the instructions and warnings
in the product manuals for the router table and the router, Failure to follow
all instructions and warnings may result in serious personal injury.
Fully assemble and tighten all fasteners required for this table and for
mounting the router to the table. Do not use the router table until all assem-
bly and installation steps have been completed. Before each use, check the
stand and the router to make sure that all fasteners are still tight. A loose
stand is unstable and may shift in use.
•Unplug the router before installing it into the table, Turn off the router-table
safety switch controlling power to the the router, or unplug the router before
making adjustments or changing accessories, such as bits or cutters.
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Do not plug the router power cord into a wall outlet. It must be plugged
into the router table switch. Power tool switches and controls need to be
within your reach in emergency situations.
Before operating, make sure that the entire unit (table with router installed)
is placed on and secured to a solid, flat, level surface and that it will not tip.
Use of auxiliary infeed and outfeed supports is necessary for long or wide
work pieces. Long work pieces without adequate support can flip off the table
or cause the table to tip over.
Do not use the router table without the bit guard. Remove all dust, chips,
and any other foreign particles that can affect its function. Adjust the guard
height so that it clears the router bit and work piece. The guard will aid in
keeping hands from unintended contact with the rotating bit.
Never place your fingers near a spinning bit or under the guard when the
router is plugged in.
Never hold the work piece on the outfeed side of the bit. Pressing the
work piece against the out-feed side of the fence may cause the material to
bind, which may cause kickback and pull your hand back into the bit.
Guide the work piece against the fence to maintain control of the work
piece. Do not place material between the router bit and the fence while rout-
ing the edge. This placement will cause the material to become wedged,
possibly causing kickback.
Routers are intended for working with wood, wood-like products, and
plastic or laminates, not for cutting or shaping metals.
Be sure the work piece does not contain nails, etc. Cutting nails may
cause loss of control.
Do not use bits with cutting diameters that exceed the clearance hole in
the tabletop insert. The bit could contact the inset ring, throwing fragments.
Install the bit in accordance with the instructions in the router manual and
securely clamp the router bit in the collet chuck before making any cuts.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be handled with care.
Damaged bits can snap during use. Dull bits require more force to push the
work piece, possibly causing the bit to break or the material to kickback.
The router table is designed to cut flat, straight, and squared material. Do
not cut material that is warped, wobbly, or otherwise unstable. If the material
is slightly curved, but otherwise stable, cut the material with the concave side
against the table or fence. Cutting the material with the concave side up or
away from the fence may cause the warped or wobbly material to roll and kick
back, causing the user to lose control.
Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the material. The cutting
edge may grab the material, causing loss of control of the work piece.
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Your router table has a precision-built electric switch box and it should be con-
nected to only a 120-volt, 60-HZ AC power supply (normal household current).
DO NOT operate on direct current (DC). The large voltage drop would cause a
loss of power and the motor would overheat. If the router table does not operate
when plugged into correct 120-volt, 60-HZ AC ONLY outlet, check the power sup-
ply. The router table comes with an 8-ft. power cord (no adapter needed).
This Router Table has the following features:
5. Outfeed fence 10. Dust Collection and Guard Vacuum adapter
3. Extended fence
8. Fastening
2. Integrated safety
switch
Back of the Switch
1. Oversized table (14-1/8" x 23-5/8") for a large, smooth, durable, work surface
and improved sound absorption. Table height clearance is 11-1/4 in. to accom-
modate most fixed and plunge-based routers
2. Integrated safety switch with two outlets. To ensure safety and reliability,
when one receptacle in use of the router, another receptacle's capacity must
be less than 5 Amps. The total current of two units must be less than 15 Amps.
3.
.
5.
6.
7.
Extended fence provides maximum work piece support; the fence can be
moved forward and backward 3-3/4 inch.
Infeed and outfeed fence can each be extended 2 in.
Outfeed fence can be adjusted as much as 9/16-in. forward of the infeed
fence for joining operations.
Vacuum adapter fits a 2-1/2 inch shop vacuum hose.
Miter-gauge adjusts from 0 ° to 60° in both directions for increased stability in
many difficult feed situations.
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8. Fastening holes (11/32-inch dia.) allow the Router Table to be fixed to a
stable work surface.
9. Integrated switch shield prevents dust from accumulating in the sockets.
10. Dust Collection/Guard reduces dust dispersal.
11. Above-the-table height adjustment: the bit height can be adjusted by turn-
ing the adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise with a hex wrench (5
inches long and 5mm in diameter, not included). This feature functions only
when using the Craftsman router supplied with this table (model 17541) or the
following Craftsman routers: models 17542 and 17543.
_1, WARNING: If any parts are missing, DO NOT attempt to assemble, install,
or use your router table until the missing parts have been found or replaced and
your router table has been properly and correctly assembled according to this
product manual.
• In order to simplify handling and to minimize any damage that may occur dur-
ing shipping, your router table comes partially assembled.
• Separate all parts from the packaging materials and check each part against
the illustration and the parts list on page 13 to make sure that all parts have
been included. Do this before discarding any of the packaging material.
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Key NO. Description Quantity
1 Router table surface assembly 1
2 Table leg 2
3 Fence assembly 1
4 Miter-gauge assembly 1
5 Clamping knob 3
6 Short, round-head, square-neck bolts 2
7 Long pan-head screw 4
8 Short pan-head screw 4
9 Flat-head screw 3
10 Small nut 8
11 Plain washer 2
12 Small washer 16
13 Spring washers 8
./
8 9 10 11 12 13
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ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE TABLETOP
1.
2.
3.
4.
Place the router table
surface upside down on
a flat, level surface, with
the underside of the table
facing up.
Position the legs relative to
the router table as shown
in Fig. 2.
Position one short end of
the table so that it extends
beyond the edge of your
work surface far enough
to gain access to the four
holes in that end of the
router-table top.
Align the two outermost
holes on the table top with
the holes in the leg bracket.
i
t
5.
6.
Place aflat washer (12) onto
each of two short, pan-head
screws (8).Insert the short,
pan-head screws up through
the holes in the table and
through the holes inthe leg
bracket. Place a small washer
(12),a spring washer (13),and
small nut (10) on the threads
of the screw. Loosely tighten
the nuts. (Fig. 2)
Place a flat washer (12)
onto each of two long,
pan-head screws (7). Insert
the long, pan-head screws
up through the other two
holes on the table top and
Fig. 3 S
through the corresponding holes in the leg. Place a small washer (12), a spring
washer (13), and small nut (10) on the threads of the screw. (Fig. 3)
7. Securely tighten all fasteners.
8. Repeat with the other leg.
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ATTACHING THE ROUTER
TO THE TABLE
Attach the router to the router
table after you have assem-
bled the table.
1. Place the router table
upright, with the front edge
closest to you.
2. Be sure that the table is
stable and that it rests on
all four legs.
3. Remove the sub-base
from the fixed-based
router supplied.
4.
5.
Fig. 4
Hold the router upside down, and align the three holes in the center of the table
with the holes in the router, as shown in Fig. 4. Position the router so that the screw
holes used for attachment are not directly above either of the router handles.
Insert a flat-head screw through each of the three router-table holes into the
router holes.
6. Hold the router with one hand, and securely tighten each flat-head screw (9)
with the other hand.
If you install a different router (one not supplied to the table), ensure that the diam-
eter of the router sub-base does not exceed 6-7/8 inches. Six mounting holes for the
router are distributed in the center of the table; the distance between two opposite
holes is 5-3/8". Select three
appropriate holes to mount the
router to the table. (Fig. 5)
The adjusting hole in the table,
shown in Fig. 5, is for cutting
height adjustment of the router
supplied (Model No. 17541) or
the following Craftsman rout-
ers: 17542 and 17543.
Fig. 5
Adjusting Hole
6 7/8"
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ATTACHING THE FENCE TO
THE TABLE (Fig. 6)
_, WARNING: Always
unplug the router before at-
taching or removing the fence.
The fence has been shipped
completely assembled.
1. Place the fence assembly
on the table with the four
wing nuts facing toward you.
2.
3.
Align the two holes on the
bottom of fence assembly
with the two channels on
the router table.
Secure the fence to the
table with two clamping
knobs (5), two plain washers
(11), and two short, round-
head, square-neck bolts (6).
TO ATTACH THE MITER
GAUGE (Fig. 7)
The miter gauge has been
shipped completely assembled.
Attach the miter gauge to the
table by placingthe miter-gauge
bar inthe slot on the table.
MOUNTING THE TABLE TO
AWORK SURFACE (See Fig. 8)
1. Place the router table, up-
right, on a sturdy surface,
e.g., work stand, work-
bench, or counter top.
2. While holding the router
table in place, mark on the
work surface the location
of the two mounting holes
(11/32-in dia.) in each of
the legs.
3. Remove the router table.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
®
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4. Drill a hole at each of the marked locations.
5. Place the router table on the work surface, and align the holes in the table
legs with the holes in the work surface.
6. Secure the router table to the work surface using four screws (not supplied).
7. Securely tighten the screws.
SWITCH OPERATION
The switch has a safety key to help prevent accidentally switching the router ON
and the unauthorized, possibly hazardous use by others.
The safety key must be completely inserted into the switch before the switch can
be turned ON.
To operate the switch:
1. Insert the safety key into
the switch. (Fig. 9)
2. To turn the router ON,
pull out the ON/OFF
switch. (Fig. 10)
Fig. 9
Safety Key
Fig. 10
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3. Toturn the router OFF,
push the ON/OFF switch
down. (Fig. 11)
AWARNING: Never leave
the router unattended while it
is running or before it comes
to a complete stop.
4. Tolock switch in the OFF
position, push the ON/OFF
switch down to turn the
switch OFF,and remove the
safety keyfrom the switch.
Fig. 11
Two receptacles are located at
the back of the switch assembly (Fig. 12). Use one for plugging in the router. The
other may be used to plug in a vacuum or a light (not included). Two dust shields
are designed to protect the receptacles.
_, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, when one receptacle in use of
the router, another receptacle's capacity must be less than 5 Amps. The total cur-
rent of two units must be less than 15 Amps.
NOTE: The vacuum adapter in the fence assembly is 2-1/2 in. in diameter; select
the vacuum accordingly. Fig. 12
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ADJUSTING THE FENCE
The fence enables you to sup-
port and guide the work piece.
To adjust the extended fence
forward and backward (Fig. 13)
1. Loosen the two clamping
knobs (5).
2. Move the fence forward or
backward along the slots
to the desired position.
3. Tighten the clamping
knobs.The fence can be
moved forward and back-
ward 3-3/4 in.
To laterally adjust the
infeedand outfeedfence
The infeed and outfeed fence
can each be adjusted 2 inches
in order to lengthen the fence.
1. Loosen the four wing nuts.
2. Move the fence facings
right or left to the desired
position. (Fig. 14)
3. Tighten the wing nuts.
To adjust the outfeed fence
for joining (Fig. 15)
For joining operations, the
outfeed fence can be adjusted
as much as 9/16-inch forward
of the infeed fence to support
the work piece after it passes
across the router bit.
1.
2.
3.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Loosen the two outfeed
fence clamping knobs.
Move the outfeed fence
forward of the infeed fence
to the width of material you
want to remove from the
work piece. Tighten the
clamping knobs.
Move and clamp the entire extended fence so that the outfeed fence is aligned
with the cutting edge of the bit.
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ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE (Fig. 16)
1.
2.
3.
Loosen the miter gauge knob.
Rotate the miter gauge to the desired angle.
Tighten the miter Fig. 16
gauge knob.
ADJUSTING THE
CUTTING HEIGHT
NOTE: This method of cutting
height adjustment is appli-
cable only to the fixed-base
router supplied with this router
table or other Craftsman rout-
ers with the following model
numbers: 17542 and 17543.
NOTE: A hex wrench 5 inches
long and 5mm in diameter
is required for this operation
(not included).
The cutting height can be
adjusted by turning the Fine
Adjustment Dial clockwise
or counterclockwise with a
hex wrench.
Fig. 17
Adjusting Hole
NOTE: Be sure the worm gear
system in the router is en-
gaged before making adjust-
ments. Test it by turning the
Adjustment Dial on the router
clockwise and counter-clock-
wise to see if the bit lowers
and raises. If it does not, press in the router Coarse Adjustment Knob and turn the
Fine Adjustment Dial until the gears engage.
Turn off the table switch by pushing down on the ON/OFF switch.
1.
2.
3.
Loosen the clamping lever on the router.
Insert the hex wrench into the adjusting hole on the table top (Fig. 17), and
turn the router adjustment dial clockwise with the hex wrench to move the
router collet down or counterclockwise to move the collet up.
4. When the desired cutting height is set, tighten the clamping lever on the router.
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