Craftsman 171.926501 User manual

Owner's Manual
Manuel du propri_taire
Manual del Propietario
Router Table
Table &toupie
Mesa de fresadora
Model/Mod_le/Modelo:
U.S.: 171._26501/Canada: 171.°_70874
AWARNING:
Before operating product, read this manual and
follow all its Safety and Operating Instructions.
AMISE EN GARDE •
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Avant de vous servir de ce produit, lisez ce manuel
et suivez toutes ses consignes de s_curit_ et les
instructions de fonctionnement.
ADVERTENCIA:
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea este manual y acate
todas las instrucciones sobre seguridad y uso.
•Safety
Instructions
•Parts List
•Assembly
• Operation
•Frangais, p. 32
•Espa_ol, p. 62
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.: 171.26501 /Canada 171.70874 05/04
Printed in U.S.A. Impreso en E.U.A, Imprimd aux EUA 2 610 923 919 05/04

_NE YEAR FULL WARRANTY -'_
If any part of this Craftsman Router Table is defective in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center,
and it will be replaced free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME. ®
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. 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 J
General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ...
Additional Safety Instructions for Router Tables
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Assembly ..............................
Operation ..............................
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J/k WARNING nRead and understand the tool manual and these instructions. Failure
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to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious personal injury.
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 while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Grounded tools must be plugged into an
outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified
electdcian if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded.
If the tools should electrically malfunction
or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from
the user. Improper grounding can shock, bum
or electrocute. Grounded tools are equipped
with three conductor cord and three prong
type plugs. 2
Before plugging in the tool, be certain
the outlet voltage supplied Is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate.
Do not use "AC only" rated tools with
a DC power supply.
Double Insulated tools are equipped with
a polarized 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 aqualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double Insulation []
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is grounded.
If operating the power tool in damp locations
is unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter must be used to supply the power
to your tool. Electrician's rubber gloves and
footwear will further enhance your
personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

Donotabusethecord.Neverusathecord
to carrythetoolsor pulltheplugfroman
outlet.Keepcord awayfromheat,oil,
sharpedgesor movingparts.Replace
damagedcordsimmediately.Damaged
cordsincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
Whenoperatingapowertool outside,use
anoutdoorextensioncordmarked"W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of alectric shock.
Refer to "Important Information about
Extension Cords".
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards in
working order and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is "OFF" before plugging in. Carrying tools
with your finger 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 safety goggles (head protection).
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI
Standard Z87.1 ) at all times. Wear non-slip
footwear and a hard hat, ifappropriate. Also,
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
"ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the toot accidentally.
Keep guards In place. Maintain the guards in
working order and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Never leave tools running unattended.
Turn the power OFF. DO NOT leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
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. Any
alteration or modification is a misuse
and may result in adangerous condition.
Check for damaged guards or parts,
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 properly repaired
or replaced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create arisk of electric
shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such
as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia,
etc. may damage plastic parts.
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Read and understand table and router
manual and accessory warnings. 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 plate. Do not use the
router table until all assembly and
installation steps have been completed.
Check the stand and the router to make
sure fasteners are still tight before each
use. A loose stand is unstable and may
shift in use.
Make certain the router is not plugged
into a power outlet when installing into
the table, removing from table, making
adjustments or changing accessories.
Router could accidentally start. Power tool
switches and controls need to be within your
reach in emergency situations.
Before operating, make sure the entire unit
(table with router installed) is placed on
and secured to a solid, flat, level surface
and will not tip. Use of auxiliary in-feed
and out-feed supports is necessary for
long or wide workpieces. Long workpieces
without adequate support can flip off the table
or cause the table to tip over.
Be certain router motor is fully and
securely clamped in the router base.
Periodically check the base fastener
clamping tightness. Router motor can
vibrate loose from the base during use and
fall from table.
Do not use the router table without the
overhead guard or auxiliary 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 the workpiece.
The guard will aid in keeping hands from
unintended contact with rotating bit.
Never place your fingers near aspinning
bit or under the guard when router is
plugged in. Never hold the workpiece
on the out-feed side of bit. Pressing the
workpiece against the out-feed side of the
fence may cause material binding and
possible kickback, pulling hand back into bit,
Guide workpiece by the fence to maintain
control of workpiece. Do not place material
behveen router bit and fence while routing
the edge. This placement will cause the
material to become wedged, making kickback
possible.
Routers are intended for working with
wood, woodlike products and plastic
or laminates, not for cutting or shaping
metals. Be sure workpiece does not
contain nails, etc. Cutting nails may
cause loss of control.
Do not use bits that have a cutting
diameter that exceeds the clearance hole
in the tabletop insert. Bit could contact the
insert, throwing fragments.
Install bit in accordance with instructions
in router manual and securely clamp the
router bit in the collet chuck before
making any cuts to avoid bit becoming
loose during operation.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits
must he handled with care. Damaged bits
can snap during use. Dull bits require more
force to push the workpiece, possibly causing
the bit to break or the material to kickback.
The router table is designed to cut flat,
straight and squared materials. 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 table may
cause the warped or wobbly material to roll
and kick back, causing user to lose control.
Never start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the material. The bit cutting
edge may grab the material, causing loss
of control of the workpiece.
Feed the workpiece against the rotation of
the bit. The bit rotates counterclockwise
as viewed from the top of table. Feeding
the work in the wrong direction will cause the
workpiece to =climb" up on the bit, pulling the
workplace and possibly your hands intothe
rotating bit.
Use push sticks, vertically and horizontally
mounted feather boards (spring sticks),
and other jigs to hold down the workpiece.
Push sticks, feather boards, and jigs eliminate
the need to hold the workpiece near the
spinning bit.
Do not use the table as a workbench or
work surface. Using it for purposes other
than routing may cause damage and make
it unsafe to use in routing.
Never stand on the table or use as ladder
or scaffolding. Table could tip or the cutting
tool could be accidentally contacted,
Use only Craftsman replacement parts.
Any others may create a hazard.
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IWARNING Iffthe fence and/or Figure A
workpiece are improperly located
anytime, it would result in:
•The front of the bit is exposed during the
actual cutting (Fig. A).
•"Climb-cutting'- The bit must not enter
the workpiece in the same direction as
the feed direction, which is likely to
cause the workpiece to "climb" and may
lead to loss of control during operation
(Fig. B).
"Fence Traps': One type of improper fence
location warrants special attention: "Fence
traps" happen when the fence is positioned
so far back that front side (power switch
side) of the workpiece would be behind the
router bit.
IWARNING IFence traps are
dangerous for two reasons:
• Exposure of the bit on the front side
(power switch side) of the workpiece.
•Likelihood of climb cut, which can cause
loss of control.
Fig. A shows a fence trap.
Do not feed the workpiece from left to right:
(Fig. B)
•It would cause climb-cutting.
•It would be difficult to keep the
workpiece against the fence faces
because the bit rotation would push
the workpiece away from the fence.
Figure B
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