Craftsman 320.37599 User manual

Operator's Manua_
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ROUTER TABLE
Model No. 320.37599
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
Operator's ManuaU before using
this product.
®WARRANTY
® SAFETY
® ASSEMBLY
® OPERATION
® MAINTENANCE
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Warranty Page 2
Safety Symbols Pages 4-5
Safety Instructions Pages 6-9
Description Pages 10-11
Unpacking Pages 12-13
Assembly Pages 14-19
Operation Pages 20-25
Maintenance Page 25
Troubleshooting Page 25
Parts List Pages 26-28
CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted
against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase,
defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web
site: www.craftsrnan.com
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial
services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
This router table has many features for making its use more pleasant and
enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority
in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS!
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS!
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,_, DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should
consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical
equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or
failure of the pacemaker.
_,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,
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemical: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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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 danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
,_ WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
Operator's Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER,"
"WARNING," and "CAUTION" before using this tool. Failure to following
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
,_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
,_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
,_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate 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 "NOTICE," as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are
not followed.
,_, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
WARNING: The operation of any power tools can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
Some of the 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 DESIG NATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
m_, Alternating Current Type of current
==='== Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n o 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 Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual
before using this product.
OAlways wear safety goggles or safety
Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a fult face
shield when operating this product.
Alert Precautions that involve
Safety your safety.
No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the
Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.
No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the
Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.
No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,
avoid contact with any hot surface.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides apath
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
a matching 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 the outlet, have the
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 insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do
not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the tool is properly grounded.
• Use only 3=wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs
and 3=pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
• Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
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This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like
the one illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1. The tool has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1. 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 properly
grounded outlet is not available. 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, extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
Fig. 1
(A)
Metal d_
Screw
Cover of Groun
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(a)
Adapter
(C)_ Ground ing
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning
it on.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• Don't use in dangerous environments. Don't use power tools in damp or
wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lighted.
Keep children away. All visitors should be kept safe distance from the
work area.
Make the workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
Don't force the tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for
which it was designed.
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• Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
Use a proper extension cord. Make sure 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. Table 1
shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating
More Than Not More Than
12 16
Volts
120V
Total length of cord in feet
25ft 50ft I 100ft 150ft
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AWG
14 12 I Not Recommended
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= Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•Always use safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses.
= Secure your work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work whenever practical.
It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
=Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
=Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
= Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure that the switch is in
the off position before plugging in.
= Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner's manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause a
risk of injury to persons.
= Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
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,, Check 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, breakage of 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 only against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter.
Never leave a tool running unattended. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't
leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTER TABLES
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Router Table.
• Wear eye protection.
Feed the workpiece against rotation of cutter.
Do not use awkward hand positions.
= Keep fingers away from revolving cutter = use fixtures when necessary.
Use the overhead guard when the adjustable fence is not in place.
Do not expose the table to rain or use in damp location.
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KNOW YOUR ROUTER "FABLE (Fig. 2}
Fig. 2 Dust Collection and Guard
(Overhead
Vacuum adapter
Extended fence
fence
Out-feed fence Miter gauge
Router table
Leg Integrated
Integrated safety
Fastening
hole switch
2 Feather boards
Power outlets (back of switch)
Your router table has a precision-built electric switch box and it should be
connected 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 supply.
The router table comes with a 6-ft. power cord (no adapter needed).
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Table Size 23-5!'8 in. x 14-1/8 in.
Extended Fence Overall Length 23-5!'8 in.
Switch Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only, 15A
Three Insert Rings Size, inner diameter 1-1/4 in., 1-1/2 in., 1-3/4 in.
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This Router Table has the following features:
1. 11/16 in. thick MDF tabletop with laminate edging.
2. Oversized table (23-5/8 in. x 14-1/8 in.) for a large, smooth, durable, work
surface. Table height clearance is 12-1/2 in. to accommodate most fixed
and plunge-based touters.
3. Integrated safety switch with two outlets. To ensure safety and reliability,
the total current drawn on the two units must be less than 15 Amps.
4. Extended fence provides maximum workpiece support; the fence can be
moved forward and backward 3-3/4 in.
5. In-feed and out-feed fences can each be extended 2 in.
6. Out-feed fence can be adjusted as much as 9/16 in. forward of the in-feed
fence for joining operations.
7. Vacuum adapter fits a 2-1/4 in. shop vacuum hose (available separately).
8. Miter-gauge adjusts from 0° to 60 ° in both directions for increased stability
in many difficult feed situations.
9. Fastening holes (11/32 in. dia.) allow the Router Table to be fixed to a stable
work surface.
10. Integrated switch shield prevents dust from accumulating in the sockets.
11. Dust Collection/Guard (Overhead Guard) reduces dust dispersal.
12. Above-the-table height adjustment: The bit height on the installed router can
be adjusted by turning the adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise
with a hex wrench (not included). This feature functions only when using the
Craftsman Router Table with the following Craftsman router models: 17541,
2767, 27666, 2768,27683, 27669, 27680, 17542, 28190, 28084, 37595.
13. This router table is suitable for mounting the following Craftsman router
models: 17541,2767, 27666, 2768, 27683, 27669, 27680, 17542, 28190,
28084, 17540, 17543, 37595.
14. 2-3/16 in. router hole with 3 bit insert rings (1-1/4 in., 1-1/2 in., and
1-3/4 in. openings).
15. Two feather boards push blocks with mounting hardware that can be
mounted in slots on the fence and table.
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,_II, WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to attach the
router table to a power source or operate the router table until the broken or
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
,_, WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this router table. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to serious injury.
_, WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always unplug the tool from the power source when assembling parts.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped disassembled.
* Carefully remove the router table and any accessories from the carton.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
* Inspect the router table carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage
occurred during shipping.
* Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the router table.
* If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the product to the place
of purchase.
PART LIST
Key Description
NO.
Leg
Image Quantity
Table (including switch
box)
3 Fence assembly 1
4 Miter gauge 1
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Feather board
Insert ring with 1-1/4 in.
opening
Insert ring with 1-1/2 in.
opening
Insert ring with 1-3/4 in.
opening
Long round-head,
square-neck bolt
10 Clamping knob
11 Large plain washer
12 Long pan-head screw
13 Short pan-head screw 4
14 Small plain washer 16
15 Spring washer _:_ 8
16 Nut _ 8
17 Flat-head bolt 3
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See Part List (Page 12-13) for hardware illustrations referenced by number.
ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE TABLETOP
1. Place the router table surface
upside down on a flat, level
surface.
2. Position the legs relative to the
router table as shown in Fig. 3.
3. Align the two outermost holes
on the tabletop with the holes
in the leg bracket.
4. Place small plain washers (14)
onto each of two short pan-
head screws (13). Insert the
short pan-head screws up
through the holes in the table
and through the holes in the
leg bracket. Place a small plain
washer (14), a spring washer
(15),and nut (16) on the threads
of the screw (13). Loosely
tighten the nuts (Fig. 3).
5. Place a small plain washer
(14) onto each of two long
pan-head screws (12). Insert
the long pan-head screws up
through the other two holes
in the tabletop and through
6.
Fig. 3
3racket
Fig. 4
the corresponding holes in the leg. Place a small plain washer (14), a spring
washer (15), and nut (16) on the threads of the screw (12) as shown in Fig. 4.
Securely tighten all fasteners with Philips screwdriver (not supplied).
7. 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 assembled
the table.
1. Unplug the router.
2. Place the router table upright,
with the front edge closest
to you.
3. Be sure that the table is stable
and that it rests on both legs.
4. Remove the base plate from
the router and hold the router
upside down (Fig. 6). If your
router model is listed in Table
2, determine the hole pattern
that matches the mounting
hole pattern for your router, as
shown in Table 2 and Fig. 5.
Table 2
Cutting height adjustment holes
Fig. 5
A "'IV° O_
Fig. 6
c .,.._o
A
Brand Above-the-table height Model
adjustment Hole
Craftsman
Craftsman
Craftsman
C
D
28084
27680
27669
27666
27683
17541
17542
37595
2767
17543
28190
28084
27680
2768
27683
(using the plunge base)
(using the plunge base)
(using the plunge base)
(using the fixed base)
(using the fixed base)
(using the fixed base)
(using the fixed base)
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5. Align the above-the-table
height adjustment hole in
your Craftsman router. At the
same time, align the three
corresponding mounting
holes A in the center of the
table with the holes in the
router, as shown in Fig. 7.
6. Insert 3 flat-head bolts (17)
through each of the three
chosen router-table holes and
into the holes in the router.
Fig. 7 _
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7. Hold the router with one hand,
and securely tighten each flat-head bolt (17) with a Philips screwdriver (not
supplied) with the other hand.
8. If your router model is not listed in Table 2, it may still be installed using
mounting holes A. However, over-the-table adjustment may not be
accessible in this case. To mount any router, ensure that the diameter of the
router sub-base does not exceed 6-7/8 in.
ATTACHING THE FENCE TO
THE TABLE (Fig. 8)
,_ WARNING: Always unplug the
router before attaching or removing
the fence. The fence has been
shipped completely assembled.
1. Remove the two
clamping knobs.
2. Place the fence assembly on
the table with the four wing
nuts facing toward you.
Fig. 8
3. Align the two holes on the
bottom of fence assembly with the two channels on the router table.
4. Secure the fence to the table with three clamping knobs (10), one short
round-head square-neck bolt and two long round-head square-neck bolts
(already attached to the fence assembly).
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TO ATTACH THE MITER
GAUGE (Fig. 9)
The miter gauge has been
shipped completely assembled.
Attach the miter gauge to the
table by placing the miter gauge
bar in the slot on the table.
TO iNSTALL TABLETOP iNSERT
RINGS (Fig. 10}
This router table includes three
tabletop insert rings with the
following hole sizes:
• 1-1/4 in. diameter, for use
with bits with diameters up to
1-1/8 in.
1-1/2 in. diameter, for use
with bits with diameters up to
1-3/8 in.
1-3/4 in. diameter, for use
with bits with diameters up to
1-5/8 in.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10 1-1/4 in.
d__1-1/2 in.
1-3/4 in.
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Make sure that the size of the hole
is 1/8 in. larger than that of the bit.
1. Unplug and remove the router.
2. Position the tabletop insert rings over the insert opening in the router table.
3. Press the insert rings into the inset opening in the router table.
4. Press down evenly over the tabs until the insert ring locks into place.
5. To remove, pull up gently until the tabs disengage. When not in use, store
tabletop inserts in a convenient place.
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MOUNTING THE TABLE TO A
WORK SURFACE (Fig. 11)
1. Unplug and remove the router.
2. Set the router table on a
workbench or other stable
and sturdy surface, with the
FRONT (switch side) of the
router table facing toward you.
3. While holding the router
table in the desired position,
mark the location of the four
mounting holes (11/32 in. dia.)
in each the four corners.
Fig. 11
4. Remove the router table.
5. Drill an 11/32 in. pilot hole (for bolts) at the marked locations.
6. Place the router table on the workbench and align the mounting holes in the
router table legs with the holes drilled in the workbench.
7. Secure the router table in place using nuts (not provided) and washers (not
provided) to thread the bolts through the pilot holes.
8. Tighten all hardware (not supplied) securely with the corresponding tool to
your hardware.
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ATTACH THE FEATHERBOARDS (Fig. 12 and 13}
,_ WARNING: Always unplug the router before attaching or removing the
feather boards.
NOTICE: The front and back side of each feather board is marked to indicate
proper feed direction. The direction of the arrow on the feather board must be
consistent with the in-feed direction.
Attach the feather board to
the fence
1.
2.
Place the feather board on
the fence as shown in Fig. 12.
Insert two round-head,
square-neck bolts (9) through
the holes in the fence and the
slots in the feather board.
3. Slide a large plain washer (11)
onto each bolt (9).
4. Tighten the clamping knobs
(1O)to secure the feather
board to the fence.
Fig. 12
Attach the feather beard to the
tabletop surface
1 Place the feather board
on the tabletop surface as
shown in Fig. 13.
Insert two round-head,
square-neck bolts (9) through
the holes in the tabletop
surface and the slots in the
feather board.
2.
Fig. 13
3. Slide a large plain washer (11)
onto each bolt (9).
4. Tighten the clamping knobs (10) to secure the feather board to the tabletop.
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SWITCH OPERATION
The switch has a safety key to help prevent accidentally switching the router
ON and to prevent unauthorized,
possibly hazardous use by others. Fig. 14
The safety key (yellow) must
be completely inserted into the
switch panel (red) before the
switch can be turned ON.
To operate the switch:
1. Insert the safety key into the
switch (Fig.14).
2. To turn the router ON, lift up
the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 15).
3. To turn the router OFF,
push the ON/OFF switch
down (Fig. 16).
Safety Key
Fig. 15
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