General; Routine Maintenance - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

I/_ WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, ell repairs should be performed
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by a qualified service technician at s Seers Service Centor_
GENERAL
Only the parts shown on the parts list are Intendedfor repairor reptacementby the
customer. AJfotherpan represent an Impodant part of the double _'nsuisUon system
end should be sarvfced only be a qualtlledSesrs®ssrvlce technletan_
I Z_ WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off switch and unplug muter motor from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning,
It has been found that electric too_a are subject to accelerated wear and possible
premature falEurs when they are used to work on tiber gtaes boats and sports cars,
waIIbcard, speckling compoundsor plaster.The chipsand grindingsfrom these mstsrlsls
ere h_ghlyabrasive toelectricaltoof parts, such se bearings, brushes,commutators,etc.
Consequently, tt ts not recommendedthat thistool be used forextendedwork on shy
fiberglass material, wallboard,spackling compoundor piaster. Duringshy use on these
materials, It !e extremely Importantthai the toolts cleaned frequently by brewingwith
an air jeL
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
during power tool operations, or when blowing dust, tf operation Is dusty, also
wear a dust mask,
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Z_ WARNING: DO NOT st any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petrotaum.basod i
products, penetrating oils, etc. oome In contact with ptaetlc parts, Chemicals can
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damage, weaken or destroy ptastlc, which may result In serious personal injury.
1_ When work has been completed, clean the tool to allowsmooth funclionlng of the
toolover time.
2. Use clean damp c_oths to wipethe tool
3, Check the stats of aHelectricalcables.
4 Keep the motor air openingsfree fromo11, g rease and sawdustor woodchlps,and
store tool in a dry piece,
5_ Be certain that all moving parts are welt lubricated, psrJJculadyafter lengthy exposure
to damp and/or dirtyconditions.
i ZTkWAR NING: F°r your safety' ALWAYs turn °ff switch and unplug r°utor I
motor Item the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
Rarer to Collar/Nut Care end Cutter Bits on page 16 for cleaning care
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