Table Of Contents - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Symbols3
Symbol Meaning3
Damage Prevention And Information Messages3
Safety Instructions4
Work Area Safety4
Personal Safety4
Tool Use And Care Safety5
Electrical Safety5
Extension Cords6
Safety Symbols For Your Tool6
Service Safety7
Safety Rules For Routers7
Additional Rules For Safe Operation9
Unpacking10
Description11
Parts List11
Know Your Plunge Router11
Assembly14
Product Specifications14
Selecting The Cutter Bit14
Installing And Removing The Cutting Bit15
Installing The Cutter Bit15
Removing The Cutter Bit16
Collet/Nut Care16
Cutter Bits16
Installing Router Motor In Base16
Removing Motor From Base17
Operation18
Adjusting Depth Of Cut18
Plunging Action18
Depth-Stop Rod And Depth-Stop Turret19
Making Deep Cuts With The Depth-Stop Turret20
Micro Adjustments With The Depth-Stop Rod And Depth-Stop Turret20
Toggle On/Off Switch21
Soft Start Feature21
Led Worklights21
Live Tool Indicator Light21
Placing The Router Onto The Workpiece And Starting The Cut22
Edge Routing Or Internal Routing22
Edeg Routing22
Internal Routing With Plunge Base23
Edging With A Pilot Bit24
Feeding The Router25
Direction Of Feed - External Cuts25
Direction Of Feed - Internal Cuts26
Guide Outside26
Guide Inside26
Rate Of Feed27
Feeding Too Fast27
Feeding Too Slow27
Chip Shield Deflector28
Dust Collection With Dust Extraction Hood28
General29
Routine Maintenance29
Replacement Of Carbon Brushes30
Lubrication30
Accessories31
Motor Unit33
Plunge Base34