Troubleshooting; Accessories - Craftsman 320.27683 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Plug is not plugged into the Plug the detachable cord into
power source, the power source.
Pull the switch to "ON"
The router Switch is in "OFF" position.
does not work position.
Remove the brush caps, and
The carbon brushes have
worn out completely, replace the old brushes with
new ones.
The surface
The bit is dull. Change to a sharp bit.
of the
workpiece is
not smooth Routing at an inappropriate Select an appropriate bit
bit speed speed.
after cutting
Use only 1/4-in. diameter bits
Bit can not be Bit size is inappropriate for with the 1/4-in. collet; use
installed the collet/nut only 1/2-in. diameter bits with
the 1/2-in. collet.
WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are not
recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury.
Sears and other Craftsman outlets offer a large selection of Craftsman router
accessories designed for specific routing applications.
There is a large selection of Craftsman Router Cutting bits available in High-
Speed Steel or Carbide Tipped High-Speed Steel for all your routing needs.
In addition to a wide variety of router bits, Sears also offers accessories such
as: Router table (28160), various template sets, universal router fence with lock
knobs (64181), 11 pc. bushing set (64180) and clear sub-base sets, 6pc fixed
base (64182), 6pc plunge base (64183).
A_, WARNING: Only use router tables with proper guarding for the cutting bit
and with "on-board" switch-controlled receptacles. Failure to use router tables
with appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury.
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