Installing And Using A Wet/Dry Vacuum; Installing The Router - Craftsman 171.61181 Owner's Information Manual

iNSTALLiNG AND USING A WET/DRY
VACUUM
I A WARNING I
Before connecting vacuum to
[AUL I router
table switch box, ensure that
the vacuum switch is OFF, and that the router table
switch box is unplugged. Such precautionary safety
measures reduce the risk of unintentional tool operation.
_&WARNING I
Do not exceed a total combined
rating of 15 amps when connecting
the router and any accessories such as a light or
wet/dry vacuum. The switch has a rating of 15 amps.
The fence collector assembly has a port for connecting
a wet/dry vac hose with a 2 _& in. nozzle. To attach,
simply push the nozzle into the port while holding
the fence assembly in place.
[=_ J Operating the router table without
CAUTION
a wet/dry vac can result in an
excessive buildup of sawdust and wood chips
under the fence assembly and guard, reducing the
performance of the router table and fence assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: To maximize performance,
regardless of whether a wet/dry vac is being used,
remove the sawdust and wood chips from under
the fence assembly and guard as needed.
RECOMMENDATION: it is always a good practice to
keep the work area clean. As necessary, remove any
accumulated sawdust and wood chips from the top of
the router table, as well as from the surrounding work
area and floor.
I_lk / Never place your fingers near a
WARNING,
spinning bit or under the guard
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when the router is plugged in. Such precautionary
safety measures reduce the risk of personal injury.
iNSTALLiNG THE ROUTER BiT (CUTTER)
IAWARNINGI Disconnect the router from
[AUk I
the power supply before making
adjustments or changing accessories. Such
precautionary safety measures reduce the risk
of unintentional tool operation.
Install the router bit according to the instructions
included with your router. Because of the large variation
of router bits, certain router bits may not always operate
in the desired manner with this router table.
To ensure that the most popular bits will perform
satisfactorily, install the bit so that the router collet
engages 3/4 in. of the router bit shank. If the shank of
the router bit bottoms out in the collet, back out the
router bit approximately 1/16 in. to allow for proper
tightening.
NEVER INSTALL ROUTER BITS WITH LESS THAN
3/4 IN. OF SHANK ENGAGEMENT IN THE COLLET.
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