Craftsman 171.254841 Owner's Manual page 18

GENERAL
The Power Switch is designed to be used with most
Craftsman Router Tables and Routers. It provides the
convenience of an ON-OFF switch at the front of
the table, thus eliminating the need to reach under-
neath the table to turn the router ON and OFF.
I NOTE I The electronic routers (9-1750
and 9-27501) are a special case which is explained
in the section ROUTER AND SWITCH BOX
OPERATION.
The Power Switch also provides an optional simulta-
neous ON-OFF control of an additional accessory,
such as a light, vacuum, etc. The switch incorporates
an internal, resettable circuit breaker to provide pro-
tection in overload situations.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing provides the path of least resistance for electric
current in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This switch box is equipped with an electric cord that
has an equipment grounding connector and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and ground-
ed 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 con-
ductor can result in risk of an electric shock. The con-
ductor with insulation that has a green outer surface,
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 person if
the grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if there is doubt as to whether the switch
box is properly grounded.
Use only 14 gauge, or larger, three-wire extension
cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and
three-hole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
The electrical outlet on the back of the switch box
will accept either a two-prong plug from a DOUBLE
INSULATED router or accessory, or a three-prong
grounding type plug.
This switch is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet, as illustrated in Figure A. The switch box
has a grounding plug, as illustrated in Figure A.
If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a tem-
porary adapter, as illustrated in Figure B. may be
used to connect this plug to a two-hole receptacle.
as shown in Figure C.
FIGUREA FIGURE B
FIGURE C
Cover of
Grounded Adapter Cover of
_ Grounding Grounding
Pin Means
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet can be installed by a quali-
fied electrician. The green colored rigid ear or lug
extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground, such as a properly grounded
outlet box.
[,_WARNING DO NOT permit fingers to touch
terminals of the plug when installing or removing
from the outlet. If not properly grounded, this power
tool can present the POTENTIAL HAZARD OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, which can possibly result in
DEATH, particularly when used in a damp location,
in proximity to plumbing or out of doors. If an electri-
cal shock occurs, there is always the potential of a
secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting
the router bit.
['_WARNINGI Use the switch box ONLY when
properly assembled to the router table. Use only with
a router which has also been properly installed on a
properly assembled router table.
SWITCH BOX OPERATION
This section explains the operation and features of
the switch box prior to plugging the power cord into
an electrical outlet. The intent is to familiarize the
user with the switch box operation without actually
turning ON the router.
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