Craftsman 17540 Operation Manual
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- Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 1
HP Plunge Base Router Model No. 320.17540 DOUBLE tNSULATED Z_ CAUTION Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions In this Manual before using this product, Sears, Roebuck and Co_ Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U°S°A. Visit our Craftsman webslta: www.craftsman.com • WARRANTY - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 2
"t8+28 Mathtenance ...P...a..g..e..s.. 29 - 30 Acceesodes ...P..a..g...es 31 o 32 Repatr Pads,...Pages 33- 36 Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN e PRODUCT Ill th+sCraftsman productfartsdue to a defect In matedar or workmanshipwithinone year from the - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 3
symbols such as "DANGER","WARNING" end"CAUTION", BEFORE using this router, Failure to follow ell Instructions Iletad below may result In electric shock, tire end/or serious personal over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shletd, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets, - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 4
In this meneel before using this router. Failure to follow all Instructions may result electric shock, fire and and gloves away from moving parts, Looseclothing, or long hair can be caught In moving parts, Air vents often cover support. Stable footing on s soIld surface enables - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 5
Instructions nsted below may result In electric shook, tire and/or serious personal Injury, !o ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support parts, breakage of parts, and any otherconditionthat may effect the tool's operat_onr if damaged, have the tool serviced .This router motor - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 6
or damp locations, Water entedng a power toolwl_IIncrease the riskof eTec_c shack. 6. INSPECT too! cords for damage. Have damaged loci cords repaired at a Sear Service CentareB, E SURE to stay constantlyaware of Ihe cord location and keep tl well away fromthe movingrouter. 7, DO NOT abuse the cord - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 7
servicing a tool, use only Identlcel replacement parts, Follow Instructions In the maintenance seoifon of this manual. Usa of unauthorizedpads or failure to followmaintenanceInstructions may creels a dak of elecldc shock or lnlury. SAFETY RULES FOR REUTERS CAUTION: Cutter bite coast after router - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 8
plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use cutter bits w_tha larger diameter, [natslland usa s eubbasewith a larger diameter opening (sold separately) at Sears stores or otherCraltsman outlets 21. DO NOT use large router template guide (sold eeperatsly) prior to tamplsta guide applications - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 9
to follow all Instructions listed below may result tn elecffrle shock, fire and/or eeffoue personal tnJury, / J 1. Know your power tool Read this operator's manual carefully, Learn periodically and If damaged have them rrepelredst your nearest Sears Service Center, BE AWARE of the cord locetlon, - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 10
occurred during ahlpplng If any of the llama mentioned are missing, (refer to "PARTS LIST" IlIuslratlon on page 11), return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the muter replaced. z_ WARNING: If any parts are broken or mlselng, DO NOT attempt to plug In the power cord - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 11
2_ SEaxwttsdcutstot n Hood 3, 2 Screws (for attaching Hood) 4_ 1/4-1n. Collar/Nut 5. Conet/Nut Wrench KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER (Fig. 2) I oNpOeTraEt:inBgeffoeraetuerfefesmapntdlnsgafteotyusreqyuoiurermroeunttesr,, familiarize yourself with all of the Your plungemuter haBa precrslon-bulft electricmotor - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 12
PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Figo2) This Plunge Router has the following features: 1. Powerful,9.5 Amp Soft Start Motor develops 13/4Peak HP to handle most routing Jobs 2 Single speed 2S 000 RPM (no-lsed speed) helps provide a quality finish in mostmatarlals 3. Plunge soldseparately) fordependable service. 12 - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 13
I ; " lk ill KNOWYOUR PLUNGE ROUTER conL (Fig, 2) Motor housingpmcIs_oo mlltedcast aluminum for exa_ fit Super-fine edJustrnsnt knob Plungeeub.b_e 13 - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 14
an opening of t_14.lnches, To use cutting bits with a larger dlsmetsr, use s subbase with a larger opening, sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS tum motor off and unplug router before maldng any adjustments or Installing sccessorfes. Failure to unplug the - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 15
housingfrom plunge base. NOTE: See Instructions on removing and Installing the motor housing from the plunge base engaging shaft, place wrench on collet/nutand turn clockwiseunU[router cutter bit and cotlaVnutera firmly lightened least 5/8-inch, /_ CAUTION'To prevent damage to tool, do not - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 16
router cutter bit removed, lure the colleVnutcounterclockwise(with spindlelock engaged) until it te free from motor's spindleshaft. Blow the collet as originally ground INSTALLING ROUTER MOTOR IN BASE Z_WARNING: NEVER use the muter motor without Installing It Into the plunge base+ Failure to do - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 17
Fig_ 5) 1 Turn motor off and unplug from power source 2 Place router (plunge base and meier housing) on ll_t surface 3 With back of plunge base factng you, open motor clamp (A) and make sure plunge action is in "UP" position, with the plunge lock lever (B) locked down 4 Lift motor straight up oul of - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 18
OF CUT the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, Installing or removing toilets / nuts, , then move the plunge-locklever "Down"to the locked position. To raise the bitand the plunge eotlon unlockthe plunge took Iever end the bitand plunge action wlti automatically retract - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 19
Lever (F) to allow the bit to automatically retract to the up position The desired depth-of-cut may now be achieved by plunging the router down unltt the depth-stop rod conlacts the selected step en the depth-stop turret Fig- 7 "1 ! sNhOoTuEld,' Walhweanysmabkeincg!osdeedptshecaudrjueslyt.ments on - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 20
torque. Larger cutter bits will cause a rough cut and be difficult to guide and conlrot For these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED 118-1N.DEPTH OF CUT Each complete revolution of the Micro Adjustment Knob adjusts the plunging depth by 5f127th inch A reference indicator tins is embossed inlo the Depth-Stop - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 21
workpiecewhen cutting.These lights are always "On" when the teggte ew{leh is In the "On "poeftlon "LIVE TOOL INDICATOR" LIGHT (Fig. 11) Your router else has a "LIVE TOOL INDICATOR_ green tIght. Ioceled on the reeler housing top cap where the power cord enters the motor housing, Thls green light - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 22
your router follow all safety Instructions tn this manual, pages your routeronto a workplace [starling the cut) with a plunge base, depends on Ihe type of routing you are an edge g[=tde(boa_dor mole! straightedge) clampedin place tohelp guide router's base when making yau_ s{:igecut 3 Turn the Pouter - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 23
: Making teat cuts In scrap m+=tertalthat I+=+=lmll+=tor your workpl+=ceI+= essential. Learning how the router'+=speed, depth-of._ut end cutter bit wilt rea+=t In the=workp!+=cewill help you produce qu+=lltycuts. INTERNAL ROUTING WITH PLUNGE BASE (Pigs. 13 end 13a) t_ With depth.of*cut set, end the - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 24
togetherwith the deslrad depth ofcut (as adjusted by router depth setting)are suchthat only the top part of the Edge is to be shaped (leavingat make a full cut (In as far EBthe bit radius), On the otherhand, If the guide Is positioned as shown In Flg. 14a (out from the workplace edge), the bitwill - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 25
rsethe feed of the cutter bRto be from left to right(see Fig. 15), Feeding the bitfrom left to r_ghtwill cause the bitto pu_l the router towards (up against) the workpleca_ If you feed the routerIn the oppositedirection (rightto isft), the rotatingforce of the cutterbit wil+tend to throwthe bit away - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 26
(Figs. 16 and 16a) When making an internalcut, such as a groove, dado or slot, eiways have Ihe guide you ere using with the router (edge guide, straight edge. beard guide), on the dghFhendside of the router se you make your cut, see Fig 16). When _heguide Is positionedon the righthand side of lhe - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 27
and a rough finish, This forcing acUon can also cause the router motorto overheaL m..r,z r_,,_ "'_"- v_'" TOO FAST r"J_B_t ! _1 hfgh-pRchedwhine witrsound lower and strongeras it loses speed. Holding the router against the workplacewilt also be strained and harder todo_ FEEDING TOO SLOW - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 28
DUST COLLECTION WITH DUST EXTRACTION HOOD (Fig. 19) There Is e dust extrasilon hood included with this router.The hood Is sized to accept a l_la-fmvec hose adopter,ootd separately. To attach the hoed onto the plunge base, position end secure it lo the base with Ihe two screws (Included) as shown in - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 29
reliability, ell repairs should be performed 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 _'nsuisUonsystem end should be sarvfced - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 30
brush assembliesinto guide channels with the carbon partgoing In first, be ng cartaln to Ill the two metal "sam" Into their slots in the channel(Rg 20). 5. Remember to repiace both end caps after inspectingor servicing brushes. 11ghten the caps snugly, but do not over-tighten. The router should be - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 31
or aoceeeorlea that am not recommended for this tool might be dangerous end could result In serious Injury. Sears and other Craftsman®outlets offera large setsetlon of Craftsmantouter accessories designed for epeefflcmutingapplications, There is e iarge selectionof CraftsmanRouter Cutter Bits - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 32
Inaddition to a wide variety of muterblts, Sears afsooffers accessories such e,s: Rouler tables, various template 4_' c_==mfer t:or_ box mortising panel p_lot _hamfer 32 Z_ WARNING: Only use router tables with proper guarding for the cutter bit and wlth "on-board" switch controlled receptacles - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 33
I ...... 9.5 Amp/13/4 Peak HP - MODEL NUMBER 320.17540 Th_ Model Number witi be found on the Nameplate, Always mention the Model Number in 811correspondence regarding your tool, 33 - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 34
9.5 Amp/13/4 Peak HP - MODEL NUMBER 320.17540 The Modal Number will be found on the Nameplate, Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your tool. Plunge Base !t 34 - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 35
320,17540 The Model Number willbe found on the Nameplate, Always mention the Model Number En air correspondence regarding your tool. (tem No, 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8. 9 10 11 ...........1..2.... 13 14 15 15 17 18 ...........1. 9 20 2I 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Parts - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 36
MODEL NUMBER 320.17540 The Modal Number witl be found on the NamepratB Always mention the Model Number In atl correspondence regarding your toot, Item No. Parts No 67 3121632000 BeIIows Seal 2 68 3550576000 Long Plunge Rod 1 69 3550575000 Plunge Rod 1 70 5620040000 Screw 3 71 - Craftsman 17540 | Operation Manual - Page 37
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Operator's Manual
I
tenFT- .nN°l
9.5 Amp
13/4 Peak HP
Plunge
Base Router
Model No.
320.17540
DOUBLE
tNSULATED
Z_ CAUTION
Read, understand
and
follow
all Safety Rules
and
Operating
Instructions
In
this
Manual before using this product,
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co_
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U°S°A.
Visit
our Craftsman
webslta:
www.craftsman.com
• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
* UNPACKING
* DESCRIPTION
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
=ADJUSTMENTS
=MAINTENANCE
9/11/06
4pm