Craftsman 17541 Operation Manual

Craftsman 17541 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Fixed Base Router Manual

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  • Craftsman 17541 | Operation Manual - Page 1
    F=xed Base Router Model No. 320.17541 0(_)us DOUBLE INSULATED CAUTION Read, understand and follow atl 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 website: www.craftsman.com • WARRANTY
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    Warranty ...Safety Symbols Safety Instructions Unpacking Description Assembly...Operation Maintenance ...Accessories ...Repair Parts ...Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers Page 2 Page 3 Pages 4- 10 Pages 10- 11 Pages 11 - 14 Pages 14 - 17 Pages 18 - 29 Pages 30 - 31 Pages 32 - 33 Pages
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    all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this router. Failure to follow all instructions listed below or standard safety glasses with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.
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    understand all instructions in this manual before using this router. Failure to follow all instructions may result ON", A wrench that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. 7. Do or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control
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    to read and understand operating this router. Failure to follow all instructions in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. all instructions before listed below may result 1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
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    at a Sear Service Center. BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well away from the moving router. 7. DO NOT abuse the cord, NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts
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    Sears Parts and Repair Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 3. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts support Router cutter
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    at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. 21. DO NOT use large router router model. Failure to comply could resutt in serious personal injury. 27, Only use router tables with on-board switch controlled receptacles. Failure to use router manual. "Climb-cutting" increases the chance for
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    understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 1o Know your power tool. Read this operator's manual VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS operator of the router wears. MUST wear the same
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    during shipping° If any of the items mentioned are missing, (refer to "PARTS LIST" illustration on page 1t), return the router to you r nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the router replaced° Z_ WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the power cord or
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    . Collet/Nut 5. Collet/Nut Wrench KNOWYOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER (Fig. 2) I opOeTraEt:ingBefofereatuarettsempatnindg safteotyusreeqyuoiruermeronutst.er, familiarize motor will overheat: If the router doesnot_operate when pluggedinto-a correct 120-vott, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the
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    finish in most materials 3. Fixed Base features Coarse and Fine Depth Adjustments Ideal for use with router table, sold separately. for accurate set-upso 4. Spindle Lock for easy !-wrench bit changes_ Includes power cord inlet, 15o Replaceable Brushes (sold separately) for dependable service. 12
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    KNOW YOUR FIXED BASE ROUTER cont. (Fig. 2) Dve Tool Indicator" Light Motor Housing Top Cap Quick Clamp Motor Engages Motor Housing Keystrip_" Coarse Ad ustment Dial Depth indicator Ring Quick -/:: ( _ ClarnpMotor /; :,_.\ Changing System Edge Guide Mounting Slot 13 Sawdust Extraction Hood Edge
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    use a sub-base with a larger opening, sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS turn motor off and unplug router before making any "7 adjustments or installing accessories. Failure to unplug the router could result in accidental starting which can cause serious
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    /nut (Fig. 4, 4a) 7, With cutter bit inserted and spindle lock button pressed in engaging shaft, place wrench on colletinut and turn clockwise until router cutter bit and collet/nut are firmly tightened. Z_ WARNING: TIGHTEN COLLET/NUT SECURELY to prevent the cutter bit from slipping. If the collet
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    worn or damaged collets/nuts immediately. NOTE: The coilet/nut is self-releasing; it is NOT necessary to strike the collet/nut to free the router cutter bit. If cutter bit seems stuck after use, loosen collet/nut a little more until it releases. CUTTER BITS Get faster, more accurate cutting results
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    . Fig. 5 REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (see Fig. 5) 1_ Turn motor off and unplug from power source. 2. Place router (fixed base/motor housing) on flat surface. 3. With back of router facing you, open the motor clamp (A) 4. Push in coarse adjustment knob (B) to release motor housing "keystrip" (C) from
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    TURNED ON or be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing collets/ nuts, cutter bits, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the router will prevent accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury. ] NOTE: All
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    Coarse Adjustment Knob, making sure the "0" stays lined up with the mark. . Place the router on two level scrap workpieces, positioned so the cutter bit can be lowered below the subbase cut and be difficult to guide and control. For these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED 1/8-1N. DEPTH OF CUT in a single
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    grab" too much of the workpiece and cause you to lose control of the router, causing a serious accident. To be certain that your depth settings are as cut comes with routing experience. TOGGLE "ON/OFF" SWITCH (Fig. 7) Your router motor is turned "ON" and "OFF" by the toggle switch located on the
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    the motor housing, This green light is always on when router motor is plugged into power source. PLACING THE ROUTER ONTO THE WORKPIECE AND STARTING THE CUT A WARNING: Before operating your router follow all safety instructions I in this manual. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
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    edge of workpiece, making sure the cutter does not contact the workpiece. , Have an edge guide (board or metal straightedge) clamped in place to help guide router's base when making your edge cut. Edge Guide 3. Turn the router "On", and let the motor build to its full speed. 4. To begin your cut
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    down on worktable, and inspect finished cut in workpiece. Fig, 11 Fig. 12 Feed Direction Edge Guide Fig. 11a Fig. 11b Feed Direction-_ Internal sloting on workpiece with fixed base on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times, Failure to do so could result in I lozs_s WofAcRonNtIrNolGc
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    by too much side thrust and torque. Larger bits will cause a rough cut and be difficult to guide and control For these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED 1/8-iN. DEPTH OF CUT in a single pass. on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. Failure to do so could result _in loWssAoRfNcIoNnGtro:l cAaluwsainygs
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    together with the desired depth of cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) are such that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped (leaving at least cut (in as far as the bit radius), On the other hand, if the guide is positioned as shown in Fig° 14a (out from the workpiece edge), the bit
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    direction of feed of the router° Q Fig. 15 .< RDIROEUCTTIOENERED CUTS (Fig. 15) The router motor and cutter bit rotate router towards (up against) the workpiece. tf you feed the router control of the router. Because of the of the router, causing possible re always thrusting the router, keeping the sharp
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    , dado or slot, always have the guide you are using with the router (edge guide, straight edge, board guide), on the right-hand side of the router as you make your cut, see Fig_ 16). When the guide is positioned on the right hand side of the router, the router travel should be from left to right
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    bit, and the bit takes bigger bites as it rotates. Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rough finish. This forcing action can also cause the router motor to overheat. Bit Fig. 17 Cut TOOFAST Cutter Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the RPMs can become so slow and the bites become so
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    accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury. DUST COLLECTION WITH DUST EXTRACTION HOOD (Fig. 19) There is a dust extraction hood included with this router.The hood is sized to accept a lib-in, vac hose adapter, sold separately, To attach the hood onto the fixed base, position and
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    or replacement by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only be a qualified Sears@ service technician,. A WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off switch and unplug router motor from the power source before performing any
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    assemblies into guide channels, with the carbon part going in first, being certain to fit the two metal "ears" into their slots in the channel (Fig. 20). 5 Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing brushes. Tighten the caps snugly, but do not over-tighten, The router should be
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    omf iagthtatcbhemednatnsgerooruasccaensdsocrioeusld threast ualtreinnosterious injury. Sears and other Craftsman e outlets offer a large selection of Craftsman router accessories designed for specific routing applications° There is a large selection of Craftsman Router Cutter Bits available in High
  • Craftsman 17541 | Operation Manual - Page 33
    In additionto a wide variety of routerbits,Sears alsooffers accessoriessuch as: Routertables,various templatesets, universalrouterfence with lock mortising 1/4-in panel pilot panel pilot chamfer 33 ,4k WARNING: Only use router tables with proper guarding for the cutter bit and with "on-board"
  • Craftsman 17541 | Operation Manual - Page 34
    9.5 Amp / 13/4Peak HPMODEL NUMBER 320.17541 The Model Number will be found on the Nameptate_ Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your too!. Motor Unit ,% #% II ft '' # # # ! t I # I 26 27 28 28 28 29 70 .,I-31 ...3i.7.3.-__l 35 -- - 34
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    9.5 Amp / 1314Peak HP MODEL NUMBER 320.17541 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate_ Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your tool. Fixed Base 60 59 58 63 35
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    9.5 Amp / 1 3/4 Peak HP Fixed Base RouterMODEL NUMBER 320.17541 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate, Always mention the Model Number in alt correspondence regarding your tool Item No. 1 Parts No. 3700798000 2 5610059000 3 3121517000 4 3121518000 5 5610017000 6 4890064000 7
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    9.5 Amp / 1 3/4 Peak HP Fixed Base RouterMODEL NUMBER 320.17541 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate, Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your tool, Item No. Parts No. Part Description Qty. 41 2822039000 Internal Wire 2 42 2822038000 Internal Wire
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    it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself For Sears professional installation of home pour service en frangais: 1-800-LE-FOYER _c (1-800-533-6937) www,sears ca @Sears BrandsL,LC ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / "_ Service Mark of Sears
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Operator's Manual
9.5 Amp
1314Peak HP
F=xed Base Router
Model No.
320.17541
0(_)us
DOUBLE
INSULATED
CAUTION
Read, understand
and follow
atl 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
website:
www.craftsman.com
• WARRANTY
•
SAFETY
•
UNPACKING
° DESCRIPTION
•
ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
°
ADJUSTMENTS
° MAINTENANCE