Craftsman 171.917508 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

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Router

Toupie

Fresadora

Model/Modele/Modelo:

U.S.: 171. _17508/Canada: 171._a24874

_kWARNING:

Before operating product, read this manual and follow all its Safety and Operating Instructions.

-AMISE EN GARDE :

Avant de vous servir de ce produit, lisez ce manuel et suivez toutes ses consignes de s_curit_ et les instructions de fonctionnement.

-AADVERTENCIA:

Antes de utilizar este producto, lea este manual y acate todas las instrucciones sobre seguridad y uso.

• Safety Instructions

• Parts List

• Assembly

• Operation

• Frangais, p. 16

• Espafiol, p. 30

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

www.sears.com/craftsman

U.S.A.: 171.17508 05/04 / Canada 171.24874 Printed in U.S.A. Impreso en E.U.A. Imprimd aux EUA 2 610 923 236 05/04

/ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

If any part of this Craftsman Router is defective in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center, and it will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME. ®

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ................ 2, 3

Additional Safety Rules for Reuters ....................... 4-6

Functional Description, Specifications, and Parts List ........... 7, 8

Assembly ........................................... 9, 10

Operation .......................................... 11-14

Maintenance ........................................... 15

I __WARNING _Read and understand the tool manual and these instructions. Failure

to follow all instructions listed below may resutt in serious personal injury.

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power

tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors

away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one b=ade is wider +"--,,,=,,

the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully In the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change

the plug in any way. Double Insulation []

eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power

supply system.

Before plugging in the tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the

voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not

use "AC only" rated tools with a DC power supply.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges

and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter must be used to supply the power

to your tool. Electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal

safety.

Don't expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse ihe uord. Ne_er use the cord

to carry the tools or pull the plug from an

outlet. Keep cord away from heat, off, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace

damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"

or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Refer to "Important Information about Extension Cords".

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or

medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch

Is "OFF" before plugging In. Carrying tools

with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch "ON" invites

accidents. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches

before turning the tool "ON". A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result inpersonal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Usa safety goggles (head protection). Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI

Standard Z87.1) at all times. Wear non-slip footwear and a hard hat, if appropriate. Also, use face or dust mask ifcutting operation is

dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a

stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead

to loss of control. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for

your application. The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is

designed. Do not use tool if switch does not turn It

"ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the tool accidentally. Keep guards In place. Maintain the guards in

working orderand in proper adjustment and

alignment.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained parsons. Tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Never leave tools running unattended.

Turn the power OFF. DO NOT leave tool

until it comes to a complete stop. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting

tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely

to bindand are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse

and may result in a dangerous condition, Check for damaged guards or parts,

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other eoedltlon

that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool properly repaired

or replaced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer

for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become

hazardous when used on another tool.

Service

Tool service must be performed only

by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For

example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only Identical

replacement parts. Use of unauthorized

parts or failure to follow Maintenance

Instructionsmay create a risk of electric

shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia,

etc. may damage plastic parts.

Holdtoolby insulatedgrippingsurfaces

whenperforminganoperationwherethe cuttingtool maycontacthiddenwiringor

itsowncord.Contactwitha"live" wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"

and shock the operator. If cutting into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical

wiring may exist is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.

Always make sure the work surface is free from nails and other foreign objects.

Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the

tool to jump and damage the bit.

Never hold the workpiece in one hand and

the tool in the other hand when in use.

Never place hands near or below cutting

surface. Clamping the material and guiding the tool with both hands is safer.

Never lay workpisce on top of hard surfaces, like concrete, stone, etc...

Protruding cutting bit may cause tool to jump.

Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use only In well ventilated area.

Using personal safety devices and working in

safe environment reduces risk of injury. After changing the bits or making any

adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any other adjustment devices are securely

tightened. Loose adjustment device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control;

loose rotating components will be violently thrown.

Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the material. The bit cutting

edge may grab the material, causing loss of control of the cutter.

Always hold the tool with two hands during start-up. The reaction torque of the

motor can cause the tool to twist. The direction of feeding the bit into the

material is very important and it relates to the direction of bit rotation. When viewing the tool from the top, the bit rotates

clockwise. Feed direction of cutting must be counter-clockwise. NOTE: inside

and outside cuts will require different feed direction, refer to section on feeding the

router. Feeding the tool in the wrong direction

causes the cutting edge of the bit to climb out of the work and pull the tool in the direction of

this feed.

Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be handled with care. Damaged bits

can snap dudng use. Dull bits require more force to push the tool, possibly causing the bit

to break. Never touch the bit during or Immediately

after the use. After use, the bit is too hot to be touched by bare hands.

Never lay the tool down until the motor has come to a complete standstill. The spinning bit can grab the surface and pull

the tool out of your control. Never use bits that have a cutting diameter

greater than the opening in the base.

LAWARNINGJSome dust

created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples

of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and

other masonry products, and

•Arsenic and chromium from chemically- treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and

work with approved safety equipment, such

as those dust masks that are specially

designed to filter out microscopic particles.

[ _)_WARNING n If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size

conductors that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be used, This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.

NOTE: The smaller the gauge number,the heavier the cord.

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS

120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS

Tool's

Ampere

Rating

3-6

6-8

8-10

10-12

12-16

Cord SizeinA.W.G. WireSizesin mm2

CordLengthInFeet Cord LengthIn Meters

25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120

18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 18 16 14 12

16 16 14 12 14 12

.75 .75 1.5 2.5 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0

1.0 2.5 4.0 --

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(_ This symbol designates

that thistool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this

p.| U| J tool is listed to Canadian Standards

" _ by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed

by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this

tool is listed by Underwriters

Laboratories, and listed to Canadian Standards by

Underwriters Laboratories.

NOM-

This symbol designates that this toolcomplies to

NOM Mexican Standards.

IMPORTANT" Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool

Symbol

V A

rain

better and safer.

Name Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watt

Kilograms

Minutes Seconds

Diameter

...Imin

1,2,3 ....

I, II, lU,

_mm

[]

No load speed Revolutions or reciprocation

_er minute

Off position Selector settings

Infinitely variable selector with off

Arrow Alternating current

Direct current Alternating or direct current

Class II construction

Earthing terminal Warning symbol

Ni-Cad RBRC seal

Designation/Explanation Voltage (potential)

Current Frequency (cycles per second)

Power Weight

_me 13me

Size ofdrill bits, grindingwheels, etc.

Rotational speed, at no load Revolutions, strokes, surface

speed, orbits, etc. per minute Zero speed, zero torque...

Speed, torque or positionsettings

Higher number means greater

speed

Speed is increasing from 0 setting Action in the direction of arrow

Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current

Type or a characteristicof current

Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools

Grounding terminal Alerts user to warning messages

Designates Ni-Cad battery recyclingprogram

[ WARNING I Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any

assembly, adjustments, or changing accessories, Such preventative safety measures

reduce the risk of the tool starting accidentally.

Pop-Up Fine

Adjustment Knob

Vents

Scale

Indicator

Depth

Scale

Handle

Chip Deflector

Bit Rotation Arrow

"Lock On"

Button

On/Off

Trigger

Switch

Base

Release

Lever

Dust

Port

Base Clamp Lever

Base

Sub-Base

Modelnumber:

Voltagerating: Amperagerating:

Noloadspeed: Colletcapaclty:

17508 (U.S.), 24874 (Canada)

120V _ 50-60Hz 9A no25,000 RPM

1/4"

Key No. Part No. Description Quantity

1 Router 1 2 2 610 916 509 Collet Wrench 1

2 610 923 236 Owner's Manual (not shown) 1

A wide assortment of router bits with different profiles is available separately.

I __WARNINGj Topreventpersonal

injury, always remove the plug from power source before removing or

installing bits or accessories.

INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT

Place router upside down with the top of the router resting on the bench. Another option

is to remove the motor from the base before installing the bit.

1. Remove the chip shield.

2. Press collet lock to stop rotation of armature shaft. NOTE: It may be

necessary to rotate collet chuck assembly

to engage collet lock (Fig. 1).

3. Next, use the collet wrench to loosen the collet nut in counter-clockwise direction

(viewed from under the router).

4. Insert the shank of the router bit into the collet chuck assembly as far as it will go,

then back the shank out until the cutters are approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from

the collet nut face.

5. With the router bit inserted and the collet lock holding the armature shaft, use the collet wrench to firmly tighten the collet

nut in a clockwise direction (viewed from under the router). To ensure proper

gripping of the router bit, the shank of the router bit must be inserted at least 3/4".

When the template guide has been removed from base, do not use router bits greater than 2" in diameter as they

will not fit through the sub-base.

To prevent damage to tool, do not tighten

collet nut without a bit. NOTE: The router bit shank and collet

chuck should be clean and free of dust, wood, residue and grease before

assembling.

REMOVING THE ROUTER BIT

1. Press collet lock to stop rotation of

armature shaft and turn the collet chuck assembly in a counter-clockwise

direction.

Once the collet chuck assembly is loosened, continue to turn the collet

chuck assembly until it pulis the collet free from its taper, and the router bit

can be removed.

NOTE: The collet chuck is self-extracting; it is NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck

to free the router bit.

Figure 1

,_ Router Bit

Shank (Min. engagement 3/4")

Colle

,_tWrench

REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE

To remove motor from fixed base:

Hold router in vertical position, open base clamp lever, push base release lever in direction of arrow and pull motor unit

upwards from base; just before the motor is completely out of the base, it will stop

moving. Then depress the base release button, and pull motor unit upwards from base (Figure 2).

INSTALLING MOTOR IN BASE

To install motor in fixed base:

1. Release the base clamp lever.

2. Align the depth rod base with the

pop-up fine adjustment knob.

3. Slide motor into base until the base release lever engages into the slot on

the motor unit (Figure 2).

4. Lock the base clamp lever.

CHIP DEFLECTOR

I_WARNING IAIwayswear eye

protection. The chip deflector is not intended as a safety guard.

The chip deflector helps keep dust and chips out of your face; it will not stop objects larger than dust thrown from

the bit. To remove the chip deflector from the

base, press inward on the deflector until it releases from the base and remove. To

attach, place the deflector into position as shown in Figure 3. Then flex the sides of

the deflector while pushing until it snaps into place.

Figure 3

Craftsman reuters are designed for speed, accuracy and convenience in performing

cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, cove-cutting, dovetails, etc. They will

enable you to accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and many types of

special carving.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Fine Adjustment Knob

The pop up fine depth adjustment knob

allows precise bit height adjustments on your router.

To use the fine adjustment feature, release the base clamp lever, pull up the fine

adjustment knob and turn the knob

clockwise to lower, or counterclockwise to raise the bit (Figures 4 and 5).

Note that one full turn of the knob will raise

or lower the bit approximately 1/16" of an

inch. After making depth adjustments, re-clamp the motor.

NOTE: All depth adjustments must be made with the base clamp lever released.

DEEP CUTS

For deeper cuts, make several progressively deeper cuts by starting at one depth and then make several

subsequent passes, increasing the cutting depth with each pass.

To be certain that your depth settings are as desired, you may want to make

test cuts in scrap material before beginning work.

Figure'4

Figure 5

TRIGGER SWITCH AND

"LOCK-ON" Bu'n'ON

Your router can be turned ON or OFF by

squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your router is also equipped with "Lock-ON" button located above the trigger that allows

continuous operation without holding the

trigger. TO LOCK TRIGGER ON: Squeeze trigger,

depress "Lock-ON" button and release trigger (Figure 6).

TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: Squeeze trigger and release it without depressing

the "Lock-ON" button.

If the "Lock-ON" button is

continuously being de-pressed, the trigger cannot be released.

Always hold the router off the work when

turning the switch on or off. Contact the work with the router after the router has

reached desired speed, and remove it from the work before turning the switch off.

Operating in this manner will prolong switch and motor life and will greatly

increase the quality of your work. Always hold the tool with both hands

while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.

Figure 6

Lock ON

Button

Trigger

DIRECTION OF FEED

As seen from the top of the router, the bit

and its cutting edges turn clockwise. The

direction of feed should always be such that the bit turns into the work, not away.

Figure 7 shows proper feed for various

cuts. How fast you feed depends on the

hardness of the material and the size of

the cut. For some materials, or removing

large amounts of material, it is best to make several cuts of increasing depth.

If the router is hard to control, heats up,

runs very slowly or leaves an imperfect cut, the cause may be one or more of the following:

1. Wrong direction of feed--hard to control.

2. Feeding too fast---overloads motor.

3. Dull bit---overloads motor.

4. Cut is too large for one pass-- overloads motor.

5. Feeding too slow--leaves friction burns on work.

Feed smoothly and steadily (do not force). You will soon learn how the router sounds

and feels when it is working best.

Figure 7

Start

!Bit

Direction of

router feed

RATE OF FEED

Feed the router at a moderate rate. When routing or doing related work in wood and

plastics, the best results will occur if the

depth of cut and feed rate are regulated to keep the motor operating at high speed. Soft materials require a faster feed

rate than hard materials. The router may stall if used improperly

or overloaded. Reduce the feed rate to

prevent possible damage to the tool.

Always be sure the collet chuck is

tightened securely before use.

Always use router bits with the shortest

cutting length necessary to produce the

desired cut. This will minimize router bit

run-out and chatter.

GUIDING THE ROUTER

The router can be guided through the

work in any of several ways, depending

on the demands ot the particular job.

For routing operations such as grooving

or dadoing, it is often necessary to guide

the tool in a line parallel to a straight

edge. One method of obtaining a straight

cut is to securely clamp a board or other

straightedge to the work surfaace, and

guide the edge of the router sub-base

along this path (Figure 8).

Figure 8

Direction of Feed

guide

clamp

board guide

PILOT TIPPED AND BEARING FI GUIDE BITS

The lower portion of a piloted bit, as

shown in Figure 9, is a shaft with no

cutting edges. Beadng guide bits have a

ball beadng to pilot the bit.

This pilot slides along the edge of the work

as the rotating blades make the cut,

forming molding or decorative edges. The

edge on which the pilot slides should be

perfectly smooth since any irregularities are transferred to the shaped surface. Cu__

__..1---_/_ Cutter part of

...... _ ..... piloted bit

I Pilot slioes aJong l edge of work

TEMPLATES

Using template patterns lets you duplicate designs or letters uniformly time after

time. This technique requires the use of a template guide adapter and a template

guide.

TEMPLATE GUIDES AND

GUIDE ADAPTERS

(Not included, available as accessory)

The template guide shown in Figure 10 is

essentially a plate with a collar that is inserted through the hole in the sub-base and secured in place with 3 countersunk

screws. The template guide rides along the edge of the template while the router

bit, protruding below, cuts into the work.

ATTENTION: Be sure the thickness of the template is the same or larger than the

guide surface of the collar.

Do not use a bit that may touch the inside

of the collar. Select a bit that is about

1/16" less in diameter.

Template guides are used with a number

of special accessories, such as hinge

templates, available at your Sears store.

In addition, special templates are easily

prepared for cutting repeated patterns, special designs, inlays, and other

applications. A template pattern may be

made of plywood, hardboard, metal or

even plastic, and the design can be cut with a router, jigsaw, or other suitable

cutting tool. Remember that the pattern will have to

be made to compensate for the distance between the router bit and the template guide (the "offset"), as the final workpiece

will differ in size from the template pattern by that amount, due to the bit position (Figure 11).

Figure 10 Countersunk Template guide

screws (included (optional

Router with guide) accessory)

sub-base __._--t--.-_._ /

Figure 11 L_LJ.dp_-_ Collet chuck

Router bit -_ _ _..tTemptate

. 0u0e

€.ANING

,'!ARNING I Toavoid

accidents, always disconnect the tool from the power supply before cleaning

or performing any maintenance.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to

damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt,

dust, etc.

I_WARNINGIDo not at any time

allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc. to

come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,

weaken or destroy plastic parts.

I WARNINGI Alwayswear

safety goggles with side shields during

power tool operation or when blowing dust. If an operation is dusty, also wear e dust mask. Failure to do so could result

in possible serious injury. Electric tools used on fiberglass material,

wallboard, spackling compound, or plaster

are subject to accelerated wear and possibly premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly

abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. As a result, we do not recommend using this tool for extended

work with these types of materials.

However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean

the tool thoroughly with compressed air.

Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign

matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.

From t}me to time, the collet and toilet nut should be cleaned. To do so, remove the

collet nut from the collet and remove any accumulated dust and chips. Then reinstall

the collet nut to its original position.

SERVICE

iAWARN'NG]

When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of

any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. We recommend

that all tool service be performed by a Sears repair center.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are

intended to be repaired or replaced by the

customer. All other parts are an important

part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified

Sears service technician.

Cutters

Clean, sharp cutters provide faster and

more accurate cutting results. Remove any accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use.

When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge. NEVER

grind the outside diameter. When

sharpenening the end of a cutter, be

sure to grind the clearance angle the

same as it was originally ground.

Tool Lubrication

All bearings in this tool are lubricated with

a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant

for the life of the tool under normal

operating conditions. No further lubrication

is required.

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