Craftsman 320.2768 User Manual

PART# IB-2768

Operator's Manual

II:RAFTSMAN°I

12.0 Amp Fixed Base Router

Model No. 320.2768

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• WARRANTY

• SAFETY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury, the user must read and
understand the Operator's manual
before using this product.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com

• UNPACKING

• DESCRIPTION

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• ESPANOL

Warranty page 2
Safety Symbols page 3-4

Safety Instructions page 5-10
Unpacking page 10-11
Description page 12-14
Operation page 14-29
Maintenance page 30-31

Troubleshooting page 32

Exploded View and Part List page 35-39
Sears Repair Parts Phone Number Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted

against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of
purchase, defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the
web site: www.craftsman.com

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing

commercial services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals

known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

This router has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the

design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful

attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves,
eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes

for proper accident prevention measures.
_1, WARNING: Be sure to read and understand 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 in this

manual may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.

May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
_, WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.
_1, CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages

These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could

lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each
message is preceded by the word "NOTE," as in the example below:

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are
not followed.

A_, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed

at a Sears Parts & Repair Service Center.

_, WARNING: The operation of any power tools can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield

and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide

Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety

glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to
operate the tool better and more safely.

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SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

---==- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

n O No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../rain Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp

Read The Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual

O Always wear safety goggles or safety

,_ Alert Precautions that involve

Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face

Safety your safety.

orbits, etc., per minute

locations.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must
before using this product.

shield when operating this product.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from theblade will result in serious personal injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from theNo Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from theNo Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the

Hot Surface avoid contact with any hot surface.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage,

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
_, WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow

the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious

injury.

• Know your power tool. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the
applications, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use this tool. if someone borrows this tool, make sure they

have these instructions also.

• The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 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

which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

inspect the tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired
at your nearest Sears Service Center. Be aware of the cord location.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp

edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.

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When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of

electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCl) protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use the 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.
Know your power tool. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the

applications, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this router.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are not safety
glasses.

Protect your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Protect your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during

use. Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.

All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety equipment that the

operator of the router wears.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that the switch is in the OFF-position

before connecting to a power source and/or battery, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing

power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result

in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This

enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,

clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at

the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must

be repaired.

Always check the tool for damaged parts before use. Before further

use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended

function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. A guard

or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at a
Sears Service Center.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or

storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate

the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the

power tool operation, if damaged, have the power tool repaired before

use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc., in accordance with

these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the

work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

_, WARNING: When using power tools, basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
A_, WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being

propelled into your eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. When operating power
tool, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full
face shield when needed.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate the tool until the missing

parts have been replaced. Doing so could result in serious personal injury.

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SERVICE SAFETY

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

If any part of this router is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any
way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: shut off

the power switch and remove the plug from the power source and have the

missing, damaged, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.
Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts & Repair Service

Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury.

Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool. Follow the
instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized

parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTER

Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool" live" and
shock the operator.

Use clamps or another practical way to support and secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Maintain a firm grip on the router with both hands to resist starting torque.
Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in an

approved fixed base. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal
injury and damage to the motor.

Make sure that the motor housing does not move up or down when
clamped in the fixed base. if the motor is not securely clamped into the

base, injury could result and adjustments will not be accurate.
Do not hand=hold the router in an upside down or horizontal position.

The motor can separate from the base if not properly attached according to
the instructions.

• Tighten the coliet/nut securely to prevent the cutter bit from slipping. If

the collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach during use,

causing serious personal injury.

• Never tighten the collet/nut without a cutter bit installed in the collet/nut.

• Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. It is
important to support and clamp the workpiece properly in order to minimize

body exposure, bit binding, or loss of control.

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• Always keep the chip shield clean and in place.

• Stay alert and clear the router cutter bit path of any obstructions before
starting the motor. Keep cutting area clear of all foreign objects while the
motor is running.

• Inspect and remove ai[ nails from [umber before routing.

• Check to see that the cord will not "hang up" during routing operation.

• Make sure that the cutter bit is not in contact with the workpiece before

the switch is turned on. The bit must always be running at full speed

before contacting the workpiece.

• Keep hands clear of the cutter bit when the motor is running to prevent
personal injury.

• Provide clearance under the workpiece for the router cutter bit when

through-cutting.

• Keep cutting pressure constant. Do not overload the motor.

• Use only sharp cutter bits that are not chipped or cracked. Blunt cutter bits
will cause stalling and burn the workpiece.

• Never use this router motor with a cutter bit larger than 3=1/2 inches in
diameter.

Always use cutter bits that are designed for this router. Never use cutter

bits which are larger in diameter than the opening in the router sub-
base. Cutter bits that have cutter diameters larger than the opening could

cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous condition that could
cause serious personal injury.

• The sub-base on this fixed base router has an opening of 1=1/4 inches. To
use cutter bits with a larger diameter, install and use a sub-base with a larger

diameter opening (sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets).
Do not use large router cutter bits for freehand routing. Use of large

cutter bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create
hazardous conditions that could result in serious personal injury, if using a

router table, large bits should be used for edging only.

• Be sure that the cutter bit is centered in a template guide (sold
separately) prior to template guide applications to avoid personal injury or

damage to finished work.

• Do not remove more than 1/8 inch in a single pass. Excessive depth of
cut can result in loss of control that could result in personal injury.

• After completing a cut, turn the motor OFF and let it come to complete
stop before removing router from workpiece.

• Let the motor come to a complete stop before putting the router down.
Cutter bits coast after the power is turned off.

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• Only use router tables with on=board switch=controlled receptacles.
Failure to use router tables with all the appropriate safety features could

result in serious personal injury.

• Disconnect the tool from the power source before making any
adjustments or changing cutter bits.

• if you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful not to touch

the collet/nut or cutter bit with your hands or fingers. The heat buildup

from cutting could cause severe burns. Always use the wrench provided.

• Avoid "climb cutting;" see "Direction of Feed in" section in this manual.
"Climb cutting" increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible

serious injury.

_, WARNING: Bits, sockets, and tools get hot during operation. Wear gloves
when touching them.

_, WARNING: Wear ear protection. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

WARNING: To avoid injury, hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces

only. if the tool contacts hidden wiring or its own cord, exposed metal parts
of the tool could shock the operator and cause serious injury. Make sure that

hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, or other hazards are not in the cutting path.

_1, WARNING: Your router should never be connected to the power source
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing bits,
cleaning, or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the router will prevent accidental
starting, which could cause serious personal injury.

When unpacking the box, do not discard any packing materials until all of the
contents are accounted for:

1. Carefully lift the router out of the carton and place on a stable, flat surface.

2. Open the carton to locate the following:

• Vacuum port

• Chip shield (already installed on router)

• 1/4 inch collet/nut

• 1/2 inch collet/Nut (already installed on router)

• Collet/nut wrench

• Depth-Adjustment Wrench

• Edge Guide

• Manual

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3. Inspect the items carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has
occurred during shipping. If any of the items mentioned is missing, (refer to

"PARTS LIST" illustration), return the router to your nearest Sears store to
have the router replaced.

,_, WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, do not attempt to assemble the

router, plug in the power cord, or operate the router until the broken or missing

part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

CARTON CONTENTS/LOOSE PARTS (Fig. 1)

Fixed Base Router

Chip shield (already installed on router)

Vacuum port

1/4 inch Collet/Nut

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1/2 inch Collet/Nut (already installed on router)

Depth-Adjustment Wrench

Edge Guide

Collet/Nut Wrench

KNOW YOUR ROUTER (Fig.l)

Fig. 2 Motor housing Top Cap

"Live Tool Indicator" Light

Quick Clamp
Motor Changing Motor Housing

System

Spindle lock

Self-Releasing Collets/Nuts System

ON/Off
Toggle Switch

Speed Dial

Variable Speed
Selection Chart

Fixed Base

Handles

Non-Marring Sub-Base

Replaceable Carbon Brushes
(Sold separately)

uick Clamp

Motor Changing

Quick

System

ge Guide Mounting Slot

Edge Guide Mounting Slot Vacuum port

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