Craftsman 32028160 Owner’s Manual

Product Manual

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Router Table

Model No. 320. 28160

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

www.craftsman.com

• Warranty

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

Warranty Page 2 Safety Symbols Pages 3-4

Safety Instructions Pages 5-10 Know Your Router Table Pages 11-12

Unpacking and Checking Contents Page 12 Parts list Page 13

Assembly Pages 14-17 Operation Pages 17-21

Maintenance Pages 22 Troubleshooting Pages 22

Parts list Pages 23-24 Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers Back Cover

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or parts & repair center or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or

replacement, if repair proves impossible). This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps,

batteries, bits, or blades. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this

product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights, which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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!

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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 dan- ger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident-

prevention measures. _, WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety alert symbols, such as

"DANGER," "WARNING," and "CAUTION" BEFORE using this product. Failure to fol- low all instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANINGS

A_, SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

_, DANGER: Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock and personal injury. _, WARNING: Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious

injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

_, CAUTION: Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal 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.

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Some of these 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.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION

v Volts Voltage A Amperes Current

az Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) w Watt Power

min Minutes Time

"%, Alternating Current Type of current ..--= Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

[] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

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

orbits, etc., per minute

{_ Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damplocations.

Read the Product Manual read and understand product manual

Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full-face

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

Always wear safety goggles or safety shield when operating this product.

_, Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

No Hands Symbol the blade will result in serious personal

,_ Failure to keep your hands away from

No Hands Symbol the blade will result in serious personal

Failure to keep your hands away from

injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from

injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from

injury.

_) To reduce the risk of injury or damage,Hot Surface avoid contact with any hot surface.

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WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to fol-

low all instructions listed below and the instructions in the product manual for your router may result in serious personal injury.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Don't use in a dangerous environment. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Don't operate power tools in potentially

explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Operate the tool in well-ventilated areas, and provide proper dust removal. Dust generated from some materials can be hazardous to your health. Use

dust-collection systems whenever possible. Keep children and bystanders away. All visitors should be kept a safe dis-

tance away from the work area.

Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

Make the workshop kid-proof with padlocks, master switches, or by remov- ing starter keys.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY Grounded tools

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This

router table is equipped with an electrical cord having an equipment-ground- ing conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a match-

ing outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit into the outlet, havethe proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with a green-colored outer insulation

cover, with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding

conductor to a live terminal.

• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding in- structions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

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• Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3- pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

• Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one

illustrated in Sketch A in the figure below. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in the figure below. A temporary adapter, which

looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as

shown in Sketch B if a proper- ly grounded outlet is not avail- able. The temporary adapter

should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can

be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored

rigid ear, lug, and the like, ex-

Grounding Pin

tending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground, such as a properly

_- GClnding_'" Means

grounded outlet box.

Double-insulated tools The fixed-base router that is included with the router table is a double-insulated tool.

SMetal

Cover of Grounded

Outlet Box

Carefully read and understand all instructions for the fixed-base router before operating the tool.

Replacement parts: When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Polarized plugs: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a po-

larized plug (one blade is wider than 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 the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Use the proper extension cord.

• Make sure that your extension cord is in good condition.

• When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

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Table A shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge: the smaller the gauge number,

the heavier the cord. When operating a power tool outdoors, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension

cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and re- duce the risk of electric shock.

Minumum Gauge for Extension Cords

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25ft. 25-50ft. 51-100ft. 101-150ft.

Ampere Rating AWG AWG AWG AWG

More than 0

Not more than 6

More than 6

Not more than 10

More than 10

Not more than 12

More than 12

Not more than 16

18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12

16 16 14 12

14 12 Not Recommended

PERSONAL SAFETY

_lk WARNING: Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed

areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

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_, WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects be- ing thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before begin- ning power-tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields, and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always use

eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do WEARYOUR

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

Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry

which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip foot- wear is recommended.Wear protective hair covering

to contain long hair.

• Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.

• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

• Always use safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday glasses may have impact-resistant lenses, but they are NOT

safety glasses.

• Never touch the pins ofthe electrical plug while inserting it into or remov- ing it from an electrical socket.

• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped, or ifthe cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

• Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner's manual for recom- mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of

injury to persons.

• Keep guards in place and in working order.

• Secure work. Use clamp or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

• Recuse the risk of unintentional starting. Be sure the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging the tool into an electrical outlet.

• Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn it "ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Do not carry tools with your finger on the switch.

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

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

for which it is designed. Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing accessories, such as

blades, bits, cutters, and the like. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained people.

Never leave the tool running unattended; turn the power off. Don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

Always maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to

control. Follow all instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other

part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of

moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be

properly repaired or replaced.

Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

SERVICE SAFETY

• Tool service MUST be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by an unqualified person could result in a risk of injury

• Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a power tool.

• Follow the instructions in the Maintenance section of this Product Manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR THE ROUTER TABLE

• Read and understand the router table and the instructions and warnings in the product manuals for the router table and the router, Failure to follow

all instructions and warnings may result in serious personal injury. Fully assemble and tighten all fasteners required for this table and for

mounting the router to the table. Do not use the router table until all assem- bly and installation steps have been completed. Before each use, check the

stand and the router to make sure that all fasteners are still tight. A loose stand is unstable and may shift in use.

• Unplug the router before installing it into the table, Turn off the router-table safety switch controlling power to the the router, or unplug the router before

making adjustments or changing accessories, such as bits or cutters.

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