Craftsman 320.37596 User Manual

Operator's Manua_

Die Cast Aluminum Router Tabme

Model No. 320.37596

_WARNnNG: To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the

Operator's ManuaU before using this product.

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o WARRANTY o SAFETY

o ASSEMBLY

o OPERATION o MAINTENANCE

Warranty Page 2

Safety Symbols Pages 4-5 Safety Instructions Pages 6-9 Description Pages 10-11 Unpacking Pages 12-13

Assembly Pages 14-19

Operation Pages 20-24 Maintenance Page 25

Troubleshooting Page 25

Parts List Pages 26-28

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.craftsrnan.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

This router table 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.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS!

READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS!

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,_, DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

_,WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of

California 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 chemical: work in a well ventilated

area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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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. ,_ WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this

Operator's Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER,"

"WARNING," and "CAUTION" before using this tool. Failure to following

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious

personal injury.

SYMBOL 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.

,_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate 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 "NOTICE," as in the example below:

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

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

by a qualified service technician.

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 shields 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.

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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.

SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/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

.../min 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

G Always wear safety goggles or safety

Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face

Safety your safety.

Alert Precautions that involve

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

No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the

No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the

Symbol

orbits, etc., per minute

locations.

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

shield when operating this product.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

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

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into

a matching 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 the outlet, have the 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 insulation having an outer

surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do

not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether

the tool is properly grounded.

• 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 damaged or worn cord immediately.

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This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1. 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 properly grounded outlet is not available. 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, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Fig. 1

Screw

Metal d_

Cover of Groun

"----- Outlet Box_ I

(A)

(a)

Adapter unding_

Grounding Gro

AA210

(D)

Keep guards in place and in working order.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit of checking to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning

it on. Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches

invite accidents.

= Don't use in dangerous environments. Don't use power tools in damp or wet

locations, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lighted.

= Keep children away. All visitors should be kept safe distance from the

work area.

Make the workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

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• Don't force the tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for

which it was designed.

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

was not designed.

Use a proper extension cord. Make sure 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. Table 1

shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage

number, the heavier the cord.

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Volts

Ampere Rating

Total length of cord in feet

25ft 50ft ! 100ft 150ft

More Than Not More Than

12 16

120V

AWG

14 12 I Not Recommended

= Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,

bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip

footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Always use safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting

operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

= Secure your work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work whenever practical.

It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.

• Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

= Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for

best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

= Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories,

such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

= Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure that the switch is in

the off position before plugging in.

= Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner's manual for

recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause a risk of injury to persons.

• Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if

the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

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• Check 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, breakage of 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 only against the

direction of rotation of the blade or cutter.

Never leave a tool running unattended. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTER TABLES

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Router Table.

Wear eye protection.

Feed the workpiece against rotation of cutter. Do not use awkward hand positions.

• Keep fingers away from the revolving cutter = use fixtures when necessary. Use the overhead guard when the adjustable fence is not in place. Do not expose the table to rain or use in a damp location.

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