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MODEL NO.171.25490

CAUTION:READ ALLINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY

CRRFTSMRHINDUSTRIAL ROUTER TABLE

• assemb y, operatinq

_ _ _..... _ .... LSold bY SEARS. ROEBU(_KiAND CO., CH|CAGO,_i 6068_, U.S.A.

Printed In U.S.A.

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WARNING: FAILURE TO HEED ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS REGARDING UI_tEIOF THIS PRDDUCT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. ° !

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR POWER TOOLS1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read the owner's manual carelulty. Learn _ISapplicalion andhmitations as we!l as the spot=tic potential hazards peculiarIo thrs tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS (UNLESS DOUBLEINSULATED)If tool is equipped with an _pproved 3-conductor cord end a3-prong grounding type plug to tJ_.the proper grounding typereceptacle. The green cor:_,,ctor in the card ts the ground-0ng wire. Never connect me green w=re to a lwe terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACEin working order, and _nprope:"ad}ustmenI ar,d ahgnmenl.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHESForm habit of checking tc see that keys and adjusbngwrenches are removed 1ramtool before turning ]t on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEANCluttered areas ana ber_cnes _rvlte a-"c;cents. Floor muslnot be slippery due lc wax or sawdust

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTDon'.*. use power Iools iB damp or wet IocalJons or exposethem to rain Keep work area welt i_ghled Pruvicle adequalesurrourld_n§ work space.

13. SECURE WORKUse clamps or a wse ,'o hold work when practical. Its saferthan using Four hand trees both hands to operate tool.

14. DON'T OVERREACHKeep proper fooling arid balance at all limes.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CAREKeeps tools sharp and clean for best and safest parlor-manta. Follow instructio'ls for lubricalmg and changingaccessorieS,

16, DISCONNECT TOOLSbefore servicing: when cnaqcjlng accessor,,es such as blades,bits cutters: etc

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTINGMake sure swllch is in "OFF' position belore p!ugglng ,'n,

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7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY 19.All vrsilors ,Should be I_ept _, safe d_tance from work area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF -- with padlocks, maste, s_ltcnes, or 13yremov;ng starlet

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9. DON'T FORCE TOOL 20,It will do the job better anc saler at lhe rate for ',,.rh_chmtwasdesigned.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESConsult the owners manua_ for recommenOed., accessories.Follow me mstruclions that accompany the accessories. Theuse of improper accessones may cause hazards

NEVER STAND ON TOOLSer=ous iniur y could occur =fthe tool =s tipped Or If the cuTlicgtool is accidentally contacted.

D3 not slore matenals above or near lhe loot sucl_that if isnecessary tQsiand on the Iooi to reach lhem

CHECK DAMAGED PARTSBefore turlher use oi the- tool a guard or other par';,that _sdamaged should be caretMiy checked tO ensure thai it willoperate properly and pedo,'m its intended function. Checkfor aligRment of mowng oar'.s, bind=rig ot moving parts, break-

Don't force tool or atta--'hmenl to do a job _t w_s not destgne-.,d ::-_.! age of pads. mounting, ard any other coqdihons that mayIor. " . ." .

11. WEAR RIGHT APPARELDo not wear =oose clolh,ng 9loves. neckt,,es or j_,,ve_-y (nngs,wnsl walches} to get caught _n moving o_rts. Nonshp !be;-wear is recommenoea. Wear protect;re hair covering tocomaip long ham Roll long sleeves auove the elbow.

iz useSAFETY GOGQLES (Head Protection)

Wear Safely goggles (must comply with ANS ZB71) at allhmes Also use race or dusl mask if c,J.qlna oper_lion ,sdusry ar_:d ear prole"tors '.lZtUgS br mutts) clu'_ing, exienae:l

, per! .otis o! oper,allon.

affecl _[s operation A guard or other par1 thai is damagedsh.ou!a ae properly repaired or replaced.

21. DIRECTION OF FEEDFeed _,ork inlo a blade or cutter agains,: the direction ofmtZ..hon el lhe b_ade or Cutter ony.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNNATTENDEDTurn bower off. Dont te_ve_tool unlil..Jl comes t¢ a compleleS_Op

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• ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTIONThe operation or ah_' power tool can result inforeign objects being thrown irrlothe eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Always wearsafety goggles before commencing power tooloperation. Safety goggles are available at Searsretail or catalog stores.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF BITS, AND WORKINGAREA.

3. MAKE AND USE A PUSH STICK TO MOVESMALL WORKPIECES ACROSS THE CUTTINGAREA.

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KEEP ROUTER CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE,CLEAN SAW DUST OF THE ROUTER. (ALSOBLOW OUT INSIDE)•

YOUR ROUTER TABLE IS PROVIDED WITH ADUST COLLECTING ATTACHMENT. ALWAYSUSE SHOP VAC FOR ALL ROUTING OPERA-TIONS,

NOTE: Motors used on wood-working toots areparticulaMy susc_ptibie to the accumula-tion o1'sawdust and wood chips, andShould be blown out, or "vacuumed",frequently to prevent interference withnormal me;or ventilation.

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CHECK FUNCTION OF GUARD BEFORE EACHUSE. REMOVE ALL DUST AND CHIPS FROMGUARD AREA AS NEEDED TO MAINTAINGUARD FUNCTION,

NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS UNDER THEGUARD WHEN THE ROUTER IS PLUGGED IN.

ALWAYS USE THE ROUTER TABLE FENCETO GUIDE THE WORK. DO NOT WORKFREEHAND.

When using the pilot type bits, keep the fences asclose to the pilot aspossible to provide additionalbackup' and additional guidance and to avoid "chances of an accident and possible personalinjury.

ALWAYS USE THE STARTING PIN ANDPILOTED BITS FOR FREE HAND ROUTINGIRREGULAR SHAPED WORKPIECES.

ALWAYS FEED AGAINST THE ROTATION OFTHE CUTTER WHEN ROUTING ON THE

ROUTER TABLE,

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WHEN END CUTTING ON WORKPIECES 4" WIDEOR LESS, CLAMP AND HOLD AND FEED THEWORKPIECE WITH THE PUSH BLOCK USINGBOTH HANDS AS SHOWN IN FIG, #25. KEEPFINGERS CLEAR OF BIT WHEN MOVING WORKPIECE ACROSS THE CUTTING AREA.

ROUTER BITS ARE EXTREMELY SHARP,Be exlra carefu; when working around them,

SOME ROUTERS WHEN USED IN AN UPSIDEDOWN POSITION SUCH AS ON A ROUTERTABLE WILL FALL (OR DROP) OUT OF THEROUTER BASE WHEN THE BASE CLAMP ISLOOSENED, IT IS THEREFORE ABSOLUTELYNECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE ROUTERMOTOR FORM BELOW WHEN THE BASECLAMP IS LOOSENED TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON.

ALWAYS LOOK UNDER THE TABLE AT THESWITCH WHEN TURNING THE ROUTER ON/OFFAND TOUCH NOTHING BUT THE SWITCH.NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLEWHENROUTER IS RUNNING FOR ANY OTHERREASON.

NOTE: it is far safer and convenient to use a "SearsCraftsman 925C60 Router Table SwitchPackage". This switch provides a keyoperated ON/OFF button WhiCh allows veryfast and easy access when and if it becomesnecessary to turf, the router "OFF" quicldy.The key can be removed to render theswitcM inoperable to unauthorized people.

ONCE GUARD IS INSTALLED FOR ROUTING,DO NOT REMOVE FOR ANY REASON.

MOUNT ROUTER TABLE FIRMLY AND SE-CURELY TO A WORK SURFACE BEFORE USE.FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE TABLE TOTIP OVER OR SLIDE DURING OPERATIONRESULTING tN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/ORSERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

WARNINGBEFORE MAKING ANY CUT, UNPLUG ROUTERAND MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THEGUARD CLEARS THE ROUTER BIT AND ISFUNCTIONING NORMALLY.

WARNING:ROUTER VIBRATIONS SOMET;MES CANCAUSE FASTENERS FOR THE TABLE, THE -:ROUTER AND THE UNITI2ED FENCE TO GETLOOSEI PERIODICALLY CHECK FASTENERSTO MAKE SURE THEY ARE TIGHT ANDSECURE.

INTRODUCTION

How otlen have you needea a large guiclingsurface on amuter table? Your Sears Craftsman Industrial RouterTable wilh Unitized Fence comes with:

a. A unique 4" high unitized fence designed toassist end grain routing for making tenons,sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joimsalong with most edge and lace culling operations.

b. A specially designed pusM block witMquick clamp forback up and clamp;rig boards up to 4" wictthfor endgrain routing.

c. An accurate and quick adjusting jointing fence adjust-able to proper jointing depth of cut.

d. A unitized lence designed to enable routing opera-tions like grooving; Iluting; veining: crown molding etc.up to 2 V2"away lrom the edge toward the middle ofthe board.

e, Dust collecting attachment for most shop vac hookups.

To increase the work surface of your muter table, "SearsCraftsman 925212 Industrial Roular Table Extensions"

are available as an optional produ= from Sears,

In order to simplify handling and minimize any damagethat might occur during shipment, your new rouler tableis packaged unassembled. We know you are anxious tosee w_al your new tool will do, but a few minutes spentnow carefully reading the following instructions, willresult in less frustration and more enjoyable operationlater.

Start by checking and accounting for all the loose paMs.If any parrs are missing, contact your local Sears retail orcatalog outlet for replacement.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

WARNING: YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTANDALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFOREATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AND OPERATE YOURROUTER AND ROUTER TABLE.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY OF TABLE1. Turn _he table upside clown.

2. Place one of the table legs al one end of the table asshown in Figure 1.

3. Insert the #10-32 x %truss heacl screws through thetable lop and leg. Six are required for each leg.

FIGURE 1.

screw. The lock washers should be against theinside ol the leg.

5. Repeat for the remaining leg.

8. Turn the table righl side up and tighten all 12 screwsand nuls with a wrench or pliers.

ASSEMBLY OF THROAT PLATE TO TABLE

1. Assernl31e four #10-32 x % panhead screws and four#10-32 stop nuts to table as shown in Figure 2,NOTE: After a low turns of the screw, resistance of

further turning wilt be experienced---this isnormal. Do not tighten completely: just enoughso screws protrude through nut.

#10-32 Stop nut Top of Talkie

#10-32 x % PanheadScrew

2. Place the throat plate into 1he large opemng in thetable. The position of three small holes must be asshown in Figure 3.

Three SmallLarge Hole Holes

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FIGURE 3.

3. While pressing sown on the lhroal plate, graduallyturn the screws inward or outward until the throatplale is level with the taOle lop. Throat plate must be

; stable; thai is, it musl rest on all lout screws and not ."rock" when pressure is al:_lied. Refer to Flours .4. '

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Throat Plate " ......... "[

FIGURE 4.

four #10--32 stop nuts 1osecure the throat plate tothe table, as shown in Figure 5. Tighten securely.

#I 0-32 StopFIGURE 5.

MOUNTING ROUTER TO TABLE

ALWAYS UNPLUG ROUTER BEFORE MOUNTING(The table is designed to accept most Sears CraftsmanRouters. However, i1will accommodate other branclswith bases up to 7" in diameter by properly aligning,drilling and countersinking the required mounting holesinto the thrcat plate).

ATTACHING SEARS ROUTERS WITH THREE HOLEBASE PLATES

1. Remove the router base plate (back plate) from therouter, and put base plate an_ screws in a convenientplace for storage.

2. While holding the router upside down, position il to the

underside of the throat plate, as shown in Figure 6,

FIGURE 6.

3.RotatetherouteruntilthethreemountingI'_olesintherouter base lineup with three af4he holes in the throatplate. (It will be helpful il you orient the router suchIhat you can easily reach the ONIOFF switch from thefront of the table. Sears Craftsman 925090 RouterTable Switch Package provides easy access to ON/OFF button).

4, Insert three #10-32 x =t6"long flat head machinescrews (provided) through holes in the throat plateand tighten securely, into the router base. SeeFigure 7,

Table Top

#10-32 x 3/€Flat Head Screws

\Router

FIGURE 7.

Tab!e Front

In st_p 4, use the three _/'_s-18x !" long flathead screwsprovided. These screws are black in color.

ATTACHING OTHER BRANDS OF REUTERS

NOTE: Reuters having a total overall height of 13 .inches or less and a base diameter of 7 inchesor less can be accommodated.

1.11 the throal plate I_as already been assembled to thetable, remove it, IF NOT, proceed wilh step 2.

2. Place the throe1 plate on a flat surface so that thelocations of the holes are shown as in Figure 3.

3. Place the router upside down next to the throat plateso that the handles are aligned as shown in Figure 8.

4. Remove the base from the rouler, set aside the

screws, and place the base plate on the lhroat plate.

NOTE: DO NOT FLIP OR ROTATE THE BASE PLATEWHEN DOING THIS.

5. Posilion the base plate so the hole in the base plata iscentere_ with the hole in the throat plate. It may benecessary to relate the base plate slightly so Ihal nohole in the plate line-ups with a hole in 1he throatplate•

ATTACHING SEARS ROUTER MODEL NO. 27504

Proceed as with three hole base elate reuters exceot; as

in =.tap _, line uptrie lout:large threacted holes in therouter base with the four la.ri3e counler_unk hi31_s in lh_

ith£oat.platel

NOTE: Router willlin_.eup in one position on.ly.

In step 4, use the four large 1" long (MS x 25 Metric)

flathead screws provided. These screws are silvery incolor.

ATTACHING SEARS ROUTER MODEL NOS, 27505AND 27506

Proceed_as with three hole base plate touters exoeptas_follows:

!n step & !!ne-up me three t arge;threa_ec! holes in ther.o_terhaae.wi.tl3 the,three,correspond ng lare counter-sunk holes in the throat plate lhat rnalch.

NOTE: Router will lineup in one position only.

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6, Mark the-positionOf tile. mounting holes On the baseplate with a pencil or felt tip marker. That is, the baseplate is being used as a temp!ate to locale the holeson the lhroal plate.

7. Select a drill bll with a diameter that is the same as orslightly Digger than the head of the screw which.heldthe base plate on the router. (Reler to Step 4 above.)"

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NOTE: It l_e head of the screw is "V-shaped" you wltlbe countersinking.

ff the head of the screw is net "V-shaped" youwill be counterboring

With lhe desired bit in the ,'outer, select a throat plateinsert with a center h01e slightly larger than the diameterof the router bit, NOTE: For bits 1- =/_"diameler andlarger, do nol use an Insert.

8. Countersink or counterbore holes into the throatplate to a depth so the heads of the screws areslightly below the top surface of the throat plate.

9. Now select a drill bitwith a diameter thai is lhe sameas or slightly bigger than the threads on the screws.Drill holes through the throat plate at the previouslycountersunk or counterbored holes. Use care so drillgoes through the centers of these holes.

10. Assemble the throat plate to the table as describedin a previous section.

11. Assemble the router to the throat plate as de-scribed above using the screws thai held thebase plata to the router. Put the base plate in aconvenient location for storage.

WARNING: Do not use bits having diameters largerthan 2".

The throat plate inserts are designed to be snapped intotr_e throat plate. Slide the large tang under the edge ofthe large hole in the throat piate as shown in Figure 9.Using your thumb, press down on the insert until thesmall tang snaps into position.

To remove the insed, place the point of a small screw-driver into the slot (with the small tang) and pry the insertout of the throat plate.

SELECTING AND INSTALLING THROAT PLATEINSERTS

Use Screwdriver toRemove Table Insert

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Use thumb pressure tosnap table inserl imopositbn

( FIGURE 9, Throat plate inserl

ASSEMBLY OF UNITIZED FENCE

WARNING: BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND AT'rACI_.ING UNITIZED FENCE TO TABLEs MAKE SURE THATROUTER IS UNPLUGGED AND THE BIT IS BELOWTHE TOP SURFACE OF THE TABLE.

ASSEMBLY OF JOINTING FENCE TO UNITIZEDFENCE

1. Slide joinling fence through rectangular opening in thecavity, provided on the unitized fence (V-guide on theunit_.ed fence will slide in the V-guide on the underside of jointing fence). See Figure 10.

2. Insert 1/,-20 x 1" long hex head bott through Ihehole in the unilized fence (from the underside) and theslot in the jointing fence.

3. While holding the head of the boil in the hex recesson the underside of unitized fence, place a flat washerover the bolt and screw small %-20 knob on bolt.

When knob is loosened, the jointlng fence can slide backand forth in the cavity for proper jointing adjustment.

You will observe as you face the front of the lab_e, thaton the right side of the table top there are two roundholes approximately =/=" in diameter, and on the leftside, tha_a is a 4" long slol. These are used to attach thefence to the table,

For all edge cutting and end cutting operations, attachfence using the front hole and the slot. See Figures 11and 12 for available fence adjustment on either side ofthe muter bit center.

FIGURE 11.

FIGURE 10.

ATTACHMENT OF UNITIZED FENCE ASSEMBLY TOTABLE

ALWAYS UNPLUG ROUTER BEFORE ATTACHINGFENCE TO OR REMOVING tT FROM TABLE,

Farallroutingoperationsaway from edge on the unaer-side of workpiece, suctl as Gn3oving, Fluting, Veining,Crown Molding, etc., at!act1f:ence using back hole andthe slot. See Figures 13 and 14 for avaitable fenceadjustment from the router bit center.

FIGURE 13,

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IJepenamg upon Ine roulsng operalton, insert one olthe "2-20 x 1_/4'' long carnage belts through one otthe holes on the right side o! the of the table top (fromthe underside) and the short slot in the fence. Makesure square ol belt Fr_sinto square recess in table.

While hotding the bolt in place, install a _!:_"I.D. flatwasher and a large 1/,-20 knob onto the belt toloosely secure the fence to the table.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for table slot and fence slot onlhe left side of the table.

ASSEMBLY OF PUSH BLOCK

1, Screw the small end of clamp rod into threaded holein clamp plate until the plate bottoms on it's shoulder(make sure clamp is oriented such that letter "(3" isfacing outwards as shown in Figure 16.

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Tightly secure clamp plate to clamp rod using V4"helical lock washer and a hex nut.

Insert the opposite threaded end of clamp rodlhrough hole in push block arid install a flat washerand a wing nut onto it. (Refer to Figure 16.)

FIGURE 14.

1. Assemble unitized fence assembly to table as shownin Figure !5.

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1/,¢Helical Lock Washer 5/i,a"Flat

end Washer

Cramp Rod

Push Block

Clamp Plate

FIGURE 16.

WARNING; ROUTER VIBRATIONS SOMETIMES CANCAUSE V4-28 HEX NUT AND CLAMP PLATE TO GETLOOSEt PERIODICALLY CHECK FASTENERS ANDCLAMP PLATE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE TIGHTAND SECURE.

MOUNTING PUSH BLOCK ASSEMBLY ON UNITIZEDFENCE

Clamp plate when free, Ides to swing in the direction ofarrow due to _'s weight. (See Figure 17.)

FIGURE 17,

. Mount push block assembly on the unitized fence bysupporting clamp plate against the face of the lence(Figure lB. ) and aligning retaining rib on push blockwith tl_ groove in the lace of unlti:,e_ fence. (SeeFigures 17 and lB.)

2. Slide push block assembly back and forth along entirelength of unitized fence to see that it slides freely.

NOTE: a. Remove dust and chips from sliding surfacesof push block and unitized fence as needed tomaintain good stidingmotion.

h. Occasional application of furniture spray waxon the sliding surfaces ONLY of 1he PUSHBLOCK will greatly improve the slidingmotion.

FOR ROUTING ON ENDS (TENONS, SLIDING DOVE-TAILS, ETC.) THE WORKPIECE IS HELD AGAINSTFACE OF UNITIZED FENCE AND CLAMPED BE-TWEEN CLAMP PLATE AND SURFACE "S" OFPUSH BLOCK. (SEE FIGURE 18.)

Surfaces "S"

FIGURE 18,

of Unitized Fence

ASSEMBLY GUARD TO UNITIZED FENCE

1. Assemble guard to unilized fence as shown in Fiqure19.

2. Press one of Ihe lh" push nuts onto one end of thelk" Diameter x 2 "he' long pivot pin. (It may benecessary to tap il onto pin with a hammer).

3. Position the guard on the fence so the holes in theguard line up with the hole infence.

4, Insert pivot pin through holes.

5. Press remaining 1/,. push nut onto the other end ofthe pivot pin.

1!4"x 2"/_#

1/4"Push NLI__ ] I

Pivot Pin-..-_ 1!4'Push Nut

FIGURE 19.

6. Pivct guard back and forth a few times to make surethat it moves freely.

NOTE: Once the guard has been {nstalled, do notremove it for any reason.

DUST COLLECTING ATTACHMENT

Unitized fence is provided with a hookup for most SearsCraftsman 21Iz"hose diameter vacs.

Attach 21/z'' hose nozzle as shown in Figure 20.

ClampPlate 1,0

NOTE: OPERATING ROUTER TABLE WITHOUT USEOF WETJDRY VAC MAY RtS_SULTIN EXCESSIVECOLLECTION OF SAWDUST AND CHIPS UNDER THEFENCE AND THE GUARD.

REMOVE DUST AND CHIPS FROM UNDER TitleGUARD AND THE FENCE AS NEEDED TO MAINTAINGUARD AND FENCE FUNCTION. MAKE SURE THEROUTER IS TURNED OFF AND THE BIT IS NOTROTATING WHEN DOING THIS. KEEP WORK AREACLEAN.

MOUNTING THE ROUTER TABLE

THE ROUTER TABLE MUST ALWAYS BE FIRMLYAND SECURELY MOUNTED TO A WORK SURFACEBEFORE USE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSETABLE TO TIP OVER OR SLIDE RESULTING INPROPERTY DAMAGE ANDIOR SERIOUS PERSONALINJU RY.

A. TO A WORK SURFACE

Each leg has three slotted holes at the bottom formounting. Firmly secure router table to work surface,using appropriate lasleners (not provided) as shownin Figure 21. The stots are V4" wide x %" long andwill accommodate screw sizes up to #'12.

Table Leg

Work Surface

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FIGURE 21.

B. TO SEARS LEG SET #22235

Assemble lag set as directed by the inslructionsincluded with the leg set.

1. Place the router lable on the assembled leg set wilhthe muter table base flush with the front of the leg set,The holes in the base of the muter table should alignwith holes in the leg set as shown in figure 22.

2. Secure the router table with hardware provided inthe leg set.

FIGURE 22.

For added versatility, secure tho tabl_ -to a piece of V=';orthicker plywood which can- be "C" clamped to your worksurface:

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ASSEMBLY OF MITER GAUGE-"

Assemble prolractor head to miter bar as shown inFigure 23.

The unitized fence on your table is providecl as a guideagainst which the workpiece should be held for accurac'yin routing. Free hand routing (not holding work_againslthe fence) is hazardous and should be strictly avoidedwithout piloted muter blts.

Knob

Protractor Head _"

.O4--#10 Fie! Wasiqeryh_ #10-32 x _h¢ Pan

v_.," Hea_ Screw

3/16" Die. x 5/8' Groove€ I _ Pointer

Pin (assembled) Mitre Bari

#10-24 x 3/_,,Carriage-.._ _ _t_--#10.32 Hex NutBolt

FIGURE 23.

ADJUSTING DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF CUT

Rolate the guard upward in order to have lull access tothe router bit for making adjustments; select a board thatis smoeth with it's edges true to each other and it'ssurfaces and:

. Mark lines "A" and "B" on the end ol this board. Line"A" for desired depth of cut (amount of material youwant to remove) and line "B" for desired cutUngheight. See Figure 25,

. Clamp this board against the face of the fence withedge resting on table top and end marked with lines"A" and "B" close to the bit. See Figure 25, (MAKESURE ROUTER IS UNPLUGGED WHEN CLAMPINGBOARD AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS).

ALIGNMENT OF UNITIZED FENCE TO MITER BARSLOT

1. Measure distance from each end of unitized fence toedge "E" of miter bar slot on the table as shown inFigure 24. If both distances are the same, thefence is parallel to miter bar slot. If not, loosen largeknobs and adjust fence accordingly. Tighten bothknobs.

2. Position miter gauge on fable as shown in Figure 24.

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OPERATION

WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ROUTER BE-FORE MAKING ANY SETTING, ADJUSTMENTS, ORCHANGING BITS.

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3. Loosen bolh larg_ knobs that allow movement offence and move forward and backward until outer-most cutting edge of router bit is aligned with line "A",Tighlen both knobs.

of bil is aligned with line "B". (Refer to you-t-muter'sowner's manual !or adjusting your router properly).

AFTER MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT, BE SUREROUTER IS SECURELY TIGHTENED IN THEROUTER BASE, THE BIT IS SECURELY TIGHTENEDIN THE ROUTER CHUCK, AND ROUTER BASE ISTIGHTLY SECURED TO TABLE TOP.

5. Remove the 13oardfrom the lence and lower the

guard to operating position.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE ROUTER IF ANYPART OF THE BIT CONTACTS THE GUARD.

NOTE: Workpiece to be routed could be substituted for,with scrap board when making adjustment.

USING ROUTER TABLE AS JOINTER (FULL EDGECUTTING)

For maximum strength and accuracy, boards to bejointed together should be smooth and true. The edgesshould be true 1o the workpiece surface. You can truethe edges on your router table using a straight bit.

1. Check to see if face of jointing fence is fluslq wilh theface of unitized fence. If not, loosen small knob onjointing fence and adjust. Tighten knob on jointingfence.

Jo',ntin Fence

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Feed workpiece in-_I

directionofarrow"]

Guard not shown forreasons of ctadty

FIGU RE 26.

6. Repeat the test cut on the scrap wood with guarddown.

7, The router table is now ready for use.

NOTE: For best jointing results, take very shallow cuts:'/=="or tess.

USING ROUTER TABLE FOR EDGE CU'I'i'ING--

with non-piloted bits:1. Position the jointing fence such that it's face is flush

with the face of unitized fence Tighten small knob onjointing fence. See Figure 27.

NOTE: The jointing fence provides a continuous supportfor the workpiece, as it is fed beyond the routerbit. It compensates for the gap created by theremoval of material by the router bit.

2. _Adju.stdeplh o1'cut (material you wa_Ttq remove) and,router biFheight as described previously for Figure 2,5._ghl!y secure the fenc_ and the router as described:before. (MAKE SURE ROUTER IS UNPLUGGED:WHI_N MAKING ADJUSTMENTS)4_ _

3. Lower guard to operating position.

4_._Checkyour adjustments by turning the muter ,ON"and feedir]g.a piece of scrap woe_a low inchesbeyond fog!Or bit. Then slop and turn router "OFF"

NOT.E: Feed work against the rotationol the cutter (inthe direction shown byarow in Figu_e 26].

5o Lo0_en knob on,jeinting fence arid move it out, flushagainst !be finished edge ;o'tscrap .w,ood. Retigl!tenthe 't_hOb'_iSee Fiaure 26.

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Guard not shown forreasons of clarity FIGURE 27,

8, Adjust depthpf cut (material you want toremove) &ndrouter bit heighl as described be!ore. Tighten bothlarge,knobs lqloclf fence on table. Tightly secure ,ther_Ju,tei.(MAK_Su_E RCUTER IS UNPLUGGED ,'WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS).

3. Lo_,e[ guard to opera'dag :posilion.

4. Test cut a piece of scrap wood:to make sure adjustmenls are satistaclory.

NOTE: Feed work against the rotation of 1he cutter (inthe direction shown by the arrow in Figure 27),

5. The router table is now ready for use.

with piloted bits:When bits withpilots are used to control the cuttingdepth:

1. Position Ihe jointing fence in the same manner as withnon-piloted bits.

2. Move the unitized fence back only enough to permitthe pilot lo control the cutting depth. Positioning theunitized fence as close to the pilot as possible willserve as abakcup and will help to prevent chances ofan accident, and possible personal injury, SeeFigure 28.

-Depth of cut

............... -_:_htl ...... .................. q .

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LJL F-lrqDlll ooo.o,,o,ooo,oJ J_" IF--q[-]]: - J:direction of arrow

Guard not shown forreasons of clarity FIGURE 28.

3. Lower guard to operating posilion.

USING ROUTER TABLE FOR END CUTTING

WARNING: END CUTTING IS PERFORMED WITHTHE GUARD ROTATED BACK SO THAT IT DOESNOT COVER THE BIT. THEREFORE, EXTREMECARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN END CUTTING, SOTHAT YOUR FINGERS, HANDS, OR ANY OTHERPART OF YOUR BODY DOES NOT CONTACT THEBIT WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILYINJURY.

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When routing on end_, of workpiece Ior making tenons,sliding dovetail.s and tongueand groove joints, lheworkpiece musl be made smooth with beth edges andends made true to each olher and its surfaces.

NOTE: The push block, and clamp plate asser_bly willnot accommodate workpieces wider _han 4",

EXAMPLE: CUTTING TENONS

1, Make ¢erlain thai jointing fence is locked inpositionwith its lace flush with that ol unitized fence. '

2. Mount push block assembly on unitized fence asshown before in Figures 17 and 18.

3. Install proper table inserl into the throat plate hole,

, Mark lines "A" and "B" on the edge of the workpiececlose to the end to be cut. Line "A"foR FULL DEPTHOF CUT (total amount of material you want to remove) and line "B" for FULL DESIRED HEIGHT OFTENON. See Figure 29

Clamp Plate

Workpiece side flushagainst face of unitizedlence

Line B

Wing Nut

Line A

Top culting edge

Face of fence

Push block

Throat plate

Edge of throat hole

FIGURE 29.

Outermoslculling edge

Max.widlh 4"

, Position workpiece between clamp plate and pushblock so that Its side is hetcl flush against face of theunitized fence, the end !o be cut is resting on theedge of the throat plats hole and edge marked withlines "A" and "B" is facing ro_er bit. Clamp workpiece in this position by snugly tightening the wingnut on clamp rod while making sure that clamp platestays oriented on workpiece, as shown in Figure 29.MAKE SURE ROUTER IS UNPLUGGED WHENPOSITIONING AND CLAMPING WORKPIECE ANDMAK!NG ADJUSTMENTS,

NOTE: Tighten wing nut just enough to clamp workpiece in posilion. OVERTIGHTENING wing nullcould cause binding in the sliding motion ofpush block, which in turn may result in varia-tions and!or steps in the finished tenon surfacewhen cut. See Figure 32.

unitized fence and the muter as described before sothat outer most curling edge of bit is aligned witll Ilne"A" and top cutting edge ol bit Is aligned with llne"B". See Figure 29. Tightly secure the fence and therouter as describea belore in ADJUSTING DEPTHAND HEIGHT OF CUT.

7. Slide push block and therefore workpiece back tothe position as shown in Figure 30.

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in the same manner as in step 5 above, exceptedge of workpiece sl_ould be held flush againstface of fence and end to be cut should be restingon edge of throat plate hole. See Figure 31. Repeatsteps 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Edge workpiece flush

__. agains_ face of unitized

ence

3poeite side

Edge "E" _E

WHEN ROUTING, ALWAYS FEED AGAINST THEROTATION OF THE CU'Fi'ER. FEED WORKPIECE INTHE DIRECTION SHOWN BY THE ARROW. SEEFIGURE 24.

8. Turn router and shop vac "ON". While holding push-._..block and GUIDING WORKPIECE AGAINST

FENCE with both hands and FINGERS (Figure 30)AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM SPINNING BIT, feedthe work,piece across tile bit to make FULL DEPTHOF CUT IN ONE PASS. (DO NOT STOP FEEDINGUNTIL WORKPIECE IN FAR ENOUGH PASTSPINNING BIT).

NOTE: Clamp and test cut a piece of scrap wood tocheck your adjustments belore making yourfinished cut.

9. T_m muter and shop vac "OFF". Unclamp workpiece, and slide push 131oc_back.

10. Position and clamp the opposite side of workpiecein t_e same manner as described in Step 5 (make

sure"the wing nut is tight just enougtl to clampworkp=ece in position and end to be cut is resting onthe edge o! throat plate hole). Repeat steps 7, 8,and 9.

Throat Plate Insert _ End of tenon

FIGURE 31.

NOTE: When cutting tenons, always clamp workpiecewith end to be cut resting on edge of throatplate hole. This will minimize steps in finishedtenon surtace due lo variations in the table topIlatness. (Refer tc Figure 32.)

1/ [ ! _)/('/ i 1_ '" Steps in finished

NOTE: Always cut full depth on all four sides of tenonin one pass across the bit.

USING ROUTER TABLE FOR OPERATIONS AWAYFROM EDGE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECESUCH AS GROOVING, FLUTING, VEINING, ETC.

ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ROUTER BEFORE MAKINGANY SETTING, ADJUSTMENTS, OR CHANGING BITS

WHEN ROUTING, At.WAYS FEED AGAINST THEROTATION CF THE CUTTER. FEED WORKPIECE INTHE DIRECTION OF ARROW !N FIGURE 34.

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For maximum accuracy, one edge of your workpiece(edge sliding againsl the fence)-rhust be true andslraight. Set up your fence as follows:

1. Raise guard and rest it against the back o! thevacuum outlet.

2. Position the fence behind tile rouler bit for the desiredcutting depth (the distance of the cut from the edge ofIhe workpiece, as shown in Figure 33).

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3. Securely tighten both knobs and LOWER THEGUARD OVER THE BIT.

4. Make the cut by sliding straight edge of workpieceagainst the fence. Use a push stick as shown inFigure 34. [For each successive cut, the fence wouldneed to be re-adjusted).

NOTE: Test cut a piece of scrapwood before makingyour finish cut. Feed workpiece in the directionof arrow (Refer to Figure 34).

iFIGURE 34

USING ROUTER TABLE WITHOUT THE UNITIZEDFENCE

WARNING: ROUTING WITHOUT THE UNITIZEDFENCE AND THUS THE GUARD COULD CAUSEACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY,EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN FOR THIS .*ROUTING OPERATION,

ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ROUTER BEFORE MAKINGANY SETTING ADJUSTMENTS, OR CHANGING BITS.

ALWAY@ FEED WORKPIECE AGAINST THEROTATION OF THE CUTTER.

ONLY PILOTED ROUTER BITS ARE TO BE USED,

MANY ROUTING APPLICATIONS (SUCH AS SHOWNIN FIGURE 35) WILL REQUIRE THE FENCE TO BEREMOVED FROM THE TABLE.

Router Cut

Door

FIGURE 35

If the workpiece I_eing cut is between _e cutter and theoperator, then feecl from RIGHT TO LEFT as shown inFigure 36.

NOTE: When routing deep cuts (conlro_ed by router bit}in a workpiece, remove material in increments toprevent your muter from overloading. Repeatoperation wilh several passes until the desireddeplh is achieved.

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FIGURE 36

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being cut, then feed from LEFT TO RIGHT as stlown inFigure 37.

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away from the _arting pin, as shown by position #3 i_Figure 39.

6. At this point, the piloted router bit is acting as a guideand not the slatting pin. Feed the workplace against

' the rotatior, of cutter unlil the complete edge of theworkpiece has been cut. Then slide workplace awayIrom cutter.

Starting Pin

Workpiece Position #3 Position #2

FIGURE 37

FREE ROUTING IRREGULARLY SHAPED WORKPIECES

For routing irregularly shaped work pieces, a starting pinis provided. The starting pin is used for "free-routing"witl_ piloted bits only, It Is not used for any otheroperation described In this manual.

' 1 Remove the fence from the table.

2. Thread starting pin into tapped hole in the throatplate, as shown in Figure 38, and tighten securely.

3. To free route with starting pin, orient workpiece ontable top against starting pin, as shown by position #1in Figure 38. Workplace sl_ould not contact cutter.

4. Gradually swing workplace contacting pilot, swingworkpiece against tt_ecutter unti1111ocomplete edgeof the work piece has been cut. Then slide workpieca.away from cutter.

Starting J°inworl,; piece Position #2 Position #1

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FIGURE 39

PROTRACTOR

Your protractor will sorve as a handy aid when extra suppois needed for routing sma!l workpieces or e_s o1'largeworkpieces. See Figure 40.

Fence

B_

/

/ Figure 40

Protractor

/Workpiece

NOTE:, FOR ALL ROUTING OPERATIONS REQUIR-ING USE OF,MITER GALIGE ALONG WITHTHE EENCE, BE SURE TO ALIGN FENCE_,_ITHMITER 'BAR SLOT-BEFORE MAKINGANy :CUTS. SEE FIGURE 24.

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Notes

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18

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KeyNO.

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6

7

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12

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18

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20

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Part No.

2gLCN-753

29LCN-755

29A-306-14

2gA-310-7

29A-242-12

31L.559 •

2gA-264-B

29L-I&.3

29L-293

31L-560

2gLC_1-781

2a_A-2gB-t3

DescdpllonRouterTable

Tableleg

3/4OD x 913210Washer

1/4-20 x I-3,/4 Ig CarnageBolt

110-32 I"k]xMachine $clew Nul

_ter Bar

Pointer

/10-32 x ,_16 Ig PanheadScrew

3/1600 x 5i81O Groo_ Pin

ProlractorHead

Kno_

Plaslic Insarl Washer

110-32 x 318 Ig FlalhezdScrew

Quan.

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2

3

2

13

1

I

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I

1

1

6

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12 35 26LCN-?fi2

11

1

KeyNo. Part No. Descrtptlt]n Quan.

_ 21_.-651 Clamp F_od 1

23 29L-652 Clamp Pl_,_e 1

24 29A-246-12 1t4-20x I IgHex HeadCap Screw 1

25 29GD-321 1/4 Washer CapPush Nut 2

26 29A-252-B 5/16-18 WingNu_ 1

27_ 29A-306-27 11/160D x 111321DWasher 1

28, 29LCN-763 !10-32 x 518Ig Smoo_ Truss HeadScrew 12

29'. 29A-327-3 1/4 HelicalLockwasher I

30 2gL-66_ _no'b 2

31 " 29L..659 Knob I

32 45A-322 Label (RoulerTable) 1

33 4SA-323 Warning Label (Fence) !

45A-_24 I._bel (Fence) 1

29A-sog-t

29A-306-15

20A-310-5

29LCNo754

' 29LCN-7_0

2gLCN-TS7

_29LCN-758

2e3LCN-7S9

#10 L._.,_Washer

1i20D x 3/161!3Washer

#10.24 x 3J4 Ig CarnaoeBolt

Fence

Guard(Ovemead)

O_erheadGuard PivolPin

_djusl,l_le Fenc_

P_sh _:ock .....

1

1

1

1

1 g.

36 29A-242-8 t14-28 Hex Machine Screw Nut

37 291.CN-756 Throat Plate

38 29P-84-13 Slart_ Pin (7/16" Pilol)

39 29LD-123-2 11Q-32 Hex Slap Nut (ESNA)

40 29A-298-! #10-32 x 5/8 Io FlalheadScrew

41 29A-264-7 #I0-32 x S/8 Paflhead Screw

42 49LCN-39 Ins_.'uc_ionManual

M8 X 25 (Metric) Ral C'Sunk HDScrew _,,_' / _,_'

1

1

1

8

4

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