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Operator's

Manua_
®

Die Cast Aluminum

Router

Tabme

Model No. 320.37596

o WARRANTY
o SAFETY

_WARNnNG:
To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the

o ASSEMBLY

Operator's

o MAINTENANCE

ManuaU before using this product.

www.craftsman.com

o OPERATION

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
site: www.craftsrnan.com

to obtain

free replacement,

visit the web

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing
services or if rented to another person.

commercial

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
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
examples
•

to cause cancer, birth defects
of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based
Crystalline
Arsenic

or other reproductive

paints,

silica from bricks and cement

and chromium

harm. Some

and other masonry

from chemically-treated

products,

and

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,
be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
,_

DANGER:

avoided,
,_

Indicates

an imminently

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially

which, if not

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially

Prevention

hazardous

situation,

which,

if not avoided,

injury.

could result in minor or moderate
Damage

situation,

May

will result in death or serious injury.

could result in death or serious
,_

hazardous

or CAUTION.

hazardous

situation,

which, if not avoided,

injury.

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
not followed.
_WARNING:
by a qualified

and/or

property

damage

To ensure safety and reliability,

may result if these instructions

all repairs should

are

be performed

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

Volts

Voltage

Amperes

Current

Hertz

Frequency

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

"_
==='==
no
]

Alternating
Direct

.../min

Current
Current

No=Hands

Alert

Manual

Alert

Symbol

Hot Surface

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speed,

Double-insulated

of current

at no load
construction

Revolutions,
strokes, surface
orbits, etc., per minute

Eye Protection

Safety

Type of current

Rotational

Per Minute

Read The Operator's

per second)

Type or a characteristic

II Construction

Wet Conditions

(cycles

Time

No Load Speed
Class

NATION/EXPLANATION

locations.
Do not expose

speed,

to rain or use in damp

read and understand
operator's
manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
before using this product.

glasses with side shields and a full face
Always wear safety goggles or safety
shield when operating
this product.
Precautions

that involve

your

safety.

Failure will
blade
to keep
result your
in serious
hands personal
away frominjury.
the

Failure will
to keep
hands personal
away frominjury.
the
blade
result your
in serious

Failure will
blade
to keep
result your
in serious
hands personal
away frominjury.
the

blade
result your
in serious
Failure will
to keep
hands personal
away frominjury.
the

To reduce
avoid
contact
the with
risk of
anyinjury
hot surface.
or damage,

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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 equipmentgrounding 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,
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
instructions are not completely
understood,
the tool is properly grounded.

•

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

•

Repair

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or replace

damaged

or worn cord

have the

personnel if the grounding
or if in doubt as to whether

plugs

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_

(A)

Adapter
Grounding

(a)

unding_
Gro

(C)

_/
(D)

AA210

Keep guards

in place and in working

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.
invite accidents.

Cluttered

order.

areas and benches

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
work area.

away. All visitors should

be kept safe distance

Make the workshop
child proof with padlocks,
removing starter keys.

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from the

master switches,

or by

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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
was not designed.

to do a job for which it

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

Total length of cord in feet

Rating

25ft
Not More Than

120V

! 100ft

150ft

AWG
M

More Than

50ft

I Not Recommended
m

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.

Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
changing accessories.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
and

Disconnect tools before servicing
and when changing
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

Reduce the risk of unintentional
starting.
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
the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

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accessories,

Make sure that the switch

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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

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

TABLES

Manual Before Operating

Router Table.

Wear eye protection.
Feed the workpiece

against

Do not use awkward
•

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guard when the adjustable

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of cutter.

hand positions.

Keep fingers away from the revolving
Use the overhead

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rotation

fence

to rain or use in a damp

when necessary.

is not in place.

location.

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KNOW YOUR ROUTER
Fig. 2

TABLE (Fig. 2)

Dust Collection and
(Overhead Guard)

Vacuum Adapter

Extended

Fence

In-feed
Fence

Out-feed
Fence
Miter Gauge
Handle
Tabletop
Leg -

Fastening
Starting

Integrated
Safety
Switch

Hole
pin

2 Feather Boards
Five insert rings

Your router table has a precision-built electric switch box and it should be
connected to only a 120-volt, 60-HZ AC power supply (normal household current).
DO NOT operate on direct current (DC). The large voltage drop would cause a loss
of power and the motor would overheat. If the router table does not operate when
plugged into correct 120-volt, 60-HZ AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply.
The router table comes with a 6 ft. power cord (no adapter needed).

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Table Size

26 in. x 14-1/8 in.

Extended Fence Overall Length

23-5/8 in.

Switch Rating

120 volts, 60Hz, AC only,15A

Five insert Rings Size, inner
diameter

1-1/4 in., 1-7/8 in., 2-1/8 in.,
2-1/2 in., 1pc blank plate

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This Router Table has the following

features:

Durable cast aluminum tabletop (26 in. x 14-1/8 in.) for a large, smooth and
durable work surface. Table height clearance is 12-1/2 in. to accommodate
most fixed and plunge-based
touters.

3-1/8 in router hole with 5 insert rings (1-1/4 in., 1-7/8 in., 2-1/8 in., 2-1/2 in.
openings; 1 blank plate).

2 feather boards push blocks with mounting
in slots on the fence and table.

Integrated safety switch with two outlets. To ensure safety and reliability,
the total current drawn on the two units must be less than 15 Amps.

Extended fence provides maximum workpiece
moved forward and backward 3-3/4 in.

In-feed and out-feed

Out-feed fence can be adjusted
fence for joining operations.

Vacuum

Miter gauge adjusts from 0 ° to 60 ° in both directions
in many difficult feed situations.

hardware

that can be mounted

support;

fences can each be extended

the fence can be

2 in.

as much as 1/2 in. forward

of the in-feed

adapter fits a 2-1/4 in. shop vacuum hose (available separately).
for increased

stability

10. Fastening holes (11/32 in. dia.) allow the Router Table to be fixed to a stable
work surface.
11. Dust collection/guard

reduces

dust dispersal.

12. Above-the-table
height adjustment: This table is provided with an abovethe-table adjustment hole to accommodate
bit height adjustment on the
following Craftsman router models: 17541,2767,
27666, 2768, 27683,
27669, 27680, 17542, 28190, 28084. The bit height on the installed
router can be adjusted by turning the adjustment knob clockwise or
counterclockwise
with a hex wrench (not included).
13. This router table is suitable for mounting the following Craftsman router
models: 17541,2767,
27666, 2768, 27683, 27669, 27680, 17542, 28190,
28084, 17540, 17543.
14. Two feather boards push blocks with mounting hardware that can be mounted in
slots on the fence and table.

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WARNING:

If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt

to attach the

router table to a power source or operate the router table until the broken or
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
,_, WARNING:

Do not attempt

to modify this tool or create accessories

not

recommended
for use with this router table. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to serious injury.
,_, WARNING:

To prevent accidental

starting

that could cause serious

injury, always unplug the tool from the power source when assembling

personal
parts.

UNPACKING
This product

has been shipped

disassembled.

Carefully remove the router table and any accessories from the carton.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect the router table carefully
occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
satisfactorily operated the router table.

If any parts are damaged
of purchase.

PACKAGE

Key
NO.

CONTENTS

Description

to make sure that no breakage or damage

or missing,

inspected

please return the product

and

to the place

AND HARDWARE

Image

Quantity

Leg

Table (including
switch box)

Fence assembly

Miter gauge

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Feather board

Insert ring with 1-1/4 in.
opening

Insert ring with 1-7/8 in.
opening

Insert ring with 2-1/8 in.
opening

Insert ring with 2-1/2 in.
opening

Blank plate

Starting

Long round-head,
square-neck
bolt

Clamping

Large plain washer

Pan-head

bolt

Spring washer

Small plain washer

Flat-head

Nut

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knob

bolt

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SeePartList(Page12-13)forhardware
illustrations
referenced
by numberin
thefollowinginstructions.
ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE
TABLETOP
1.

Fig. 3

Place the router table
surface upside down on a
flat, level surface.

Position the legs relative
to the router table as shown
in Fig. 3.

Insert two pan-head bolts (15)
into the holes on the side of
each leg, and place the small
plain washers (17), spring
washers (16) and nuts (19), as
shown in Fig. 4.

Insert two pan-head
bolts (15) into the holes on
the top of each leg and
place the small plain washers
(17), spring washers (16), as
shown in Fig. 4.

Securely tighten all fasteners
with Philips screwdriver
(not supplied).

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Fig. 4
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ATTACHING
THE TABLE

THE ROUTER

Fig. 5

Attach the router to the router
table after you have assembled
the table.
1.

Unplug the router.

Place the router table
upright, with the front edge
closest to you.

Be sure that the table is
stable and that it rests on
both legs.

Fig. 6

Remove the base plate from
the router and hold the router
upside down (Fig. 5). If your
router model is listed in Table
2, determine the hole pattern
that matches the mounting
hole pattern for your router, as
shown in Table 2 and Fig. 6.

Table 2
Cutting height adjustment

Brand

Craftsman

Above-the-table height
adjustment Hole

Model

28190
28084 (using the fixed base)
2768
27683 (using the fixed base)
27680 (using the fixed base)

28084 (using the plunge base)
27680 (using the plunge base)
27669
27666
27683 (using the plunge base)

17541
2767
17542
17543 (using the fixed base)

Craftsman

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Align the above-the-table
height adjustment hole in
your Craftsman router per
Table 2. At the same time,
align the three corresponding
mounting holes A in the
center of the table with the

Fig. 7

holes in the router, as shown
in Fig. 6.
6.

Insert 3 flat-head bolts (18)
through each of the three
chosen router-table
holes and
into the holes in the router, as
shown in Fig.7.

Hold the router with one hand, and securely tighten each flat-head
with Philips screwdriver (not supplied) by the other hand.

If your router model is not listed in table 2, it may still be installed using either
mounting hole A or the other 3-hole pattern available on this router table.
However, over-the-table
adjustment may not be accessible in this case.

ATTACHING
ASSEMBLY

THE FENCE
TO THE

Fig. 8

bolt (18)

0
¢

TABLE (Fig. 8)
WARNING:

Always unplug the

router before attaching or removing
the fence. The fence has been
shipped completely
1.

clamping
2.

knobs.

Place the fence assembly
on the table with the three
clamping

assembled.

Remove the three

knobs facing you.

Align three holes as shown
in Fig. 8a on the bottom of
fence with three channels on
the router table.

Fig. 8a
%\

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N

Secure the fence to the table
with three clamping knobs
(13), one short round-head
square-neck
bolt and two
long round-head
square-neck
bolts (already attached to the
fence assembly).

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TO ATTACH THE MITER
GAUGE (Fig. 9)

Fig. 9

The miter gauge has been
shipped completely assembled.
Attach the miter gauge to the
table by placing the miter gauge
bar in the slot on the table.
TO iNSTALL

TABLETOP

iNSERT

RINGS (Fig. 10}
This router table includes

five

tabletop insert rings with the
following hole sizes:
•

Fig. 10

Blank plate

1-1/4 in. diameter, for use
with bits with diameters up to
1-1/8 in.

1-1/4 in. Dia

(_---2-1/8

in. Dia

1-7/8 in. diameter, for use
with bits with diameters up to
1-3/4 in.

O__j....-_2-1/2

in. Dia

1-7/8 in. Dia

2-1/8 in. diameter,
for use
with bits with diameters up
to 2 in.
2-1/2 in. diameter, for use
with bits with diameters up to 2-3/8 in.
The blank plate may be drilled with a hole to match a bit whose diameter is not
included in the list above. Make sure that the size of the hole is 1/8 in. larger
than that of the bit. The blank plate may be used to prevent dust from entering
the router below.
1.

Position the tabletop

Press the insert into the inset opening

Press down evenly over the tabs until the insert locks into place.

To remove, pull up gently until the tabs disengage.
the tabletop inserts in a convenient place.

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insert over the inset opening

in the router table.

When not in use, store

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MOUNTING THE TABLE TO A
WORK SURFACE {Fig. 11)
1.

Set the router table on a
workbench or other stable
and sturdy surface, with
the FRONT (switch side)
of the router table facing
towards you.

While holding the router
table in the desired position,
mark the location of the four
mounting holes (11,/32 in.
dia.) in each the four corners.

Remove the router table.

Drill an 11/32 in. pilot hole (for bolts) at the marked

Place the router table on the workbench and align the mounting
router table legs with the holes drilled in the workbench.

Secure the router table in place using nuts (not provided)
provided) to thread the bolts through the pilot holes.

Tighten all hardware
your hardware.

ATTACH
BOARDS

(not supplied)

securely

locations.
holes in the

and washers

with the corresponding

(not

tool to

THE FEATHER
(Fig. 12 and 13)

WARNING:

Always unplug

the router before attaching or
removing the feather boards.
NOTICE: The front and back
side of each feather

board is

marked to indicate proper feed
direction. The direction of the
arrow marked on the feather
board must be consistent with the
in-feed direction.
Attach the feather
the fence
1.

Place the feather

board

Fig. 13

board on

the fence as shown in Fig. 12.
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Insert two round-head, square-neck
and the slots in the feather boards.

Slide large plain washers (14) onto each bolt.

Tighten the clamping knobs (13) to secure the feather board to the fence.

Attach

the feather

board

bolts (12) through the holes in the fence

to the tabletop

surface

Place the feather board on the tabletop

Insert the bolts through
feather board.

Slide large plain washers

Tighten the clamping knobs (13) to secure the feather board to the tabletop.

iNSERTiNG

surface as shown in Fig. 13.

the holes in the tabletop

surface and the slots in the

(14) onto the bolts.

THE STARTING
Fig. 14

PIN (Fig.14)
Thread the starting pin into the
hole "F" on the router table; use
it as a pivot point when cutting
small, odd-shaped
pieces.
NOTICE: Only use piloted cutters
when using the starting pin. Place
the starting pin into the F hole
in the right of the tabletop inset
opening, and secure it by turning
it clockwise.

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SWITCH

OPERATION

The switch has a safety key to help prevent accidentally
switching
and to prevent unauthorized,
possibly hazardous use by others.
The yellow safety key must be completely
before the switch can be turned ON.
To operate the switch:
(Fig. 15 to Fig. 17}

inserted

the router ON,

into the red switch panel

Fig.

Insert the safety key into the
switch (Fig. 15).

To turn the power ON, lift
up the ON/OFF switch
panel (Fig. 16).

To turn the power OFF,
press down on the ON/OFF
switch panel (Fig. 17).

,_ WARNING:
Never leave
the router unattended while it is

Safety Key

Fig.

running or before it comes to a
complete stop.
4.

To lock the switch in the OFF
position, push the ON/OFF
switch down to turn the switch
OFF, and remove the safety
key from the switch panel.

Electric

receptacles

Two electric receptacles are located
at the back of the switch assembly.
Use one for plugging in the router.
The other may be used to plug in a
vacuum or a light (not included).
_,

WARNING:

Fig. 1

To ensure safety

and reliability, the total current
drawn from the two units must be
less than 15 Amps.
NOTICE: The diameter
vacuum
vacuum
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of the

adapter in the fence assembly
accordingly.

is 2-1/4 in.; select the

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ADJUSTING

THE FENCE

A
,d_ WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router before performing adjustments
the router or table could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
The fence enables you to support
1.

Loosen the three
clamping knobs by turning
them counterclockwise.
Move the fence forward

and guide the workpiece.
Fig. 18

backward along the
the desired position,
in Fig. 18. The fence
moved forward and
3-3/4 in.

slots to
as shown
can be
backward

Tighten the clamping

knobs.

Clamping

Knob

To adjust the fence right and
left (Fig. 19)
1.

Loosen the four
wing nuts by turning
them counterclockwise.

Move the fence facings right
or left to the desired position
(Fig. 19). Each fence facing
can be moved 2 in. right or
left in order to lengthen the
fence during the operation.

Tighten the wing nuts.

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TO ADJUST THE OUT-FEED
FENCE FOR JOINTtNG (Fig. 20)

Fig. 20
Out-feed

WARNING:

Failure to unplug

your router before performing
adjustments to the router or table
could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
For jointing operations,
the out-feed fence can be
adjusted up to 1,/2 in. forward of
the in-feed fence to support the
workpiece after it passes across
the router bit.
1.

Loosen the clamping

knob on the out-feed

Move the out-feed fence forward of the in-feed fence to a distance equal
to the width of material to be removed from the workpiece. Tighten the
clamping knob.

Move and clamp the entire extended fence so that the out-feed
aligned with the cutting edge of the bit.

USING THE FEATHER
BOARDS (Fig. 21)
WARNING:

fence.

fence is

Fig. 21

Failure to unplug

your router before performing
adjustments to the router or table
could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
Feather boards are helpful in
controlling the workpiece while
routing and assist in keeping the
workpiece flat on the tabletop.
The tabletop feather board,
combined with the fence feather board, help to keep the workpiece pressed
against the fence and tabletop. The best location for the feather boards varies
according to your application, workpiece size, and other factors.
1.

Loosely install the featherboard(s)

Place the workpiece on the router table so that it is squarely against the fence.

Position both feather
clamping knobs.

The workpiece
great effort.

For wider workpieces,

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should

as described

on page 18 and 19.

boards snugly against the workpiece
move with some resistance
the tabletop

feather

and tighten the

but without

requiring a

board cannot be used.
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ADJUSTING THE MITER
GAUGE (Fig. 22)
_,

WARNING:

Failure to unplug

your router before performing
adjustments to the router or table
could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
1.

Loosen the miter gauge knob.

Rotate the miter gauge to the
desired angle.

Tighten the miter gauge knob.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING:

Failure to unplug your router before performing

the router or table could result in accidental
Select the appropriate
and Fig. 6.

starting causing

adjustments

serious

hole to adjust the router to the table according

NOTICE: A hex wrench

is required

Turn off the table switch
switch panel.

Loosen the clamping
the router.

Insert the hex wrench

for this operation

injury.
to Table 2

(not included).

by pressing the ON/OFF

lever on
into the

adjusting hole on the tabletop
(Fig. 23), and turn the router
adjustment dial with the hex
wrench to move the router
collet up or down.
4.

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height is set, tighten the
clamping lever on the router.

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USING THE ROUTER

WITH THE ROUTER

TABLE

Read and understand

Always plug the router into the switched outlet in the router table. Never
plug a router table mounted router into another power source.

Make sure that the router-table

Plug the router-table

Turn on the power to the router table by lifting up the ON/OFF switch

Always control the power to the router with the router table switch whenever
the router is mounted on the table.

ROUTING

the entire Operator's

Adjust the fence to support

NOTICE: The workpiece

the entire Operator's
the workpiece

must always

panel.

Note that the direction

WARNING:

of rotation

to be cut.

are securely

locked before supplying

of the router mounted

Feed the workpiece

The direction

Manual for the router.

be held tight against the fence.

Reconfirm that all router adjustments
power to the router.
counterclockwise.

the router switch.

OPERATION

Read and understand

switch is off. Lock-on

cord into a power source.

Manual for the router.

to a router table is

from right to left.

of feed for the workpiece

is always against the

sharp edges of the cutter and into the rotation of the cutter (the cutter rotation is
counterclockwise,
when the router is installed in a router table). Failure to follow
this rule can result in serious personal injury.

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GENERAL

MAINTENANCE

,_it, WARNING: 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 clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
,_

WARNING:

Do not at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based

products, penetrating oils, etc. to come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:

When servicing,

use only identical

replacement

parts. Use of any

other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

The router does
not work

The router is not plugged
the table outlet

The table surface
is not flat

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into

Insert router power cord
plug into a table outlet

The router table cord is not
connected to a power source

Plug the router table
cord into a power source

The router table switch
"OFF" position

Insert key and pull
the switch to the ON
position

Legs are not properly
assembled

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is in

Check assembly
directions and securely
tighten all fasteners

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Router Table MODEL

NUMBER

320.37596

The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate attached to the switch box
of the router table. Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for
this tool.
To order parts, call 1-800-469-4663.

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5660027000

Circlips For Shaft

3123240000

Transparent

3550847000

Shaft

5620051000

Screw

3123238000

Vacuum Adapter

5630056000

Wing Nut

5650017000

Plain Washer

3402187000

Fence Knob

3123929000

Feather Board

3123236000

Adjusting

3703820000

Adjustable

3123237000

Scaleboard

5640168000

Square Neck Bolt

5640017000

Square Neck Bolt

3550846000

Fulcrum

3123289000

Table Top Insert

5620075000

Screw

3421498000

Main Table

3123241000

Upper Handle Cover

3123242000

Lower Handle Cover

5610039000

Tapping

3123288000

Table Top Insert

3123246000

Table Top Insert

5620369000

Screw

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Guard

Base
Fence

Screw

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5630015000

Prevailing Torque Hexagon

Nut

2822230000

Switch Box Assembly

3127101000

Table Top Insert

3402186000

Miter Knob

3127100000

Table Top Insert

3123245000

Miter Gauge

5630003000

Hexagon

3703828000

Miter Guide

5620038000

Screw

5650009000

External Teeth Washer

5650005000

Plain Washer

3703825000

Indicator

3123235000

Support

5650013000

Plain Washer

5650015000

Spring Washer

Nut

Leg

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