Craftsman pmn instruction manual Safety Precautions

Router Table for the Craftsman

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.Always switch off the power and unplug the router when changing cutters or when making adjustments.

2.Always wear protective goggles when routing.

3.Wear sound protective ear muffs when routing for long periods of time.

4.Do not wear loose clothing. Make sure baggy sleeves are rolled up and ties are removed.

5.Always remove spanners and allen keys from the table surface before switching router on .

6.Keep hands well clear of the router cutter when routing.

7.Avoid accidental starting of the router. Make sure the power switch is in the 'Off' position before plugging in and connecting to the electrical supply. Fit the no-volt release switch for ultimate safety.

8.Never leave the router unattended when running. Always wait until the router comes to a complete stop before making any adjustments.

9.Do not switch the router on with the cutter touching the workpiece.

10.Make a push stick and use it to move narrow workpieces across the cutting area.

11.Mount the Router Table securely to a work bench or to a workboard fitted to a suitable surface.

12.Check the function of the retractable safety guard before each use, to ensure it rides easily over the workpiece.

13.Always use the back fence to guide the work. Do not work freehand unless using bearing guided or pin guided cutters.

14.Always feed the workpiece against the rotation of the cutter

15.Periodically check all nuts and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.

16.Use dust extraction equipment.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Table surface	359mm (14") x 610mm (24")
Table height	349mm (13 1/ ")
		2
Aperture opening	54mm (2	1/ ")
		8
Back Fence opening	73mm (2	7/ ")
		8
Height of Back Fence	100mm (4")

CUTTER CARE

1.Do not drop cutters or knock them against hard objects.

2.Cutters should be kept clean. Resin build-up should be removed at regular intervals with a wire brush. The use of a dry lubricant will act as a preventative eg Trendicote spray. Take care not to allow excessive quantities of lubricant to come into contact with the Router Table.

3.Cutter shanks should be inserted into the collet at least 3/4 of shank length to prevent distortion. A distorted collet should be discarded, as it can cause vibration and damage the shank.

4.Do not overtighten collet as this will score the shank and create a weakness there.

5.It is also advisable to periodically check the router collet nut for wear.

USEFUL ADVICE

1.Judge your feed rate by the sound of the motor.

In time, the operator will acquire a ‘feel’ for the router, and a feed speed relative to the work will come naturally.

Too slow a feed will result in burning.

2.Do not take too deep a cut in one pass. Take light cuts with many passes to maintain cutter speed and improve finish.

3.Apply the normal precautions as with any electric power tool.

4.The main abuse of routing machines is the inclination for operators to overload them. The motto is 'Keep the revs up'. The drop in revolutions should not exceed, if possible, more than 20% of full running speed.

5.The motor of a router is susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips, and should be blown out, or ‘vacuumed’ , frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation.

6.Do not store the Router Table with router fitted on the floor, as chips, panel pins or dirt could drop into the air intake of the router.

7.Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with your router for full details of it's features and safety information.

8.The use of a fine height adjuster is highly recommended (if available for your router) for accurately adjusting the height of the cutter.

9.Do not use strong detergents or organic solvents to clean the Router Table or any of its components.

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