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ROUTER TABLE

FULL FUNCTION/UNITIZED. FENCE

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, DL 60684 U.S.A.6107 1

MADE IN U.S.A.

Prhted in U.S.A. 4-92

WARNING: FAILURE TO HEED ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS REGARDING USEOF THIS PRODUCT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOLRead the owner's manual carefully. Learn its applica-tion and limitations as well as the specific potentialhazards peculiar to this tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS (UNLESSDOUBLE INSULATED)If tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cordand a 3-prong grounding type plug, it should be pluggedinto a three hole electrical receptacle. If adapter is usedto accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapterwire must be attached to known ground, (usually thescrew securing receptacle cover plate). Never removethird prong. Never connect green ground wire to aterminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACEin working order, and in proper adjustment andalignment.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYSAND WRENCHESForm habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-ing wrenches are removed from tool before turningit on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEANCluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floormust not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTDon't use power tools in damp or wet locations orexpose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.Provide adequate surrounding work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAYAll visitors should be kept a safe distance from workarea.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF-with padlocks, master switches, or by removingstarter keys.

9. DON'T FORCE TOOLIt will do the job better and safer at the rate for whichit was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOLDon't force tool or attachment to do a job it was notdesigned for.

11. WEAR RIGHT APPARELDo not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry(rings, wrist watches) to get caught in moving parts.Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protectivehair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleevesabove the elbow.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z871)at all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cuttingoperation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)during extended periods of operation.

13. SECURE WORK

-Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.It's safer than using your hand, frees both hands tooperate tool.

14. DON'T OVERREACHKeep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CAREKeeps tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-formance. Follow instructions for lubricating andchanging accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLSbefore servicing; when changinq accessories such asblades, bits, cutters, etc.

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTINGMake sure switch is in OFF" position before plug-ging in.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESConsult the owner's manual for recommended ac-cessories. Follow the instructions that accompanythe accessories. The use of improper accessoriesmay cause hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOLSerious -injury could occur if the tool is tipped or ifthe cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the tool suchthat it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTSBefore further use of the tool, a guard or other partthat is damaged should be carefully checked to en-sure that it will operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for alignment of movingparts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,mounting, and any other conditions that may affectits operation. A guard or other part that is damagedshould be properly repaired or replaced.

21. DIRECTION OF FEEDFeed work into a t,Iade or cuttor against the directionof rotation of the blade or cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNINGUNATTENDEDTurn. power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to acomplete stop.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROUTER TABLEWITH UNITIZED FENCE.

1. ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTIONThe operation of any power tool can result in for-eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safetygoggles before commencing power.tool operation.Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or cata-log stores.

2. KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF BITS, AND WORKINGAREA

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

4. KEEP ROUTER CLEANAFTER EVERY USE, CLEAN SAW DUST OFFTHE ROUTER. (ALSO BLOW OUT INSIDE).

5. YOUR ROUTER TABLE IS PROVIDED WITH ADUST COLLECTING ATTACHMENT. ALWAYSUSE SHOP VAC. FOR ALL ROUTING OPERA-TIONS REQUIRING USE OF FRONT SIDE OFUNITIZED FENCE. (FRONT SIDE IS THE SIDEWITH THE CRAFTSMAN LABEL).

NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools areparticularly susceptible to the accumula-tion of sawdust and wood chips, andshould be blown out, or "vacuumed", fre-quently to prevent interference with nor-mal motor ventilation.

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

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

8. ALWAYS USE THE ROUTER TABLEFENCE TOGUIDE THE WORK. DO NOT WORK FREE

-HAND.When using pilot type bits, keep the fences as closeto the pilot as possible to provide additional backupand additional guidance and to avoid chances ofan accident and possible personal injury.

9. ALWAYS FEED AGAINST THE ROTATION OFTHE CUTTER WHEN ROUTING ON THEROUTER TABLE. FEED WORKPIECES IN THEDIRECTION OF THE ARROW AS SHOWN ONTHE LABEL ON THE SIDE OF THE FENCEBEING USED (WHEN FACING THE TABLEFRONT).

10. FOR ALL EDGE CUTTING AND END CUTTINGOPERATIONS, USE FRONT SIDE OF UNITIZEDFENCE. USE BACK SIDE OF FENCE ONLY FORROUTING OPERATIONS AWAYFROM EDGEON THE UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE SUCH ASGROOVING; FLUTING; VEINING; CROWNMOLDJNG ETC.

11. WHEN END CUTTING ON WORKPIECES 4"WIDE OR LESS, CLAMP AND HOLD AND FEEDTHE WORKPIECE WITH THE PUSH BLOCKUSING BOTH HANDS AS SHOWN IN FIG. #27.KEEP FINGERS CLEAR OF BIT WHEN MOVINGWORKPIECE ACROSS THE CUTTING AREA.NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS LOWER THANTHE TOP OF RETRACTABLE GUARD.

12. ROUTER BITS ARE EXTREMELY SHARP.Be extra careful when working around them.

13. 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 FROM BELOW WHEN THE BASECLAMP IS LOOSENED TO MAKE ADJUST-MENTS, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON.

14. ALWAYS LOOK UNDER THE TABLE AT THESWITCH WHEN TURNING THE ROUTE.RON/OFF AND TOUCH NOTHING BUT THESWITCH. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLEWHEN ROUTER IS RUNNING FOR ANY OTHERREASON.

NOTE: It is far more safe and convenient to usea "Sears Craftsman 25182 Router TableSwitch Package". This switch provides akey operated ON/OFF button which allowsvery fast and easy access when and if itbecomes necessary to turn the router"OFF" quickly. The key can be removedto render the switch inoperable to unautho-rized people.

15. ONCE BOTH GUARDS ARE INSTALLED FORROUTING, DO NOT REMOVE THEM FOR ANYREASON.

16. MOUNT ROUTER TABLE FIRMLY ANDSECURELY TO A WORK SURFACE BEFOREUSE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSETABLE TO TIP OVER OR SLIDE DURING OPER-ATION RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGEAND/OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.

17.WARNING:BEFORE MAKING ANY CUT, UNPLUG ROUTERAND RETRACT GUARD TO MAKE ABSO-LUTELY SURE THAT RETRACTABLE GUARDCLEARS THE ROUTER BIT, AND THE GUARDIS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. SEE FIG. #19.

18. WARNING:ROUTER VIBRATIONS SOMETIMES CANCAUSE FASTENERS FOR THE TABLE, THEROUTER AND ThE UNITIZED FENCE TO QETLOOSEI PERIODICALLY CHECK FASTENERSTO MAKE SURE THEY ARE TIGHT ANDSECURE.

INTRODUCTIONHow often have you needed a large guiding surface ona router table? Your Sears Craftsman Router Table withUnitized Fence comes with:

a. A unique 4" high unitized fence designed to assistfor end grain routing for making tenons, slidingdovetails and tongue and groove-joints along withmost edge and face cutting operations.

b. A specially designed push bloek with quick clampfor back up and clamping boards up to 4" width forend grain routing.

c. An accurate and quick adjusting jointing fenceadjustable to proper jointing depth of cut.

d. Reversing feature of unitized fence designed toenable routing operations like grooving; fluting;veining; crown molding etc. up to 2 1/2" away fromthe edge towards the middle of the board.

UNPACKING ANDCHECKING CONTENTSRefer to Parts List on Page 16

WARNING

e Two guards for operation on either side of the uni-tized fence.

f.

Dust collecting attachment for most shop vac. hookups.

If order to facilitate handling and minimize any damagethat might occur during shipment, your new routertableis packaged unassembled. We know you are anxiousto see what your new tool will do, but a few minutesspent now carefully reading the following instructions,will result in less frustration and more enjoyable opera-tion later.

Start by checking and acôounting for all the loose parts.If any parts are missing, contact your local Sears retailor catalog outlet for replacement.

YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE ATTTING TOASSEMBLE AND OPERATE YOUR ROUTER! ROUTER TABLE.

ASSEMBLY OF TABLE

1. Turn the table upside down.

2. Place one of the table legs in one corner of the tableas shown in Fig. #1.

Leg

6. Turn the table right side up and tighten all 16screws and nuts with a screwdriver and wrench orpliers.

MOUNTING ROUTER TO TABLE

ALWAYS UNPLUG ROUTER BEFORE MOUNTING(The table will accept Sears routers with bases up to6" in diameter).

ATTACHING SEARS ROUTERS WITH THREE HOLEBASE PLATES.

1. Remove the router base plate (back plate) from therouter.

2. While holding the router upside down, position itto the underside within the center ring of the tabletop as shown in Fig. #2.

Table Top

#10-32 x 5/8"Pan Head Screw

#10-32 Hex Nut

#10 Lock Washer Fig. #1

3. Insert the 10-32 x 5/8 machine screws through thetable top and leg.

4. Lightly tighten the nuts and lock washers on eachscrew. The lock washers should be against theinside of the leg.

5. Repeat for the remaining three legs.Center Ring

3. Rotate the router until the three mounting holes inthe router base line up with three of the holes inthe table top. (It will be helpful if you orient the routersuch that you can easily reach the ON/OFF switchfrom the front of the table. Sears Craftsman

25182 Router Table Switch Package provideseasy access to ON/OFF button).

4. Insert three #10-32 x 3/8" long flat head machinescrews (provided) throUgh holes in the table top(See Fig. #3) and tighten securely into the routerbase.

SELECTING AND INSTALLINGTABLE INSERTS

With the desired bit in the router, select a table insertwhich has a center hole slightly larger than the diameterof the router bit. Note: For bits larger than approximately1 3/8" diameter, do not use an insert.

The table inserts were designed to be snapped into therouter table. Slide the large tang under the edge of thelarge hole in the router table as shown in Fig. #4. Usingyour thumb, press down on the insert until the small tangsnaps into position.

Use Thumbs Pressure toSnap TaIeinsertInto Position

To remove the insert, place the point of a small screw-driver into the slot (with the small tang) and pry the insertout of the router table.

WARNING: BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND ATTACH-ING UNITIZED FENCE TO TABLE,MAKE SURE THAT ROUTER ISUNPLUGGED AND THE BIT IS BELOWTHE TOP SURFACE OF THE TABLE.

ASSEMBLY OF UNITIZED FENCE

ASSEMBLY OF JOINTING FENCE TO UNITIZEDFENCE

1. Slide jointing fence through rectangular openingin the cavity provided on the unitized fence (ribson the unitized fence will slide in the grooves onthe underside of jointing fence). See Fig. #5.

Fig. #5

2. Insert 1/4-20 x 1" long flex head bolt through thehole in the unitized fence (fron the underside) andthe slot in the jointing fence.

3. While holding the head of the bolt in the hex recesson the underside of unitized fence, place a flatwasher over the bolt and screw small 1/4-20 knobon bolt.

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

ASSEMBLY OF RETRACTABLE GUARD TO UNI-TIED FENCE

1. Place the unitized fence upside down on a flat sur-face as shown in Fig. #6.

Hex Recess

Use Screwdriver toRemove Table Insert

9/32"I.D.x3/4" O.D.

- 1/4-20 Knob (small)rii vvasnr

Unitized Fenc

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Fig. #8

4. Tightly secure retractable guard in place using selfthreading #8-10 x 9/16" long pan head plasformscrew and a flat washer as shown in Fig. #9.

5. Swing 9uard a few times in the direction of arrowto see that it retracts out freely by itself and returnsto its normal position over the router table hole. SeeFig. #9.

Unitized Fence

3/16" l.D. x 1/2" O.D.Flat Washer

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2. Orient the retractable guard as shown in Fig. #7.Position and hold the spring over its hub such thatformed end of spring wraps over the guard asshown in Fig. #7.

Straight Leg

Spring

3. While holding the spring over the hub and formedend over the guard, position and press the straightleg of spring against surface 'X' to align hole in hubover boss on unitized fence (see Fig. #8). Slip theguard over the boss. Spring will now be trappedbetween the guard and the fence. (Spring diameteris bigger than the hub diameter. You will need touse both hands to hold spring in proper position).

Straight Leg of Spring

. Surface 'X'

NOTE: If the guard does not retract o riy,loosen screw just enough unt] esretract out freely and snaps bc nor-mal forward position by itself.

6. Turn the unitized fence right side up.

ATTACHMENT OF UNITIZED FENCE ASSEYTOTABLE

ALWAYS UNPLUG ROUTER BEFORE A1TACNGFENCE TO AND REMOVING FROM TABLE

1. Assemble unitized fence assembly t

e asshown in Fig. #10.

1/4-20Large Knob

9/32" l.D. x 3/4" O.D.Flat Washer-...

Slot

Retractable Guard

Router

Fig. #10

2.. Insert one of the 1/4-20 x 1 3/4" long hex headboltsthrough the hole in the table top (from the under-side) and the slot in the fence.

3. While holding the head of the bolt in the hex recesson the underside of the tabletop, place a flat washerover the bolt and install a large 1/4-20 knob ontothe bolt to loosely secure the fence.

4. Repeat for, the other slot.

NOTE: The unitized fence assembly can beattathed to table with either side facing thefront To use other side, just remove thekacbs and turn the fence around.

ASSEMY OF P13S14 BLOCK

Screw tie srraU end of clamp rod into threadedap rate until the plate bottoms on its(make sure clamp plate is oriented such

tteC' is facing outwards as shown in Fig.

Small End

Shoulder

2. Tightly secure clamp plate to clamp rod using 1/4"helical lock washer and a hex nut.

3. Insert the opposite threaded end of clamp rodthrough hole in push block and install a flat washerand a wing nut on to it. See H. #11.

Clamp Plate

Fig. #111/4-28 Hex Nut

WARNING: ROUTER VIBRATIONS SOME-TIMES CAN CAUSE 1/4-28 HEXNUT AND CLAMP PLATE TO GETLOOSE! PERIODICALLY CHECKFASTENERS AND CLAMP PLATETO MAKE SURE THEY ARE TIGHTAND SECURE.

MOUNTING PUSH BLOCK ASSEMBLY ON UNITIZEDFENCE

Clamp plate when free, tries to swing in the directionof arrow (See Fig. #12a) due to its weight.

NOTE: a. Remove dust and chips from sliding sur-faces of push block and unitized fence asneeded to maintain good sliding motion.

b. Occasional application of furniture spraywax on sliding surfaces of PUSH BLOCKONLY will greatly improve the slidingmotion.

FOR ROUTING ON ENDS (TENONS, SLIDING DOVE-TAILS, ETC.) WORKPIECE IS HELD AGAINST FACEOF UNITIZED FENCE AND CLAMPED BETWEENCLAMP PLATE AND SURFACE '5' OF PUSH BLOCK.SEE FIG. #12a.

Clamp Plate

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Face of Unitized Fence

Fig. #12b

ASSEMBLY OF GUARD TO UNITIZED FENCE

1. Assemble guard to unitized fence as shown in Fig.#13.

2. While holding the guard at a slight.angle as shown,insert tab on one side of guard into hole inside theslot on fence.

3. Hold the guard against this slot, straighten it intoa vertical position and; insert the opposite tab intothe mating slot. See Fig. #13.

5/16-18" Wing Nut

1/4" Helical Lock Washer

Fig. #12a

1. Mount push block assembly on the unitized fenceby supporting clamp plate against the face of thefence (Fig. #1 2b) and aligning retaining rib on pushblock with the groove in the face of unitized fence.See figures #12a and #12b.

2. Slide push block assembly back and forth alongentire length of unitized fence to see that it slidesfreely.

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4. Pivot guard back and forth a few times to make surethat it moves freely.

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guard and let it rest on the vac hose.

NOTE: For maximum suction efficiency, stick apiece of tape or use a piece of scrap woodto cover up the opening in the rear of thefence as shown in Figures 14a and 14b.Uncover opening after use.

FOR OPERATIONS REQUIRING USE OF BACK-SIDE OF UNITIZED FENCE, DO NOT CONNECTSHOP VAC. AS IT WILL HINDER OPERATION.

• THE BACKSIDE OF FENCE IS ONLY FOR CUT-TING OPERATIONS ON THE UNDERSIDE OFWORKPIECE. THE WORKPIECE DURING SUCHOPERATIONS COMPLETELY COVERS THEROUTER BIT AND THE DUST CANNOT BEVACUUMED.

WARNING: OPERATING ROUTER TABLE WITH-OUT USE OF SHOP VAC. MAY RESULTIN EXCESSIVE COLLECTION OF SAWDUST AND CHtPS UNDER THE FENCEAND THE RETRACTABLE GUARDAREA.

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS UNPLUG THEROUTER AND CHECK FUNCTION OF GUARDBEFORE EACH USE. REMOVE DUST AND CHIPSFROM GUARD AREA AS NEEDED TO MAINTAINGUARD FUNCTION. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.REMOVE UNITIZED FENCE FROM TABLE (MAKESURE ROUTER IS UNPLUGGED) TO CLEAR DUSTAND CHIPS TRAPPED BETWEEN FENCE ANDTABLE TOP.

MOUNTING THE ROUTER TABLETHE 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 AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY.

Each leg has (2) holes at the bottom for mounting. Firmlysecure router table to work surface using appropriatefasteners (not provided) as shown in Fig. #15.

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

DUST COLLECTING ATTACHMENT

Unitized fence is provided with a hookup for most SearsCraftsman 2 1/2" and 1 1/4" hose diameter vacs.

FOR ALL OPERATIONS REQUIRING USE OF FRONT-SIDE OF UNITIZED FENCE, connect shop vac asfollows:

1. Raise guard and lean it against the fence.

2. Attach 2 1/2" hose diameter nozzle as shown inFig. #14a.

Tape

Fig. #14a

3. Attach 1 1/4" hose diameter nozzle as shown inFig. #14b.

For added versatility, secure the table to a piece of 1/2"or thicker plywood which can be "C" clamped to yourvork surface.

ASSEMBLY OF M1ER GAUGE

Assenije protractor head to miter bar as shown in Fig.#16.

3/16" Dia.x518"Grooved Pin(Assembled)

Fig. #16

ALIGNMENT OF UNITIZED FENCETO MITER BAR SLOT

1. Measure distance from each end of unitized fenceto edge 'E' of miter bar slot on the table as shownin. Fig. #17. 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 table as shown in Fig. #17.

(Retractable Guard not Shown forClarity).

WHEN ROUTING, ALWAYS FEED AGAINST THEROTATION OF THE CUTTER. FEED WORKPIECE INTHE DIRECTION OF ARROW AS SHOWN ON THELABEL ON THE SIDE OF THE FENCE BEING USED(when facing the table front).

The unitized fence on your table is provided as a guideagainst which the workpiece should be held for accuracyin rQuting. Free hand routing (not holding work againstthe fence) is hazardous and should be strictly avoided.

Shop vac. with either 2 1/2" diameter or 1 1/2" diameterhose nozzle should be connected to the dust collectionattachment when using the router table.

ADJUSTING DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF CUT

In order to retract the guard and have full access to therouter bit for making adjustments, select a board thatis smooth with its edges and ends true to each otherand its surfaces and:

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1. Mark lines 'A' and 'B' on the end of this board. Line'A' for desired depth of cut (amount of material youwant to remove) and line 'B' for desired cuttingheight. See Fig. #18,

2. 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 Fig. #18 (This willretract guard inside fence and provide access tothe bit for making adjustments. MAKE SUREROUTER IS UNPLUGGED WHEN CLAMPINGBOARD AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS).

Large Knobs

Scale

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Fig. #17

OPERATION - ROUTING USINGFRONTSIDE OF UNITIZED FENCEALWAYS UNPLUG THE ROUTER BEFORE MAKINGANY SETTING, ADJUSTMENTS, OR CHANGINGBITS.

Outermost Cutting Ec

3. Loosen both large knobs that allow movement offence and move fence forward and backward untiloutermost cutting edge of router bit is aligned withline 'A'. Tighten both knobs.

Fig. #18

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4.

4. Raise or lower the router until top cutting edge ofbit is aligned with line 'B'. (Refer to your router'sowner's manual for adjusting your router properly)..AFTER MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT, BE SUREROUTER IS SECURELY TIGHTENED IN THEROUTER BASETHE BIT IS SECURELY TIGHT-ENED IN THE ROUTER CHUCK, AND ROUTERBASE IS TIGHTLY SECURED TO TABLE TOP.

5. Remove the board from the fence.

WARNING: WHEN ADJUSTING HEIGHT OFROUTER BIT FOR ANY DESIREDCUT, MAKE ABSOLUTELY CER-

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TAIN THAT TOP OF BIT IS BELOW

described before. (MAKE SU

ISUNPLUGGED WHEN MAKING

T.TS).

Check your adjustments byturnL:i-

-3N'and feeding a piece of scrap woc: abeyond router bit. Then stop and t-

NOTE: Feed work in the direction of awnon label on the frontside of unittze ce(when facing table front).

Loosen knob on jointing fence and movelt out,flush against the finished edge of scrap wood.Retighten the knob. See Fig. #20.

THE INSIDE SURFACE OF (Retractable Guard notRETRACTABLE GUARD AS Clarity)SHOWN IN FIG. #19. CHECK TOSEE THAT GUARD RETRACTSFREELY IN AND OUT OF FENCE TOITS NORMAL POSITION OVER THEROUTER TABLE HOLE. DO NOTOPERATE ROUTER IF ANY PART Small Knob onOF THE BIT CONTACTS THE Jointing Fence

GUARD.

5. Repeat the test cut on the scrap wood.' Finished Edge

Fig. #20Table FrontFig. #19

NOTE: The procedure described above isintended to provide a way of retracting andholding the guard to have full access to therouter bit for making adjustments. Work-piece to be routed could be substituted forthe scrap board for making adjustments.

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 to 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 flush withthe face of unitized fence. If not, loosen small knobon jointing fence and push jointing fence inside thecavity in unitized fence. Tighten knob on jointingfence.

NOTE: The jointing fence provides a continuoussupport for the workpiece, as it is fedbeyond the router bit. It compensates forthe gap created by the removal of mate-rial by the router bit.

2. Adjust depth of cut (material you want to remove)and router bit height as described before for Fig.#18. Tightly secure the fence and the router as

6. The router table is now ready for use.

NOTE: For best jointing results, take very shallowcuts - 1/32" or less.

USING ROUTER TABLE FOR EDGE CUTTING WITHNON-PILOTED BITS

1. Position the jointing fence such that its face is flushwith the face of unitized fence. Tighten small knobon jointing fence. See Fig. #21.

Small

Jointing FenceFlush withUnitized Fence.

10 Retractable Guardt

Fig. #21 Table Front

2. Adjust depth of cut (material you want to remove)and router bit height as described before. Tightenboth large knobs to lock fence on table. Tightlysecure the router. (MAKE SURE ROUTER ISUNPLUGGED WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS).

3. Test cut a piece of scrap wood to make sure youradjustments are satisfactory.

NOTE: Feed work in the direction of arrow shownon label on frontside of unitized fence(when facing table front).

4. The router table is now ready for use.

NOTE: If you have purchased a MOLD MAKERBIT SET (Sears Craftsman 21 255) formaking moldings on your router table, setthe unitized fence in EDGE CUTTINGMODE for making the first cut on yourworkpiece using Bit #25527. See Fig. #22.

WITH PILOTED TYPE BITSFig. #22

When bits with pilots are used to control the cuttingdepth:

1. Position the jointing fence in the same manner aswith non-piloted bits.

2. Move the unitized fence back only enough to per-mit the pilot to control the cutting depth. Position-ing the unitized fence as close to the pilot aspossible will serve as a back-up, and will help pre-vent chances of an accident, and possible personalinjury. See Fig. #23.

NOTE: If you have purchased RAIL AND STILECUTTERS (Sears Craftsman 21 257) formaking cabinet door frames on your routertable, MAKE SURE THAT FRAME THICK-NESS is not more than 3/4". If frame thick-ness is more than 3/4", the top of the bit,as shown in Fig. 'A' of Rail and Stile Cut-ters instructions, will interfere with retract-able guard on your unitized fence. See Fig.#24 and Fig. #19.

Door Frame ThicknessMust Not Be More

Fig. #24than 3/4"

USING ROUTER TABLE FOR END CUTTING

When routing on ends of workpiece for making tenons,sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joints, the work-piece must be made smooth with both edges and endsmade true to each other and its surfaces.

NOTE: The push block and clamp plate assembly willnot accommodate workpiece wider than 4".

EXAMPLE: CUTTING TENONS

1. Make certain that jointing fence is locked in posi-tion with its face flush with that of unitized fence.

2. Mount push block assembly on unitized fence asshown before in Figs. #12a and #12b.

3. Install proper table insert into the table top hole.

4. Mark lines 'A' and 'B' on the edge of the workpiececlose to the end to be out. Line 'A' for FULL DEPTHOF CUT (total amount of. material you want toremove) and line 'B' for FULL DESIRED HEIGHTOF TENON. See Fig. #25.

U

- Top of Bit

Wing Nut

Workpiece Side FlushAgainst Face ofUnitized Fence

Push BlockOutermostCutting Edge

Fig. #23

Table Front 11

Max. Width 4"Fig. #25

'Edge of Table Top Hole

WARNING: DO NOT SET DEPTH OF CUTMORE THAN 3/8" (FIG. #26). IFDEPTH OF CUT IS MORE THAN3/8", THE EDGE 'E' OF WORK-PIECE WHEN SLIDING ACROSSWILL INTERFERE WITH PORTION'P' OF GUARD. THE GUARD THENWILL NOT RETRACT INSIDEFENCE AND HENCE YOU WILLNOT BE ABLE TO SLIDE WORK-PIECE ACROSS THE BIT TO MAKETHE CUT. SEE FIG. #27.

Fig. #26

5. Position workpiece between clamp plate and pushblock such that its side is held flush against faceof the unitized fence, the end to be cut is restingon the edge of the table top hole and edge markedwith lines 'A' and 'B' is facing the router bit. Clampworkpiece in this position by snugly tightening thewing nut on clamp rod while making sure thatclamp plate stays oriented on workpiece as shownin Fig. #25. (This will retract guard inside the fenceand provide access to the bit for making adjust-ments. MAKE SURE ROUTER IS UNPLUGGEDWHEN POSITIONING AND CLAMPING WORK-PIECE AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS).

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aust unitizedfean

a cied with line'A' and top cti: cc with lineB'.SeeFig.#25.Ti-i. saceandtheroderasdescbedbec-J3T\3 DEPTHAND HEIGHT OF CUT.

7. Slidepushbckandtherefore.c:cebacktolet guard swing out to its normai poion as shownin Fig. #27.

8. Turn router and shop vac 'ON'. While holding pushblock and GUIDING WORKPIECE AGAINSTFENCE with both hands (Fig. #27) and FINGERSAT SAFE DISTANCE ABOVE GUARD AND SPIN-NING BIT, feed workpiece across the bit to makeFULL DEPTH OF CUT IN ONE PASS. (DO NOTSTOP FEED UNTIL WORKPIECE IS FARENOUGH BEYOND SPINNING BIT TO ALLOWGUARD TO RETRACT OUT FULLY TO ITS NOR-MAL POSITION).

NOTE: Clamp and test cut a piece of scrap woodto check your adjustments before makingyour finished cut.

9. Turn router and shop vac 'OFF'. Unclamp work-piece, and slide push block back.

10. Position and clamp the opposite side of workpiecein the same manner as described in Step #5 (makesure the wing nut is tight just enough to clamp work-piece in position and end to be cut is resting on theedge of table top hole). Repeat steps #7, #8, and#9.

11. To cut ends of the tenon., position and clamp work-piece in the same manner as in step #5 aboveexcept edge of workpiece should be held flushagainst face of fence and end to be cut should beresting on edge of table top hole. See Fig. #28.Repeat steps #7, #8, #9, and #10.

Edge of Workpiece Flush AgainstFace of Unitized Fence

Edge of Table Top Hole

:zhich in turnY-s dxsteps in the

-acut See Fig.

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NOTE: When cuffing tenons, always clamp work-piece with end to be cut resting on edgeof table top hole. This will minimize stepsin finished tenon surface (Fig. #29) due tovariations in the table top flatness.

Fig. #29

WARNING: ALWAYS CUT FULL DEPTH ONALL 4 SIDES OF TENON IN ONEPASS ACROSS THE BIT. ONCETHE SIDES ARE CUT AND IFSTEPS OR OTHER IMPERFEC-TIONS ARE NOTICED ON FIN-ISHED TENON SURFACE, CLEANTHEM WITH WOOD CHISEL, SANDPAPER OR FILE, ETC. DO NOT TRYTO CLEAN THEM BY RE-SETTINGWORKPIECE ON ROUTER TABLEAND FENCE. WORKPIECE MAYINTERFERE WITH GUARD (SEEFIGS #27 ABOVE) WHICH IN TURNWILL PREVENT IT FROM SLIDINGACROSS THE BIT.

OPERATION - ROUTING USINGBACKSIDE OF UNITIZED FENCE

USE BACKSIDE OF FENCE ONLY FOR ROUTINGOPERATIONS AWAY FROM EDGE ON THE UNDER-SIDE OF WORKPIECE SUCH AS GROOVING; FLUT-ING; VEINING; CROWN MOLDING, ETC.

ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ROUTER BEFORE MAKINGANY SETTING, ADJUSTMENTS, OR CHANGINGBITS.

WHEN ROUTING ALWAYS FEED AGAINST THEROTATION OF THE CUTTER. FEED WORKPIECE INTHE DIRECTION OF ARROW AS SHOWN ON LABELON THE SIDE OF FENCE BEING USED (when facingthe table front).

DO NOT CONNECT SHOP VAC. WHEN USING BACK-SIDE OF FENCE. THE HOSE WILL HINDEROPERATION.

For maximum accuracy, one edge of your workpiece(edge sliding against the fence) must be true andstraight. Set up your fence as follows:

1. Remove both large knobs and 1/4-20 x 1 3/4" 1g.hex head bolts, turn the unitized fence around andattach it back to table with backside of fence fac-ing the table front. See Fig. #30. (MAKE SUREROUTER IS UNPLUGGED WHEN REMOVINGAND ATTACHING FENCE TO TABLE).

2. Raise guard and let it lean against the fence.

3. Position the fence behind the router bit for thedesired cutting depth (the distance of the cut fromthe edge of the workpiece, as shown in Fig..#31)

Steps in FinishedTenon Surface

Table FrontFig. #30

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Max. Cutting Depth 2 1/2"

Table Top

NOTE: When routing deep cuts (controlled byrouter bit) in a workpiece, remove mate-rial in increments to prevent your routerfrom overloading. Repeat operation withseveral passes until the desired depth isachieved.

PROTRACTORDepth of Cut(Controlled by Router Bit) Your protractor wilt serve as a handy aid when extra sup-

port is needed for routing small workpieces or ends oflarge workpieces. See Fig. #33.

Feed Workpiece in the Directionof Arrow Shown o this Label

Back Side ofUnitized Fence

Router Bit

Fig. #31

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

5. Make the cut by sliding straight edge of workpieceagainst the fence. Use a push stick as shown inFig. #32. (For each successive cut, the fence wouldneed to be readjusted).

NOTE: Test cut a piece of scrap wood before mak-ing your finish cut. Feed workpiece in thedirection of arrow shown on fence label(Fig. #32).

NOTE: FOR ALL ROUTING OPERATIONS REQUIR -ING USE OF MITER GAUGE ALONG WITHTHE FENCE, BE SURE TO ALIGN FENCEWITH MITER BAR SLOT BEFORE MAKINGANY CUTS. SEE FIG. #17.

Fig. #33 Miter Bar Slot

Fig. #32

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PARTS UST FOR CRAFTSMAN ROUTER TABLE

OOEL NO. 171.2547908

39.

22

KeyNo. Part No. Description Quan.

KeyNo. Part No. Description Quan.

1 '31L-431 Router Table Top 1 21 29L-648 Push Block -

1

2 31L-429 Table Leg

. 4 22 29L-651 Clamp Rod 1

3 F29A306-14 Flat Washer 9/32 ID x 3/400 3 23 291-652 Clamp Plate 1

4 F29A-489 3 He r*øölt 1r4-2o

g 2 24 F 29A 246-12 Hex Hd Bolt 1/420 x 1

Ig 1

5 ' F29A 2422 -1ex Mach Screw Nut #1O.2 17 25 29L 654 Spring 1

6 31L 559 MIter Bar 1 26 F 29A 252-8 Wing Nut 5/16-18 1

7 31L 438 Pointer 1 27 F 29A 306-27 5/16 FIat Washer 1

8 F29A 264-8 Pan Hd Mach Screw #10-32 x 5/16 1 28 29A 264-7 Pan Hd Mac'i Screw #10 32 x 5/8 Ig 16

9 29L 183 Grooved Pin 3/16 dia x 5/8 type D 1 29 F 29A 3273 1/4 Lock Wasber {Helical) 1

10 29L 293 Protractor Head 1 30 F 29A 306-26 #8 Flat Washer 316 I 0 x 1/2 0 D 1

11 31L 560 Knob 1 31 F 29A-653 #8-10 x 9/16 Lg Pan Hd Plasform Screw

.12 29L 202 Plastic Insert 5 32 29L 660 1/420 Knob (large) 2

*13 29A-298-13 Flat Hd. Mach. Screw #10-32 x 3/8 3 33 29L-659 1/4-20 Knob,(small) 1

14 29A509-1 #10 Lock Wasfier 16 34 45A 289 Label (Self Adhesive) 1

15 29A 306 15 #10 Flat Washer 1 35 45A 290 Label (Self Adhesive) 2

16 29A 310-5 Carriage Bolt #10-24 x 3/4 Ig 1 36 45A 297 Label (Self Adhesive) 1

17 29L-646'

' Unitized Fence 1 .

37 29L-65& VacUum Hose Reducer 1

18, 29L-650- Guard

-.

'

. . 1 38' F29A-242-8 Hex Nut 1/4-28 1

19 29L-647 Guard (Retractable) 1 39 45A 292 Label (Self Adhesive) 1

20 291 649 Jointing Fence 1 _______________________________________________________________

* Hardware item - may be purchased Ipcally.

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WARNING: FAILURE TO HEED ALL &SSEMLY, SAFETY, AND OPERATININSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS REGARDING THEUSE OF THIS PRODUCT, ALONG WITH THOSE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN'THE ROUTER AND THE ROUTERTABLE OWNER'S MANUALS, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.

iAR /CRRFTMAKGENERAL: The Router Table Extensions are used with

• the 25443, 25444, 25475 and 25479, Router Table. Theextensions increase the length of-the router table result-ing in a larger work surface, allowing convenient addi-tional support when routing lorigworkpieces.

The extensions CANNOT be used with the 25457 and25473, Router Tables.

Eight screws, nuts, and lockwashers are packaged withthis product which are necessary when assembling theextensions to the -25475, Router Table.

• They are NOT used with• the 25443, 25444, and 25479Router -Tables because those Router Tables come with asufficient quantity of fasteners to permit the assembly of

- the extensions to those Router Tables while the 25475does not.

-

-.NOTE: If your Router Table has not been assembled yet,proceed to the following section, ASSEMBLING THEEXTENSIONS TO THE ROUTER TABLE. If your RouterTable has already been assembled and used proceed asfollows:

-

• a.. SQNECT THE POWER CORD TO THE ROUTER•FROM.THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

- b. Remove any router bit that is now in the router.

c. -Lower the rQuterso the router bit chucking nut is belowthe top surface of the table.

- d. Remove all accessories, such as guards, miter gauge,and fences from table.

. -

-e. Place the table,- top side down, on a flat surface and

disassemble the four legs from the table by removing- the screws, nuts, and WaSbersthat hold the legs in

• place, -

-

-

f. Proceed to the following section.

ASSEMBLING TETENSONS TO THE ROUTER

Rifr to the'section in your Router Table Owner's Manualconcerning the assembly of the legs to the table.

1. To assemble the Table Extensions to the Router Table,place the table, top side'down, on a smooth, flat sur-face, and position the Table Extensions relative to thetable as show. Now follow the procedure for assem-bling the legs to the table, in the .Owner's Manual,making sure to tighten tPie Screws marked "A" firstfollowed by the screws-marked "B". The screws, thatnormally just hold the legs to the table, will now alsohold the extensions on the table.

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ROUTER TABLEEXTENSIONS

NOm 252112. MAKE SURE ALL SCREWS AND NUTS ARE

SECURELY TIGHTENED

3. Turn the tble top side up and check to see that theextensions are even with or slightly below the table top.

'IN NO 'CASE SHOULD THE EXTENSIONS BEHIGHER THAN THE TOP OF THE TABLE OR ELSETHEY MAY INTERFERE WITH THE WORKPIECESDURING -ROUTING CAUSING A CONDITION THATCAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.

4. If the extensions are-hkgher than the top o the table,loosen the screws holding the extensions afld reposi-tion them so they are even with or slightly lower thanthe top of the -table. SECURELY TIGHTEN ALLSCREWS AND NUTS ONCE AGAIN. --

5. To double check, slide a flat piece of wood along thetop of the table in both directions. Make sure that theend of the wood moves freely without contacting theedge of the extension next to the table.

6. Continue with assembly of the Router Table as de-scribed in the Owner's Manual or reassemble the ac-cessories and guards previously removed.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS ORPRESS HEAVILY ON THE EXTENSIONS OR ELSETHEY MAY BE DAMAGED CAUSING A CONDITIONTHAT CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS BODILYINJURY DURING ROUTING.

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Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

MADE IN U.S.A. 4-9260923