Craftsman 171.24874 Owner's Manual

f'ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTYIf any part of this Craftsman Router is defective in material or workmanship within one yearfrom the date of purchase, return it to your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center, and it willbe repaired or replaced free of charge.WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICEAT 1-800-4-MY-HOME. ®This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 JGeneral Safety Instructions for Power Tools ................ 2, 3Additional Safety Rules for Routers ....................... 4-6Functional Description, Specifications, and Parts List ........... 7, 8Assembly ........................................... 9, 10Operation .......................................... 11-14Maintenance ........................................... 15__ WARNING Read and understand the tool manual and these instructions. Failureto follow all instructions listed below may result in serious personal injury.Work AreaKeep your work area clean and well lit.Cluttered benches and dark areas inviteaccidents.Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases, or dust. Powertools create sparks that may ignite the dustor fumes.Keep bystanders, children, and visitorsaway while operating a power tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.Electrical SafetyDouble Insulated tools are equipped witha polarized plug (one blade is wider thanthe other.) This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way. If the plug does not fitfully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it stilldoes not fit, contact a qualified electricianto install a polarized outlet. Do not changethe plug in any way. Double Insulation []eliminates the need for the three wiregrounded power cord and grounded powersupply system.Before plugging in the tool, be certain theoutlet voltage supplied is within thevoltage marked on the nameplate. Do notuse "AC only" rated tools with a DC powersupply.Avoid body contact with groundedsurfaces such as pipes, radiators, rangesand refrigerators. There is an increased riskof electric shock if your body is grounded.If operating the power tool in damp locationsis unavoidable, a Ground Fault CircuitInterrupter must be used to supply the powerto your tool. Electrician's rubber gloves andfootwear will further enhance your personalsafety.Don't expose power tools to rain or wetconditions. Water entering a power tool willincrease the risk of electric shock.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordto carry the tools or pull the plug from anoutlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,sharp edges or moving parts. Replacedamaged cords immediately. Damagedcords increase the risk of electric shock.When operating a power tool outside, usean outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"or "W." These cords are rated for outdooruse and reduce the risk of electric shock.Refer to "Important Information aboutExtension Cords".2