Craftsman 183.172500 Owner's Manual

;|O|IPlll = =4I-'f_-_-_The router accessory converts your cuffing tool into asmall hobby router that is capable of handling small 1/4,shank router bits as well as the cuffing bit. The tiltingbase is ideal for bevel cutting.IA WARNiNGIUnplug the tool from the powor source beforechanging accessories, changing bits and makingadjustments.Before tuming the tool ON, check to make sure _e bitand all accessory fastonere ere securely tightened.ROUTER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION1. Remove any accessory already installed on the tool.Remove accessory locking knob (1) from the base ofthe cutter motor housing (see Fig. 15). Depress themotor shaft locking button (2) on the back of the motorhousing (see inset).NOTE: Rotate the collet nut whle holding down on themotor shaft locking button until the button drops intothe hole in the motor shaft.3. Slide router accessory mounitng bracket (3) onto thebottom of motor housing (4) unUl the mounting hole (5)lines up with the hole in the mounting bracket.NOTES:The raised hole in the mounting bracket will slide overthe motor shaft locking button only if the button is fullydepressed and engaged in the motor shaft.The tab on the reverse side of the router basemounting band must be inserted into the matching slotin the motor housing.4. Re-insert accessory locking knob into the motorhousing and securely I hten.Fig. 15 15SETFING ROUTIER DEPTHDepth of cutting is controlled by sliding the router base upand down in the adjusting sleeves.1. Loosen both height adjusting knobs (1) by turningthem countm'clockwise (see Fig. 16).2. Slide router bose (2) up or down to obtain the desireddepth of cut.3. Re-tighten height adjusUng knobs when the desiredcut depth is reached.Fig. 16SETTING ROUTER BASE BEVELBevel cuffing with the bit can be done with the router baseti/ted to the deldred angle.1. Loosen both bevel adjusting knobs (3) by tuming themcounter clockwise at least 2 turns (see Fig. 17).2,3.4,Tilt router base (2) to the desired angle,Re-tighten both height adjusitng knobs.Check bevel angle between router base and cutter toensure they are at correct angle.Check router depth of cut and to-set the depth ifrequired.NOTE: Depth of cut will usually have to be increasedafter tilting the router base for bevel cuffing.Fig. 17