Sears 315.17473 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATION
PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE
See Figure 7.
We suggest that you practice with the variabie speed feature
of your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in
wood. CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CONNECTING
ROUTER TO POWER SUPPLY:
1. Make sure power supply is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
2. Make sure the spindle lock is in the unlocked position.
3. Make sure the trigger is not in the "lock-on" position.
4. Make sure there is not a cutter in the collet.
5. Make sure the collet does not extend below the subbase.
6. Choose the desired speed from the speed selection chart.
See Figure 7.
7. Turn the variable speed control selector to the desired
setting.
8. Plug your router into power supply source.
9. Grasp your router firmly with both hands and turn on.
ROUTING
See Figure 8.
For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, your
router has two handles, one on each side of the router base.
When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as
shown in figure 8. Turn router on and let motor build to its full
speed, then gradually feed cutter into workpiece. Remain
alert and watch what you are doing. DO NOT operate router
when fatigued.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your router has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A voltage drop of more than 10
percent will cause a loss of power and overheating. If your
tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double­
check the power supply.
HELPFUL HINTS
/ Always clamp workpiece securely before routing.
/ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead.
/ Always wear eye protection when routing.
/ Make set-up adjustments carefully. Then double
check. Measure twice and cut once.
/ Keep cutters clean and properly shsirpened.
/ Don’t let familiarity make you careless.
/ Study all safety rules and do the job safely.
/ NEVER place your hands in jeopardy.
/ Make certain clamps can’t loosen while in use.
/ Test difficult set-ups on scrap—Don’t waste lumber.
Plan each operation before you begin.
/ Clean your router frequently. This will provide
smoother operation of depth adjusting ring and clamp­
ing lever areas. Shake router or blow with an air jet
to remove sawdust build-up.
/ THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD.
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SPEED SELECTION CHART
POWER
HANDLE
TO INCREASE
SPEED
TO DECREASE
SPEED
, VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROL SELECTOR
Fig. 7