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CRAFTSMAN o
OWNERS
PROFESSIONAL
MANUAL
MID-SIZED
Model No.
26462_0 ROUTER TABLE
WARNING:
Before operating
product, read this
manual and follow
all its Safety
and Operating
Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA
26462 12/00 Printed in U.S.A. 4 9LCN- 84
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General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ................................................ 3 Additional Safety Instructions for Router Tables ......................................... 4 Introduction ........................................ .......................................................... '...5 Optional Router Table Accessories ............................................................... 5 Unpacking and Checking Contents .............................................................
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SAFETY GUIDELINES- DEFINITIONS This manual contains informa- I CAUT'ONI IADANGER l tion that is important for you to INFORMATION FOR PREVENTING know and understand. This URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT A HAZARDTHAT WILL CAUSE information relates to protect- SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE ing YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you rec- I NOTE I I_WARNING] ognize this information, we use INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - the symbols to t
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18. Use recommended accessories 22. Never leave tool running unattended Consult the owner's manual for recommended Turn power OFF. DO NOT leave tool until it comes to accessories and follow the instructions. The use of a complete stop. improper accessories may cause hazards. 23. Keep hands away from cutting area 19. Never stand on tool 24. Store idle tools Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high the cutting tool is accidentally
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switchboxwhenturning therouterONorOFF.DO 26. If ANY of the parts is missing, DO NOT attempt to assemble, install, or use your router table until the NOTtouchanything buttheswitchboxwhendoing this.NEVER reachundertheroutertableforanyrea- missing parts have been found or replaced and your router table has been properly and correctly assem- sonwhentherouterisrunning, except to turnit OFF. I I bled per this manual. A / I 24.[ WARNING J Before making any cut, make 27.[ _L, DANGER JNever use the floor
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FIGURE 2 - Front Corner of Router Table and Leg TOOLS REQUIRED 10-32 Hex "Keps" ] • Phillips screwdriver. Router _ ° Small or medium sized adjustable wrench Table Leg _/ \\\\ (or a set of nutdrivers). Cut Away_\ " ° Electrical with 5/32" drill bit. ical) / • Hammer _///fY 7/I'7" Leg ROUTER TABLE Spacer View_ .10-32 1. Position the router table top (Part No. 29LCN-981) _k_Y-. 7 x 1-3/4" as shown in Figure 1, with the bottom of the table top /v -_ Long Second V-Slot-_'_;_._ _ /// / "_ Truss to be
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FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7 #10-32 Hex "Keps"_ Nut, (Typical)_ -_,- _ / Router _ #10-32 x 518" Long i _ Flat Countersunk _,_ _ --///_ \\/ Leg i _ i Head Machine Y ! Screw _ _ ,_/ / Table '_ '_ '_ w/Phillips Recess Switch_ "_ Front of--. Router Table #10-32 518" Long Truss Head Machin Screw, (Typical) 2. Store the screws and the base plate in a convenient MOUNTING ROUTER TO THE ROUTER TABLE location. I WARNINGI ALWAYS UNPLUG ROUTER 3. While holding the router upside down, position the BEFORE MOUNTING. rout
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Other Brands of Routers 3. Push the adjustable jointing fence into the router It will be necessary for you to purchase a Craftsman table fence as far as it will go and tighten the clamping knob. Professional Router Adapter Plate, #25333, from your local Sears Retail Outlet, or through the Sears 4. Assemble the fence guide to the bottom of the fence Catalogue. using two #10-32 x 7/8" long panhead machine screws and two #10-32 hex "KEPS" nuts, as shown in Figure Routers with a total overall height
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FIGURE 16 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other side of the fence. Overhead _ _ Overhead 5. Make sure the adjustable jointing fence is inside the Guard\ _/ _// /!///'"_ Guard router table fence as far as it will go and that the PivotPin _///._ _'d t__ clamping knob has been securely tightened. FIGURE 14 / 9/32" LD. x Fence 3/4" O.D. Clamping L_ /\ x 1/16" Knob /,j / \ Thick -_-_-L / \ Washer _ 0"ypical) /_ /) _'_=_ '_ _ Fence _ Guide J__WARNINGJ Once the overhead guard has been assembled to
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I NOTE I There are two round holes in the I _'WARNINGI The vibrations from operating the router can, from time to time, cause the hex nut miter bar. Make sure the #10-32 x 1/2" long truss head machine screw enters the hole shown in and the clamp plate to become loose on the clamp rod. PERIODICALLY CHECK THESE FASTENERS Figure 19. AND ALL FASTENERS to ensure that they are tight 1. Tighten the screw so that it touches the miter bar and secure. but still provides a resistance to rotating the protra
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surface before use. Failure to do so could cause 8. TIGHTEN the screws SECURELY. 9. Place the router table on a workbench or other sta- the router table to tip over or slide, resulting in property damage and/or serious personal injury. ble and sturdy surface, and firmly secure the board with screws or other suitable means. 1. Set the router table on a workbench or other stable m I and sturdy surface. I NOTE I The specially designed legs with 2, While holding the router table in place, spot the l
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GENERAL If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a tem- porary adapter, as illustrated in FIGURE B, may be The power switch box is designed to be used with used to connect this plug to a two-hole receptacle, as most Craftsman router tables. It provides the conven- shown in FIGURE C. ience of an "ON-OFF" switch box at the front of the table, thus eliminating the need to reach FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C underneath the table to turn the router "ON" and "OFF". Cover of Cover of Adapter Ground
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ROUTER AND SWITCH BOX OPERATIONS The switch box incorporates two positive features to prevent inadvertent switching on of the router and the This section explains operation of the switch box with unauthorized, and possibly hazardous, use by others. the power cord plugged into an electrical outlet. Inadvertent switching on of the router is prevented by The router will turn "ON" when the switch box is the clear plastic switch box cover. The cover must be toggled to the "ON" (or "RESET") position.
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"IGURE 25 USING THE ROUTER TABLE The fence on your router table is provided as a guide Line "B" Scrap Wood to hold the work piece for accuracy in routing. I_I_WARNING] BEFORE each and every use, make sure the router table is SECURE on a work- bench and DOES NOT MOVE. ALIGNMENT OF UNITIZED FENCE TO MITER BAR SLOT 1. Line up the front of the fence with the "0" marks on the top of the router table, as shown in Figure 24. Router Bit FIGURE 24 Fence \ Clamping bit is aligned with line "B". (Refer to
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section ADJUSTING DEPTH AND HEIGHT OFTHE EDGE CUTTING WITH NON-PILOTED ROUTER BITS CUT. Tightly secure the fence assembly and the router as described before. (MAKE SURE ROUTER IS 1. Position the adjustable jointing fence so that its' face UNPLUGGED WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.) is flush with the face of the router table fence. Tighten 3. LOWER THE OVERHEAD GUARD to the operating adjustable jointing fence knob. See Figure 28. position. (Overhead guard shown raised for reasons 2. Adjust the depth of c
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FIGURE 29 I NOTE I I When routing deep cuts (controlled Fence Clamping Knob by the router bit) in a work piece, remove material in _crap increments to prevent your router from overloading. Nood Repeat operation with several passes until the desired Fence Clamping depth is achieved. Knob FIGURE 31 Fence.,. Clamping_ Knob', Locat on / Front Face of Fence ofCut _: i,_F- / Previously\ _/ ^ • made Cut\ __.,_ i_ / _uare Adjustabk \ /_, / _ /Top of _ Jointing Fence r_,.X _\ _____._-_f- /_\ //Router flu
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FIGURE 33 Cutting Tenons 1. Make certain that the adjustable fence is locked in position with its face flush with the front face of the Oua;'n\ j Wo,.P,ece fence. Upr!.ghtX / _=::_F _Jf'_ /Push 2. Mount the push block assembly on the fence, as described in the section PUSH BLOCK ASSEMBLY /_ __L,_ _,_.! _f_;__ Line"B" TO THE ROUTER TABLE UNITIZED FENCE. Clamping-_F_f_dL___ll,_l I I _ / 3. Install the proper table top insert into the table top hole. 4. Mark line "A" and "B" on the edge of the work
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I I NOTE NOTE I I When cutting tenons, always clamp I I For ALL routing operations requir- the work piece with the end to be cut resting flat on the ing use of the miter gauge along with the fence assem- table top. This will minimize steps in the finished tenon bly, be sure to align fence assembly with the miter bar surface due to variations in the table top flatness. See FIGURE 38 FIGURE 36 k Piece Protractor Head Knob Miter Gauge Assembly ////_ _" Previous cuts Work Piece Figure 37. Overhead g
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MODEL NO. 26462 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL MID-SIZED ROUTER TABLE @ @ @ @ @@@ @ @ @@ @@@ @ @@ DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO. KEY! PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY (EY Bagged Fasteners Consist of: RouterTable Assembly Consists of: "_. 18 #10-32 Hex "KEPS" Nut 29A-1113 29LCN-981 1 Router Table Top 1 \ 21 12 29A-970-14 #10-32 x 5/8" LongTruss Head Machine Router Table Leg 2 "22 2 29LCN-1283 Screw w/Phillips Recess '3 29LCN-996-1 Table Top Insert (1-1/4" Diameter) 1 4 29A-970-15 #10-32 x 1-3/4" LongTru
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TABLE ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS PARTS FENCE ASSEMBLY \ \ U 2O
