Craftsman 320.28212, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...l 6 5 Amp Palm Router Model No 320 28212 c os _k CAUTION Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product Warranty Safety Unpacking Description Operation Maintenance Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www craftsman com ...

Page 2: ...in the United States for free repair or replacement if repair proves impossible This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to...

Page 3: ...safety warning CAN result in death or serious injury to you or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury _1_ CAUTION Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to you or others or property damage Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury DAMAGE PREVENTI...

Page 4: ... Read this operator s manual carefully Learn the router s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious perso...

Page 5: ...t for your application The correct tool and bit will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use the tool if switch does not turn it ON or Off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety meas...

Page 6: ...ators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions or use power tools in wet or damp locations Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Inspect tool cords for damage Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Craftsman Service Center Be sure to remain aware of the cord s location and keep it well aw...

Page 7: ...touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL The label on your tool may include the following symbols V Volts A Amps Hz Hertz W Watts min Minutes Alternating current Direct current no No load speed Class II construction Double Insulated min Revolutions or Strokes per minute Indicates danger warning or caution It means attention You...

Page 8: ...nut is not securely tightened the cutting bit may detach during use causing serious personal injury Never tighten the collet nut without a cutting bit installed in the collet nut Use clamps or other practical ways to support the workpiece and secure it to a stable platform and to hold the workpiece rigidly in position Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to l...

Page 9: ...top before removing the router from the workpiece Allow the motor come to a complete stop before putting the router down Cutting bits coast after the power is turned off Disconnect the tool from the power source before making any adjustments or changing cutting bits Do not touch the collet nut or cutting bit with your hands or fingers if you are changing a bit immediately after use The heat buildu...

Page 10: ...ay eyeglasses may have impact resistant lenses but they are NOT safety glasses Protect your lungs Wear a facemask or dust mask if the operation is dusty Protect your hearing Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the rout...

Page 11: ...a stable flat surface 2 Locate the following Edge Guide Collet nut wrench Detachable two handle base 3 Inspect the items carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping If any of the items mentioned is missing refer to PARTS LIST illustration on page 10 return the router to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the router replaced WARNING If any parts ...

Page 12: ...PARTS LIST Fig 1 Fig 1 Palm Router with 1 4 in Collet nut 2 Detachable two handle base 3 Collet nut wrench 4 Edge Guide 28212 Manual_Revised_07 0713 Page 12 ...

Page 13: ... Shied On Off Switch Micro Adjustment Knob Motor Clamp J Spindle Lock 1 4 in Collet Nut _ Router Motor Top Cap _ Power cord Soft Grip Cast in Depth Scale Live Tool Indicator Light Cast in Scale Screw Hole Handle Sub base Detachable Handle Base 28212 Manual_Revised_07 0713 Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...er needed This Palm Router has the following features 1 6 5 Amp 1 1 4 peak HP variable speed motor runs at 15 000 to 28 000 RPM no load speed 2 Variable Speed Dial for matching the motor speed to the workpiece material and bit size 3 Micro adjust knob with scale cast in the motor housing for easily adjusting the cutting height 4 Compact motor housing constructed of Cast Aluminum High Density Nylon...

Page 15: ... dust proof cover is side mounted for added visibility easy access 17 Live Tool Indicator light shines green when the palm router is plugged into a power source The light is located on motor housing top cap next to power cord inlet 18 Replaceable brushes replacements sold separately for dependable service 19 Impact resistant case for easy carrying and storage _ _ _ 1 _v_ I a_ d NOTE This tool is s...

Page 16: ...gle switch ON 2 Contact the workpiece with the router and cutting bit only after the router has fully reached the selected speed 3 Remove the router and cutting bit from the workpiece only after turning the router motor OFF and after the cutting bit has come to a complete stop SOFT START FEATURE The soft start feature minimizes torque twist by limiting the speed at which the motor starts This incr...

Page 17: ...ot fit through the sub base opening and will cause damage to the sub base and the motor and could cause serious personal injury to the operator _ WARNING Always turn the motor off and unplug the router before making any adjustments or installing accessories Failure to unplug the router could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury CUTTING BITS Get faster more accurate...

Page 18: ...erted and the spindle lock button pressed in to engage the shaft place the wrench on the colle nut and turn it clockwise until the router cutting bit and the collet nut are firmly tightened A_ WARNING Tighten the collet nut securely to prevent the cutting bit from slipping If the collet nut is not securely tightened the cutting bit may detach during use causing serious personal injury NOTE To ensu...

Page 19: ...side of the collet nut with a tissue or a fine brush 4 5 Always make sure that the cutting bit shank collet nut and motor spindle are clean and free of woodchips dust residue grease and rust before re installing Apply a small amount of machine oil to the spindle shaft if it looks dry Always replace a worn or damaged collet nut before further use ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT WARNING Your palm router shou...

Page 20: ...o not exceed 1 8 in depth of cut in a single pass The proper cutting depth for each pass is determined based on the workpiece material the cutting bit size and type and the speed of the motor NOTE Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications Always make several progressively deeper cuts by starting at one depth and then making several passes each time increasing the cutting depth u...

Page 21: ...E BASE Figs 7 7a Your palm router comes with a newly designed detachable two handle base with overmold for comfort Installingthe palm router inthe detachabletwo handle base 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 screws in the cast aluminium base and sub base 2 Remove the sub base 3 Place the cast aluminium base onto the detachable two handle base by aligning the 3 screw holes 4 Replace and f...

Page 22: ...g straight edge planing trimming grooving dadoing and slotting To assemble 1 2 Loosen the knob on the cast aluminum base to accommodate the slotted attachment arm on the edge guide Align the slot in the edge guide attachment arm with the shaft of the knob so that the edge guide attachment arm is between the flat washer and the cast aluminum router base 3 4 Slide the edge guide attachment arm up un...

Page 23: ...ete stop before removing it from the workpiece 7 Unplug the router from the power source place the router upside down on worktable and inspect the finished cut _ WARNING Always securely clamp the workpiece in place and keep a firm grip on the router base with both hands at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control causing possibly serious personal injury _i WARNING Removing the cu...

Page 24: ...t from the workpiece 5 Unplug the router from the power source place the router upside down on the worktable and inspect the finished cut _ WARNING Always securely clamp the workpiece in place and keep a firm grip on the router base at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control causing possibly serious personal injury _1_ WARNING Removing the cutting bit from workpiece while it is ...

Page 25: ...he uncut portion of the workpiece See Fig 12 Fig 12a If the workpiece is too thin or the bit is set so low so that there will be no uncut edge WHOLE EDGE SHAPING GuideBoard against which to ride the pilot an extra board must be placed Whole Edge of Workpiece under the workpiece to act as a guide see Fig 12a This guide board must have exactly the same contour as the workpiece edge If it is position...

Page 26: ...oosing control resulting in possible personal injury When Climb Cutting is required backing around a corner for example exercise extreme caution to maintain control of the router Cutting Bit KICKBACK Because of the high speed of the cutting bit during a proper feeding operation left to right there is very little kickback under normal conditions However if the cutting bit strikes a knot an area of ...

Page 27: ... when making this type of cut around curves When the guide is positioned as shown in Fig 18a the router travel should be from left to right and clockwise around curves Fig 14 Guide Outside Router Feed Direction Fig 14a Guide Inside Guide Router Feed Direction Thrust If there is a choice the set up in Fig 14 is easier to use but there is the possibility of Climb Cutting around curves In either case...

Page 28: ... can also cause the router motor to overheat Fig 15 Cut TOO FAST Cutter Fig 15a Cut TOO SLOW Cutter Under extreme force feeding conditions the RPMs can become so slow and the bites become so large that chips become partially cut off causing splintering and gouging of the workpiece The router will make clean smooth cuts if it is allowed to run freely without the overload of forced feeding You can d...

Page 29: ...orts cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electrical tool parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compound or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool i...

Page 30: ...OTE To reinstall the same brushes make sure the brushes go back in the same way they came out This will avoid a break in period 4 Insert new brush assemblies into the guide channels with the carbon part going in first being certain to fit the two metal ears into their slots in the channel Fig 16 5 Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing the brushes Tighten the caps snugly b...

Page 31: ...6 5 Amp Palm Router MODEL NUMBER 320 28212 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate i i _ kk k 28212 Manual_Revised_07 0713 Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...d Guard 1 11 4960249000 Carbon Brush 2 12 2800149000 Brush box 2 13 3123456000 Brush holder cover 2 14 4870051000 Switch 1 15 3704018000 Fixing Board 1 16 3123386000 Switch Cover 1 17 2822258000 LED Holder ASSY 1 18 3320480000 Motor Housing 1 19 5610042000 Tapping Screw 4 20 3123609000 Fan Baffle 1 21 2740249000 Stator 1 22 5610050000 Tapping Screw 2 23 3120997000 Bearing holder 1 24 5700006000 Ba...

Page 33: ...9000 Plain Washer 46 3402200000 Lock Bolt 47 5630006000 Prevailing Torque Haxagon Nut 48 5650013000 Plain Washer 49 3660094000 Spring 50 5650012000 Plain Washer 51 3703874000 Clamping Lever 52 3550209000 Spring Pin 53 3550880000 Mitre Lock Bolt 54 3123332000 Base Plate 55 5620067000 Screw 56 3402196000 Handle 57 3420579000 Bottom Support 58 5620021000 Hexagon Socket Screw 59 3123333000 Base Plate ...

Page 34: ...00 Plain Washer 1 65 3703973000 Guide 1 66 5620195000 Bolt 1 67 3703972000 Guide 1 64 5650017000 Plain Washer 1 65 3703973000 Guide 1 66 5620195000 Bolt 1 67 3703972000 Guide 1 28212 Manual_Revised_07 0713 Page 34 ...

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