Sears 26462_0 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
GENERAL
The power switch box is designed to be used with
most Craftsman router tables. It provides the conven­
ience of an “ON-OFF” switch box at the front
of the table, thus eliminating the need to reach
underneath the table to turn the router “ON” and
“OFF”.
The power switch box also provides an optional
simultaneous “ON-OFF” control of an additional
accessory, such as a light, vacuum, etc. The switch
box incorporates an internal, resettable circuit
breaker to provide protection in overload situations.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, ground­
ing provides the path of least resistance for electric
current in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This switch box is equipped with an electric cord
that has an equipment grounding connector and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and ground­
ed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT modify the plug provided if it will not fit the
outlet. Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of an electric shock. The
conductor with insulation that has a green outer sur­
face, with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect
the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service person
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if there is doubt as to whether the
switch box is properly grounded.
Use only 14 gauge, or larger, three-wire extension
cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and
three-hole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
The electrical outlet on the back of the switch box
will accept either a two-prong plug from a DOUBLE
INSULATED router or accessory, or a three-prong
grounding type plug.
This switch box is intended for use on a circuit that
has an outlet, as illustrated in FIGURE A. The switch
box has a grounding plug, as illustrated in FIGURE A.
If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a tem­
porary adapter, as illustrated in FIGURE B, may be
used to connect this plug to a two-hole receptacle, as
shown in FIGURE C.
FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear or
lug extending from the adapter must be connected to
a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded
outlet box.
A warning
Do not permit fingers to touch
terminals of the plug when installing or removing
from the outlet. If not properly grounded, this power
tool can present the potential hazard of electrical
shock, which can possibly result in death, particularly
when used in a damp location, in proximity to plumb­
ing or out of doors. If an electrical shock occurs, there
is always the potential of a secondary hazard, such
as your hands contacting the router bit.
A warning
Use the switch box only when
properly assembled to the router table. Use only with
a router which has also been properly installed on a
properly assembled router table.
SWITCH BOX OPERATION
This section explains the operation and features of
the switch box prior to plugging the power cord into
an electrical outlet. The intent is to familiarize the
user with the switch box operation without actually
turning on the router.
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