12.5 Amp/Variable Speed/2-1/4Peak HP - Fixed Base Router - Model No.320.28190 - Safety and Operations Manual

Oct 22, 2026

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Safety and warranty manual for a Craftsman fixed base router, covering unpacking, assembly, description, operation, adjustments, maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts/support information. Includes a one-year full warranty and instructions to retain them. Provides detailed safety symbols meanings, damage-prevention notes, and multiple work-area and personal safety rules. Emphasizes reading and understanding all safety alerts, wearing eye protection and full-face shielding, avoiding explosive environments, and preventing accidental starting or use while impaired, to reduce risks of electric shock, fire, and serious injury.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty

Safety Symbols

Safety Instructions

Unpacking

Description

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Accessories

Parts list

Sears Repair Parts Phone and Numbers

# 12.5 Amp/Variable Speed/2-1/4Peak HP Fixed Base Router Model No.320.28190 ·WarrantyCULus·Safety ACAUTION!Read,understand andfollow all Safety Rules and OperatingInstructions in this Manual beforeusing this product. Sears,Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179www.craftsman.com ·Unpacking ·Assembly ·Description ·Operation ·Adjustments Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ## TABLEOF CONTENTS | Warranty | Page 2 | | --- | --- | | Safety Symbols | Page 3 | | Safety Instructions | Page 4-11 | | Unpacking | Page 11-12 | | Description | Page 13-15 | | Assembly | Page 15-19 | | Operation | Page 19-32 | | Maintenance | Page 33-34 | | Troubleshooting | Pages 35 | | Accessories | Pages 36 | | Parts list | Pages 37-42 | | Sears Repair Parts Phone and Numbers | Back Cover | | ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year
from the date of purchase.return it to anv Sears store or parts &repai
center or other craftsman outlet 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 othei
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears.Roebuck and Co..Hoffman Estates IL60179 | | --- | A WARNING:Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicalsknown to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.Thesafety symbols,and the explanations with them,deserve your careful attention andunderstanding.The symbol warnings DO NOT,by themselves,eliminate any dan-ger.The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident-prevention measures. AWARNING:BE SURE to read and understand all safety alert symbols,such as “DANGER,”"WARNING,"and“CAUTION”BEFORE using this product.Failure to follow all nstructions may result in electric shock,fire,and/or seri-ous personal injury. ## SYMBOL MEANINGS ASAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:Indicates DANGER,WARNING,OR CAUTION.May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. A DANGER:Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death orserious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions toreduce the risk of fire,electric shock and personal injury. A WARNING:Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death orserious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions toreduce the risk of fire,electric shock and personal injury. ▲CAUTION:Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personalinjury to yourself or others or property damage.Always follow the safety pre-cautions to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock and personal injury. ## DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that couldlead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed.Each messageis preceded by the word "NOTE,"as in the example below: NOTE:Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructionsare not followed. A WARNING:The operation of any router can result inforeign objects being thrown into your eyes,which canresult in severe eye damage.Before beginning powertool operation,ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safetyglasses with side shield and a full-face shield whenneeded.We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask foruse over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses withside shield,available at Sears Stores or other CraftsmanOutlets. WARNING:BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this

FAQs

What information does the manual’s warranty section provide?

It states a one-year full warranty on the Craftsman tool from the purchase date, outlines free repair or replacement terms, excludes expendable parts, and notes additional rights that vary by state. It also specifies a shorter warranty period for commercial or rental use.

What do the safety symbols and warnings in the manual mean?

The manual explains that the safety alert symbol indicates danger, warning, or caution. It defines what happens if users ignore DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION notices and stresses following safety precautions to reduce fire, electric shock, and injury risks.

What personal and work-area safety practices are required before operating the router?

Users must keep the work area clean, well lit, and free of obstructions, avoid explosive atmospheres, and keep bystanders away. Personal rules include reading the operator’s manual, staying alert, not using the tool when tired or impaired, wearing proper clothing, removing adjusting keys before turning on, and ensuring the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Franzy