Craftsman 315.17500 Owner's Manual page 2

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC ROUTER
If this Craftsman Electronic Router fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date
of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this router is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
DEPT. 698/731A
SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684
INTRODUCTION
DOUBLE INSULATION Is a concept in safety, In elec-
trlc power tools, which eliminates the need for the
usual three wire grounded power cord and grounded
sup_)ly system. Wherever there is electric current in
the tool there are two complete sets of insulation to
protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internal metal motor components with pro-
tecting Insulation.
IMPORTANT -- Servicing of a tool with double in-
sulatlon requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you
return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair.
Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.
GENERAL
Your electronic router is a versatile woodworking
tool which will giv e you years of trouble-free perfor-
mance. It is engineered with the professional in
mind, but its ease of operation allows the amateur to
produce work which is beautiful and precise. Your
new router has advanced electronic features which
are designed to assist you In getting the maximum
use from your router. By making "the proper selec-
tions on the front panel, your router can be adjusted
to your specific routing needs. This eliminates much
of the guess work previously needed to perform a
glven job. Both the experienced and inexperienced
router users benefit, obtaining professional like
results with fewer job errors.
The electronic feature of your router introduces the
flexibility of adjusting the motor speed to the re-
quired job Conditions. The front panel can be set ac-
cording to the approximate cutter diameter you will
be using and to the hardness of the material being
cut. Your router will then run smoothly up to the
desired speed and continue to maintain this speed
while under various loads.
Also, the best cuts are made when the cutter is fed
through the material at the proper rate. Your elec-
tronic router has "too slow" and "too fast" In-
dicators that will flash if the cutter is being fed too
slow or too fast. When possible, you should make
practice cuts on a scrap piece of wood to get a
"feel" of how fast to "feed" your router.
If your router should become overloaded or jammed,
then both the "too stow'" and "too fast" indicator
lights will begin flashing. If the overload condition Is
not corrected, your router will shut off. This helps
prevent the possibility of damage to the router. To
restart, release the trigger switch to its full "off"
position, wait until the indicator lights stop flashing,
then turn your router on. WARNING: DO NOT
OVERLOAD YOUR ROUTER REPEATEDLY. ABUSE
OF THIS NATURE WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE
LIFE OF YOUR ROUTER.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING -- DO NOT ATrEMPT TO OPERATE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THOROUGHLY AND UNDERSTAND
COMPLETELY ALL INSTRUCTIONS, RULES, ETC. CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN
RESULT IN ACCIDENTS INVOLVING FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. SAVE
OWNERS MANUAL AND REVIEW FREQUENTLY FOR CONTINUING SAFE OPERATION, AND INSTRUCTING
POSSIBLE THIRD.PARTY USER.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL -- Read owner's manual carefully, Learn its ap-
pllcatlons and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to
this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT
WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-
erator enclosures.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't useiP°werIt, tool in clamp or wet
locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well .
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