Maintenance; Routing With Guide Bushings; Proper Care Of Cutters; Switch Replacement - Craftsman 315.17560 Owner's Manual

ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS
When using Template Guide Bushings Cat. No. 9-25082 with your Router you must visually center the bit with
the bushing before beginning your cut. The Router subbase may be adjusted by loosening the screws holding
the subbase to the Router. After centering bit with bushing tighten screws firmly. WARNING: FAILURE TO
CENTER BIT WITH BUSHING OR TO FIRMLY TIGHTEN SCREWS AFTER CENTERING COULD CAUSE BIT TO
COME IN CONTACT WITH BUSHING RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MAINTENANCE
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RF=PLACEMENT PARTS
PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS
Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping
cutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated
pitch and gum from cutters after each use.
When sharpening cutter, sharpen only the inside of
the cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter.
Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind
the clearance angle the same as originally ground.
A cutter sharpening kit (cat. #66501) is available from
Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store.
PROPER CARE OF COLLET
From time to time, it also becomes necessary to
clean your collet and collet nut. To do so, simply
remove collet nut from collet and clean the dust and
chips that have collected. Then return collet nut to
its original position.
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Disconnect router from power supply.
SWITCH REPLACEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Remove screws
(A)
and handle covers (B). See
Figure 12.
2. Note location of grommet (C) in handle and how
each lead is connected to switch.
3. Remove leads from switch by inserting a 1/32"
diameter pin or nail into switch lead receptacle
as shown in figure 12 and pulling on the lead.
4. Make sure grommet (C) is on cord and push each
lead as far as possible into proper receptacle in
switch.
5. Locate switch in handle and place leads so they
won't be pinched when handle cover is replaced.
6. Make sure grommet (C) is in place and replace
handle cover and screws,
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Disconnect router from power supply.
1. Remove cutter from router. Adjust router to max-
imum height.
2. Remove screws (A) and subbase (B). See Fig. 13.
3. Remove screw (C) and work light lens (D).
4. With bulb pointing toward you, push bulb in and
turn to the left to remove.
5. Reassemble all parts.
GENERAL
Only the parts shown on parts list, page eleven, are
intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
All other parts represent an important part of the
double insulation system and should be serviced
only by a qualified service technician.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use _lean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust,
etc. WARNING: DO NOT AT ANY TIME LET BRAKE
FLUIDS, GASOLINE, PENETRATING OILS, ETC.
COME IN CONTACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS. THEY
CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT CAN DAMAGE
AND/OR DESTROY PLASTICS.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss
of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to pre-
vent tool overheating, follow the recommended cord
sizes on the chart at right. When tool is used out-
doors, use only extension cords suitable for outdoor
use and so marked. Extension cords are available at
Sears Catalog Order or Retail Stores.
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Fig. 12
Fig. 13
When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats,
sports cars,, etc., it has been found that they are sub-
ject to accelerated wear and possible premature
failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are
highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators,
etc. Consequently it is not recommended that this
tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass
material. During any use on fiberglass it is extremely
important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blow-
ing with an air jet. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES OR EYESHIELDS BEFORE BEGINNING
THIS OPERATION.
Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.
25-50 Feet 18
50-75 Feet 16
75-100 Feet 14
WARNING: CHECK EXTENSION CORDS BEFORE
EACH USE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER USE TOOL WITH A DAMAGED CORD SINCE
TOUCHING THE DAMAGED AREA COULD CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY.