Operation - Craftsman 315.275110 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with sid_
shields when using router. Failure to do so could result in
dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreign objects
being thrown in your eyes causing possible serious injury.
If operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.
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"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
See Figure 13.
The "on-off" trigger of your router is equipped with a "lock-
on" feature which is convenient when operating for ex-
tended periods of time. The "lock-on" button is located in
the upper portion of the "on-off" trigger. It works similar to a
rocker switch. To lock on, fully depress "on-off" trigger, then
depress "lock-on" button in top of "on-off" trigger and to-
lease. You will feel the "lock-on" button as it snaps "on-off"
trigger into lock position. To release the lock, depress pro-
truding portion of the "lock-on" button.
WARNING:
Before connecting router to power supply source, always
check to be sure switch is not in "lock-on"position. Failure
to do so could result in accidental starting of your router
causing possible serious injury.
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ROUTING
See Figure 14.
For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, your
router has two handles, one on each side of the router base.
When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as
shown in figure 14.
Before starting router, make sure cutter is securely tightened
in collet nut and that depth of cut is properly set.
Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed, then
gradually plunge or feed cutter into workpiece. DO NOT let
the cutter contact workpiece before turning on router and
allowing it to develop full speed.
Remain alert and watch what you are doing. DO NOT operate
router when fatigued.
FEED DIRECTION
When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you
should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right.
When fed from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the
router against the workpiece. If fad in the opposite direction,
the rotation forces of the spinning bit will tend to throw the
router away from the workpiece. This could cause loss of
control of your router.
RATE OF FEED
IMPORTANT: The whole "secret"of professional routingand
edge shaping lies in making a careful set-up for the cut to be
made and in selecting the proper rate of feed.
The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the
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hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth of cut,
and the cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting shallow
grooves in soft woods such as pine, a faster rate of feed can
be used. When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak,
a slower rate of feed will be required.
The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the router
motor more than one-third of its no-load speed. If the router
isfed too fast, itwill take large chips out of the wood and leave
gouge marks. If the router is fed too slow, itwill scorch or bum
the wood.