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Operator's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
ROUTER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.175340
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety
rules and operating
instructions
before
first use of this product.
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., 3333
Beverly
Rd., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman
Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
CQUS
983000-176
1-03
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- Page 1 CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman CQUS 983000-176 1-03...
- Page 2 • Warranty ..............................• Introduction ..............................• General S afetyRules ........................... • Specific SafetyRules ........................... • Symbols ..............................• Specifications ............................. • Electrical ..............................• Unpacking ..............................• Features ..............................• Adjustments ..............................9-13 • Operation ..............................14-17 •...
- Page 3 • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth- ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving serious personal injury.
- Page 4 SERVICE • When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte- • Tool service must be performed only by qualified nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of...
- Page 5 Important:Someofthefollowing symbols maybeusedonyourtool.Please study themandlearntheirmeaning. Proper i nterpretation ofthesesymbols willallowyouto operate thetoolbetter andsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class 11 Construction Double-insulated...
- Page 6 ,_1i CAUTION: Keep extension cords clear of the When servicing, use only identical Craftsman working area. While you are working with a power replacement parts. tool, position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions.
- Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST Router Motor • Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from the box. Wrench • Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are Operator's Manual included. • Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not damage occurred during shipping.
- Page 8 Before usingtherouter, f amiliarize y ourself w ithall SPINDLE LOCK operating features andsafetyrequirements. However, The spindle lock secures the spindle while you make do notletfamiliarity w iththetoolmakeyoucareless. adjustments and acts as a retainer to keep the router body from coming out of the base. WARNING:Exercise c aution whenusingthe router.
- Page 9 Failure to unplug the tool could result m serious injury due to accidental starting. LOCKING KNOB Place the router upside down with the Craftsman label away from you. Loosen the locking arm on the base. Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the motor.
- Page 10 TO SWITCH FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE BASE See Figures 4, 5, and 6. Follow these steps to switch from the plunge base to the fixed base or D-handle base. LOCKING 1. Unplug the router. NOTCH WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting.
- Page 11 REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 7. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. 1. Unplug the router. LOOSEN WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. _hL CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or •TIGHTEN spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock.
- Page 12 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR PLUNGE BASE ROUTERS See Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for plunge base routers. 1. Unplug the router. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting.
- Page 13 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR FIXED BASE Turn the depth adjustment ring counterclockwise ROUTERS until the tip of the cutter touches the flat surface. See Figures 12, 13, and 14. Turn the depth indicator ring until the zero lines up Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for fixed base with the indicator point on the base.
- Page 14 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, or loose particles being thrown in your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.
- Page 15 FEEDING THE ROUTER DIRECTION (INTERNAL) See Figure 18. The "secret" of professional routing lies in making a Whenever you are routing a groove, your travel should careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. be in a direction that places whatever guide you are using at the right-hand side.
- Page 16 RATE OF FEED Feeding Too Slow The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the See Figure 20. hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit.
- Page 17 DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 21. As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to the router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one.
- Page 18 CUTTERS WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping part may create a hazard or cause product cutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch damage. and gum from cutters after each use.
- Page 19 THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE __ CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES Template Guide Bushings Butt Hinge Template Dovetail Template Multi-Purpose Router Guide Box Joint Template Rout - A - Form Pantograph i i !iiiii!ii!!iiii_ili_ilili_iiiiiii ¸iiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MOTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 315.175340 SEENOTE Note: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MOTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 315.175340 The rno----"_el number will be found on a plate attached t_ntion the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER MOTOR or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST...
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