Craftsman 315.275061 Owner's Manual page 19

MAINTENANCE
PLUNGE LOCK ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 32.
The plunge lock actuator has been properly set at the factory
and no initial adjustments should be required. However,
after extended use slight readjustment may be required. If
this situation occurs, make adjustments as follows:
1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
2. Remove lock handle cover screws and lock handle
cover. See Figure 32.
3. NOTE THE LOCATION OF PLUNGE RELEASE AC-
TUATOR AND COMPRESSION SPRING IN HANDLE.
Reassembly of all parts removed must be Identical
In order for plunge lock and plunge release actua-
tors to function properly.
4. Loosen hex nut on bottom of plunge lock actuator with
a 7/16" open end wrench.
5. Loosen socket head screw with a 1/8" hex key (allen
wrench). This step is needed to make sure screw is
not making contact with red in base assembly.
6. Depress plunge lock actuatoruntil itis flush with handle
as shown in figure 33.
7, Continue to hold plunge lock actuator flush with handle,
then turn hex key clockwise until socket head screw
touches base assembly rod. IMPORTANT: Do not
overtlghten screw.
8, Make sure hex nut remains loose while tighteningsocket
head screw,
9. Once socket head screw touches base assembly rod,
secure it by tightening hex nut against plunge lock
actuator.
10, Do not let socket head screw slip or turn while tighten-
ing hex nut.
11. Slip compression spring over peg on plunge release
actuator. Then locate tabs on actuator in slide grooves.
Make sure that end ofcompression spring rests against
wall of stop pocket.
12. Carefully replace handle cover and handle cover
screws. Make sure plunge release actuator and com-
pression spring are propedy seated.
13. Tighten handle cover screws securely.
When properly adjusted, plunge lock actuator will make
contact with base assembly rod when it is flush with handle.
By squeezing plunge lock actuator past this point, a friction
lock situation occurs. This is what locks your router at
desired depth of cut settings.
The plunge release actuator is spring loaded. When en-
gaged, it pushes the plunge lock actuator past the flush
point in the opposite direction. This loosens socket head
screw, releasing pressure from rod in base assembly.
COMPRESSION
s
LOCK
RELEASE
CTUATOR
PLUNG_
LOCK /
ACTUATOR
SOCKET
HEAD
HANDLE
COVER
1/8"
(ALLEN WRENCH)
HANDLE
WRENCH
HEX NUT
PLUNGE
LOCK
ACTUATOR
\
DUST BOOT
COVERS BASE
ASSEMBLY ROD
COMPRESSION
SPRING
Fig. 32
PLUNGE
PEG RELEASE
ACTUATOR
1/8" HEX KEY
(ALLEN WRENCH)
Fig. 33
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