Craftsman 315.275061 Owner's Manual page 9

ADJUSTMENTS
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB
See Figure 9.
Fine adjustments can be made to the depth of cut by use of
the depth control knob. Another primary use of the depth
control knob is setting depth of cut when router is mounted
upside down on a router table. NOTE: The weight of the
router plus the awkward position it is in when mounted to a
router table make it necessary to use depth control knob.
TO SET DEPTH OF CUT WITH DEPTH CON-
TROL KNOB
1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
2. Loosen lock knob and turn adjustment knob so that
stop bar is not touching stop screws or fixed stops.
3, Depress plunge release actuator and allow router to
return to it's uppermost position against hex nut.
4. Plunge router until cutter reaches the approximate de-
sired depth of cut. Then squeeze plunge lock actuator,
temporarily locking cutter at desired depth of cut.
5. Turn depth control knob clockwise until hex nut seats
against stop flange. Do not overtlghten hex nut
agalnst stop flange.
6. Depress plunge release actuator and turn depth con-
trol knob until cutter reaches desired depth of cut.
Always make sure plunge lock Is released and
router Is free before setting depth of cut with depth
control knob.
7. Squeeze plunge lock actuator, locking cutter at de-
sired depth of cut.
8, Tum adjustment knoband adjust stopbar untilit touches
the desired stop screw or fixed stop.
9. Tighten lock knob securely.
Depth control knob is spring loaded against hex nut. If you
adjust it too far and it pops off threaded rod, refer to DEPTH
CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS in maintenance sec-
tion for proper reassembly.
DEPTH STOP SYSTEM
See Figure 10.
The depth stop block located on the base of your router
makes it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in successive
passes by usa of preset depth of cut changes, Both fixed and
adjustabte stops are provided, making depth of cut changes
quick and easy. The depth stop block, also known as a
revolvingturret, rotates on a ball detent design in the router
base.
A preset cutting depth is achieved by plunging router until
stop bar comes in contact with the stop screw or fixed stop
on depth stop block.
The fixed stops are approximately 1/8" apart. The adjustable
stops have screws that may be adjusted approximately 1/2".
TO SET DEPTH STOP BLOCK SETTINGS
1, UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
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DEPTH
CONTROL
KNOB
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2. Loosen lock knob and turn adjustment knob clockwise,
raising stop bar to it's highest position.
3. Determine which stop, adjustable or fixed, to use for
the desired depth of cut. A combination of the two stop
types can be used if required for a specific job. If using
the adjustable steps, the stop screw on each stop can
be adjusted to the desired height by loosening hex nut
with the 3/8" end of combination wrench supplied, and
turning it in or out with your fingers. Secure stop screw
in position by retightening hex nut with wrench, Do
not overtlghten hex nut. Set stops to desired heights,
spreading the entire depth of cut over the number of
stops used.
4. Rotate depth stop block until the highest depth stop is
aligned with the stop bar.