Craftsman 315.175170 Operator's Manual page 13

DEPTHSTOP
LOCKKNOB
DEPTH STOP
KNOB
TIP OFCUTI'ER TOUCHING WORKPIECE =
ZF.,RO D EPTHOFCUT Fig, 7
• Pos]tion the router so that the cutter can extend below
the subbase for desired depth setting.
• Unlock plunge lock lever.
• Grasp handles and lower router untilstop bar contacts
router base.
NOTE: Do not use excessive force to touch slop bar to
router base. Excess{ve force can damage stop bar.
• Lock plunge lock lever to position cutter at desired
depth of cut,
PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB
See Figures 9.10.
The weight of the router plus the awkward position It is in
when mounted to a router table make {tve_ difficultto set
depth of cut simply by turning t_e hex nut with a 15116 in.
wrench.
It is recommended using the plunge depth knob when
your muter is mounted upside down on a UL listed muter
table.
The plunge depth knob Is spring loaded against the hex
nut to prevent router motor from accidently separating
from router base, If plunge depth knob is turned too
far up plunge depth shaft, the spdng wi))cause the rod
to pop off before hex nut. Do not remove hex nut. It
should remain on plunge depth shaft at all times. This is
especially important when using router upside down on a
router table.
PLUNGE
0EPT.
FLANGE
BACKLIGHT DIGITAL
BUTTON DEPTH READOUT
Fig. 9
mm/In. BUTt'ON ON/OFF/ZERO
BUR'ON
Fig. 8
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