Craftsman 315.115830 Operator's Manual page 18

WOODWORKING SUBBASE
The woodworking subbase with handles is convenient
when routing 4 in., 5 in., or 6 in. circular grooves. It can
also be used when routing grooves parallel to the edge of
the workpiece or with ball-bearing piloted bits.
The handles allow you to grasp and hold the tool with two
hands, similar to grasping and holding a router.
This tool is designed for roundover bits up to 3/8 in. and
other edging operations. It is also useful for rabbeting or
dado operations with straight bits up to a maximum diam-
eter of 1/4 in.
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WARNING: Do not use straight bits larger than
1/4 in. or edging bits which cut a pattern larger than
3/8 in. with this tool. Use of larger bits can result in
loss of control and serious personal injury.
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WARNING: Always use the laminate subbase for
laminate trimming. Always use the woodworking
subbase for trim routing applications. Use of the tool
without a subbase or using the incorrect subbase
can result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING: Never install a bit larger than 1-1/4 in.
diameter or larger in diameter than the opening in the
subbase. The use of larger bits can result in loss of
control and possible serious personal injury.
ATTACHING THE WOODWORKING SUBBASE
AND HANDLES
See Figure 15.
[] Turn the switch to OFF and remove the battery pack
from the tool.
[] Turn the tool upside down to remove the four subbase
screws and laminate subbase.
[] Attach the woodworking subbase using the same four
screws.
[] Tighten the screws securely. Do not overtighten.
[] Turn the tool upright and thread the handles provided
into the threaded holes in the woodworking subbase.
[] Tighten the handles securely. Check often to ensure
the handles remain securely tightened.
TRIMMER
HANDLE(S)
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WOODWORKING
SUBBASE
SUBBASE
SCREW(S)
Fig. 15
ROUTING GROOVES IN A CIRCLE
See Figure 16.
[] There are three holes marked R2", R2-1/2", and R3" on
the woodworking subbase. Each number represents a
radius and may be used when cutting circular grooves
that are 4 in., 5 in. or 6 in. in diameter.
[] Select the radius for the desired circle, place a finish-
ing nail through the hole and securely tack it into the
workpiece. This will create a pivot axis for that size
radius.
[] Rout a circular groove in a clockwise direction only.
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