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612547-243 SEARS OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO 315,17560 CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED SAVE THIS Introduction MANUAL Operation Maintenance FUTURE REFERENCE Repair Parts Designed exclusively for and sold only by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 612547-243...
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ROUTER If this Craftsman Router fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it free of charge.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 11. USE SAFETY GLASSES with all tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 12. DON'T ABUSE CORD= Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. 13.
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OPERATION WARNING: YOUR ROUTER SHOULD NEVER BE PLUGGED IN WHEN YOU ARE ASSEMBLING PARTS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYESHIELDS BEFORE BEGINNING POWER TOOL OPERATION. If any parts are missing do not operate your Router until the missing parts are replaced.
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OPERATION INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS Disconnect router from power supply. 1. A spindle lock is located on the side of motor housing. See figure 1. To activate lock, push spindle lock in and slide into lock position. NEVER attempt to activate spindle lock while router motor is running or coasting to a stop.
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Your Craftsman Router is an extremely high-speed take off in a wrong direction from the intended tool (25,000 rpm no-load speed), and will make clean, line. See Fig. 6.
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OPERATIO DEPTH OF CUT DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direc- As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is impor- tant because it affects the rate of feed which, in turn, tion. This gives to the tool a slight tendency to twist affects the quality of a cut (and, also, the possibility...
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P, A TIO STARTING AND ENDING A CUT EDGE ROUTING INTERNAL ROUTING Place Router on workpiece, making sure the Router Tilt Router and place on workpiece, letting edge of bit does not contact workpiece. Turn Router on and subbase contact workpiece first. Be careful not to let let motor build to its full speed.
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ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS When using Template Guide Bushings Cat. No. 9-25082 with your Router you must visually center the bit with the bushing before beginning your cut. The Router subbase may be adjusted by loosening the screws holding the subbase to the Router.
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CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NUMBER 315,17560 The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the End Cap. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS...
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_ARS OWNERS LE iNSULATED MANUAL SERVICE Now that you have purchase(J your Router, should need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pert- inent facts when you call or visit.