Craftsman 315.275110 Owner's Manual page 23

MAINTENANCE
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 34.
The depth control knob is spdng loaded against hex nut to
prevent router motor from accidentally separating from router
base. If depth control knob is turned too far up depth
adjustment rod, the spring will cause depth control knob to
pop off before hex nut, Do not remove hex nut. It should
remain on depth adjustment rod at all times. This is
especially important when using router upside down on a
router table.
TO REPLACE DEPTH CONTROL KNOB:
1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTE R .
L I
Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
2. Turn hex nut counterclockwise until 1/4 in. of threads
are remaining at the top of depth adjustment rod.
3. Place compression spring on top of hex nut as shown
in figure 34.
4. Place depth control knob on top of compression spring
and align tabs on depth control knob with flats on hex
nut.
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
ROD
COMPRESSION
1/4
5. Carefully compress spring by pushing down on top of
depth control knob.
6. With spring compressed, thread depth control knob
clockwise onto depth adjustment rod.
7. Turn depth control knob until desired depth of cut is
reached.
FLATS LJ
WASHER TABS Fig. 34
Do not replace depth control knob without compression
spring.
WARNING:
Replacing depth control knob without compression spring
could result in depth control knob and hex nut vibrating off
depth adjustment rod during use. This situation could
cause motor to separate from router base, resulting in
possible serious personal injury.