Product View; Features; Operation - Craftsman 315.174710 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Your router is a versatile woodworking toot which will give you years of trouble-free performance It is engineered with the
professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the amateur to produce work which ts beauttft,,_l and precise.
KNOW YOUR ROUTER
Before attempting to use your router, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements, See Figure 1,
WRENCH
WRENCH
"LOCK.ON"
BUTTON
SPINDLE
CLAMPING
HANDLE
DEPTH
STOPRINGS
HANDLE
CHIP SHIELD SUBBASE
Fig, 1
CHIP SHIELD
A clear plastic chip shieid is installed on the front of your router for protection against ftytng dust and chips. The shtetd is
designed to fit the front opening of the router base. See Figure 1. If necessary to remove chlp shield, squeeze the tabs on
each end and puil outward, To replace, squeeze the tabs at each end, fit into the opening, then ralease_ FOR YOUR
PROTECTION DO NOT USE ROUTER WITHOUT CHIP SHIELD PROPERLY IN PLACE.
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
The switch of your router is equipped with a "lock-on" feature which is convenient when operating for extended periods of
time. To lock on, depress the trigger, push in the lock button located on the side of the handle, then while holding the lock
button pushed in, retease the trigger To release the lock, depress the trigger and release it See Figure 1.
WRENCH STORAGE AREA
Your router has a wrench storage area located on the top end cap portionof the motor houstng, When installingor removing
cutters remove the wrench from its storage area Proper storage of wrench when not in use w{II help reduce the possibttiity of
tosingwrench. S_a Figure 1,
The operation of any router can reautt In foreign objects being thrown Into your eyes, wht.ch
can result In severe eye damage, Before commencing power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety grasses wtth side shietds and a furl face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses wlth
side shields, available at Sears Catalog Order or Retail Stores.
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