Adjustments; Switching Router Bases; To Switch From Fixed Base Or D-Handle Base To Plunge Base - Craftsman 315.175340 Operator's Manual

_lb WARNING: The router should never be
connected to a power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in
use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental
starting that could cause serious injury.
SWITCHING ROUTER BASES
You can easily switch from the fixed base or D-handle
base router to the plunge base router and vice versa.
TO SWITCH FROM FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE
BASE TO PLUNGE BASE
See Figures 2 and 3.
Follow these steps to switch from the fixed base or
D-handle base to the plunge base.
1. Unplug the router.
dl_L WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result
m serious injury due to accidental starting.
2. Place the router upside down with the Craftsman
label away from you.
3. Loosen the locking arm on the base.
4. Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the
motor.
5. Turn the collet nut until the hole in the collet aligns
with the spindle lock button.
6. Turn the depth adjustment ring counterclockwise
until the base dislodges from the motor housing.
7. Place the plunge base on a flat surface.
8. Loosen the locking knob.
,_ CAUTION: Do not tighten the locking knob
without the motor installed in the base. Failure to
heed this caution may result in permanant damage
to the locking mechanism.
9. Align the slot on the motor housing with the groove
on the base.
10. Depress and hold the spindle lock button.
11. Slide the motor housing into the base.
12. Tighten the locking knob.
GROOVEON
THE BASE
LOCKING
KNOB
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
RING
LOCKING
ARM
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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