Plunge Lock Actuator Adjustments - Craftsman 315.275100 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
PLUNGE LOCK ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 32.
The plunge lock actuator has been properly set at the
factory and no initial adjustments should be required.
However, after extended use slight readjustment may be
required. If this situation occurs, make adjustments as
follows:
1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
i, WARNING: 1
Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental
starting causing serious injO_/.
2. Remove lock handle cover screws and lock handle
cover. See Figure 32.
3. NOTE THE LOCATION OF PLUNGE RELEASE
ACTUATOR AND COMPRESSION SPRING IN
HANDLE. Reassembly of all parts removed must
be identical in order for plunge lock and plunge
release actuators to function properly,
4. Loosen hex nut on bottom of plunge lock actuator with
a 7/16 in. open end wrench.
5, Loosen socket head screw with a 1/8 in. hex key
(allen wrench). This step is needed to make sure
screw is not making contact with rod in base assembly.
6. Depress plunge lock actuator until it is flush with handle
as shown in figure 33.
7. Continue to hold plunge lock actuator flush with handle,
then turn hex key clockwise until socket head screw
touches base assembly rod. IMPORTANT: Do not
overtighten screw.
8. Make sure hex nut remains loose while tightening
socket head screw.
9. Once socket head screw touches base assembly red,
secure it by tightening hex nut against plunge lock
actuator.
10. Do not let socket head screw slip or turn while tightening
hex nut.
11. Slip compression spring over peg on plunge release
actuator. Then locate tabs on actuator in slide grooves,
Make sure that end of compression spring rests against
wall of stop pocket.
12. Carefully replace handle cover and handle cover
screws. Make sure plunge release actuator and
compression spring are properly seated.
13. Tighten handle cover screws securely.
When properly adjusted, plunge lock actuator will make
contact with base assembly rod when it is flush with handle.
By squeezing plunge lock actuator past this point, a friction
lock situation occurs. This is what locks your router at
desired depth of cut settings.
The plunge release actuator is spring loaded. When engaged,
it pushes the plunge lock actuator past the flush point in the
opposite direction. This loosens socket head screw, releasing
pressure from rod in base assembly.
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COMPRESSION
SCREWS
LOCK
HANDLE
COVER
PLUNGE
RELEASE
ACTUATOR
PLUNGE
LOCK
ACTUATOR
._OCKET
1/8 IN.HEX
(ALLEN WRENCH)
PLUNGE
LOCK
ACTUATOR
COMPRESSION
SPRING
HANDLE
WRENCH
HEXNUT
Fig. 32
PLUNGE
PEG RELEASE
ACTUATOR
ON
ACTUATOR
GROOVE
PLUNGE LOCK
ACTUATOR SHOWN
USH POSITION
HEXNUT