Operator's Manual ROUTER Double Insulated Model No. 315.175341 Save this manual for future reference _, CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman Web page: www.sears.
• Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 • General Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................ 3 • Specific Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................
_. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failureto follow all instructionslisted below, may resultin electric shock,fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignitethe dust or fumes.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SERVICE • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnelcould result in a riskof injury.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
The followingsignalwordsand meaningsare intendedto explainthe levelsof risk associatedwith this product. SYMBOL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
DOUBLE EXTENSION INSULATION Double insulationis a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. _i When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut (Fixed Base & D-handle Base) ............................................................................................. 1-1/2 in. Depth of Plunge (Plunge Base) ......................................................................................................................... Collet .............................................................................................................................................................. Horsepower ..........
INSTRUCTIONS • PACKING LIST Router Motor Carefully remove the tool and the accessoriesfrom the box. Wrench • Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Operator's Manual • Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. _ • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool untilthe missing parts are replaced.
_, WARNING: Never connect the router to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury. REMOVING AND INSTALLING BASE THE ROUTER TO SWITCH FROM THE FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE BASE TO THE PLUNGE BASE See Figures 2 and 3. TO REMOVE THE FIXED OR D-HANDLE BASE: 1.
TO SWITCH FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE BASE See Figures 4, 5, and 6. TO INSTALL THE FIXED OR D-HANDLE BASE 1. 2. Unplug the router, Place the fixed or D-handle base on a flat surface. TO REMOVE THE PLUNGE BASE 3. Loosen the lockingarm. 1. Unplug the router. 4. Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base. • 1, WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. 5.
REMOVING/INSERTING cu'n'ERS See Figure 7, Followthese steps to remove or insert cutters. TO LOOSEN 1. Unplug the router. _, WARNING: Failureto unplug the tool could result in serious injurydue to accidental starting. TO TIGHTEN CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. 2. Lay the router down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to collet nut. 3. Depress and hold the spindle lock button. 4.
TOADJUSTDEPTHOFCUTFORPLUNGE BASE ROUTERS See Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for plunge base reuters. 1. Unplug the router. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router on a flat surface. 3. Loosen the stop bar knob. 4. Unlock the plunge lock lever. 5. Plunge the router until the tip of the cutter touches CUTTER Fig. 9 STOP BAR KNOB PLUNGE LOCK LEVER \ Fig. 10 15.
TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR FIXED BASE ROUTERS See Figures 12, 13, and 14. 6. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for fixed base routers. 7. 1, ,_ with the indicator point on the base. Position the router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut. Turn the depth adjustment ring to obtain the desired depth of cut. Unplug the router, WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in sedous injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router on a flat surface.
A WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, or loose particles being thrown in your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask. / ON OFF ,_ WARNING: Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in one of the approved bases. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury and damage to the motor.
FEEDING THE ROUTER The "secret" of professional routing lies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. DIRECTION (EXTERNAL) See Figure 18. When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When you feed the router from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the router against the workpiece.
RATE OF FEED The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, you may use a faster rate of feed. When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak, you should use a slower rate of feed. Feeding Too Slow See Figure 21. It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly.
DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 22. As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to the router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. A cut that is too deep causes you to slow the feed so much that the bit no longer cuts; instead it scrapes. Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller bits---especially those only 1/16 inch (1.
| _. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Only the parts shown on the parts list, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES.
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MOTOR - MODEL NUMBER 315.175341 SEENOTE 3 / I 2 1 6 Note: The assembly shown represents an Important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.
CRAFTSMAN I ROUTER MOTOR - MODEL NUMBER 315.175341 I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.Always mention the model number in all correspondence regardingyour ROUTER MOTOR or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No, Part No. Description 1 690141001 Shaft Lock Spring ................................................................................................ 1 2 671457001 Shaft Lock Pin ..........
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