Craftsman 315.275110 Owner`s manual
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1. ROUTING See Figure 14 For ease of operation and maintaining proper control your router has two handles one on each side of the router base When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as shown in figure 14 Before starting router make sure cutter is securely tightened in collet nut and that depth of cut is properly set Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed then gradually plunge or feed cutter into workpiece DO NOT let the cutter contact workpiece before turning on router and allowing it to develop fult speed Remain alert and watch what you are doing DO NOT operate router when fatigued FEED DIRECTION When routing the cutter rotates clockwise Therefore you should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right When fed from left to right the rotation of the cutter pulls the router against the workpiece If fed in the opposite direction the rotation forces of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router away from the workpiece This could cause loss of control of your router RATE OF FEED IMPORTANT The whole secret of professional routing and edge shaping lies in making a careful set up for the cut to be made and in selecting the proper rate of feed The proper rate of feed depends on several factors the SWITCH HANDLE LOCK ON TO RELEASE LOCK ON ON OFF TRIGGER A L A AAAF Ake Whe bhi hardness and moisture content of the wood the de2. CUT The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a counterclockwise direction especially when the motor revs up as at starting Because of the extremely high speed of bit rotation during a proper feeding operation there is very little kickback to contend with under normal conditions However should the BIT bit strike a knot hard grain foreign object etc that would ROUTER FEED ROTATION affect the normal progress of the cutting action there will be DIRECTION a slight kickback sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared Such a kickback is always in the direction opposite to the direction of bit rotation To guard against such a kickback plan your set up and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool GUIDE OUTSIDE to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut in the same direction that the leading edge of the bit is moving In short the thrust should be ina direction that keeps the sharp edges of the bit continuously biting straight into new uncut wood ROUTING Whenever you are routing a groove your travel should be in a direction that places whatever guide you are using at the right hand side In short when the guide is positioned as shown in the first part of Figure 19 tool travel should be left to right and counterclockwise around curves When the guide is positioned
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4. as shown in the second part of Figure 19 tool travel shoutd be right to left and clockwise around curves If there is a choice the first set up is generally the easiest to use In either case the sideways thrust you use is against the THRUST FEED guide GUIDE INSIDE fa uJ uz re c W LO gt WwW o Zo Page 15 OPERATION EDGE ROUTING Place router on workpiece making sure the router bit does not contact workpiece Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed Begin your cut gradually feeding cutter into workpiece A WARNING Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury Upon completion of cut turn motor off and let it come to a complete stop before removing router from work surface A WARNING Never pull router out of work and place upside down on work surface before the cutter stops EDGING WITH PILOT BITS See Figure 20 Rabbets and molded edges can be cut using piloted cutters The pilot extends below the cutter Some pilots are solid extensions of the cutter Others are balt bearing guides that are fastened to the end of the cutter The pilots allow the cutters to turn while the pilot follows the edge of the workpiece Arbor type bits with pilots are excellent for quick easy edge shaping They will follow workpiece edges that are either Straight or curved The pilot prevents the bit fro
5. is dusty also wear a dust mask LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required Page 20 MAINTENANCE PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters cleanand sharp Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use When sharpening cutters sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge Never grind the outside diameter Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 31 Your router has externally aceessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental Starting causing serious injury 2 Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap 3 Remove brush assembly brush and spring 4 Check for wear If worn always replace in pairs Do not replace one side without replacing the other 5 Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube 6 Replace brush cap and tighten securely EXTENSION CORDS Th
6. piece of the workpiece wood beforehand SPEED SELECTION in general if the material being cut is hard the cutter size is large or the depth of cut is deep then your router should be run at slower speeds When these situations exist turn the variable speed control selector until the desired speed is reached NOTE Carbide cutters cut at higher speeds than steel cutters and should be used when cutting very hard materials FORCE FEEDING Clean smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny cleanly severed chips If your router is forced to move forward too fast the RPM of the bit becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward movement As a result the bit must take bigger bites as it revolves Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher finish Bigger chips also require more power which could result in the router motor becoming overloaded Under extreme force feeding conditions the relative RPM of the bit can become so slow and the bites it has to take so large that chips will be partially knocked off rather than fully cut off with resulting splintering and gouging of the workpiece See Figure 15 Your Craftsman routeris an extremely high speed tool 10 000 22 000 RPM no load speed and will make clean smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced too fast feed Three things
7. running Always allow motor to come to a complete stop and unplug it before engaging spindle lock TO LOOSEN Mt cover or Fig 4 3 Place router upside down on workbench or lay it face down on its side in order to gain easy access to collet nut 4 Place 7 8 in end of the combination wrench provided through back of router base onto collet nut and turn counterclockwise to loosen See Figure 4 A WARNING if you are changing a cutter immediately after use be Careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers They will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting Always use the wrench provided Dann O 5 10 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING REMOVING CUTTERS Continued If installing cutter for the first time it can be installed once collet nut is loose If changing cutters cutter will easily slip from collet after loosening collet nut The 1 2 in collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cutters with 1 2 in diameter shanks As previously mentioned a 1 4 in collet assembly has also been provided with your router so that cutters with 1 4 in shank bits can be used To use cutters with 1 4 in shank bits the 1 2 in collet assembly must be removed and replaced with the 1 4 in collet assembly Remove the 1 2 in collet assembly by removing collet nut loosening collet screw securing collet to motor shaft then removing collet assembly NOTE The collet screw has left ha
8. stop screw in position by retightening hex nut with wrench Do not overtighten hex nut Set stops to desired heights spreading the entire depth of cut over the number of stops used 4 Rotate depth stop block until the highest depth stop is aligned with the stop bar Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH STOP SYSTEM Continued 5 Raise cutter by depressing plunge release actuator 6 Place router on flat surface and lower router until tip of cutter barely touches flat surface 7 Squeeze plunge lock actuator to lock cutter at zero depth of cut 8 Turn adjustment knob counterclockwise to lower stop bar against the stop then tighten lock knob securely The highest stop now becomes the zero depth of cut setting 9 Depress plunge release actuator and raise router Ro tate stop block so that next highest depth stop aligns with stop bar This locates cutter for the initial pass 10 Rotate depth stop block after each pass Make as many sucessive passes as needed to obtain desired depth of cut progressively lowering router to next depth of cut setting with each pass ZERO RESET INDICATOR See Figure 11 The Zero reset indicator allows you to use the scale provided onthe housing to make quick depth of cut changes to existing depth of cut settings Simply choose a reference point on the scale and slide zero reset indicator up or down scale the distance required for new depth of cut Then change stop bar position by loosening lock
9. the depth of cut by use of the depth control knob Another primary use of the depth contro knob is setting depth of cut when router is mounted upside down on a router table NOTE The weight of the router plus the awkward position it is in when mounted to a router table make it necessary to use depth control knob TO SET DEPTH OF CUT WITH DEPTH CONTROL KNOB 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury 2 Loosen lock knob and turn adjustment knob so that stop bar is not touching stop screws or fixed stops 3 Depress plunge release actuator and allow router to return to it s uppermost position against hex nut 4 Plunge router until cutter reaches the approximate desired depth of cut Then squeeze plunge lock actuator temporarily locking cutter at desired depth of cut 5 Turn depth control knob clockwise until hex nut seats against stop flange Do not overtighten hex nut against stop flange 6 Depress plunge release actuator and turn depth control knob until cutter reaches desired depth of cut Always make sure plunge lock is released and router is free before setting depth of cut with depth control knob 7 Squeeze plunge lock actuator locking cutter at desired depth of cut 8 Turn adjustment knob and adjust stop bar until it touches the desired stop screw or fixed stop 9 Tighten lock knob securely Depth control knob is spring loaded aga
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12. D PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER BROWN OUT OR OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDI TIONS Also do not use with any device that could cause the power supply voltage to change WHEN USING THIS ROUTER WITH A ROUTER TABLE HELP PREVENT POS SIBLE SERIOUS INJURY BY KEEPING THE CUTTER GUARDED AT ALL TIMES Use only router tables with guards that have been designed for use on routers that are of this type size and weight SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Review them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions aiso A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these che
13. Depress plunge release actuator and raise cutter from any preset depth of cut This also permits raising cutter inside router subbase 4 Place router on workpiece inside pattern to be routed 5 Grasp handles securely and depress on off trigger to Start your router 6 Let motor build to full speed then gradually plunge cutter into workpiece until stop bar comes into contact with stop screw on depth stop block 7 Squeeze plunge lock actuator to secure depth of cut setting 8 Begin routing out the pattern continuing until a com plete pass at this depth of cut has been made ROUTER BASE we KO LG teal UDE T OOUPUSTUNNAGEE aem I id Mn MM SASS 7 e N TEMPLATE GUIDE SUBBASE BUSHING COLLAR WORKPIECE ROUTER BIT SIZE DIFFERENCE 9 Several cuts that require repositioning of router may be needed for a particular job If this situation exists depress plunge release actuator and raise cutter in side router subbase after each cut reposition router for next cut gradually plunge cutter into workpiece until stop bar contacts stop screw squeeze plunge lock actuator and continue routing 10 After all cuts have been made depress plunge release actuator raise cutter inside router subbase remove router from workpiece release on off trigger and allow cutter to come to a complete stop Page 19 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement pa
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15. PING a a aS GUIDE WORK ROUTER WHOLE EDGE SHAPING Fig 20 PROPER CUTTING SEQUENCE 4 po gt e 1 4 IN TO 1 1N When routing all the edges of a panel or board rout the end grain first Any splintering that occurs at the corners will then be removed when routing the edge Start each side 1 4 in away fromthe end Feed the cutter into the wood until the pilot contacts the uncut edge Then slowly back the router to shape the corner Next move the router forward to shape the rest of the edge Be careful to keep the pilot pressed against the uncut edge Repeat this procedure on each side of the panel Figure 21 shows the proper sequence of cuts to make when edge routing four sides of a panel Page 16 OPERATION ROUTING GROOVES See Figure 22 When routing across the face of boards set router at desired depth of cut place the edge of router base against workpiece and turn on your router Slowly feed the cutter into the workpiece along desired cutline A WARNING If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass make cuts in two or more passes When routing straight cuts across stock clamp a straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide Position the straightedge parallel to the cutline and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the cutter and the edge of the router base Hold the router base against the straightedge and rout the groove When routing a groove wider th
16. ROL A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury gt TMIEN 2 Turn hex nut counterclockwise until 1 4 in of threads COMPRESSION are remaining at the top of depth adjustment rod SPRING 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 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 contro knob until desired depth of cut is reached Do not replace depth contro knob without compression spring WASHER A 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 Pana 92 MAINTENANCE ROUTER TABLES A WARNING Do not use with router tables that fail to conform to safe wood working practices and offer proper guarding for the cutter Failure to comply can result in an accident causing possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use the four 8 32 UNC 2B subbase screws or the 8 32 UNC 2B tapped subbase screw holes for mounting router to a router table These screws and screw
17. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 315 275110 CAUTION Read and follow ALL safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment Save This Manual For Future Reference Thank You for Buying Craftsman Tools CRAFTSMAN Industrial Electronie Plunge Router Double Insulated Warranty introduction Unpacking Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance M Repair Parts Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 972000 290 10 00 Printed in U S A RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DOUBLE INSULATION is a safety concept in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord and grounded supply system Wherever there is electric current in the tool there are two complete sets of insulation to protect the user All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all norma safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool 2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example Pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosure
18. al being routed ADJUSTMENT KNOB PUSH IN TO QUICK RELEASE STOP BAR MAT L pmen SOFT ARD TO DECREASE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE See Figure 12 We suggest that you practice with the variable speed feature of your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood Page 12 OPERATION A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using router Failure to do so could result in dust shavings chips loose particles or foreign objects being thrown in your eyes causing possible serious injury If operation is dusty also wear a face or dust mask LOCK ON BUTTON See Figure 13 The on off trigger of your router is equipped with a lock on feature which is convenient when operating for ex tended periods of time The lock on button is located in the upper portion of the on off trigger It works similar to a rocker switch To lock on fully depress on off trigger then depress lock on button in top of on off trigger and re lease You will feel the lock on button as it snaps on off trigger into lock position To release the lock depress pro truding portion of the lock on button A WARNING Before connecting router to power supply source always check to be sure switch is notin lock on position Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your router causing possible serious injury
19. an the diameter of the cutter clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutting line Position both guides parallel to the desired cutline and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove Rout along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the other guide Clean out any remaining waste in the center of the groove freehand ROUTING WITH EDGE GUIDE See Figures 23 and 24 Straight cuts and grooves can also be routed using an edge guide attachment on your router The edge guide attaches to a guide holder then the guide bars fit into openings in the router base Knob screws in the base secure the guide bars in position Adjustments are made by loosening the wing bolt on guide holder placing the edge guide the desired distance from the cutter then retightening wing bolt Fine adjustments can be made with edge guide adjustment knob on the end of guide holder When routing with the edge guide attachment hold edge guide against the edge of workpiece as shown in figure ROUTING CIRCLES WITH EDGE GUIDE See Figure 25 The edge guide attachment can be used for routing circles when a piloted bit is not available or inadequate for the required job Position the edge guide so that the cutter is in the center opening of the edge guide Keep both corners of edge guide pressed against the edge to maintain a consistent shape When routing the outside edge perimeter of a circle feed the router counterclockwise When routing t
20. e use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss toa minimum and to prevent tool overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use The cord s jacket will be marked WA A CAUTION Keep extension cords away from any routing area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools etc during routing operation PROPER CARE OF COLLET From time to time it also becomes necessary to clean your collet and collet nut To do so simply remove collet nut from collet and clean the dust and chips that have collected Then return collet nut to its original position BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH CAP A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury Page 21 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 How ever after extended use slight readjustment may be re quired If this situation occurs make adjustments as fol lows 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER A WARNING Failure to unplug your
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22. fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired at your nearest Sears Repair Center Stay constantly aware of cord location INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI CALLY and replace if damaged KEEP HANDLES DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gaso line petroleum based products or any strong sol vents to clean your tool STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter mine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may af fect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service cen ter INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before routing DRUGS ALCOHOL MEDICATION Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS POLARIZE
23. he inside of a circle feed the router clockwise as shown in figure 25 Remember that the rotation of the bit must always lead into the workpiece rather than away from it DIRECTION OF CUT WORKPIECE RABBET UNCUT EDGE SCREW GUIDE HOLDER GUIDE BARS ROUTER BASE EDGE GUIDE DIRECTION OF CUT ROUTING INSIDE OF A CIRCLE WITH EDGE GUIDE ATTACHMENT Fig 25 Page 17 _ OPERATION ROUTING WITH A ROLLER GUIDE See Figures 26 and 27 EDGE GUIDE A roller guide has been supplied with your router It is useful ADJUSTMENT for routing uneven edges and trimming laminates The roller guide attaches to the guide holder as shown in figure 26 itcan be adjusted in and out as well as up and down The roller guide rides against the uncut edge of the workpiece When routing a decorative groove along an uneven edge the distance from roller quide to cutter should be the same as the distance from the desired cut and the edge of the workpiece Fine adjustments can be made with the edge guide adjust ment knob on guide holder Tighten wing bolts securely When routing keep roller pressed tight against edge of workpiece Carefully follow desired line of cut so that the distance between the cut and the edge does not vary When trimming laminates with the roller guide use a straight cutting bit or a roundnose bit Position the roller guide even with the inside cutting edge of router bit The roller guide follows the edge of the workpiece wh
24. heck the power supply A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We eORERIGHF is BETTER recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with THAN NO SIGHT side shields available at Sears Retail Stores Dana 7 ADJUSTMENTS _ SPINDLE LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK A WARNING Your router should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing cutters or when not in use Disconnecting your router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury INSTALLING REMOVING CUTTERS See Figures 3 4 and 5 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental Starting causing serious injury 2 Place the posilock spindle lock into tock position See Figure 3 NOTE If spindle does not lock turn collet nut with wrench applying pressure at the same time to the spindle lock with your thumb or finger When lock mechanism engages with notch in spindle spindle lock will slide into lock position A WARNING To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock do not attempt to engage spindle tock while motor is
25. holes will not secure router to router table properly and could result in an accident causing possible serious injury If mounting your router to a router table use only the three 5 16 18 UNC 2B tapped holes provided inthe routerbase The use of Craftsman routers in router tables offered Use 5 1 6 18 UNC 2A flat head screws that are 1 1 8 in or by other manufacturers has not been investigated for 1 1 4 in long when mounting router to a router table compliance with applicable safety standards NOTE Router subbase must be removed in order to gain access to the 5 16 18UNC tapped holes A WARNING Do not use large router bits for freehand routing Use of large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury When using router table large router bits should be used for edging only HELPFUL HINTS Always wear eye protection when routing A safe operator is one who thinks ahead Plan each operation before you begin Study all safety rules and do the job safely Don t iet familiarity make you careless NEVER piace your hands in jeopardy Always clamp workpiece securely before routing Make certain clamps can t loosen while in use Make set up adjustments carefully Then double check Measure twice and cut once Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your router frequently Shake router or blow with an air jet to remo
26. ighten 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 tock 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 en gaged 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 Page 22 COMPRESSION SPRING LOCK 22 acTUATOR SOCKET HANDL E COVER WRENCH HEX NUT 1 8 IN HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH gt Fig 32 COMPRESSION PLUNGE SPRING PEG RELEASE ACTUATOR ACTUATOR GROOVE PLUNGE LOCK ACTUATOR SHOWN IN FLUSH POSITION SOCKET HEAD SCREW HEX NUT 7 16 IN 1 8 IN HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH DUST BOOT COVERS BASE ASSEMBLY ROD MAINTENANCE DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 34 The depth control knob is spring 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 ROUTER CONT
27. ile the bit trims off the overhanging laminate See Figure 27 ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS See Figures 28 and 29 You can accurately duplicate curves and complex shapes by fitting your router with a template guide bushing that extends below the subbase The router bit passes through the guide bushing The guide bushing then rides against a template TO INSTALL TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER LAMINATE ROLLER GUIDE A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury TEMPLATE ROUTER BIT UIDE BUSHING 2 Place router upside down on workbench SCREW COLLAR 3 Place template guide bushing in recessed portion of ALIGN SCREW router base as shown in figure 28 4 Align the cutouts in guide bushing with threaded holes RECESS in base IN BASE IN BASE 5 Secure guide bushing to router base with roundhead HOLES SUBBASE screws provided IN BASE 6 Tighten screws securely A WARNING Failure to tighten screws could cause bit to come in contact with bushing resulting in serious injury Page 18 OPERATION ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS Cont d Secure template to the workpiece Set router to desired depth of cut and turn it on Place router base on the template with the collar of the guide bushing against the edge of the template Lowercutter into the workpiece and proceed around template keeping guide bushing pressed against template edge When routing w
28. inst hex nut If you adjust it too far and it pops off threaded rod refer to DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS in maintenance section for proper reassembly DEPTH STOP SYSTEM See Figure 10 The depth stop block located on the base of your router makes it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in successive passes by use of preset depth of cut changes Both fixed and adjustable stops are provided making depth of cut changes quick and easy The depth stop block also known as a revolving turret rotates on a ball detent design in the router base A preset cutting depth is achieved by plunging router until stop bar comes in contact with the stop screw or fixed stop on depth stop block The fixed stops are approximately 1 8 in apart The adjustable stops have screws that may be adjusted approximately 1 2 in CUTTER EXTENDED BELOW SUBBASE SWITCH HANDLE F ADJUSTMENT KNOB ROUTER BASE Fig 10 TO SET DEPTH STOP BLOCK SETTINGS 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER 2 Loosen lock knob and turn adjustment knob clockwise raising stop bar to it s highest position 3 Determine which stop adjustable or fixed to use for the desired depth of cut A combination of the two stop types can be used if required for a specific job if using the adjustable stops the stop screw on each stop can be adjusted to the desired height by loosening hex nut with the 3 8 in end of combination wrench supplied and turning it in or out with your fingers Secure
29. ith template guide bushings it is necessary to allow for the size difference between the cutting edge of the cutter and the face of the guide bushing collar When making templates always allow for this size difference See Figure 29 FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 30 When used freehand your plunge router becomes a flexible and versatile tool This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout signs relief sculptures etc There are two basic techniques for freehand routing 1 Routing letters grooves and patterns into wood 2 Routing out the background leaving the letters or pat tern raised above the surface as shown in figure 30 When freehand routing we suggest the folowing 1 Draw or layout the pattern on workpiece 2 Choose the appropriate cutter NOTE A core box or V groove bit is often used for routing letters and en graving objects Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings Veining bits are used to carve small intricate details 3 Rout the pattern in two or more passes Make the first pass at 25 of the desired depth of cut This will provide better control as well as being a quide for the next pass Freehand routing is an excellent example of how to use the plunge routing feature of your router 1 Choose the appropriate cutter set desired depth of cut carefully check set up and secure workpiece 2 Make atest cut in a scrap piece of wood from the same workpiece if possible 3
30. knob and turning adjustment knob until white line on zero reset indicator moves back to refer ence point Tighten lock knob securely to lock stop bar in new position The cutter position will now increase or decrease the exact distance the stop bar was adjusted Remember Each mark on the inch scale indicates a 1 32 inch change in depth setting while each mark on the metric scale equals a 1mm change in depth setting depth control knob should be used for making precise adjustments to depth of cut and depressing center of depth adjustment knob quick releases stop bar VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR See Figure 12 Your router has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control of speed and torque limits You can make speed selections best suited to the type of cut the material being cut and the size of bit being used The variable speed control selector allows you to adjust router speed from 10 000 to 22 000 rpm There is a six step scale lettered A to F on the variable speed control selector To increase the speed and torque of your router turn the variable speed control selector to a higher setting Turn to a lower setting to decrease speed and torque NOTE If you do not want to use the variable speed control selector turn to the highest pos sible setting and the feature will not be active The speed selection chart shown gives suggested speed settings based on the diameter of the cutter and the type of materi
31. lat surface 5 Lower router until tip of cutter barely touches flat sur 8 Zeno face See Figure 8 INDICATOR 6 Squeeze plunge lock actuator to lock cutter at zero depth of cut NOTE If desired adjust depth control knob until hex nut comes in contact with stop flange This will provide a positive stop at zero depth of cut 7 Rotate depth stop block to desired position loosen lock knob then turn adjustment knob until stop bar touches stop screw on depth stop block f 8 Slide zero reset indicator up or down the scale on stop LOCK bar until white line on zero reset indicator aligns with a KNOB desired reference point For example align white fine with 1 in mark on the scale 9 Next turn adjustment knob in the opposite direction lifting stop bar to obtain desired depth of cut See Figure 8 For example if setting 1 8 in depth of cut the Zero reset indicator will move 1 8 in from the 1 in reference point Tighten knob securely EL di N 10 Position your router so that the cutter can extend below e 3 M the subbase for desired depth setting gt SS 1t Depress plunge release actuator 12 Grasp handles and lower router until stop bar contacts DEPTH STOP BLOCK mm stop screw Squeeze plunge lock actuator locking TURRET Fig 8 cutter at desired depth of cut See Figure 9 1 l j i zi QJ SCALE Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH CONTROL KNOB See Figure 9 Fine adjustments can be made to
32. ll instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents 11 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 12 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty 13 PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation 14 DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cofd from heat oil and sharp edges 15 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work Both hands ar needed to operate the tool 16 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not use on a ladder or unstable support 17 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp at all times and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 18 DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use be fore servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power supply 19 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that ke
33. m making too deep a cut and holding the pilot firmly in contact with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired depth of cut as adjusted by router depth setting are such that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped leaving at least a 1 16 inch thick uncut portion at bottom the pilot can ride against the uncut portion which will serve to guide it See Figure 20 However if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the workpiece This guide board must have exactly the Same contour straight or curved as the workpiece edge if it is positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge the bit will make a full cut in as far as the bit radius On the other hand if the guide is positioned as shown in Figure 20 out from the workpiece edge the bit will make less than a full cut which will alter the shape of the finished edge NOTE If desired any of the piloted bits can be used without a pilot for edge shaping with guides as preceding Also the size diameter of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut width that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge the small pilot exposes all of the bit the large one reduces this amount by 1 16 inch ROUTER PILOT TOP EDGE SHA
34. micals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Dana R INFRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS CRAFTSMAN ROUTER It has been designed SPECIFICATIONS engineered and manufactured to provide you with Sears high standard of dependability ease of operation and operator Depth Of Cut 0 2 1 2 In safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Collet 1 4 In 1 2 In Horsepower 3 5 A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before Rating 120 volts 60 Hz AC only 15 0 AMPS using your new router Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your router properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service No Load Speed 10 000 22 000 RPM Power Cord 10 Ft Net Weight 12 8 Lbs Your router has many features for making routing operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this router making it easy to maintain and operate FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC PLUNGE ROUTER if this Craftsman Industrial Electronic Plunge Router fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of cha
35. nd threads and you will need a 2 phillips screwdriver to loosen coilet screw Turn screw clockwise to loosen and counterclockwise to tighten Replace with the 1 4 in collet assembly securely tightening collet screw in collet to motor shaft then reassemble 1 2 in collet nut See Figure 5 Insert shank of cutter into collet until shank bottoms out then pull it out 1 16 in to allow for expansion when the bit gets hot Tighten the collet nut securely by turning with the wrench provided See Figure 4 A WARNING If collet nut is not tightened securely cutter may come out during use causing serious personal injury 11 Place posilock spindle lock back in unlock position Otherwise interlocking mechanism of spindle lock will not let you turn your router on if you forget the spindle lock indicator tight will alert you that spindie is still locked when you connect router to power supply MOTOR SHAFT 1 2 IN COLLET NUT 1 2 IN COLLET ASSEMBLY 0 COLLET SCREW LEFT HAND THREADS USING A 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TURN SCREW CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN U cep UTTER WITH COLLET ASSEMBLY 1 4 IN SHANK DIAMETER Fig 5 A WARNING Do not use cutters with undersized shanks Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from tool causing injury Page 9 ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS See Figures 6 7 and 8 When routing a groove that is too deep
36. o that cutters with 1 4 in shank bits can also be used CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic see through chip shield has been provided on the base of your router for protection against flying dust and chips It is designed to fit the front opening of the router base POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK A posilock spindle tock secures the spindle so that only one wrench is needed to loosen collet nut and change cutters A spindle lock indicator light alerts you that spindle is locked if you connect router to power supply before unlocking spindle NOTE Your router will not run if spindle is locked LOCK ON FEATURE Your router is equipped with a lock on feature that is convenient when continous operation for extended periods of time is required LARGE HANDLES Your router has large oversized handies for easy handling and maintaining proper control when routing The left handle allows you to set cutter depth of cut when making plunge cuts while the right handle provides easy access to the on off trigger lock on button and variable speed control selector The handles have also been designed so that they are comfortable and easy to grasp when operating in different positions or at different angles VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WITH ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Feedback Switch Your router has advanced electronic features designed to assist you in getting the maximum use from your router By making proper speed selections your router can be ad ju
37. ot operate your router until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury FEATURES Your electronic router is a versatile woodworking tool 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 is beautiful and precise 3 5 HORSEPOWER MOTOR Your router has a powerful 3 5 horsepower motor with sufficient power to handie the toughest routing jobs The motor also has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing SOFT START The soft start feature builds motor RPM gradually to mini mize start up torque Pressing or releasing the on off trigger will turn your router on or off DEPTH CONTROL KNOB A large depth contro knob makes precise depth of cut changes possible It also is very helpful when making depth of cut changes with your router mounted upside down on a router table DEPTH STOP SYSTEM The depth stop block located on the base of your router provides three adjustable stops and three fixed stops for quick depth of cut changes A depth adjustment scale makes quick adjustments to depth of cut changes possible The spring loaded adjustment knob quick releases stop bar by depressing center of knob 1 4 IN AND 1 2 IN SHANK CAPACITY Your router has a 1 2 in diameter collet that accepts cutters with 1 2 in shanks A 1 4 in collet has been provided s
38. p and hold your router firmly with both hands when rout ing You can detect too slow feeding by the runaway too highly pitched sound of the motor or by feeling the wiggle of the bit in the cut Page 14 OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned the depth of cut is important be cause it affects the rate of feed which in turn affects the quality of a cut and also the possibility of damage to your bit A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one and a too deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the bit is no longer cutting it is scraping instead Making a deep cut is never advisable The smaller bits especially those only 1 16 inch in diameter are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust A large enough bit may not be broken off but if the cut is too deep a rough cut will result and it may be very difficult to guide and control the bit as desired For these reasons we recommend that several passes be made te reach deeper cuts See Figure 16 To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make as many successive passes as required towering the bit for each new pass In order to save time do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting before lowering the bit for the next pass This will also assure a uniform depth when the final pass is completed See Figure 17 _ DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST ROUTER FEED See Figure 18 DIRECTION ke WIDTH OF
39. perating features and safety requirements See Figures 1 and 2 A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury DEPTH CONTROL KNOB FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER SPINDLE LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK LOCK HANDLE PLUNGE SWITCH HANDLE RELEASE ACTUATOR VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR SCALE INCH AND METRIC ZERO RESET INDICATOR LOCK KNOB a ADJUSTMENT KNOB CHIP SHIELD i DEPRESSING CENTER OF KNOB QUICK RELEASES STOP BAR Anes STOP BAR 5 16 18 UNC 2B t STOP SCREW HEX NUT 1 4 IN ADAPTER DEPTH STOP BLOCK TURRET COMBINATION WRENCH 3 8 IN 7 8 IN DEPTH STOP BLOCK ROTATES FOR DEPTH OF CUT CHANGES FEATURES REAR VIEW OF ROUTER DEPTH CONTROL KNOB VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR POWER CORD LOCK ON BUTTON ON OFF TRIGGER SWITCH HANDLE PLUNGE LOCK SPEED SELECTION CHART i A ACTUATOR 5 16 18 UNC 2B HEX NUT ROUTER BASE STOP FLANGE SUBBASE COLLET NUT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your router has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A voltage drop of more than 10 percent will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double c
40. pth of cut and the cutting diameter of the bit When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine a faster rate of feed can be used When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak a slower rate of feed will be required The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the router motor more than one third of its no load speed 1f the router is fed too fast it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks If the router is fed too slow it will scorch or bum the wood Pade 13 OPERATION PROPER FEEDING The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow It is the rate at which the bit is being advanced firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips without hogging into the wood to make targe individual chips or on the other hand to create only sawdust If you are making a small diameter shallow groove in soft dry wood the proper feed may be about as fast as you can travel your router along your guide line On the other hand if the bit is a large one the cut is deep or the wood is hard to cut the proper feed may be a very slow one Then again a cross grain cut may require a slower pace than an identical with grain cut in the same workpiece There is no fixed rule You will learn by experience from practice and use The best rate of feed is determined by listening to the sound of the router motor and by feeling the progress of each cut If at all possible always test a cut ona scrap
41. rge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Rules for Safe Operation ccccccsccsccesseccsseesesesscscsessesecstesssesseseuseeseacess 2 3 2 Introduction and Product Specifications 0 cccsecccessssssessecescescsecceseesececes 4 3 Warranty and Table Of Content ccccsccseccscsseccsscscessscesssccecersusensecsseeeees 4 Gis UNPACKING 2a sancacastad pictus essin actesed a aa soled 5 So FOAIE dorrea a esecetcaiedas tip se a a a 5 7 Gi AdUSIMANS sgan a aaa aea arnai 8 12 fe perahorn arae AA AN an 13 19 8 Maintonance non n a a 20 24 9 Exploded View and Repair Parts List ccccscccscssesessescsceecscesssseceeses 26 27 10 Parts Ordering Service ccccccsscecssesssssssesesecsseecscscevscscsceccarsvecscecsaseeasacs 28 Page 4 Your new plunge router comes fully assembled After removing it from the box inspect it carefully to make sure that it is not damaged and that no parts are missing See Figure 1 The following accessories should also be included in the box 1 Combination Wrench 3 8 In 7 8 In 1 4 In Collet Assembly Edge Guide Roller Guide Guide Bushing aPPfoh A WARNING If any parts are missing do n
42. router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury 2 Remove tock handle cover screws and lock handle cover See Figure 32 3 NOTE THE LOCATION OF PLUNGE RELEASE AC TUATOR AND COMPRESSION SPRING IN HANDLE Reassembly of all parts removed must be identical in order for plunge lock and plunge release actua tors 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 tock 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 rod secure it by tightening hex nut against plunge lock actuator 10 Do not let socket head screw slip or turn while tighten ing 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 com pression spring are properly seated 13 T
43. rts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage GENERAL Only the parts shown on parts list page 27 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 Most plastics are susceptible to various type of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals thatcan damage weaken or destroy plastic When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently itis not recommended that this tool be used for extended workon any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust if operation
44. s 3 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 4 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 5 AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well lit 6 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord 7 STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked up place out of the reach of children 8 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 9 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small too or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for purpose not intended for example A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs 10 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool s moving parts and cause personal injury Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are A IMPORTANT Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely a
45. sted to specfic routing needs This eliminates much of the guess work previously needed to perform a given job Both the experienced and inexperienced router users benefit obtaining professional like results with fewer job errors The variable speed control allows the router speed to be adjusted from 10 000 to 22 000 rpm The variable speed contro selelctor is conveniently located inside the right i ba near the operator s thumb or hand The electronic feature of your router introduces the flexibility of adjusting the motor speed to required job conditions An electronic speed contro module senses the load applied to the motor and increases or decreases moior voltage to compensate for and maintain desired RPM Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter diam eter you will be using and to the hardness of the material being cut The best cuts are made when the cutter is fed through material at the proper rate of feed ROUTER ACCESSORIES Your router comes equipped with several accessories The edge guide keeps the cutter parallel with an edge of the workpiece when cutting grooves and rabbets The roller guide allows the router to be used to trim laminates and make cuts parallel with an irregularly shaped edge The template guide bushing enables the router to fotlow a tem plate for making duplicate shapes Dann C FEATURES gt KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC ROUTER Before attempting to use your router familiarize yourself with all o
46. that cause force feeding are bit size depth of cut and workpiece characteristics The larger the bit or the deeper the cut the more slowly the router should be moved forward If the wood is very hard knotty gummy or damp the operation must be slowed still more You can always detect force feeding by the sound of the motor Its high pitched whine will sound lower and stronger as it loses speed Also the strain of holding the tool will be noticeably increased TOO SLOW TOO SLOW FEEDING It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly When it is advanced into the work too slowly a revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite instead it simply scrapes away sawdust like particles Scraping produces heat which can glaze burn or mar the cut in extreme cases can even overheat the bit so as to destroy its hardness In addition it is more difficult to control a router when the bit is scraping instead of cutting With practically no load on the motor the bit will be revolving at close to top RPM and will have a much greater than normal tendency to bounce off the sides of the cut especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with hard and soft areas As a result the cut produced may have rippled instead of straight sides See Figure 15 Too slow feeding can also cause your router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut Always gras
47. to safely cut in one PLUNGE pass it is best to make the cut in several passes We RELEASE recommend that several passes be made to reach deeper ACTUATOR cuts Proper depth of cut depends on several factors horsepower of router motor type of cutter being used and type of wood being routed A lightweight low horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts A router with high horsepower rating can safely cut deeper Small bits such as 1 4 in shank veining bits with 1 16 in cutting diameters are designed to remove only small amounts of wood Large bits such as 1 2 in shank straight flute bits are made to remove larger amounts of wood d pice Gana in a single pass Cuts can be made deeper in soft woods such LOCK as white pine than in tough hardwoods like oak or maple Based upon these considerations choose a depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on router motor If you find that extra force is needed or that the motor speed slows down considerably turn off router and raise the bit Then make the cut in two or more passes TO SET DEPTH OF CUT 1 UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Fig 6 2 TR ACTUATOR SQUEEZE TO LOCK 2 Raise cutter by depressing plunge release actuator ie CANCE See Figure 6 3 Adjust depth contro knob until cutter is inside router subbase See Figure 7 4 Place router on a f
48. ve sawdust buiid up Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened Check depth of cut settings carefully Don t waste lumber by making too deep a cut Make several shallow passes lowering the cutter for each new pass Test difficult set ups on scrap Don t waste lumber THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD RON RR OO ONIN NG OR a NOK Page 24 NOTES Page 25 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NUMBER 315 275110 SEE NOTE A IoT NOTE A 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 Page 26 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NUMBER 315 275110 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST Key No 1 ON COONOUAGN Part Number 622167 028 970738 002 970742 001 974433 001 970743 001 970740 001 931744 006 622171 055 970760 001 970758 001 971094 001 970762 001 970736 001 617966 030 970764 001 970875 001 974013 001 974015 001 973844 001 970770 001 931744 063 703493 820 970720 202 622931 008 970734 001 970717 002 970715 002 622347 017 622167 070 970718 002 970719 001 989177 000 970866 002 971137 001 607406 005 706382 817 970732 001 970864 001 61465
49. ys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved Page 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued 20 31 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in tools with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS INGOOD CONDITION When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 25 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W A for example SJTW A or SJOW A KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp cutters minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from cutters Do not reach underneath work while cutter is rotating Do not attempt to remove material while cutter is rotating NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite
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