• r i ii OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 315.174730 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and All Instructions Carefully CRn TSMn Electronic Router Double Insulated Warranty Introduction f Thank You for Buying Craftsman Tools Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Soldonly by SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 612547-817 3-95 Printed In U.S.A.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC ROUTER I If this CraftsmanElectronicRouter fails to give completesatisfactionwithin one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER / DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears willrepair it, free of charge. Ifthisrouterisusedforcommercialor rentalpurposesthiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysfromthedate ofpurchase. Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you may also have otherrightswhichvary fromstate to state.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before 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 keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure switch Is off when plugging in. 21.
OPERATION Yourelectronicrouterisa versatilewoodworldngiool whichwillgiveyou years oftrouble-freeperformance. Itis engineered withthe professionalin mind, but its ease of operationallowsthe amateurto producework whichis beautifu|and precise. Yournew routerhas advancedelectronicfeatures whichare designedto assistyou In gettingthe maximumuse from your router. Bymakingproperspeed selections,yourroutercan be adjustedto yourspecfic routingneeds.
OPERATION WRENCH STORAGE AREA CHIP SHIELD Your routerhas a wrench storagearea locatedon the top end cap portionof the motor housing. When installingor removingcuttersremove the wrenchfrom itsstoragearea. Properstorageof wrench when not in use willhelpreduce the possiblilityof losingwrench. See Figure 1. INSTALLING/REMOVING See Figure2. Clear plasticchipshieldsare installedon the base of your routerfor protectionagainstflyingdust and chips.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS See Figures3 and 4. We recommendthat cutsbe madeat a depthnot exceeding 118in.andthatseveralpassesbe madetoreachdepthsofcut greaterthan 1/8 in. 1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. ' 2. Place your router on a flat surface, unlock clamping lever, and adjust until cutter is inside subbase. See Figure3. 3. Turn the depth adjustingring untiltip of cutter touches flatsurface. See Figure4. 4. Positionyourrouterso thatthe cuttercan extend below the subbasefor desireddepthsetting. 5.
OPERATION PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE See Figure7. We suggestthatyou practicewiththe variablespeedfeature of yourrouter beforeinstallinga cutter and makingcuts in wood.CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CONNECTING ROUTER TO POWER SUPPLY: 1. Make sure power supply le 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only. 2. Make sure the spindlelookis in the unlockedposition. 3. Make sure thetriggeris not in the "lock-on"position. 4. Makesure there is not a cutterin the collet, 5. Make surethe colletdoes not extendbelowthe subbase. 6.
OPERATION i 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 large 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.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is importantbecause it affectsthe rate of feed which, in turn, affectsthe qualityof a cut (and, also, the possibilityof damageto your routermotorand bit).A deepcut requiresa slowerfeed than a shallowone, and a too deep cut willcauseyouto slowthe feed so muchthatthe bit isno longercutting,it is scraping, instead. Makinga deep cut is never advisable.
OPERATION STARTING AND ENDING INTERNAL ROUTING A CUT ROUTER Tilt router and place on workpieca, letting edge of subbase contact workpleoa first. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpisce. Turn router on and let motor build to itsfull speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpleca until subbese is level _LOT withworkplece. TOP EDGESHAPING UponcompleUonof cut, turn motoroffand let it cometo a completestopbeforeremovingrouterfromwork surface.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL Only the partsshownon parts list,page 15, are intendedto be repairedor replaced by the customer. All other parts representan importantpart of the doubleinsulationsystem and shouldbe serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plasticsare susceptible to various types of commercial solventsand may be damaged by their use. Use clean clothsto removedirt, carbon dust,etc.
MAINTENANCE SWITCH REPLACEMENT See Figures 15 & 16. 1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. 2. 3. Remove screws (A) and handle cover (B). See Fig. 15. NOTE THE LOCATION OF MOLDED BEND RELIEF (C) ON POWER HANDLE CORD AND ALL WIRING IN HANDLE. ALSO NOTE HOW EACH LEAD IS CONNECTED TO SWITCH. The side of the variable speed control switch Is marked with Identification numbers. Connections and wiring position must be Identical when Installing new switch. See Figure 16. Remove leads from switch (D) by inserting a 1/32 in.
MAINTENANCE DEPTH ADJUSTING RING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPLACEMENT (Continued) 5. Remove two screws on front of depth adjusting ring. Also remove slide nut from pocket inside clamping lever. NOTE; Depth adjusting ring replacement Is the only time bottom screw should be removed. Remove depth adjusting ring. 6. 7. Position new depth adjusting ring in place and secure with the same screws and slide nut used to secure old depth adjusting ring. 8. Make all adjustments with top screw (#10-32 x 15/16 In. Fil. Hd.
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CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.174730 ! The modelornumber ROUTER when ordering will be found repaironparts. a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your | SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key Part No.
CRAFTSMAN OWNER'S MANUAL Electronic Router Double Insulated SERVICE Now that you have purchased your router, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent call or visit. MODEL NO. 315.174730 facts when you The model number of your router will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
