Operator's Manual II:RRFTSMRN I ROUTER TABLE Double Insulated Model No. 315.265030 _h WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: t-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
• Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 • General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................
_k ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.
• DON'TABUSECORD.Nevercarrytool bythecordor yankitto disconnect fromreceptacle.Keepcordfrom heat,oil,andsharpedges. • PROTECT YOURLUNGS.Wearafaceordustmaskif the cuttingoperationisdusty. • PROTECT YOURHEARING. Wearhearingprotection duringextendedperiodsofoperation. • KEEPTOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.
Someof the followingsymbolsmaybeusedonthis tool. Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper interpretation ofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetool betterandsafer.
Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings areintendedto explainthe levelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING ,_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. _k 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 INSULATION Double insulation is 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. ,_ WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Miter Slot ........................................ Table Dimensions ............ 14 in. x 24 in. (35.6 cm x 61 cm) Maximum Cutter Diameter .................. 1-15/16 in. (4.9 cm) Fence Width ........................................ 3/8 in x 3/4 in. x 24 in. (0.9 cm x 1.9 cm x 61 cm) 16-3/8 in. (41.6 cm) Input ................................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Net Weight .................................................. 20 Ibs. (9.
KNOW YOUR ROUTER TABLE See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CUTTER GUARD ASSEMBLY The cutter guard assembly provides a barrier to protect the operator from contact with the cutter and is adjustable for all types of cuts and materials. The cutter guard also doubles as a vacuum attachment. You can insert a standard shop vacuum into the top of the clear plastic cutter guard to keep dust to a minimum.
UNPACKING PACKING This product requires assembly. 1. Router table top (1) 2. Miter gauge knob (1) 3. Washer (1) 4. Miter gauge (1) 5. Hex key (1) 6. Bar (1) 7. Switch box assembly (1) 8. Guard post (1) 9. Cutter guard assembly (1) 10. Undertable guard (1) 11. Carriage bolt (2) 12. Socket head screw (16) 13. Lock washer (19) 14. Flat head machine screw (3) 15. Small screw (2) 16. Starting pin 17. Pan head machine screw (2) 18. Fence assembly (1) 19. Fence lock knob (2) 20. Throat plate (5 21.
,_ WARNING:Donotconnectto powersupplyuntil assemblyis complete.Failureto complycouldresult inaccidentalstartingandpossibleseriousinjury. ASSEMBLING THE ROUTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY TABLE SWITCH When you remove the parts and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the packing list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s).
TO ATTACH THE FENCE See Figure 6. • Position the fence on the tame as shown in figure 6. • Align the ho(es on the bottom of the fence with the channe(s on the router tame. • Using the two carriage bolts and fence lock knobs, secure the fence to the tame. BLACK.CUTTER KNOB TO LOOSEN GUARD POST BLACK KNOB GUARD ,_1_T TO IGHTEN FENCE LOCK KNOBS FENCE Fig. 7 FENCE ASSEMBLING THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 8.
ATTACHING THE REAR SAFETY GUARD THE ROUTER TO MOUNTING SURFACE THE TABLE TO A WORK See Figure 9. See Figures 11 and 12. • Align the holes in the rear safety guard with the holes in the router. • Place the router table right side up on a sturdy work surface (e.g., work stand, workbench, counter top). • Using two screws, secure the rear safety guard to the router. • Mark the surface with a pencil through the holes in the table legs. Remove the router table.
_ PERFORMING WARNING" Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious _ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
INSERTING/REMOVING CUTTERS INSERTING THROAT PLATES See Figure 14. See Figure 15. • The throat plate provides a stable surface around the cutter and prevents objects from falling through the throat and damaging the spindle. _ Unplug the router and the router table. WARNING: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow the motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. • Remove the screws from the rear safety guard.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT POSITIONING THE FENCE See Figure 16. See Figure 17. We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and that several passes be made to reach depths of cut greater than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm). The fence enables you to support and guide the workpiece. • Loosen the fence lock knobs. • • Position the fence the proper distance from the cutter based on the amount of material you plan to remove. • Tighten the fence lock knobs.
ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE INSERTING THE STARTING PIN See Figure 19. See Figure 20. • Loosen the miter gauge knob. • Rotate the miter gauge to the desired angle. The purpose of the starting pin is to act as a guide with piloted bits. • Tighten the miter gauge knob. Place the starting pin on the router table and use it as a pivot point when cutting small, odd-shaped pieces. NOTE: Do not use the fence when you are using the starting pin.
_k WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. _k WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER TABLE - MODEL NUMBER 315.
• CRAFTSMAN ROUTER TABLE- MODEL NUMBER 315.265030 • J The modelmodel number number in allwill correspondence be found on a regarding plate attached your ROUTER to the motor TABLE housing. or when Always ordering mention repair the parts. | SEE BACK KEY PART NO, NO, PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION QTY, 1 690559001 Guard Post ........................................................... 1 2 590378001 Lock Knob ............................................................
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