OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 315.174921 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED Introduction SAVETHtS MANUALFOR Operation Maintenance Repair Parts FUTURE REFERENCE a_2s4z.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ROUTER If this CraftSman Router fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT 3"0 THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair It, free of charge.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors, Also, wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 11 USE SAFETY GLASSES with all tools Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 12. DON'T ABUSE CORD.
OPERATION tf any parts are missing do not operate your Router until the missing parts are replaced See Figure 1 Make sure power supply is 110-120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, LOCK f DEPT. SPINDLE _:--ADJUSTING t!!/"ING -_J_.INDICATOR DEPTH INDICATOR"/II _ RING _ ' CHIP SHIELD FRONT VIEW WRENCH TRIGGER_ LOCK "ON '''_ I l BUTTON .,2 "L'-'_ HANDLE/ _CL_AM PING o Wico... I .
OPERATION KNOW YOUR ROUTER Before attempting to use your router, familiarize See Figure 1 yourself with al{ operating features and safety requirements CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protect{on against flying dust and chips The chip shield is destgned to fit the front opening of the router base as shown in figure 1 If necessary to remove, squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not ex.. ¢eedlng 1/8" and that several passes be made to teach depths of cut greater than 1/8" loUNPLUG DEPTH INDICATOR RIND YOUR ROUTER° DEPTH ADJUSTING: 2 Place your router on a flat surface, loosen clamping wing nut, and adjust until cutter ts Inside subbase See Figure 4.
OPERATION RATE.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because if affects the rate of feed which, in turn, affects the quality of a cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit) A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one; and atoo 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.
OPERATION STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING Tilt router and place on workpiece, letting edge of subbase contact workpiece first Be careful not to let router bit contact workplace. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed Gradually feed cutter In.
OPERATION ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS When using the Template Guide Bushings Cat No.
MAINTENANCE WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters clean and sharp Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use A cutter sharpening kit (cat no. 66501) is available from Sears Catalog Order or Retail Stores, When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge Never grind the outside diameter.
MAINTENANCE (Cont'd.) WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS GENERAL Only the parts shown on parts list, page fifteen, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the eustomer= All other parts represent an Important part of the double Insulated system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, etc.
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CRAFTSMAN ROUTER -- MODEL NUMBER 315.174921 mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER The Model Numberrepair will be found on a plate attached to the End Cap. Always or when ordering parts, SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS PARTS Key No. Part Number ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS LIST Quantity Description 1 989935_003 Wrench 2 989610.001 Caution 3 967543.001 Data 4 612839.001 Actuator 5 612866.001 Cap Screw 1#5-40 x 1/4 Sac Hd ) 6 989392-001 H P Logo 7 969652.
ROUTER OWNERS DOUBLE iNSULATED MANUAL 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 pertF nent facts when you call or visit MODEL NO. The model number of your Router will be found on the plate attached to the end cap 315.
