Operator's Manual [rRRFTSHRN°I ROUTER Double Insulated Model Nos. 315.175100 315.175110 315.175100 Save this manual for future reference A CAUTION: 315.175110 • Safety • Features 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 • Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................
,_ clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow aiminstructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE WORK • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
SERVICE • • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 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.
Important:Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonyourtool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning. Properinterpretation ofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer.
Depth of Cut Collet 0 - 1-1/2 in. Input 1/4 in. Horsepower Model No. 315.175100 Model No. 315.175110 1-1/2 1-3/4 Rating Model No. 315.175100 Model No. 315.175110 8.5 amps 9.0 amps 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only No Load Speed Model No. 315.175100 Model No. 315.175110 Power Cord Net Weight Model No. 315.175100 Model No. 315.175110 Your router has been shipped completely assembled. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.
DOUBLE INSULATION DEPTH ADJUSTING RING 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. The depth adjusting ring allows you to adjust the depth of cut.
VARIABLESPEEDDIAL (Model315.175110) HANDLE POWER HANDLE WRENCH DEPTH ADJUSTINGRING DEPTH INDICATORRING LOCKINGARM COLLETNUT _k Fig. 1 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.
_k WARNING: Your router should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. INSTALLING/REMOVING • Lay router down on table to gain easy access to collet nut. • Place wrench provided onto co(let nut and turn couterclockwise to loosen. _k CUTTERS See Figure 2. • ,_k • _k Unplug your router.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT • See Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6. Turn the depth indicator ring until the zero lines up with the indicator point on the base. See Figure 5. We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. and that several passes be made to reach depths of cut greater than 1/8 in. • Unplug your router. ,_ • WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Place router on a flat surface and loosen locking arm. See Figure 3.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT (WITH ROUTER The speed selection chart shown gives suggested speed settings based on the diameter of the cutter and the type of material being routed. TABLE) See Figure 7. We suggest that you practice with the variable speed feature of your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. The indicator point on the base can be used when using your router mounted to a router table. • Set the cutter at zero depth of cut.
PRACTICEBEFOREUSE Wesuggestthatyoupracticewithyourrouterbefore installinga cutterandmakingcutsinwood.Check the following beforeconnectingyour routerto a powersupply. • Makesurepowersupplyis 120volts,60Hz,AC only. • Makesurethereis nota cutterinthecollet. • Makesurecolletdoesnotextend below the subbase. • Plug router into power supply. • Grasp router firmly with both hands and turn on. STARTING/STOPPING • Grasp handles using both hands. See Figure 9a. • To start router.
PLACINGROUTERONWORKPIECE Placingyourrouterona workpiecediffers,depending onthetypeof routing:edgeroutingor internalrouting. _k WARNING: Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate router when fatigued. Place router on edge of 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.
DIRECTION (EXTERNAL) See Figure 11. The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise Feeding Tee Slow 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 and in extreme cases, can even overheat the bit so as to destroy its hardness. direction.
DIRECTION (INTERNAL) DETERMINING 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 12, tool travel should be left to right and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide is positioned as shown in the second part of Figure 12, tool travel should be right to left and clockwise around curves.
ROUTING Your router is a versatile tool and can be used for many different applications. You may rout grooves, carve designs using a template, carve designs by freehand, taper table and chair legs, mortise door jambs, or create joints. ROUTING GROOVES See Figure 15. 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 the router. Slowly feed the cutter into the workpiece along desired line of cut.
ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS When using the Template Guide Bushings Item No. 9-25082 with your router, you must visually center the bit with the bushing before beginning your cut. Your router subbase may be adjusted by loosening the screws holding the subbase to your router. Be sure to tighten locking arm before centering bit in bushing. After centering bit with bushing, tighten screws securely. TOPEDGESHAPING EDGING WITH PILOT BITS See Figure 17.
_ LUBRICATION Allof thebearingsinthistoolarelubricatedwitha sufficientamountofhighgradelubricantforthelifeof the unitundernormaloperatingconditions. Therefore, nofurtherlubrication is required. WARNING:Whenservicing,useonlyidentical Craftsman replacement parts.Useof anyother partmaycreatea hazardor causeproduct damage. GENERAL Onlythepartsshownonthepartslist,areintendedto be repairedor replacedbythecustomer.
REPLACINGSWITCH See Figure 18. • Unplug your router. _k WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. • Remove screws and handle cover. • Note the location of the molded bend relief on the power handle cord. Also note all wiring in the handle and how each lead is connected to the switch. Connections and wiring position must be identical when installing new switch. • Remove switch from leads by unplugging the flag terminals as shown.
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES Template Guide Bushings Dovetail Template Box Joint Template _, ROUTER WARNING: Butt Hinge Template Multi-Purpose Router Guide Rout - A - Form Pantograph The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous.
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBERS 315,175100 and 315,175110 VARIABLESPEEDDIAL (MODELNO.315.175110ONLY) 2 SEE NOTE"A" 4 5 12 21 6 11 20 14 15 13 12 17 16 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 for Service Center information.
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBERS 315,175100 and 315,175110 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number 1 in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. l SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Part Number Description 1 982982-001 Data Plate .................................................................................................... 1 2 982899-014 * E-Ring ............
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