Craftsman 315173700 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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POWER PLANER

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.173700

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read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-091

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• Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................2

• Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................2

• GeneralSafetyRules...............................................................................................................................................3-4

• SpecificSafetyRules..................................................................................................................................................4

• Symbols...................................................................................................................................................................5-6

• Electrical.....................................................................................................................................................................7

• Features...................................................................................................................................................................7-8

• Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................................9

• Applications................................................................................................................................................................9

• Adjustments..............................................................................................................................................................10

• Operation.............................................................................................................................................................11-13

• Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................14-16

• ExplodedViewandRepairPartsList...................................................................................................................18-19

• CustomerServiceInformation..................................................................................................................................20

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER PLANER

If this rRRFT$14RN tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTOTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE INTHE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this rI_RFlrSMRN tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the

date of purchase. 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

Your tool has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, perfor- mance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

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instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or

serious personal injury.

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• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas inviteaccidents.

• De not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polar- ized 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 quali- fied electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do

not change the plug in any way. Double insulation

eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded [] power cord and grounded power supply system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,

such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrig- erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock

if your body is grounded.

• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to car-

ry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Dam-

aged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an out- door extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These

cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew- elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your fin-

ger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invitesaccidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left

attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance

enables better control of the tool in unexpected sit- uations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOLUSEAND CARE

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against your body is

unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool wilt do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch

is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from power source before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea-

sures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and

other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-

dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that

may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the

manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when

used on another tool.

• Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from

oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean- ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Fol-

lowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified re=

pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-

ment 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 shock or injury.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con- tact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool "live" and shock the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual

carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related

to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if

the operation is dusty. Following this rule will re-

duce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service Center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric

shock or fire.

• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will op- erate 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 affect its operation.

A guard or other part that is damaged should be

properly repaired or replaced by an authorized

service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep-

tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp

edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

• Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-

tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to

use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at

least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100

feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a

drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

• Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool

while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any

medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these

instructions also.

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:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• 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 ex- posure to these chemicals: 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.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

."k., Alternating Current Type of current

---= Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

[] Class 11Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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Protection

O Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

,_, Safety Precautions that involve your safety.

Eye

Alert

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

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shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

,_ No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this

product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION: CAUTION:

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

service we suggest you return the product to your near- est AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When

servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoid-

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ing electrical shock.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in Death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use

this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera- tion and instructing others who may use this product.

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WARNING:

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 recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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