Craftsman 315173710 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.173710

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

SAVE THIS

MANUALFOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

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POWER PLANER

DOUBLE INSULATED

Warranty

Introduction
Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

Designed exclus!vely for and so d on y by

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Floffman Estates, IL 60179

®

612547-404 P#nted In US.A,

10-00

FULL QNE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PLANER

If this Craftsman Planer fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase RETURN
IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears wi{I repair it, free of charge

If this Craftsman Planer 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., DEFT* 817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety, in electric

power toots, which eliminates the need for the usual three

w_regrounded power cord and grounded supplysystem.
Wherever there is electric current in the tool there are two

complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed
metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor compo-

nents with protectinginsulation.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and

limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related tothis tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK
BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH

GROUNDED SURFACES, For example:

Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-
sures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working

order.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered ar-

eas and benches invite accidents.

5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't

use power tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.

Allvisitors should wear safety glasses and be
kept a safe distance from work area. Do not
let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.

IMPORTANT - Servicing of a toot with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician.
For service we suggest you return the tool to your neares{

Sears Store for repair. Always use original fat{dry replace-

ment parts when servicing.

8. DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was de-

signed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small too[ or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for
example - Don't use a circular saw for cutting

tree limbs or logs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose cloth-

ing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are rec-

ommended when working outdoors. Also,
wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair and keep it from being drawn into air
vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Ev-

eryday eyeglasses have only impact-resis-
tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, Wear a face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of opera-

tion,

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14. DON'T ABUSE CORD, Never carry tool by 25,
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.

Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges

15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to 26.

hold work. Both hands are needed to operate
the tool.

16, DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. Do not use on a 27.
ladder or unstable support.

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools 28.
sharp at all times, and clean for best and

safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS, When not in use, be-
fore servicing, or when changing attachments, 29.

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.

19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND 30.
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. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS

IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an ex-
tensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough

to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line volt-
age resulting in loss of power and overheat-
ing. A wire gage size (A`W.G) of at least 16 is

recommended for an extension cord 100 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. 33.

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.

When tool is used outdoors, use only exten-
sion cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor 34.

approved cords are marked with the suffix W-

A, for example - SJTW-A or SJOW-A, 35.

23. KEEP BLADES CLEAN. Periodically check
blades and chip exhaust for chip build-up.

Clean blades minimize stalling and kickback,

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM PLANING
AREA, Keep hands away from blades. Do

not reach underneath work while blades are
rotating. DO not attempt to remove material

while blades are rotating. BLADES CON- 36.

TINUE TO ROTATE AFTER RELEASING
OF SWITCH TRIGGER.

31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

32. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber

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NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could

Jgnite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY
and if damaged, have repaired at your near-

est Sears Repair Center. Stay conslantLy

aware of cord location.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace if damaged.
KEEP HANDLES 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 strong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing
and use common sense. Do not operate toot

when you are tired. Do not rush.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further

use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to de-

termine that it will operate properly and per_
form its intended function. Check for align-
ment 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 autho-

rized service center unless indicated else-

where in this instruction manual.

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective

switches replaced by an authorized service
center.

before planing.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of

electdc shock, this tool has a polarized 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 qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them
frequently and use them to instruct others

who may use this tool If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructionsalso.

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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 e turf face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses

with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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