Craftsman 315174730 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.174730

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CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and All Instruc-

tions Carefully

Thank You for Buying

Craftsman Tools

612547-817

3-95

CRn TSMn

Electronic Router

Double Insulated

Warranty

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Introduction

Operation
Maintenance

Repair Parts

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SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., Hoffman Estates,IL 60179

PrintedIn U.S.A.

FULLONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC ROUTER
IfthisCraftsmanElectronicRouterfailsto give completesatisfactionwithinone year from thedate of purchase

RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER / DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED
STATES andSears willrepairit,free ofcharge.

Ifthisrouterisusedforcommercialorrentalpurposesthiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysfromthedateofpurchase.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumay alsohave otherrightswhichvaryfromstate to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO.
DEPT.817WA

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety,in electric
powertools,whicheliminatesthe need for the usualthree

wire groundedpowercord and groundedsupplysystem.
Whereverthere is electriccurrentin thetoolthere are two

completesetsof insulationtoprotectthe user.All exposed
metalpartsare isolatedfrom internalmetal motorcompo-
nentswithprotectinginsulation.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read owner's

manual carefully. Learn its applicationsand limita-
tionsas well as the specific potential hazards re-

lated tothis tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH

GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigeratorenclosures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and Inworking order.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and
benches invite accidents.

5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don't use
power tool in damp or wet locationsor expose to

rain. Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visi-
torsshouldwear safety glasses and be kept a safe

distancefrom work area. Do not let visitorscontact
toolor extension cord.

7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not inuse toolsshould
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of

the reach of children.

8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which itwas designed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or at-
tachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't

use tool for purpose not intended - for example -

IMPORTANT - Servicingof a tool withdouble insulation

requiresextreme care and knowledgeof the system and

shouldbe performedonlybya qualifiedservicetechnician.

Forservicewe suggestyou returnthe toolto your nearest

Sears Storefor repair.Alwaysuse originalfactory replace-
mentpartswhenservicing.

Don't use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or
logs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothingor

jewelryto getcaught inmovingparts. Rubbergloves

and non-skid footwear are recommended when
workingoutdoors. Also,wear protective hair cover-

ing to contain long hair and keep it from being
drawn into air vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistantlenses;they
are NOT safety glasses.

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask ifcutting operation is dusty.

13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing pro-

tection during extended periodsof operation.

14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool bycord or

yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oll and sharp edges.

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

unstable support.

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

at all times, and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before 29.
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,

bits,cutters, etc., all toolsshould be disconnected
from power supply. 30.

19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit ofchecking to see thatkeys and adjust-

ingwrenches are removed from tool before turning
iton.

20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry

plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure
switchIs off when plugging in.

21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension

cord, be sure to use one heavy enoughto carrythe
current yourproduct willdraw. An undersizedcord 31.

willcause a drop in linevoltage resultingin loss of
power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.)

of at least 14 is recommended for an extension 32.
cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding

100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt,use the 33.

next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool ,

is used outdoors, use only extension cords suit- 34.
able for use outdoors.Outdoor appi'ovedcordsare

marked withthe suffix W-A, for example - SJTW-A
or SJOW-A. 35.

23. KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
cutters minimize stalling and kickback. 36.

24, KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach un-
derneath work while cutter is rotating. Do not at-

tempt to remove material while cutter is rotating.

25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparkingof the motor could ignitefumes.

26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if 37.
damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears

Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cordloca-
tion.

27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY
and replace if damaged.

28. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean

clothwhen cleaning. Never use brakqfluids, gaso-
line, petroleum-based products or any strong sol-
vents to clean yourtool.

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

tired. Do not rush.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further useof

the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
shouldbe carefullychecked to determinethat itwill

operateproperly and perform its intendedfunction.
Check for alignment of moving pads, 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

propedy repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this

instructionmanual.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.

Inspectfor and remove all nailsfrom lumberbefore

routing.
DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWN-OUT" OR

OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS. Also, do
not usewith any device that could cause the power

supplyvoltage to change.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not oper-

ate toolwhile underthe influence of drugs, alcohol,
or any medication.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the riskof electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
widerthan the other). This plugwill fit in a polarized
outletonlyone way. If theplugdoes notfit fully inthe

outlet, reverse the plug. Ifit stilldoes notfit, contact
a qualified electricianto installthe properoutlet.Do
not change the plug in any way.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them fre-
quently 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 ofany router canresult In foreignobjects being thrown Intoyour eyes, which can !

resultInsevere eyedamage. Before beginningpowertool operation,always wearsafety goggles |
or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide |

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Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or atandard safety glasses with side shields, i
available at Sears Reta!!Stores. J

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OPERATION

Yourelectronicrouterisa versatilewoodworldngiool whichwillgiveyouyears oftrouble-freeperformance.Itisengineered
withtheprofessionalin mind,butitsease of operationallowsthe amateurto produceworkwhichis beautifu|and precise.

Yournew routerhas advancedelectronicfeatures whichare designedto assistyouIngettingthe maximumusefrom your
router.Bymakingproperspeedselections,yourroutercan beadjustedtoyourspecfic routingneeds. Thiseliminatesmuch

ofthe guessworkpreviouslyneededto performa givenjob. Boththe experiencedandinexperiencedrouterusersbenefit,
obtainingprofessionallikeresultswithfewer job errors.
The electronicfeatureof your routerintroducesthe flexibility of adjustingthe motorspeed to the requiredjob conditions.
Speedcanbe setaccordingtotheapproximatecutterdiameteryouwill beusingand to thehardnessof thematedalbeing

cut. Also,thebestcutsare madewhenthe cutterisfed through the materialatthe properrate. Whenpossible,you should
makepracticecutson a scrap pieceof woodto geta "feel"of howfast to"feed=your router.

KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC ROUTER

Beforeattemptingto useyourrouter,familiarize yourselfwithall operatingfeaturesand safetyrequirements.See Figure 1.

Featuresincludeelectronicfeedback switch;easilyoperateddepthofcutadjustment mechanism;depthstoprings;spindle

lock;"lock-on"switch;variablespeedcontrolselector;speedselectionchart;dustpick-up;and wrenchstoragearea.

WRENCH BLOWER

STORAGE AREA EXHAUST

WRENCH DUST BAG

POWER

SPINDLE

HANDLE

SWITCH

TRIGGER

DEPTH

ADJUS_NG

RING SPEED

HANDLE CHART

LEVER BUTTON

DEPTH

STOP RINGS

COLLET NUT

SELECTION

"LOCK-ON"

VARIABLE SPEED_

CONTROL SELECTOR

ATTACH DUST

SUBBASE CHIP SHIELD TO BLOWER EXHAUST Fig. I

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"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

The switchof yourrouteris equippedwitha "lock-on"featurewhichis convenientwhenoperatingforextended periodsof
time. To lockon,depressthe trigger,pushinthe lockbuttonlocatedon thesideof the handle,thenwhileholdingthelock

buttonpushedin, releasethetrigger.To releasethe lock,depressthetriggerand releaseit. See Figure1.
VARIABLE SPEED

Yourrouterhasa variablespeedcontrolselectordesignedto allowoperatorcontrolofspeed andtorquelimits. See Figure

1. Toincreasethespeedandtorqueofyourrouter,turnthevariablespeedcontrolselectorto a highersetting.Turntoa lower

settingtodecreasespeedandtorque.NOTE: Ifyoudonotwanttousethevariablespeedcontrolselector,turntothe highest
possiblesetting,andthe featurewillnotbe active.

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OPERATION

WRENCH STORAGE AREA
Yourrouterhas a wrenchstoragearea locatedonthe top

endcap portionof the motor housing. When installingor

removingcuttersremovethewrenchfromitsstoragearea.
Properstorageof wrenchwhennot in use willhelpreduce

thepossiblilityoflosingwrench. See Figure 1.
INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS

SeeFigure2.

1. UNPLUGYOUR ROUTER.

2. Removedustbagfrom muter.

3. Removeoneofthe clearplasticchipshieldsfromrouter.
To remove,pressontabs and pulloutward.

4. A spindlelock is located on the front of the motor
housing.See Figure 1.To activate lock,pushspindle
lockinand slideinto lockposition.

.

Placeyourmuterupsidedownontable,thenturncollet

nutwith wrenchuntil lockmechanismInterlocks.See
Figure2. NOTE: Spindle lockisspdngloadedandwill

snapintopositionwhenlockmechanisminterlocks.

CHIP SHIELD

Clear plasticchipshieldsare installedonthe baseof your
routerforprotectionagainstflyingdustand chips.The chip

shieldsaredesignedto fitthe frontand rearopeningsofthe

routerbase. See Figure1. If necessaryto remove,squeeze

tabs on each end and pull outward.To replace,squeeze
tabsat each end, fit intothe opening,then release. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION DO NOT USE ROUTER WITHOUT
CHIPSHIELDS PROPERLY IN PLACE.

CUTTER

TURN TO ACTIVATE _ COLLET NUT

TO TIGHTEN =::_..'__=,,__" TO LOOSEN

Fig.2

6. Removecuttersby tumingcollet nutcounterclockwise

enoughto allow cutter to slip easilyfrom collet. See

Figure2. Thecollaris machinedto precisiontolerances

tofit cutterswith114in. diametershanksize.

7. Withyourmuterstillupsidedownon table, insertshank

ofcutterintocollet.The shankofyour cuttershouldbe
closetobutnottouchingbottomofcollet.

8. Tightenthecolletnutsecurelybyturningclockwisewith
the wrenchprovided. See Figure 2. Put spindlelock
back in unlock position. Otherwise, the interlocking
mechanismofthe spindlelockwill notletyouturnyour

muteron.

9. Installdustbag.

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DUST BAG ASSEMBLY

See Figure1.

Do not connect router to powersupply before Installing

duet beg or connecting itto • dust collection system.

TO INSTALL BAG: ,

The dustbagehouldbeinstalledbyslippingitwithatwisting

moUonovertheblowerexhaust.The bagshouldbeinstalled

withthezipperdownwhenrouterisinupdghtposition.
The bag shouldbe emptiedwhenhalffull.

TO EMPTY BAG:
Remove bagfromrouter,open zipperand shake outdust.

Occasionallyturn the dust bag insideout and brushthe
accumulationof dustfromthe insideof the bag. This will

permitthe airtoflowthroughthe bag better.