Craftsman 315.175000 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

ROUTER

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.175000

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• Safety

A CAUTION: Read and

follow ail Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA * P^rts List
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-673

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• Features

• Adjustments

• Operation

• Maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table Of Contents ....................................................................................................................................2

Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction...............................................................................................................................................2

Rules for Safe Operation......................................................................................................................... 3-4

Product Specifications................................................................................................................................5

Unpacking................................................................................................................................................ 5

Accessories............................................................................................................................................. 5

Features...................................................................................................................................................6

Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................7-9

Operation.............................................................................................................................................9-13

Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 14-15

Exploded View and Repair Parts List.................................................................................................... 16-17

Parts Ordering / Service........................................................................................................................... 18

WARRANTY

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 TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of

charge.

If this CRAFTSMAN Router 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

INTRODUCTION

Your router has many features for making routing
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this router making it easy to
maintain and operate.

A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your

safety is invoived.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new router.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your router properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.

^ WARNING:

The operation of any router 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, available at Sears Retail Stores.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do

not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

^ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning, or cairtion. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

A WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

VL CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.

NOTE:

DOUBLE INSULATION

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 internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can

result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its appiications and

limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this tool.

■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.

■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

■ AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do

not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool 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 nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when servicing.

■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. AH
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.

■ STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools
should be stored In a dry and high or locked-up

place - out of the reach of children.

■ DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

■ USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool 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.

■ WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's

moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from being

drawn into nearby air vents.

■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are not safety glasses.

■ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask if the operation is dusty.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tooi by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

unstable support. Secure tools when working at

elevated positions.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accesso
ries.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, tools
should be disconnected from power supply.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not carry

plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure

switch is off when plugging in.

MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the

current your product will draw. An undersized cord

will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of

power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.)

of at least 14 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.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable
for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are
marked with the suffix W-A, for example - SJTW-A
or SJOW-A.

I KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

cutters minimize stalling and kickback.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ROUTING AREA.
Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach under
neath work while cutter is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove material w^ile cutter is rotating.

1 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes.

I INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears

Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord
location.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY 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 AND EXERCISE CONTROL. 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 use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will

operate 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.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.
INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before routing.
DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence

of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polar
ized 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.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

WHEN USING THIS ROUTER WITH A ROUTER
TABLE, HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE SERIOUS

INJURY BY KEEPING THE CUTTER GUARDED

AT ALL TIMES. Use only router tables, with

guards, that have been designed for use on routers

that are of this type, size, and weight.

DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWNOUT" OR
OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS. Also, do
not use with any device that could cause the power
supply voltage to change.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Depth of cut

Collet

0-1-1/2 in.

1/4 in.

Horsepower

Rating

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

Your router has been shipped completely assembled.
Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are
damaged or missing, contact your nearest Sears
Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before
attempting to operate router. A wrench and this
Owner's Manual are also included.

ACCESSORIES

THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES.

Template Guide Bushing

Amperes

No load speed

1-1/2

Power cord

Net weight

UNPACKING

8

25,000 RPM

10 ft.

8.13 lbs.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate this tool until the missing parts are

replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible

serious personal injury.

COMBI

NATION

PANEL

CUTTER

VEINING

BIT

1

CORE BOX

BIT

V-QROOVE

CHAMFER

STRAIGHT

FACE

BIT

COMB

INATION

STRAIGHT,

BEVEL

CUTTER

HINGE

MORTISING

BIT

DOVETAIL

CUTTER

BITS

RABBET

BIT

□

OGEE,

ROMAN 0

SP

COVE

BIT,

45°

CHAMFER

BIT

UD

QUARTER-

I »CARBIDE TIPPED BITS "j

*25895 FOR CARBIDE TIPPED EDGE FORMING BITS
2569 FOR HIGH SPEED STEEL EDGE FORMING BITS

^1^ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous.

BEAD

ROUND

BITS

ARBOR

2589

1

vifmi2

BALL

BEARINGS

(1/2 IN. &

SSM.)

*25895

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR ROUTER

See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself

with all operating features and safety requirements.

SWITCH

To turn your router on, depress the switch trigger.
Release switch trigger to turn your router off.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

The switch of your router is equipped with a iock-on

feature which is convenient when operating for
extended periods of time. To lock on, depress the
trigger, push in the lock button located on the side of
the handle, then while holding the lock button pushed

in, release the trigger. To release the lock, depress
the trigger and release.

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of
your router for protection against flying dust and
chips. The shield is designed to fit the front opening of
the router base. If necessary to remove chip shield,

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER

squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward. To
replace, squeeze the tabs at each end, fit into
opening, then release. For your protection, do not

use router without chip shield properly In place.

WRENCH STORAGE AREA

Your router has a wrench storage area located on the
top end cap portion of the motor housing. When
installing or removing cutters, remove the wrench
from its storage area. Proper storage of wrench when

not in use will help reduce the possibility of losing

wrench.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your router has a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a power supply that Is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A
substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power
and the motor will overheat. If your router does not

operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check
the power supply.

SPINDLE

LOCK

DEPTH

ADJUSTING

RING

DEPTH

INDICATOR

RING

INDICATOR

POINT

WRENCH

STORAGE

AREA

COLLET NUT

INDICATOR

CHIP SHIELD

A WARNING; Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless. Remember that a caret ess fraction

of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

POINT

SUBBASE

HANDLE Fig. 1