Craftsman 315175060, 315175050 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NOS.

315.175040

MODELNO. 315.175040 •

315.175050

315.175060

CAUTION:

Read and follow

ALL safety rules

and instructions

. before operating

th_ °equipment.

Thank You for Buying A

Craftsman Router

MODELNO.315.175050

MODELNO.315.175060

CRAFTSMI:iN"

Router

DoUble Insulated

Warranty

Rules For Safe Operation

Table Of Contents

Features Operation

972000-248

5-98

Introduction Unpacking

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Maintenance (_

Acce.ssories

Repair Parts

Printed in U.S.A.

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

Ifthis 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 rightswhich vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., DEPT. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their 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 caution Or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictogrephs.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety waming 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:

Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION isa safety concept inelectric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire

groundedpower cordand grounded supplysystem.Wherever there iselectric current inthetool there aretwo complete sets

of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are

isolatedfromintemal metal motorcomponentswith protecting insulation.

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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 SearsStore for repair.Always use originalfactory replacement

parts when servicing.

ELECTRICAl:.' CONNECTION

Your router has a prec,_ion 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 voltage drop of more'than 10 percent will

cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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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

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

limitationsaswell as the specificpotentialhazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact withgrounded surfaces.

For example: Pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

4. 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. All

visitors 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 and 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 it was designed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or

attachment to do the job of a heavy du_ tool. Don't use =tool for purpose not intended - for

example - A cir.eularsaw should never be used for cuttingtree limbs or 10gs.

10. 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 non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair

The doubleinsulatedsystemis intendedto protectthe

user from shock resultingfrom a break in the tool's internalwiring.Observeall normal safety precautions relatedto avoidingelectricalshock.

covering to contain long hair and keep it from

being drawn into nearby air vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

they are NOT safety glasses.

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask if operation is dusty.

13.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection duringextended periods of operation.

14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by 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 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

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing,orwhen changing attachments, blades, bits,cutters,etc., all tools shouldbe disconnected

from power supply.

19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYs AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see th8t keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from tool be- fore tuming it on.

20.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure

switchis off when plugging in.

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MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

21. 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 I00 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding

I00 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the

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

22.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool

isused outdoors, use only extension cords suitable

for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are

marked with the suffLxW-A, for example - SJTW-A

or SJOW-A.

23.

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

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM cu'n'ING AREA. Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach

undemeath work while cutter is rotating. Do not

attempt to remove material whilecutterisrotating.

25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking ofthe motorcould ignite fumes.

26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and ifdamaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears

Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.

27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace if damaged.

28. 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.

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

you are tired. Do not rush.

30. 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 properlyrepaired orreplaced

by an authorized service center unless indicated

elsewhere in this instructionmanual.

31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

32. INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before routing.

33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not

operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

34. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

35. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of

• electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade iswider than the other). This plug will fit in

a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does notfit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. D<_not change the plug

in any way.

36. DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWN-OUT"

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

the power supply voltage to change.

37. WHEN USING THIS ROUTER WITH A ROUTER TABLE, HELP PREVENT POS-

SIBLE SERIOUS INJURY BY KEEPING THE CUTTER GUARDED AT ALL TIMES. Use only

router tables, with guards, that have been de- signed for use on routers that are of this type,

size, and weight.

38. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them

frequently and use them tO instruct others who

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

[AwA..l.G:]

_ The operation 0; any router can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which ] E(_M-_=_)_ can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear

p_ 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.

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[] Warranty ........................ ,...., .................. 2

[] Rules For Safe Operation ........... ,.,.,.2-4

[] Table •Of Contents ................................. 5

[] Introduction and Product

Specifications ....................................... 6

[] Unpacking ............................................. 7

[] Features .............................................. 7-9

Switch .................................................. 7

Lock-On Button ....................................... 7

Chip Shield ............................................. 7

Wrench Storage Area ............................. 7

Variable Speed (Model Nos,

315.175050 and 315.175060 Only) ........ 7

Dust Bag Assembly

(Model No. 315.175060 Only) ................ 7

To Install Dust Bag ............................ 7

To Empty Dust Bag ........................... 7

Know Your Router .................................. 8

Model No. 315.175040 ...................... 8

Model No. 315.175050 ...................... 9

Model No. 315.175060 ...................... 9

[] Operation ........................................ 10-17

Installing/Removing Cutters .................. 10

Depth Of Cut Adjustments .................... 11

Depth Of Cut Adjustments When

Mounted To A Router Table ................. 12

Variable Speed (Model Nos.

315. 175050 and 315.175060) ............. 12

Practice Before Actual Use ................... 12

Routing ................................................ 13

Freehand Routing ................................. 13

Proper Feeding ..................................... 14

Speed Selections (Model Nos.

315.175050 and 315.175060 Only) ...... 14

Rate Of Feed ........................................ 14

Force Feeding ...................................... 14

Too Slow Feeding ............ _.................... 14

Depth Of Cut ......................................... 15

Direction Of Feed and Thrust ............... 15

Routing ................................................ 15

Starting and Ending A Cut

Internal Routing ............................... 16

Edging With Pilot Bits ........................... 16

Edge Routing ........................................ 16

Routing With Guide Bushings ............... 17

Router Tables ....................................... 17

[]

Maintenance ................................... 17-22

Switch Replacement

(Model No. 315.175040) ....................... 17

Switch Replacement (Model Nos.

315.175050 and 315.175060) .............. 18

Light Bulb Replacement ....................... 19

Proper Care Of Cutters ......................... 19

Proper Care Of Collet ........................... 19

Lubrication ............................................ 19

Helpful Hints ......................................... 19

General ................................................ 20

Extension Cords ................................... 20

[]

Accessories ........................................ 21

Exploded View and Parts List ...... 22-27

[]

Parts Ordering I Service ..................... 28

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Congratulations and thank you for buying this

Craft=man router. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with Sears high standard of

dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.

Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-

free performance.

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

SPECIFICATIONS:

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 propedy and only for what itis intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

DEPTH OF CUT COLLET

HORSEPOWER

Model No. 315.175040 Model No. 315.175050

Model No. 315.175060 AMPS

Model No. 315.175040 Model No. 315.175050

Model No. 315.175060

RATING

NO LOAD SPEED Model No. 315.175040 Model Nos. 315.175050 and 315.175060

POWER CORD Model Nos. 315.175040 and 315.175050

Model No. 315.175060

DUSTLESS

Model No. 315.175060

0 - 1-1/2 in.

1/4 in.

1-1/2 1-3/4

8.0

8.5

9.0

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

25,000 RPM

15,000 - 25,000 RPM

6ft.

10ft.

NET WEIGHT Model No. 315.175040

Model No. 315.175050 Model No. 315.175060

8.13 Ibs.

8.14 Ibs. 9 Ibs.

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Your muter has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. Inspect itcar fully 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.

SWITCH T_otumyour 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 lock-on feature

which is convenient when operating for extended periods of

• time. To lock on, depress the trigger, push inthe lock button located on the side of the handle, then while holdingthe lock

button pushed in, release the trigger. To release the lock, depress the trigger and release it.

WARNING:

Before connecting your router to power supply sour e,

always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position

(depress and release switch trigger). Failure to do so

could result in accidental starting of your muter resulting

in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on

jobs where your muter may need tobe stopped suddenly.

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protectionagainst flying dust and chips. The shield

isdesigned to fit the opening ofthe muter base. If necessary

to remove chipshield, squeeze the tabs on each end and pull

outward. To replace, squeeze the tabs at each end, fit into

-opening, thenrelease. NOTE: Model No. 315.175060 has a chip shield on the front and rear opening of the router base. For your protection, do not use router without chip

sh!eld(s) properly in place. Ifdesired, the horsepower label can be removed from chip shield by simply peeling off.

WRENCH STORAGE AREA

Your router hasa wrench storage area located onthe topend cap portionof the motor IlOusing.When installingorremoving cutters, remove the wrench from its storage area. Proper storage of wrench when not in use will help reduce the

possibility of losing wrench.

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WITH ELECTRONIC

SPEED CONTROL (MODEL NOS. 315.175050 AND 315.175060 ONLY)

See Figures lb and lc.

Yol_q_outel_as advanced electronic features, designed to assist you in getting the maximum use from your router. By

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate your router until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

making pr perspeed selections,your muter can beadjusted tospecific routing needs. This eliminates much ofthe guess work previously needed to perform a given job. Both the experienced and inexperienced router users benefit, obtaining pr fessional like results with fewer job err rs.

The variable speed control allows the router speed to be adjusted from 15,000 to 25,000 rpm. The variable speed

control selector is conveniently located outside the right handle near the operator's thumb or hand.

Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter diameter you will be using and to the hardness of the material being cut. The best cuts are made when the cutter isfed thr ugh material at the proper rate of feed.

DUST BAG ASSEMBLY (MODEL NO. 315.175060 ONLY)

See Figure lc.

The dust bag located on the side of your muter provides a dust collection system for your router. For more efficient operation, empty dust bag when half full.

Do not connect r uterto power supply before installingdust bag or connecting it to a dust collection system.

WARNING:

To prevent the possibility of sawdust or foreign objects being thrwn into your face and eyes, never attempt to use your router without dust bag propedy installed. Sawdust or foreign objects being thrwn intoyour face or

eyes could result in possible serious injury.

TO INSTALL DUST BAG:

The dust bag should be installed byslippi_j it v_tha twisting

motion over the blower exhaust. The bag should be installed

with the zipper down when router is in upright positiori.

TO EMPTY DUST BAG:

Remove dust bag from router, open zipper and shake out

dust. Occasionally turn the dust bag inside outand brash the accumulation of dust from the inside of the bag. This will

allow the air to flow thr ugh the bag better.

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KNowYouR RoU_FER

Before attempting to use your router,familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. See Figure 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.

MODEL NO. 315.175040

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER

DEPTH INDICATOR

INDICATOR POINT

RING

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shieldswhen operating yourrouter. Failure to dosocould resultindust, shavings, loose particles or foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, causing possible serious injury.

WRENCH,

SPINDLE

DEPTH-

ADJUS_NG

RING

CHIPSHIELD

..:,.

INDICATORRING

INDICATOR

POINT ....

DEPTH

POWER

HANDLE

SWITCH

LOCK-ON

BURTON

LOCKING

KNOB

WRENCH

STORAGE

AREA

HANDLE

SUBBASE

Fig. la

Pnn_ R

• UPSIDE DOWNVIEW OF ROUTER 7

WRENCH DEPTH

RING

SPINDLE

DEPTH

ADJUSTING.

RING

INDICATOR SUBBASE

CHIPSHIELD

POINTMODEL NO. 315.175050

DEPTH

INDICATORRING

POWER

HANDLE

SWITCH

LOCK_N

BUTTON

LOCKING

KNOB

VARIABLESPEED

CONTROLSELECTOR

INDICATOR

POINT

WRENCH

STORAGE

AREA

HANDLE

Fig. lb

WRENCH

SPINDLE STORAGEAREA

HANDLE

CHll

SHIELD

COLLETNUT'_'

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER

DEPTH

INDICATOR

RING

INDICATOR

POWER

DEPTH SWITCH,

ADJUSTING TRIGGER

RING

DEPTH

INDICATOR

RING

VARIABLESPEED

CONTROLSELECTOR

POINT

BUTTON

LOCKING

KNOB

MODEL NO. 315.175060

INDICATOR

POINT

SUBBASE

DUSTBAG

WRENCH

BLOWER

EXHAUST

Fig. lc

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