Craftsman 315.175070 User Manual

Owner'sManual

ELECTRONIC PLUNGE ROUTER
Double Insulated

Model No.

315.175070

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future reference

• ILCAUTION: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructionsbefore first use of

this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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

972000-418

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• Safety

• Features

• Adjustments

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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• Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

• Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................. 3-5

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

• Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 5

• Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-8

• Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 9-13

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 14-19

• Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 20-21

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 22-23

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 24

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER

Ifthis CRAFTSMAN Plunge Router fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,

RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, _:
and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

Ifthis rRIII=lr._MRN Plunge 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. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your plunge 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.

_. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new plunge
router. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use

your plunge router propedy and only for what it is

intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

service.

_1= Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!H Your

safety is involved.

_I_ WARNING:

The operation of any plunge 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.

Thepurposeof safetysymbolsis toattractyourattentionto possibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,and
theexplanationswiththem,deserveyourcarefulattentionandunderstanding.Thesafetywarningsdo

notbythemselveseliminateanydanger.Theinstructionsorwarningstheygiveare not substitutes for

proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety waming will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

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

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 shook and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injuryto
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shook

and personal injury.

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

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.

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.

A WARNING: Do not attempt to operate thistool

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 shook,
or eedous 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. Leam its applications 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, refrigera-

tor 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.

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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept s

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord.

m 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. Do not force small tool or

attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended -- for
example -- a circular saw should never be used

for cutting tree limbs or logs.

U 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.

B ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

they are not safety glasses.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

M PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask if the operation is dusty.

M PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear heating

protection during extended pedods of operation.

= DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool 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 issafer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.

n 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

accessories.

B 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 iton.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not carry
plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure

switch is off when plugging in.

n 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 12 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.

n 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.

M KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

cutters minimize stalling and kickback.

M KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ROUTING AREA.

Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach
underneath work while cutter is rotating.Do not

attempt to remove material while cutter is rotating.

m NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears

Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord

location.

B INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS

PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.

n 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.

B 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.

B 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 re-
placed by an authorized service center.

B DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

B INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before routing.

n DO NOT operate this tool while under the

influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

B POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the riskof

electric 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 inthe outlet, reverse the plug. If itstill
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.

M

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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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.

m

DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWN-OUT"
OR OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS.

Also, do not use with any device that could
cause the power supply voltage to change.

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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.

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AWARNING: 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 exposure 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.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Plunge Depth 0-2 in.
Maximum Cutter Diameter 2-3/8 in.
Collet 1/4 in.
Horsepower 1-3/4

Your plunge router has been shipped completely
assembled and ready for use. Inspect itcarefully 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.

"-" THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES

Dovetail Template Multi-Purpose Router Guide
Box Joint Template Rout -A - Form Pantograph

Butt Hinge Template Sharpening Kit

Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz AC only, 9.0 amperes

No Load Speed 15,000 - 25,000 RPM
Power Cord 10 ft.

Net Weight 8.1 Ib,

The only loose parts included in the box are a 9/16 in.
wrench and owner's manual.

_1, 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.

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KNOW YOUR PLUNGE ROUTER

See Figures I and 2.

Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.

Your router isa versatile woodworking toolwhichwillgive
you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered
with the professional in mind, but its ease of operation
allows the amateur to produce work which is beautiful
and precise.

FRONTVIEWOFROUTER

As the name impliesyour router can be used for making
plunge cuts inworkpieces, routinggrooves, edge routing,
routing circles, and freehand routing. When used with
recommended accessories, such as a router table, edge
guide, and circle cutting attachment; it becomes even
more versatile. Various types of cutters, both with and

without rollerbearings as guides also add tothe versatility
of this tool.

SPINDLELOCK

HANDLE

ZERORESET

PLUNGE

RELEASE

LOCK

ACCU-STOPTM

MICRO-ADJUETABLE

DEPTHSTOP

SCALE

ONCHANDMETRIC)

LOCK

KNOB

BAR

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

SWITCH

HANDLE

VARIABLESPEED

CONTROLSELECTOR

EACH g0° ROTATIONOF
DEPTH STOP KNOB

EQUALS1/641N. CHANGE
IN DEPTHOFCUT

CHIPSHIELD

EACHCOMPLETEROTATION(360°)
OFDEPTHSTOPKNOBEQUALS1/16

IN. CHANGEIN DEPTHOFCUT

WRENCH

Fig. 1

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HEAVY DUTY MOTOR

Your muter has a powerful 9 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough muting jobs. It delivers 1-3/4

horsepower for heavy duty performance. The motor
also has extemally accessible brushes for ease of
servicing.

SWITCH
To turn your router ON, depress the switch trigger.

Release switch trigger to tum your router OFF.

REARVIEWOFROUTER

POWERCORD

LOCK-ON PLUNGE

BuI"rON LOCKRELEASE

LOCK-ON FEATURE

Your muter is equipped with a "lock-on =feature that is
convenient when continuous operation for extended

periods of time is required. To lock on, depress the
trigger, push in the "lock-on" button located on the

side of the handle, then while holding the "lock-on"
button pushed in, release the trigger. To release the

lock, depress the trigger and release. See Figure 2.

SWITCHTRIGGER

SWRCHHANDLE

STOPFLANGE

ROUTERBASE

COLLETNUT HEXNUT(S)

SUBBASE Fig. 2

_1= WARNING: Do notallow familiarity with your router to make you careless, Remember that a careless fraction

of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury,

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ACCU-STOP TM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE

DEPTH STOP SYSTEM

The Accu-StopTM Micro-Adjustable depth stop located

on the base of your router provides precise stops for
repetitive depth of cut changes. A depth adjustment
scale makes quick adjustments to depth of cut
changes possible.

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plastic see-through chip shield has been
provided on the base of your router for protection
against flying dust and chips. It is designed to fit the
front opening of the router base. For your protection,
do not use router without chip shield properly in
place.

SPINDLE LOCK

A spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one
wrench is needed to loosen collet nut and change

cutters. It also leaves both hands free for changing
cutters.

Note; Your router will not run if spindle is locked.
APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purposes listed below)

• Routing grooves, shaping edges, freehand
designs, etc. in wood.

• Chamfedng, rabbeting, dadoing, and dovetailing in

wood are additional applications.

• Routing edges on laminates.

,_ WARNING: Do not use cutters that are larger in

diameter than the opening in the router base.

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WITH

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
(Feedback Switch)

Your router has advanced electronic features,
designed to assist you in getting the maximum use

from your router. By making proper speed selections,
your router can be adjusted to specific routing needs.
This eliminates much of the guess work previously
needed to perform a given job. Both the experienced
and inexperienced router users benefit, obtaining
professional-like results with fewer job errors.

The variable speed control allows the router to
develop a no load speed that can be adjusted from
15,000 to 25,000 RPM. The variable speed control
selector is conveniently located on the side of the dght

handle.
The electronic feature of your router introduces the

flexibility of adjusting the motor speed to required job

conditions. An electronic speed control module
senses the load applied to the motor, and increases
or decreases motor voltage to compensate for and

maintain desired RPM.

Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter
diameter you will be using and to the hardness of the

material being cut. See the chart in figure 11. The

best cuts are made when the cutter is fed through

material at the proper rate of feed.
PLUNGELOCK RELEASE

Your router has a plunge lock release feature that
allows free plunging. This feature is very useful for
table mounted operations on router tables. A plunge
release lock locks out the plunge lock release allowing
smooth, precise plunging action. Once a desired
depth of cut has been reached, simply squeeze and
release the plunge lock release. The cutter will then
be secured at this desired depth of cut.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or
create accessories not recommended for use

with this tool. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a haxardous

condition leading to possible sedous personal

injury.

MULTI-POSITION HANDLES
The handles on your router provide for easy handling

and maintaining proper control when routing.
The handles have also been designed so that they

are comfortable and easy to grasp when operating in
different positions or at different angles.

_1= WARNING: Use only router bits for cutters.

Also make sure all router bits and recommended
accessories are in accordance with listed
specifications for this tool. For example, do

not use router bits that are rated at less than
25,000 RPM.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your plunge 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 tool does not
operate when plugged intoan outlet, double-check

the power supply.

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