Craftsman 315.175341 User Manual
Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
ROUTER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.175341
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^ CAUTION: Read and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions before
first use of this product.
Customer Help Line; 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman Web page;
983000-435
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www.sears.com/craftsman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
General Safety Rules.............................................................................................................................................................................^
Specific Safety Rules............................................................................................................................................................................4
Symbols...............................................................................................................................................................................................
Electrical.................................................................................................................................................................................................^
Features.................................................................................................................................................................................................S
Unpacking..............................................................................................................................................................................................^
Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................10-18
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Accessories..........................................................................................................................................................................................99
Exploded View and Repair Parts List.......................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Customer Service Information...........................................................................................................................................................24
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CROFTSMflN ROUTER
If this CRAFTSMAN tool 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 tool 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
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
A WARNING: Read and understand all instruc
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed be
low, may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri
ous personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
white operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■ Double insulated tools are equipped with 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 a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insula
tion |g] eliminates the need tor the three-wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply
system.
■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet condi
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi
ately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
■ When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the
risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth
ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec
tion. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
■ Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
drawn into air vents.
■ Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
■ Do not use tool If switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
■ Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea
sures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
■ Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
■ Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
■ Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
■ Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, or any strong solvents to clean your
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of
control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tooi
may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact
with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of
the tool “live” and shock the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
■ Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this toot. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
■ Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service
Center. Constantiy stay aware of cord iocation.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock or fire.
■ Never attempt to use the router motor without
first installing it in the fixed base (Model No.
315.175310), D-handie base (Model No.
315.175300), or plunge base (Model No.
315.175320).
■ Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
shouid be carefully checked to determine that it
wiii operate properiy and perform its intended
When servicing a tooi, use only identicai replace
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte
nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.
Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacie. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condi
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product wiii draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50
feet or less in iength. 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. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before using this tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
I 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.
^ WARNING: 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.
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this toot. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpre
tation of these symbols will allow you to operate the toot better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts
A
Hz
W
min
"o
.../min
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Class !l Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
0
A
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and under
stand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious persona! injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL
A
A
A
MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may re
sult in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in prop
erty damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowiedge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING: Observe all normal safety
precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do
not attempt to use this product until you read
thoroughly and understand completely the
operator’s manual. Save this operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this product.
A WARNING:
©
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Before beginning 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. Always wear eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87,1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
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 the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
WARNING: The double insulated system is
intended to protect the user from shock resulting
from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe
all norma! safety precautions to avoid electrical
shock.
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 authorized service center for repair.
When servicing, use only identical Craftsman
replacement parts.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The 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 into an outlet, double-check the power supply.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance
from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord
that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use
the chart to determine the minimum wire size required
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed
by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord
is designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
'‘"Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)
Cord Length
25'
0-2.D 2.1-3.A 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0
16 16 16
50' 16
100'
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
16 16
Wire Size (A.W.G.)
16 16
14 12 10 —
16 14
14 14 12
12.M6.0
CAUTION: Keep the extension cords clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it wili not
get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions
while you are working with a power tool. Failure to
do so can result in serious persona! injury.
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WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use
tool with a damaged cord since touching the
damaged area could cause electrical shock
resulting in serious injury.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of Cut (Fixed Base & D-handle Base) 1-1/2 in
Depth of Plunge (Piunge Base).........................................................................................................................................................2 in.
Collet.....................................................................................................................................................................................................1/4 in
Horsepower.............................................................................................................................................................................................2
Rating............................................................................................................................120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 9.5 Amperes
No Load Speed....................................................................................................................................................................25,000/min
Power Cord............................................................................................................................................................................................10 ft-
Net Weight...........................................................................................................................................................................5 lbs. 6 oz.
KNOW YOUR ROUTER
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
Your new router motor is equipped with the following
features. See Figure 1.
SWITCH
The router has a conveniently located toggle switch.
MOTOR
HOUSING
SPINDLE LOCK
The spindle lock secures the spindle while you make
adjustments and acts as a retainer to keep the router
body from coming out of the base.
SWITCH
GOLD SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
Fig. 1
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