Craftsman 315.275 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN

ROUTER

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.275000

Save this manual for
future reference

_k, CAUTION: Read and

follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before

first use of this product.

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

972000-416

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• TableOfContents..........................................................................................................................................2

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

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

• RulesforSafeOperation.............................................................................................................................3-4

• ProductSpecifications....................................................................................................................................5

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

• Accessories

• Features

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

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 10-t4

• Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 15-16

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................... 18-19

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 20

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

.................................................................................................................................................... 5

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If this t'I_RFt'$MRN 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 I'RRI=I"$MAN 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 muter 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.

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

safety is involved.

& 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.

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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

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NOTE: Advises _u of information or instructions vital 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.

_ 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 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, 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.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates caution or warning. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods 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.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• •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

accessories.

• 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 y_'ur 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 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.

• 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.

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

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ROUTING AREA.

Keep hands away from cutters. Do notreach

underneath work while cutter isrotating. Do not

attempt to remove material while cutter is rotating.

• 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.

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 pads,

binding of moving pads, breakage of parts,

mounting and any other conditions that may affect

its operation. A guard or other part that is dam-

aged 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 influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, orany medication.

• POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the riskof

electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plugwill fit ina

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not

fit fully in the 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.

• 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
reuters 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. Ifyou loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.

WARNING: Some dust created by power

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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.

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Depth of cut 0 - 1-1/2 in.

Collet 1/2 in.
Also included with packaging 1/4 in.

Horsepower 2

Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

Amperes 9

No load speed 25,000 RPM
Net weight 7.8 Ibs.

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 1/4 in. collet assembly,

7/8 in. wrench, and Owner's Manual are included in
the box.

THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES.

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replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.

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KNOWYOURROUTER

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself

with all operating features and safety requirements.

CHIP SHIELD

See Figure 1.

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,
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.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

See Figure 1.

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 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.

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.

,_ WARNING.'_'If parts are missing, do not operate router until the missing parts are replaced. Failure

to do so could result in possible serious personal injury

SPINDLELOCK

INDICATOR DEPTH BUTTON

any your

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER

DEPTHINDICATOR INDICATOR

RING(S)

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HANDLE

DEPTH POWER

INDICATOR HANDLE CLAMPING

RING(S) LEVER

CHIPSHIELD RING TRIGGER STRAIGHTEDGE

DEPTH

ADJUSTING SWITCH SUBBASEWITH

FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER

_L, WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless. Remember that acareless fraction

of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

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REAR VIEW OF ROUTER

Fig. 1