Craftsman 315.275000 User Manual
Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
ROUTER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.275000
Save this manual for
future reference
^ 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
9-00
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...........................................................................................................................................................
Adjustments..................................................................................................................................................7.9
Operation..................................................................................................................................................10-14
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................15-16
Exploded View and Repair Parts List.......................................................................................................18-19
Parts Ordering / Service................................................................................................................................20
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ROUTER
If this CRRFTSMRN 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 CRHFTSMRN 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
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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.
^ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.
^ WARNING:
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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.
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.
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 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.
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 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
Advises yeu 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.
contact too! 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 toot'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.
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
eievated positions.
■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toois
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 not reach
underneath work while cutter is rotating. 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.
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 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, 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
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 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.
^ 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 chemicallytreated 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of cut
Collet
Also included with packaging
Horsepower
0-1-1/2 in.
1/2 in.
1/4 in.
UNPACKING
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.
ACCESSORIES
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES.
Rating
Amperes
No load speed
2
Net weight
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
9
25,000 RPM
7.8 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
CUHER
VEINING
BIT
I
Template Guide Bushing
CORE BOX
BIT
V-GROOVE
CHAMFER
A WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous.
STRAIGHT COMB-
FACE INATION
BIT STRAIGHT, BIT BITS 45°
BEVEL CHAMFER
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MORTISING
1
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2589 FOR HIGH SPEED STEEL EDGE FORMING BITS
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DOVETAILRABBET
CUHER BIT ROMAN 0 BIT,
OGEE, COVE
CD
111
1 *CARBIDE TIPPED BITS |
A
QUARTER-
BIT
CD
BEAD
ROUND
BITS
ARBOR
2589
WITH 2
BALL
BEARINGS
(1/2 IN. &
5/8 IN.)
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR ROUTER
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.
^ 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
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.
SPINDLE LOCK
INDICATOR
POINT(S)
HANDLE
DEPTH
INDICATOR
RING(S)
CHIP SHIELD
UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER
DEPTH INDICATOR
RING(S)
ADJUSTING
DEPTH
RING
INDICATOR
POINT(S)
SWITCH
TRIGGER
CLAMPING
LEVER
SUBBASE WITH
STRAIGHT EDGE
FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER
WARNING: Donotallowfamiliahty with your router to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
REAR VIEW OF ROUTER
Fig. 1
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