Craftsman 315275100 Owner’s Manual
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
315.275100
,_ CAUTION:
Read and follow
ALL safety rules
and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
Thank You For Buying A
Craftsman Plunge Router
I:RAFTgHAN o
Industrial
Plunge Router
Double Insulated
Warranty
Introduction
Unpacking
Features
Adjustments
Operation
Maintenance
®
Repair Parts
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
972000-258 Printed In U.S.A.
10-00
•RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
DOUBLE INSULATION isa safety concept in electric power
tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire
groundedpowercordand grounded supplysystem.Wherever
there iselectric current inthetoolthere are two complete sets
of insulation to protect the user. Allexposed metal partsare
isolatedfrom internalmetal motorcomponents withprotecting
insulation.
WARNING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. 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.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
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 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.
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
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 Storefor repair.Always use originalfactory replacement
parts when servicing.
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.
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
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 during extended 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, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected
from power supply.
19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. I
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved,
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
21. 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 14 is recommended for an
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 25 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 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.
23. KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
cutters minimize stalling and kickback.
24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING 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.
25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and
if damaged, 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 pads, 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 unless indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual.
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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 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review 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 vades, 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.
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING
THIS CRAFTSMAN ROUTER. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured toprovide youwith Sears high
standard of dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Depth Of Cut 0 - 2-1/2 In.
Collet 1/4 In. - 1/2 In.
CAUTION:
Your router has many features for making routingoperations
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.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN INDUSTRIAL PLUNGE ROUTER
If this Craftsman Industrial Plunge Router fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, Sears will repair itfree of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
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
Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 12.0 AMPS
No Load Speed 22,000 RPM
Power Cord 10 Ft.
Net Weight 11.12 Lbs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................ 2-3
2. Introductionand ProductSpecifications......................................................... 4
3. Warranty and Table Of Contents .................................................................... 4
4. Unpacking...................................................................................................... 5
5. Features ...................................................................................................... 5-7
6. Adjustments .............................................................................................. 8-12
7. Operation ................................................................................................ 13-19
8. Maintenance ........................................................................................... 20-24
9. Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................... 26-27
10. Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................... 28
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UNPACKING
Your new plunge router comes fully assembled. After
removing itfrom the box, inspect itcarefully tomake sure that
it is not damaged and that no parts are missing. See Figure
1. The following accessories should also be included in the
box:
1. Combination Wrench (3/8 In. - 7/8 In.)
2, 1/4 In. Collet Assembly
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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.
FEATURES
Your router is a versatile woodworking tool which will give 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.
2 HORSEPOWER MOTOR
Your router has a powerful 2 horsepower motor with
sufficient power to handle the toughest routing jobs. The
motor also has externally accessible brushes for ease of
servicing.
ON-OFF TRIGGER
Pressing or releasing the ON-OFF trigger will turn your
router on or off.
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB
A large depth control knob makes precise depth of cut
changes possible. It also is very helpful when making depth
of cut changes with your router mounted upside clownona
router table.
DEPTH STOP SYSTEM
The depth stop block located on the base of your router
provides three adjustable stops and three fixed stops for
quick depth of cut changes. A depth adjustment scale
makes quick adjustments to depth of cut changes possible,
The spring loaded adjustment knob quick releases stop bar
by depressing center of knob.
1/4 IN. AND 1/2 IN. SHANK CAPACITY
Your router has a 1/2 in. diameter collet assembly that
accepts cutters with 1/2 in. shanks. A 1/4 in. collet
assembly has been provided so that cutters with 1/4 in.
shank bits can also be used.
CHIP SHIELD
A clear plasticsee-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 ofthe routerbase.
POSILOCK SPINDLE LOCK
A posilock spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one
wrench is needed to loosen collet nut and change cutters.
A spindle lock indicator light alerts you that spindle is
lockedifyou connect routerto power supply before unlocking
spindle. NOTE: Your router will not run if spindle is locked.
LOCK-ON FEATURE
Your router is equipped with a LOCK-ON feature that is
convenient when continuous operation for extended peri-
ods of time is required.
LARGE HANDLES
Your router has large oversized handles for easy handling
and maintaining proper control when routing. The left handle
allows you to set cutter depth of cut when making plunge
cuts, while the right handle provides easy access to the on-
off trigger and lock-on button. The handles have also
been designed so that they are comfortable and easy to
grasp when operating in different positions or at different
angles.
SINGLE SPEED SWITCH
Your router has a single speed switch. When activated, the
motor speed operates at a no load speed of 22,000 RPM.
The high speed allows both the experienced and inexperi-
enced router users benefit, obtain_g professional like re-
sults with fewer job errors.
Upon placing a load on the cutter, router speed is deter-
mined 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 is fed through material
at the proper rate of feed.
OPTIONAL ROUTER ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories available for use with your plunge
router are an edge guide, roller guide, and template guide
bushing. The edge guide keeps the cutter parallel with an
edge of the workpiece when cutting grooves and rabbets.
The roller guide allows the router to be used to trim lami-
nates and make cuts parallel with an irregularly shaped
edge. The template guide bushing enables the router to
follow a template for making duplicate shapes.
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FEATURES
(NOW YOUR ROUTER
3efore attempting to usa your router, familiarize yourselfwith all operatingfeatures and safety requirements. See Figures I & 2.
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.
FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER
DEPTH CONTROLKNOB
LOCKHANDLE
PLUNGE
RELEASE
ACTUATOR
SPINDLE LOCK
INDICATOR LIGHT
POSILOCK
SPINDLE LOCK
SWITCH HANDLE
SCALE
INCH AND METRIC)
]
CHIP SHIELD
5/16-18 UNC-2B
coMl/4 IN. COLLET
3/8 IN. - 7/8 IN.
/
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,ADJUSTMENT KNOB
STOP BAR
STOP SCREW
DEPTH STOP BLOCK
DEPTH STOP BLOCK ROTATES
FOR DEPTH OF CUT CHANGES
ZERO RESET
INDICATOR
OFKNOB
HEX NUT
Fig. 1
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POWER CORD
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
FEATURES
REAR VIEW OF ROUTER
DEPTH
CONTROLKNOB
LOCK
HANDLE
ON-OFF
TRIGGER
SWITCH
HANDLE
5116-16 UNC-2B
ROUTER BASE
SUBBASE
HEX NUT
STOP
FLANGE
COLLETNUT
PLUNGE
LOCK
ACTUATOR
4
Fig. 2
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 thistool on direct current (DC). Avoltage drop ofmorethan 10 percent willcause
a lossof power and the motor will overheat. Ifyour tool does notoperate when plugged intoan outlet, double-check the power
supply.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool 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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" ADJUSTMENTS '
WARNING:
Your router should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
installing or removing cutters, or when not in use.
Disconnecting yourrouter will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING CU'I-rERS
See Figures 3, 4, and 5.
1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
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2.
Place the posilock spindle lock into lock position. See
Figure 3. NOTE: If spindle does not lock, turn collet nut
with wrench, applying pressure at the same time to the
spindle lock with your thumb or finger. When lock
mechanism engages with notch in spindle, spindle lock
will slide into lock position.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, do not
attempt to engage spindle lock while motor is running.
Always allow motor to come to a complete stop and
unplug it before engaging spindle lock.
3. Place router upside down on workbench or lay it face
down on its side in order to gain easy access to collet
nut.
4. Place 7/8 in. end of the combination wrench provided
through back of router base onto collet nut and turn
counterclockwise to loosen. See Figure 4.
WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be
careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or
fingers. They will get burned because of the heat buildup
from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.
CUTTER
COMBINATION
, WRENCH
COLLET
NUT
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ADJUSTMENTS
INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS
(Continued)
5. If installing cutter for the first time, it can be installed
once collet nut is loose. If changing cutters, cutter will
easily slip from collet after loosening collet nut.
.
The 1/2 in. collet is machined to precision tolerances
to fit cutters with 1/2 in. diameter shanks. As previously
mentioned, a 1/4 in. collet assembly has also been
provided with your router so that cutters with 1/4 in.
shank bits can be used.
7,
To use cutters with 1/4 in. shank bits, the 1/2 in. collet
assembly must be removed and replaced with the 1/4
in. collet assembly. Remove,the 1/2 in.collet assembly
by removing collet nut, loosening collet screw securing
collet to motor shaft, then removing collet assembly.
NOTE: The collet screw has left hand threads and
you will need a #2 phillips screwdriver to loosen
collet screw. Turn screw clockwise to loosen and
counterclockwise to tighten.
8. Replace with the 1/4 in. collst assembly, securely
tightening collet screw in collet to motor shaft, then
reassemble 1/2 in. collet nut. See Figure 5.
9. Insert shank of cutter into collet until shank bottoms
out, then pull it out 1/16 in. to allow for expansion
when the bit gets hot.
10. Tighten the collet nut securely by turning with the
wrench provided. See Figure 4.
MOTORSHAFT 1/2IN,
COLLETSCREW(LEFTHAND"ITIREADS)USINGA#2
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER,TURNSCREWCLOCKWISE
TOLOOSENANDCOUNTERCLOCKWISETOTIGHTEN
CUTrERWITH
1/4IN,SHANKDIAMETER Fig. 5
COLLETASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Undersized
shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from
tool causing injury.
WARNING:
Ifcollet nutisnottightened securely, cutter may come out
during use causing serious personal injury.
11. Place posilock spindle lock back in unlock position.
Otherwise, interlocking mechanism ofspindle lock will
not let you turn your router on. If you forget, the
spindle lock Indicator light will alert you that
spindle is still locked when you connect router to
power supply.
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