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OPERATOR'S MANUAL II:RRFTSMRN'I PLUNGE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED Model No. 315.175170 _k WARNING: To reduce the dsk of in._u_, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-B00-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.seara.com/craftsman 983000-497 6-9-06 [REV:02) Save this manual for future reference • Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 • 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... • General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... • Specific Safety Rules...................................................................... 3-4 :................................................................................ • Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 5-6 • Electrical .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 • Features........................................................................................................................................................................ 8-9 • Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 • Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 11-21 • Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 22-23 • Exploded Viewand Parts List................................................................................................................................... • Parts OrdednoJServica..................................................................................................................................... 24-25 Back Page ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction w(thin one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge. If this Craftsman too( is used for commemla] or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you spec(f(c legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman.Estates, IL 60179 This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. A =m, WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructionslisted below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. • Avoid occidental starting, Be sure switch Is off before plugging in. Carryingtools w(th yourfinger on the switch or ptuggingin toolsthat have the switchon invites acckients. • Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a kay that is left attached to a rotatingpart of the toot may result in personal injury. Do not oveweach. Keep proper footing and balance at all _ Proper footing and betanca enables better control of the tool (nunexpected s(tuat(ons. Usa safety equipment. Always wear eye pretection. Dust mask, nonskidsafety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Do not wasr loose clothing or Jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes,jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA • • Keep your work area clean and well IlL Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • • Do not operate power fools in explosive atmosphere_ such as in the pre_)nce of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. • • Keep bystander_ children, and visitors awaywhile operating a power tooL Distractionscan 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 palarlzed outlet only one way, If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If It still does not fi_ cord_acte qusiitied alactflcla_ to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation[] eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Do not usa on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. "FOOL USE AND CARE • • • • Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refdgeratom. There isan increased risk of electricshock if your body is grounded. • Don't expose power tools to rein or wet condltlo,s. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shook. • • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug Item an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, o11,sharp edge_ or moving parts. Replace damaged cords Iremedletaly. Damaged cords increase the n'skof etactdc shock. • • When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor exlen(don cord marked 'q/+f.A"or _1". These cords are rated for outdoor use and reducethe rlsk of electdc shock, • Maintain tools with care. Keep cuffing tools sharp and ck_an. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likelyto bind and are eesiar to contto(. • Check for mlssiIgnment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the toot serviced be_ra using. Many accldems are caused by poorlymaintained tools. • Usa onlyaccaesodee that are recommended bythe manufacturer for your model. Accessodes that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardouswhen used on another tool. • Keep the tool and Its handle dry, clean and free horn _l and grease. Always use • clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rulewill reduce the dsl( of loss of control and deteriorationof the enclosure plastic. PE RSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common seuss when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medfcaflon. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in sar(ouspersona( (n(u_, • Dress properly. Do not wesr loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your heir, clothfng, and gloves away from movlug parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught In moving parts. 3 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. Usa the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which R is designed. Do not use tool if awltch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannotbe controlled with the switch Ls dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety meesui_s reduce the Askof starting the tool accidentally. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persomk Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. SERVICE • When servicing a tool, use only Identical replacement parts. Fottow instructions(n the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthodzed parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injur/. • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel, Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. • Sits coast after router has been tomed off. • Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when performing an opemtlon where the cutting tool may contact hidden wlrlng or Its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool "live" and shook the operator. • Know your power tool. Read operators manual corefu#y. Learn its appScatJons and Iknn_tations,a_ well as the speoWJopotential hazards related to this tooL Fo)lowlng Lhisrule will reduce the risk o_electric shock, fire, or serious injury. • Check damaged parts. Before further use of the toot, a guard or other part that Is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will opereto prope_j and perform its Intended tonctlen. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions _at may affect its operation. A guard or outer part that Is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Following this mrs wit_reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury. • 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G,) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less In length. A cord exceeding 50 feet b not recommended. If In doubt, use the next heavier gangs. The smaller the gauge 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 dsk of serious personal injury. • Save those Instruciform. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructionsalso. • Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only Impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety g_a6ses. Following this rulewill redoce the r_sk of serious personal injury. • Protect your lungs. Wear s Pace or dust mask if the operation is dusty. FoX,wing this rusewil_reduce the risk of serious personal iniury. • Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Fo_lowingthis rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. • Inspect tool cords periodically end, if damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears or other qualJf'_d service center. Constantly stay aware of cord Iocalden. Following this ru_ewitl reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. _k WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilSng,and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals am: • lead from lead-baaed paints, • crystallinesilica 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 specialtydesigned to filter out microscopic particles. 4 Someofthefollowing symbols maybeusedonthistool Please studythemandlearntheirmeaning. Properinterpretationofthesesymbols willallowyouto operate thetoolbetterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time "_ Alternating Current Type of current ,= Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current no No Load Speed Rotatlonatspeed, at no load [] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction .../rain Per Minute • Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute _) Wet Conditions Alert Do not Read The Operator's Manual operator's manual before product. To reduce the risk of injury,using user this must read and understand Eye A _) Protection expose to rain or use In damp locations. Always safetygoggles safety glasseswith side shields and, as wear necessary,a full faceorshieldwhen operatingthis product. Safety Alert Precautions that involve your No Hands Symbol serious personal Injury. Failureto keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. No Hands Symbol Failure keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriousto personal injury. No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal Injury. Hot Surface To the risk of injuryor damage, avoid contact with anyreduce hot surface. 5 safety. Thefollowing signal words and meanings are Intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, If not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may resultin minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: (WithoutSafety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. SERVICE A Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggestyou return the product to your nearest SEARS OR OTHER QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. & WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operators manual, do not use this product. Call Sears customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreignobjects being thrown into your eyes, which can resuit in severe eye damage. Before beglnn)ng power tool operation, a_wayswear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 DOUBLEINSULATION Doubleinsulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. A)I 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 insulation.Observe all normal safety precautionsto avoid electdcal shock. NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulationrequires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by e qualified service technician. For service, we suggest you return the toot to your nearest Sears or other qualified service center for repair. Always usa odginal factory replacement parts when servicing. ELECTRICAL EXTENSION When using a power tool at e considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extensioncord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersizedcord 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 roundJacketed cords listed by Underwnter's Laboratories(UL) should be used. When working outdoors with a too(, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is designated with "WA" on the cord'sjacket. Before using any extension cord, inspect it for !oose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. -Ampamrating(ontoo]fimepJate} 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 Cord Length 5.t-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Wire Size {A,W.G.) 25' 16 16 16 16 t4 14 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 100' 16 16 14 12 10 -- CONNECTION This tool has a preo{slon-bu(It electr{o 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 vo}tage 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. CORDS **Us_ on 12gauge. 20 amp ¢Jrcult NOTE:AWQ_ AmericanWire Gauge _1= WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.. Positionthe cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructionswhile you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so can resultin serious personal injury. _ WARNING: Check extension cords b_fore 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. PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS PlungeDepth ............................................................ 0-2 in. Ge])et...................................................... 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Adaptor..................................................................... No Load Speed ................................... t5,000-25,000(min. Input .............................. 120 '4, 60 Hz, AC only, 10.0 Amps Net Weight ............................................................... 8.5 Ibs. 114 In. FRONTVIEWOFROUTER VARf, A6LE SPEEDDIAL SPEEDSELECTION 81GHTWINDOW DIGITALDEPTH READOUT PLUNGE DEPTHKNOB .\ OI',)/OFF SWITCH DEPTHSTOP LOCKKNOB HANDLE DEPTH STOPKNOB STOPBAR 1. DUSTSHIELD SPINDLELOCK DUSTCONTROL ADAPTOR 1/4 In. ADAPTDR Fig. 1 8 KNOWYOURPLUNGEROUTER ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of this tool provides easy handlingwhen operating in different positionsand at differentangles. gee Figures f - 2. The safe use of this product requ#as an understanding of the Information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting, Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. PLUNGE LOCK LEVER Your muter has a _rungelock lever that allows for free plunging.This feature is very useful for table mounted operations on UL listed muter tables when used with the plunge depth knob. DEPTH STOP KNOB The depth stop knob worl(nuts until they come in contact with stop flange, This will provide a posit_onstop at zero dap_.hof cut, 1/'4In.ADAPTOR Fig. 5 • Make sure the hex nuts are securelytightened against each other. WARNING: Ifthe co|In Is not s_mty tig_ened, the cutter may detach dudng use causing serious personal injury. _1= WARNING: Do not use cutters with undersized shanl_s.Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from the tool causing serious personal Injury. _k TO LOCK WARNING: Do not use cutters that are targer in diameter than the opening in muter base. Use of such cutters will come in contact with the muter base and damage both the cutter and the muter base. This situation could also cause possibleloss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury. TOUNLOCK PLUNGE LOCKLEVER SELECTING DEPTH OF CUT Proper depth of out depends on several factom: the horsepower of the muter motor, the type of cutter,and the type of wood. A lighlweight, low horsepower muter is designed for making shallow cuts; a muter with higher horsepower is dsslgned for deeper cuts. Smafl gutters, such as veiningcutters with 1/16 in. gutting diameters, are designed to remove only small amounts of wood. Large cutters, such as straight-flute cutters, remove larger amounts of wood and make deeper cuts in soft woods, such as white pine, INSIDESUBBASE Fig. 6 • Rotate depth stop lock knob counterclockwiseto unlock depth stop knob. • Rotate depth stop knob until stop bar touches muter base, • Turn on digital depth readout by pushing on/off/zero button. Push the mm/ln button for desired unitof Choose a depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on the muter motor. If you need extra tome or the motor speed slows down considerably,turn off the router and reduce the depth of cut. Then make the cut In two or more passes. When muting a groove that is too deep to safely cut in one pass, make the cut in several passes. We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding lIB In. and that several passes be made to reach deeper cuts. mQasure. NOTE: Push the backllght button to illuminate the digital depth readout.. • Rotate depth stop knob to position stop bar at desired depth of cut. • Turn depth stop lock knob clockwise to lock stop bar In place. 12 PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB See Figures 9.10. DEPTHSTOP LOCKKNOB The weight of the router plus the awkward position It is in when mounted to a router table make {tve_ difficultto set depth of cut simply by turning t_e hex nut with a 15116 in. wrench. DEPTHSTOP KNOB It is recommended using the plunge depth knob when your muter is mounted upside down on a UL listed muter table. The plunge depth knob Is spring loaded against the hex nut to prevent router motor from accidently separating from router base, If plunge depth knob is turned too far up plunge depth shaft, the spdng wi))cause the rod to pop off before hex nut. Do not remove hex nut. It should remain on plunge depth shaft at all times. This is especially important when using router upside down on a router table. TIP OFCUTI'ERTOUCHINGWORKPIECE = ZF.,RO DEPTHOFCUT PLUNGE 0EPT. Fig, 7 • Pos]tion the router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth setting. • • Unlock plunge lock lever. Grasp handles and lower router untilstop bar contacts router base. NOTE: Do not use excessive force to touch slop bar to router base. Excess{ve force can damage stop bar. • Lock plunge lock lever to position cutter at desired depth of cut, BACKLIGHT BUTTON mm/In. BUTt'ON FLANGE DIGITAL DEPTHREADOUT ON/OFF/ZERO BUR'ON Fig. 9 Fig. 8 13 TO INSTALL PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB • Unplug the router. • Remove upper hex nut from plunge depth shaft. NOTE: This is the only time you should remove the hex nut from the muter. Also, if you remove the plunge depth knob for any reason, you must reinstattthe hex nut before reusing the router. • Turn remaining hex nut counterclockwiseuntil 1/4 in. of thread is remaining at the top of the plunge depth shalL • Place compression springon top of bex nut. • Place plunge depth knob on top of compression spdng and a|i0n tabs on knob with flats on hex nut. • Compress spring by carefully pushing down on top of plunge depth knob, • Thread plunge depth knob clockwise onto plunge depth shaft. WARNING: Replacing plunge depth knob without compression sprtn0 could result in plunge depth knob and hex nut vibrating off plunge depth shaft. This situation coutd cause motor to separate from router base, resulting in possible serious personal injury, TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT USING PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB • Unplug the router. • Rotate depth stop lock knob counterclockwiseto unlock depth stop knob. • Rotate depth stop knob to raise stop bar. • Unlock plunge look lever and raise cutter to {ts uppermost posft[on. • Plunge router until cutter reaches theapproximate desired depth of cut. • Lock plunge lock lever,ternporer[ry looking cutter at desired depth of cut. • Turn plunge depth knob c{ockw(seuntil box nut s(ts against stop flange. Do not overtkJhten. • Unlock plungelock lever.A]waysunlockplunge lock lever beforesetting depth of cut with plungedepth knob. • Turn plunge depth knob until cutter reaches desired decth of cut. • Lock plunge lever.Always lock cutter in place before muting. • Rotate depth stop lock knob counterclockwiseto unlock depth stop knob, • Rotate depth stop knob until stop bar touches router base. • Tighten depth stop lock knob securely. PLUNGEDEPTHKNOB SPRING :OMPRESSION HEXN%_ STOPFLANGE PLUNGE DEPTHSHAFT PLUNGELOCKLEVER Fig. 10 14 VARIABLESPEEDDIAL See Ftgure 1!. The router has e variable speed dial designed to allow operator control of speed and torque IIraits, You can make speed selections best suited to the type of cut, the material being cut, and the size of cutter being used. The variable speed dial allows you to adjust router speed from 15,000 to 25,000/rain. There is a six-step scale CAto F/on the variable speed diei. To increase the speed and torque of the router, turn the vadable speed dial to a higher setting (F). Turn to a lower setting to decrease speed and torque (A). SPEEDSELECTIONCHART CUTrER SIZE MATERIAL NOTE; If you do not want to use the vadable speed dieT, turn it to the highest possible setting, and the feature w[U not be active. The speed selection chart shown gives suggested speed settings based on the diaraeter of the cutter and the type of material being routed. We suggest that you practice wfth the variable speed feature of the router before Installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. SPEEDSELECTION SIGHTWINDOW TO DECREASE SPEED \ VARIABLE _PEED DIAL TO INCREASE SPEED Fig, 11 15 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 SOFT E-F' O-E A-B A MEDIUM D-E C-D A A HARD C-D B-C A A VERYHARD D-E C-D C-D B-C TURNING THE ROUTER See F_jure !2. ON/OFF USING DUST CONTROL ADAPTOR See Figure13. To turn router ON, push switch to the ON (I) position.To turn router OFF, push switch to the OFF (O) posft_on. CAUTION: Practice with the router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. The dust control adaptor is used wlth the dust chute and e vacuum hose for dust-free routing. To installthe dust control adaptor: • Remove the dust shJeJdand dust chute. • Locate the two screw holes in the adaptor. One screw hole will have a pin hole next to it. • Align the screw ho(e and pin hole of the adaptor with the screw honeand pin on the router base. Push into place. ON/OFFSw]'rCH • Insert screws provided into each hole and screw into place. • Replace dust shield and dust chute. For dust-free routing, attach a vacuum hose to dust chute. Turn vacuum on and begin routingoperation. SCREW_ Fig. 12 BO'I'I'OMVIEW DUSTCONTROL ADAPTOR PiN HOLE 16 Fig. 13 EDGE ROUTING WARNING:Cutter continues to rotate after the router has been turned off. To avoid in{ury,wait until the cutter has come to a complete stop before removing router from the workplace. OPERATING THE ROUTER See Figures 14- 16. When routing straight cuts across stocK,clamp e straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide. Position the straight edge parallel to the fine of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the CUtterand the edge of the muter base. Hold the reuter base against the straight edge and rout the groove. • Place the muter on the edge of the workpiece without the cutter contacting the workpiece. • • Turn muter on and let the motor build to full speed. Graduallyfeed the cutter into the workplace. • Upon completion of the cut, turn the muter off and let the cutter come to a complete stop besom removing the reuter _om theworkpiece. When muting s groovewider then the diameter of the cuttar, clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut fines. Position both guides parallel to the desired rlneof cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide, then reverse direction and rout along the other guide. Clean out any remainingwaste in the center of the groove. CLAMP STRAIGHT EDGE WORt(PIECE CUTTEREXTENDED BELOWSOBBASE Fig. 14 17 Fig. 15 INTERNALROUTING • Tilt router and place on workpFecawithout the cutter contacting the workplace. • Turn the muter on and let the motor build up to full speed. • Gradually feed cutter into theworkplece until the subbase is level with the workplace. • A Upon completion of the cut, turn the muter off and let the cutter come to a complete stop before removing the reut_from the wcrkpiece. WARNING: Do not use large router cutter for freehand routing. Use of large muter cutters when freehand muting could cause loss of control or oreate other hazardous conditionsthat could result in personal injury. If using a router table, large cutters should be used for edging only. Do not use cutters that are larger In diameter than the opening In the router subbase. EDGING WITH PILOT CUTTERS See F/gum 17. The arbor-type cutters with pilots ere excaJient for quick, easy, edge shaping of any wo_plase edge that Is either straight or curved at a curvature as great or greater than the radius of the cutter to be used. The pilot prevents the cutter from making too deep s cut; and holdingthe pilot firmly in contact with the workplace edge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow. Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired depth of cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) are such that only the top part of the edge Is to be shaped (leaving at leasta 1/16 inch thick uncut portion at bottom), the pilot can dde against the uncutportion, which will serve to guide it. However, if the workplace is too thin or the cutter set too low so that there will be no uncut edge toridethepilot against, an extnlboar_toactas e guide must be ptacad under the workpieca. This "guide" board must have exactly the same contour--straight or curved-as the workp'feceedge. if it is posR'=oned so that its edge Is flush with the workplace edge, the cutter will make a full cut (in as far as the cutter radius).On the other hand, if the guide is positionedout from the workplace edge, the cutter will make less than a full cut--which w_;Ialter the shape of the finished edge. NOTE: Any of the piloted cutters can be used without a pilot for edge shapingwith guides, as preceding. The size (diameter) of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut wldth that can be made with the prrotagainst the workpiece edge (the small pilot exposes all of the cutter;, the large one reduces this amount by IJ16in.). WORK ROUTER PILOT TOPEDGESHAPING PILOT WHOLEEDGESHAPING 18 Fig.17 DIRECTIONOFFEED AND THRUST See Ftgures 18- !9. The muter motor and cutter revolvein a clockwise direction. This gives the tool a alight tendency to lwist In a counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor revs up. Feed the router into the workpiece from left to right.When fed from left to right, the rotationof the cutter pulls the router against the workpieca. If fed in the opposite direction, the rotation of the spinning cutter will tend to throw the router away from the workplace causing kickback. This could cause you to lose control of the muter. Because of the high speed of cutter rotationduring a proper feeding operation, there is very little kickback under normal conditions. However, if the cutter stdkes a knot, hard grain, or foreign object that affects the normal progress of the cutting action, there will be a slight kickback. The direction of kickback is always in the direction opposite cutter rotation. This will affect the trueness of your cut. To guard against kickback, plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will alwaysbe thrusting the tool in the same direction that the leading edge of the cutter is moving. The thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the cutter continuouslybiting straight into new (uncut}wood. When routinga groove, your travel should be in a direction that places the guide you are using at the right-hand side. When the guide is pos'_'+onedas shown in the "guide inside" illustration,tool travel should be from left to right and counterclockwisearound curves.When the guide is positionedas shown in the "guide outside" illustration, tool travel should be from right to left and clockwise around curves. If there is a choice, the first setup is generally the easier to use. In either case, the sideways thrust you use is against the guide. GUIDEINSIDE )THRUST FEED GUIDEOUTSIDE ROTATION("_ i+ I | ! P NOTE: For best results, make sure to take enough tlme to set up for cutting. While cutting, make sure to use the proper rate of feed. Ie , ROTATION___.___,i FEED +l I L PROPER Cum,o / GUIDE Fig. 19 12 I ,I' Fig. 18 19 PROPER RATE OF FEED FEEDING TOO FAST See Figure 20. Professionalrouting depends upon careful setup and proper rate of feed which is learned through prectica and use. The proper rate of feed Is dependent upon: Clean, smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only when the cutter Is revolving at e relatively high speed and is taking very sm_.((bites to produce tiny, cleanly severed chips, if you force the router to move forward too fast, the RPM of the cutter becomes slower than normat In relation to Its forward movement. As a result, the cutter must take bigger bites as it revolves.Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher finish. Also, because bigger bites require more power, the muter motor may become overtoaded. • hardness and moisture content of the workpiece • depth of cut • cutting diameter of the cutter When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pins, a faster rate of feed can be used.When making cuts in hardwoods such as oak, a slower r,_teof feed is required. Severa! factors will help you select the proper rate of feed. • Choose the rate that does not slow down the motor. Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the relative RPM of the cutter can become so slow--and the bites it has to take so large--that chipswill be partially knocked off (rather than fully out off). This causes splintering and gouging of the workpieca. • Choose the rate at which the cutter advances firmly end surely to produce a continuous spkral of uniform chips or a smooth edge. • Listen to the sound of the motor. A high-pitched sound means you are feeding too slowly.A strained, lower pitched sound signals force feeding. The router is an extremely high-speed tool, and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the ovedoad of a forced feed. You can always detect rome feeding by the sound of the motor. Its high-pitched whine wi1_sound lower and strongeras it loses speed. Also, the strain of holding the tool will be noticeably increased. • Check the progress of each cut. Too slow feeding can cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut. Force feeding increases the strain of holding the too( and resultsin loss of speed. • Notice the chips being produced as you cut. If the router [s fed too slowly, it will scorch or burn the wood. If fed too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood end leave gouge marks. Test a cut on a scrap piece of the workplece before you begin. Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands. If you are making a small diameter, shaTlowgroove in soft, dry wood, the proper feed rate may be determined by the speed at which you can travel the router along the guide line. If the cutter is a large one, the cut is deep, or the workpiece is herd to cut, the proper feed may be a very slow one. A crees grain cut may requirea slower pace than an identical w(th grain cut in the same workpieca. TOOFAS'r 20 Fig. 20 FEEDINGTOOSLOWLY DEPTH OF CUT ,SeeFigure#22- 23. See Figure 21. It is possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly. When you advance the router Into the work too slowly, the revolving cutter does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite; instead, it merely scrapes sway sawdust-like particles. Scraping producas heat, which can glaze, burn, or mar the cut and In extreme cases, can overheat the cutter, dastroy'mg its hardness. Depth of cut is importantbecause it affects the rate of feed that, In turn, affects the quality of the out and the possibilityof damage to the tool's motor and cutter. DEPTH 0FCUT WIDTHOFCUT When the cutter is scraping instead of cutting, controlling the router is more difficult. With practically no load on the motor, the cutter revolvesat close to top RPM, and has a much greater than normal tendency to bounce off the sides of the cut (especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with hard and soft areas). As a result, the cut produced may have rippled, instead of straight, sides. Fig. 22 Feeding too slowly can also cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended [(neof cut. A(ways grasp and hold the muter firmly with both hands when routing. A deep out requiresa slower feed than a shallow one. A cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the cutter is scraping ratherthan cutting. A too deep out can cause sma((ercutters to be broken off. Cutters that are 1/16 (n. in diameter are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A largeenough cutter is not likely to break, but attempting a out that Is too deep may result in s rough cut, and it may be difficultto guide and control the cutter as desired. It is recommended that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in a single pass, regardlessof the cutter size or the softness or condition of the workpiece. 2ND PASS 18T 2ND PASS PASS You can demot when you are feeding the router too slowly by the runaway, high-pitched sound of the motor or by feeling the wiggle of the cutter in the cut. TOOSLOW Fig. 21 Fig. 23 To make deeper cuts, make as many successive passes as needed, lowering the cutter 1/8 in. for each new pass. To save time, perform all the cutting necessary at one depth setting before lowering t'necutter for the next pass. Thiswill Insure a uniformdepth when you complete the final pass. NOTE; Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single pass. Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of controland the possibilityof sedous personalInjury. 21 & CUTTERS WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. J_ WARNING: A_vays wear safety goggles or safely glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. A WARNING: Before performing any adjustmerrt, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is In the OFF (O) position. Failure to heed this warning could result in sedous personal injury. GENERAL Get faster and more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters clean and sharp. Remove all ancumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use. When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter. Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance angle to the same angle as odginaUyground. COLLET Dust and chips may collect on the coltat from time to time, making it necessary to clean the collet. To do so, remove the collet assembly and wipe it with a clean dwyrag. Clean the taper in the shaft in the same manner. Never immerse the toilet or end of the shaft in a solvent or in water. Before replacing the colfet asserobly, put a drop of SAE30 motor oil on the inside of the nut, on the threads of the shaft, and on the taper in the shaft. Replace the collar assembly onto the shaft by hand only. Never tighten the toilet nut without a cutter In the coilet. This action could permanentlydamage the collet. MAINTENANCE Avoid us)rig solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may De damaged by their use. Use clean clothsto remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. _ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plast'lcparts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may reauRin serious personal {niury. BRUSH ASSEMBLIES See Figure24. The muter has externally accessfble brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear. TOreplace brush assemblies; Electdc tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and gdndings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air. • Unplug the router. • Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly Is springloaded and will pop cut when you remove brushcap. • Remove brush assembly (brush and spring}. • Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs. Do not replace one side without replacing the other. • ReasserobIe using new brush assemblies. Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube. Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and replace. LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this toci are tubdcated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for tile life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. • • Tighten brush cap securely. Do not over tighten. Only the parts shown on the parts llst are intended to be repa]red or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Sears Service Center. 22 BRUSH CAP PLUNGE LOCKLEVER BRUSH ASSEMBLY I BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH CAP SCREW Fig. 26 Fig. 24 PLUNGE LOCK LEVER See Figure_ 25 - 27. After extended use, the plunge lock may wear. )S =this happens, you can easily adjust the lever. To ad)ust plunge lock lever:. • Unplug the muter. • • • Make sure lever is In locked position. Remove the screw supporting the plunge lock lever. Remove the lever. • Place the lever back in the odginal Cookedposition. • Replace the screw. • Check for free plunge with lever rotated to unlocked position.If muter does not plunge freely, reposition lever. PLUNGELOCKLEVERSHOWN AFTEREXTENDED WEAR PLUNGELOCKLEVERSHOWN IN ORIGINALLOCKEDPOSITION Fig. 25 23 Fig. 27 ..... CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL NO. _,15.175"_70 SEENOTE ! 14 15 16 t ! i i mlllll ii i ii i i ii i Ill I |11 II Im I NOTE: The assemb/y shown represents an important part of the dccabbinsulated system. To avoid the poss_i/1ty of sftaratfonor damage to the system, service should be pe,'formad by your n_,_restSears raper center. Contact your nearest Sears ret_]l store for service center information. I, ............ ii i IH 2¢ ii i i a CRAFTSMAN r [ PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL NO. 315.175170 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the modeT number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING 1 INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. 1 Part Number 660325001 2 630005001 3 670342001 4 690141001 5 690002002 8 513640001 7 860221005 B 9¢0114137 9 550853001 10 200233002 11 940115119 12 13 660163002 670341001 14 860284003 15 550849002 18 660427001 17 18 Description Qty. " Screw (#8-24 x 7/16 in.) .................................................................................. 2 Cover Piate .................................................. _................................................... 1 Shaft Lock Pin ................................................................ ,................................ 1 Spring.............................................................................................................. Washer ............................................................................................................ 1 1 Battery Cover .......................... :....................................................................... * Screw .............................................................................................................. 1 1 Logo Label ...................................................................................................... Brush Cap ....................................................................................................... 1 2 Brush Set Assembly ........................................................................................ Data Label ....................................................................................................... I 1 Hex Nut ........................................................................................................... 3 Plunge Depth Shaft ......................................................................................... I " Screw (#6-32 x 1/4 in.) .................................................................................... Plunge Lock Lever ........................................................................................... 1 1 512817001 Screw (MS x 1.25)............................................................................................ Dust Chute ...................................................................................................... 1 1 670345001 1/2 in. Collet .................................................................................................... 1 1/4 in, Coffer Adaptor ...................................................................................... Subbase .......................................................................................................... 1 1 19 670344002 20 512816001 21 660136001 22 551014001 " Scrty_ {#10-32 x 1/4 in.) .................................................................................. Dust Shield ...................................................................................................... 3 I 23 514017001 Dust Control Adaptor ...................................................................................... 1 24 25 300617010 971137001 Plunge Depth Knob Assembly ........................................................................ 1 26 670346001 Spr_ng.............................................................................................................. 15/16 In. Wrench ............................................................................................. 1 1 27 750288001 28 671295001 3V Battery ........................................................................................................ 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