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Operator's Manual ICRRFTSMRN'I ROUTER Double Insulated Model No. 315.175340 Save this manual for future reference _, CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman Estates, IL 60179 USA CQUS 983000-176 1-03 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Warranty.................................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2 GeneralSafetyRules................................................................................................................................... 3 SpecificSafetyRules................................................................................................................................... 4 Symbols..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Electrical.................................................................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 8 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 9-13 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 14-17 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Exploded ViewandRepairPartsList............................................................................................................... 20-21 CustomerServiceInformation ......................................................................................................................... 22 FULLONEYEARWARRANTY ONCRRFT,_MRN ROUTER If this CRnFTSMnM toolfailsto givecompletesatisfaction withinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,returnit to the nearestSearsstore in the UnitedStates,andSearswillrepairit,freeofcharge. If thisI"RnPTSMRN tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 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 product, making it easy to maintain and operate. _, ,_ Look Your for this symbol to point safety is involved. out important ,_ safety WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product until you thoroughly read and completely understand the operator's manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. precautions. It means attention!!! WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. 2 • WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE WORK INSTRUCTIONS Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. • Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL • Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invites accidents. AREA • • • • • SAFETY Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insula- TOOLUSEAND Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. CARE • Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. • Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. • Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. • When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. PERSONALSAFETY • Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. tion [] eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. • Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 3 SERVICE • • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to • Know your power tool. Read operator's manual use one heavy enough to carry the current your carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, product will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at as well as the specific potential hazards related to least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is electric shock, fire, or serious injury. not recommended. If in doubt, use the next • Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and risk of serious personal injury. overheating. • Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if • Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber the operation is dusty. Following this rule will before using this tool. Following this rule will reduce reduce the risk of serious personal injury. the risk of serious personal injury. • Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection • Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool during extended periods of operation. Following while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. any medication. Following this rule will reduce the • Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. have repaired at your nearest authorized service • Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. and use them to instruct others who may use this Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them shock or fire. these instructions also. • Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in the fixed base (Model No. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, 315.175310), D-handle base (Model No. sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction 315.175300), or plunge base (Model No. activities contains chemicals known to cause 315.175320). cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should • lead from lead-based paints, be carefully checked to determine that it will • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and operate properly and perform its intended funcother masonry products, and tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, bind- A ing of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury. • • 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. De net abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Important:Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonyourtool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning. Properinterpretation ofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load [] Class 11Construction Double-insulated /min Per Minute Revolutions, reciprocations, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute ,_ Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Wet Conditions Alert locations. Do not expose to rain or use in damp min of current construction 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 ,_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. i_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous ,_ CAUTION: Indicates potentially situation, which, if notthat avoided, may property result in damage. minor or moderate injury. It maya also be usedhazardous to alert against unsafe practices may cause situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury. Important: Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment. 5 DepthofCut(FixedBase& D-handleBase).......1-1/2in Input....................... 120Volts,60Hz,AConly,9.5Amps DepthofPlunge(PlungeBase)................................. 2 in. NoLoadSpeed.............................................. 25,000/min Collet...................................................................... 1/4in. PowerCord.............................................................. 10ft. Horsepower .................................................................... 2 NetWeight....................................................... 5 lb.6 oz. DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Important: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair. When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. This type of cord is designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket. ,_ A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in ,_1i CAUTION: Keep extension cords clear of the working area. While you are working with a power tool, position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions. WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock. ELECTRICAL ,_ CONNECTION WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace them immediately. Never use a damaged cord with this tool. Touching the damaged area could cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Extension cords suitable for use with your tool are available at your nearest Sears retail store. The router has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply. 6 INSTRUCTIONS PACKING • Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from the box. Router Motor • Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Operator's • Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ,_h • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance. ,_ WARNING: The router should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury. LIST Wrench 7 Manual Beforeusingtherouter,familiarizeyourselfwithall operatingfeaturesandsafetyrequirements. However, do notletfamiliaritywiththetoolmakeyoucareless. _ SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock secures the spindle while you make adjustments and acts as a retainer to keep the router body from coming out of the base. WARNING:Exercise cautionwhenusingthe router.Carelessactions,forevena fractionofa second,canresultinseriouspersonalinjury. Yournewroutermotoris equippedwiththefollowing features.See Figure 1. SWITCH The router has a conveniently located toggle switch. SWITCH MOTOR HOUSING_ SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Fig. 1 8 _lb WARNING: The router should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury. SWITCHING ROUTER 7. Place the plunge base on a flat surface. 8. Loosen the locking knob. ,_ CAUTION: Do not tighten the locking knob without the motor installed in the base. Failure to heed this caution may result in permanant damage to the locking mechanism. BASES 9. You can easily switch from the fixed base or D-handle base router to the plunge base router and vice versa. Align the slot on the motor housing with the groove on the base. 10. Depress and hold the spindle lock button. TO SWITCH FROM FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE BASE TO PLUNGE BASE See Figures 2 and 3. 11. Slide the motor housing into the base. 12. Tighten the locking knob. Follow these steps to switch from the fixed base or D-handle base to the plunge base. GROOVEON THE BASE 1. Unplug the router. dl_L WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result m serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router upside down with the Craftsman label away from you. 3. Loosen the locking arm on the base. 4. Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the motor. 5. Turn the collet nut until the hole in the collet aligns with the spindle lock button. 6. Turn the depth adjustment ring counterclockwise until the base dislodges from the motor housing. LOCKING KNOB Fig. 3 LOCKING ARM DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING Fig. 2 9 TO SWITCH FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE BASE See Figures 4, 5, and 6. Follow these steps to switch from the plunge base to the fixed base or D-handle base. LOCKING ARM 1. Unplug the router. ,_1 NOTCH WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router on a flat surface. 3. Loosen the locking knob. 4. Depress and hold the spindle lock button. 5. Remove the motor housing from the plunge base. LOCKING Fig. 5 SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Fig. 4 6. Place the fixed base or D-handle base on a flat surface. 7. Loosen the locking arm. 8. Align the notch in the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base. 9. Place the router motor upside down. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING Fig. 6 10. Align the spindle lock button with the groove in the base. 11. Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the motor. 12. Slide the base onto the motor housing. 13. Turn the depth adjustment ring clockwise until the spindle lock button slides above the locking arm. 14. Tighten the locking arm. 10 REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 7. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. TO LOOSEN 1. Unplug the router. ,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. TO •TIGHTEN _hL CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. 2. Lay the router down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to collet nut. 3. Depress and hold the spindle lock button. 4. Loosen the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench provided. _h . WARNING: If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers. Always use the wrench provided. Choose one of these options: • To remove the cutter: Remove the cutter from the collet. • To insert the cutter: SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Fig. 7 a) Insert the shank of the cutter until the shank bottoms out, then pull it out 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) to allow for expansion when the bit gets hot. ADJUSTING c) Release the spindle lock button. WARNING: If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the cutter may detach during use causing serious personal injury. ,_11 WARNING: Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from the tool causing injury. ,_ OF CUT Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the horsepower of the router motor, the type of cutter, and the type of wood. A lightweight, low horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts. A router with a high horsepower rating can safely cut deeper. Small cutters, such as veining bits with 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) cutting diameters, are designed to remove only small amounts of wood. Large cutters, such as straight-flute bits, are made to remove larger amounts of wood. You can make deeper cuts in soft woods, such as white pine, than in hardwoods, like oak or maple. b) Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench provided. _t DEPTH Based on these considerations, choose a depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on the router motor. If you find that extra force is needed or that 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. WARNING: Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter than the opening in router base. Use of such cutters will come in contact with the router When routing a groove that is too deep to safely cut in one pass, it is best to make the cut in several passes. We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and that several passes be made to reach deeper cuts. base and damage both the cutter and router base. This situation could also cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury. Adjusting the depth of cut for the plunge router is different from adjusting the depth of cut for the fixed router. 11 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR PLUNGE BASE ROUTERS See Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for plunge base routers. 1. Unplug the router. ,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router on a flat surface. 3. Loosen the stop bar knob. 4. Unlock the plunge lock lever. CUTTER STOP BAR KNOB Fig. 9 PLUNGE LOCK LEVER DEPTH INDICATOR Fig. 10 14. Position the router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut. Fig. 8 5. Plunge the router until the tip of the cutter touches the flat surface. 6. Lock the plunge lock lever. 7. Move the stop bar down so that it touches the depth stop. 8. Tighten the stop bar knob securely. 9. Set the depth indicator to zero. 15. Plunge the router until the stop bar touches the depth stop. 16. Lock the plunge lock lever to position the cutter at the desired depth of cut. 10. Loosen the stop bar knob. 11. Set the depth indicator to the desired depth of cut. Note: Each mark on the scale indicates (1.6 mm). 1/16 in. 12. Tighten the stop bar knob securely. 13. Unlock the plunge lock lever. Fig. 11 12 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR FIXED BASE ROUTERS See Figures 12, 13, and 14. 4. Turn the depth adjustment ring counterclockwise until the tip of the cutter touches the flat surface. 5. Turn the depth indicator ring until the zero lines up with the indicator point on the base. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for fixed base touters. 1. ,_ Unplug the router. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router on a flat surface. 3. Loosen the locking arm. INDICATOR POINT DEPTIINDICATOR RING Fig. 13 6. Position the router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut. LOCKING ARM 7. Turn the depth adjustment ring to obtain the desired depth of cut. 8. Tighten the locking arm securely. Note: To adjust the depth of cut when the router is mounted to a router table, turn the depth adjustment ring until the cutter reaches the desired depth of cut. Fig. 12 Fig. 14 13 _1 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, or loose particles being thrown in your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask. ,_ WARNING: Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in one of the approved bases. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury and damage to the motor. TURNING ON/OFF Fig. 15 THE ROUTER See Figure 15. • Toturnontherouter:Toggletheswitchtothelposition. • To turn off the router: Toggle the switch to the O position. OPERATING THE ROUTER See Figures 16a and 16b. Follow these steps to operate the router. 1. Unplug the router. ,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Tighten securely the cutter in the collet nut. Refer to REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS earlier in this manual. 3. Set the desired depth of cut. Refer to ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT earlier in this manual. 4. Secure the workpiece. 5. Plug the router into a power source. 6. Hold the router firmly with both hands. 7. Turn on the router and let the motor build to its full speed. 8. Feed the cutter slowly into the workpiece. Fig. 16a Note: Do not let the cutter contact the workpiece before starting the router and allowing it to develop full speed. g. _1 Turn off the router upon completion of cut, and let the motor come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece. WARNING: Never place the router down on a work surface before the cutter stops. Fig. 16b 14 FEEDING THE ROUTER DIRECTION (INTERNAL) See Figure 18. The "secret" of professional routing lies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. Whenever you are routing a groove, your travel should be in a direction that places whatever guide you are using at the right-hand side. That is, when the guide is positioned as shown in the first part of the figure, tool travel should be from left to right and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide is positioned as shown in the second part of the figure, 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. DIRECTION (EXTERNAL) See Figure 17. When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When you feed the router from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the router against the workpiece. If you feed the router in the opposite direction, the rotational forces of the spinning bit tend to throw the router away from the workpiece. This action could cause you to lose control of the router. GUIDEOUTSIDE The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction. This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in a counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor revs up. ROTATION_"_\ Because of the extremely high speed of bit rotation during a proper feeding operation, there is very little kickback under normal conditions. However, if the bit strikes a knot, hard grain, or foreign object that affects the normal progress of the cutting action, there will be a slight kickback. This kickback is sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared. Such a kickback is always in the direction opposite the direction of bit rotation. THRUSTI<. ROTATION FEED 4 _ THRUST ROTAT,ON - '%/ FEED I-1 3-r- Fig. 18 PROPER CUTTING SEQUENCE 8 GUIDE ROTATION_ 5 Io /J GUIDEINSIDE To guard against such a kickback, plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool--to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut--in the same direction that the leading edge of the bit is moving. In short, the thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the bit continuously biting straight into new (uncut) wood. 6 J)']l 2 7 1/4 in, to 1 in, Fig. 17 15 RATE OF FEED Feeding Too Slow See Figure 20. The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, you may use a faster rate of feed. When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak, you should use a slower rate of feed. It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly. When you advance the router into the work too slowly, the revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite; instead, it merely scrapes away sawdust-like particles. Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn, or mar the cut and in extreme cases, can even overheat the bit ,destroying its hardness. The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the router motor more than one-third of its no load speed. If you feed the router too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks. If you feed the router too slowly, it will scorch or burn the wood. In addition, when the bit is scraping instead of cutting, it is more difficult to control the router. With practically no load on the motor, the bit revolves at 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. Feeding Too Fast See Figure 19. Clean, smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly severed chips. If you force the router to move forward too fast, the RPM of the bit becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward movement. As a result, the bit must take bigger bites as it revolves. Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher finish. Also, because bigger bites require more power, the router motor may become overloaded. Feeding too slow can also cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut. Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands when routing. You can detect when you are feeding the router too slowly by the runaway, high-pitched sound of the motor or by feeling the wiggle of the bit in the cut. Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the relative RPM of the bit can become so slow--and the bites it has to take so large--that chips will be partially knocked off (rather than fully cut off). This causes splintering and gouging of the workpiece. The router is an extremely high-speed tool, and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced feed. You can always detect force feeding by the sound of the motor. Its high-pitched whine will sound lower and stronger as it loses speed. Also, the strain of holding the tool will be noticeably increased. TOOSLOW Fig. 20 TOO FAST Fig. 19 16 DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 21. As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to the router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. A cut that is too deep causes you to slow the feed so much that the bit no longer cuts; instead it scrapes. Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller bits---especially those only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) in diameter--are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A large enough bit may not be broken, but if the cut is too deep a rough cut will result--and it may be very difficult to guide and control the bit as desired. For these reasons, we recommend that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in a single pass, regardless of the bit size or the softness or condition of the workpiece. Therefore, to make deeper cuts, make many successive passes, lowering the bit 1/8 in. for each new pass. In order to save time, do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting before lowering the bit for the next pass. This also assures a uniform depth when you complete the final pass. DEPTH OFCUrT WIDTH OF CUT 2ND,PASS 2ND. PASS 1ST, PASS Fig. 21 17 ,_ CUTTERS WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use. When sharpening cutters, cutting edge. Never grind when sharpening the end clearance angle the same GENERAL Only the parts shown on the parts list, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician. COLLET From time to time, it also becomes necessary to clean your collet and collet nut. To do so, simply remove collet nut from collet and clean the dust and chips that have collected. Then return collet nut to its original position. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. ,_ LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic. Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend 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. ,_ sharpen only the inside of the the outside diameter. Be sure of a cutter to grind the as originally ground. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If an operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. 18 __ r THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE __ CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES Template Guide Bushings Dovetail Template Box Joint Template Butt Hinge Template Multi-Purpose Router Guide Rout - A - Form Pantograph ii!iiiii!ii!!iiii_ili_ilili_iiiiiii ¸iiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii ¸ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:i_ ..... WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous. ROUTER TABLES With a router table your router is converted into a highspeed shaper. ,_ WARNING: Only use router tables with proper guarding for the cutter and with "on board" switch controlled receptacles (Part No. 9-25188). Failure to use router tables with appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury. 19 -- CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MOTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 315.175340 -- SEENOTE 3 / 2 1 4 Note: 6 i The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information. 20 -- CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MOTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 315.175340 The rno----"_el number will be found on a plate attached t_ntion in all correspondence -- the model number regarding your ROUTER MOTOR or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING J INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Part NO. Description 1 982716-001 Shaft Lock Spring .................................................................................................. 1 2 982959-001 Shaft Lock Pin ....................................................................................................... 1 3 982899-014 * E-Ring **STD581018 ............................................................................................ 1 4 989985-003 ColletNut ............................................................................................................... 1 5 983447-001 Data Plate .............................................................................................................. 1 8 983012-001 Wrench .................................................................................................................. 1 983000-176 Operator's Manual ................................................................................................. 1 Qty. * Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally ** Available from Div. 98 -- Source 980.00 21 Your Home For repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME Call anytime, ® (1-800-469-4663) day or night (U.S.A. and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only) www.sears.com To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 Para pedir servicio a domicilio, (U.S.A.) de reparaci6n y para ordenar 1-888-SU-HOGAR (1-888-784-6427) piezas: sM 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Au Canada pour service en fran_:ais: 1-800-LE-FOYER Mc (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. 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