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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.275062

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and All Instruc-

tions Carefully

CRRFTSMRN

Industrial Electronic

Plunge Router

Double Insulated

Thank You for Buying

Craftsman Tools

Warranty

Introduction

Unpacking

Features

Adjustments

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

Designed exclusively lot and sold only by

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND (30, Ho[fman Estates, IL 60t 79

6-95

Prlnled in U,S,A

It thisCraftsmanIndustrialElectronicPlungeRouterfails due to a defectinmatedal orworkmanshipwithinoneyear

fromthe dateof purchase,Sears willrepairit free of charge, Thiswarrantyapplies onlywhilethis productis inuse

in the UnitedStates. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE

NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUTTHE LINrrED STATES.

This warrantygives you specifto legal rights, and yDumay also haveother rights whichvary from stateto state.

SITARS;ROEBUCKAND CO

DEPT. 817 WA

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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iNTRODUCTiON

DOUBLE INSULATION is aconcept in safety, in electrlo

powertools,whicheliminates lhe need for the usualthree

wire groundedpower cord and grounded supplysystem.

Whereverthere is electric currantin the toolthere are two

completesets of insulationto protecttheuser, /kit exposed

metal partsare isolatedfrom internalmetal motor compo-

nentswithprotectingInsulation,

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT-Servicing of atool withdouble Insulation

requiresexl_ome care end knowledgeof the systemand

shouldbe pedormedonly by a qualifiedservice technician,

For_ervfcewe suggestyoureturn the tool to your nearest

SearsStoreforrepair, Always use original factoryreplace.

mentpads whenservicing,

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1., KNOW YOUR POWFJRTOOL - Read owner'smanual carefully Learnitsapplicationsandlimitationsas weliasthe

specific potentialhazards related tothistool..

2, GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL,SHOCK BY PREVENTINGBODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES.

Forexample: Pipes,radiators,ranges,refrigeratorenclosures

3o KEEP GUARDS tN PLACE and in workingorder,

4, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareasand benchesinviteaccidents,

5. /WOLDDANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don'tusepowertoolindampor wetlocationsorexpose torain. Keepwork

area waitiIL

6 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Allvisitorsshould wear safety glassesand be kept a safe _istance

from work area,, Do not I_t visitorscontact too! orextensioncord

7 STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be storedInadry, highor locked-upplace-outof lhe reachof

children

8., DON'T FORCE TOOL. It wilt dothejob better and safer stthe rate for whichit was designed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL, Don't force small toot or attachment todo thejob of a heavy duty tool Don't usetoot for purpose

notintended -for example- Don't use a circularsaw forcuttingtree limbs ortogs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothingorjewelrytoget caughtinmovingparts_Rubbergrovesand non-

skidfootwear ate recommended whenworkingoutdoors Also,wear protecSvehaircoveringto containlonghairand

keep Itfrom being drawn into airvents

t!, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasseshave only tmpact-reslstant lenses; they are NOT

safetyglasses,

12 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, Wear a face or dustmask tfoperation is dusty

13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection dudngextendedperiodso!operation

!4.. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carrytoo_by cordor yank itto disconnect from_eceptac_e Keep cordfromheat, eli

and sharpedges.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

15. SECURE WORK. Use ctampsor avise tohold work Bolh hands are needed to operate thetool

16_ DON'T OVERREACH, Keep properfooting and balance at alltimes Do not use on a ladderorunstablesupport

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharpatafltimes, and cleanfor bestand safestperformance. Follow

instruclionsfor lubricating and changingaccessodes_

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS, When not in use,before servicing, or whenchangingaltachments, blades, bits, cutters,

etc.,all toolsshould be disconnectedf.rampowersupply.

19.. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES, Formhabitofchec.kingtoseethatkeysandadjuslingwrenches

are removed fromtoolbefore turningiton..

20., AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch Be sureswitchisoff when

pluggingin.,

21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION.When using an extension cord,be sureto use

one heavy enoughto carry the currentyour produclwittdraw.An undersized cordwillcause a drop tn linevoltage

resulting in lossof power and ove_eattng. A wlre gauge size (A.W.G) of at least 14 is recommendedfor an

extensioncord 25 feet or less In length.,A cord exceeding25 feet is not recommended,i1in doubt, use lh next

heaviergage. The smallerthe gage number, the heavierthe cord

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS, When tootis used outdoors,use only extensioncords suitable for use

outdoors,Outdoor approvedcordsare marked withthesuilixW,.A,for example -SJTW-A or SJOW_A.

23. KEEPCUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Shaq_cuttersminimizeslallingandkickback.

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY PROM CUTTING AREA. Keep handsaway from cutlers. Do not reach underneathwork

whilecutteris rotating. Do not attempt toremovematerialwhilecutteris rotating

25 NEVER USE INAN EXPLOSWE ATMOSPHERE. Normalsparkingel the motor couldignite fumes.,

26 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIOOICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest SearsRepairCenter

Stay constantlyaware el cordlocation.

27,. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY andreplacetfdamaged.

28 KEEPHANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE, Always use a cleanclolhwhencleaning.

Never use brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum.based produclsorany strong solventsto cleanyour tool,

29 STAYALERT. Watchwhat you are doing anduse commonsense. Donor operate tool when you aretired, Donot

rush.

30 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before ludheruse of thetool,aguardor otherpartthatis damaged should be carefully

checkedtodetermine that ttwilloperate properlyand performitsintendedfunction,.Check for alignment of moving

parts,blndtng of moving parts, breakage of parts,mounting,and any otherconditionsthai may affeclitsoperation., A

guard or other part that tsdamaged should be propedy repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless

Indicated elsewherein thtsinstruction manual

31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an

authorizedservicecenter

32 Inspectfor and removeall nailsfrom tumber before muting..

33 DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence oFdrugs, alcohol, or any

medication

34. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

35 POLARIZED PLUGS, To reduce the rfskofelectricshock,thistoolhasapolarizedplug(oneblade iswiderthan the

other), This plugwtl!fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If theplugdoes not fit fully in the outlet, reverse theplug.

if it stltldoes notfit,contactaqualifiedelectricianto install the proper outteL Do not change lhe plugin any way.

36. DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWN-OUT" OR OTHERLOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS, Also. do notuse with

any devicethat could cause lhe power supply voltageto change,,

37. WHEN USING THIS ROUTER WITH A ROUTER TABLE, HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY BY

KEEPING THE Cbq'TER GUARDED AT ALL TIMES. Useonlyroutertables,wlih guards,thathave beendesigned

for use on reuters thai are of thistype, size, and weigh!

38 SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them frequentlyand usethemto Instructotherswho may use Ibis tool If

youloan someone thistool, loan them theseinstructions also.

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UNPACKING

Yournew plungerouter comesfullyassembled. After removing it fromthe box.inspecti_carefuflyto makesure that it Is

not damagedend that no partsare missing, See Figure Io The followingaocesso_es should also be includedin the box"

1o CombinationWrench(3/8 In - 718In.,) 4., Roller(Contour)Guide

2, 1t4In. Adapter 5 GufdeBushing

3. EdgeGuide

FEATURES

Your electronicrouter is a versatile woodworkingtoo! which witl give you years of trouble-free performance. It is

engineeredwiththeprofessionaltn mind, butits ease of operationsnows the amateurto produceworkwhichis beautiful

and precise,,

3.5 HORSEPOWER MOTOR

Your routar has apowerful3°5 horsepowermotor wilh

sufficientpower to handle the toughestroutingjobs. The

motor alsohas externallyaccessiblebnJshesfor ease of

servicing,,

SOFT START

The soft start featurebuildsmotor RPM graduallyto minf_

mize sled.up torque Pressingor releasingthe "on-aft"

tdggert_l{ rumyour reufer on or off_

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

Alarge depth controlknob makes precise depth of cul

changes possible, it also is very hefpfutwhen making

depth o! cut changes with your router mounted upside

downon_t routertable.

DEPTH STOP SYSTEM

The depthstop block!ocaled on the base of your router

provides three adjustable stops and throe fixed stopsfor

quick depthof cut changes, A depth adiustment scale

makes quick adjustmentsto depth of cut changes pos-

sible. The spring loadedadjustmentknob quickreleases

stop bar by depressingcenterof knob,

1/4 IN. AND !/2 IN. SHANK CAPACITY

Your router has a 1t2 in, ctlameter coital that accepts

cutterswith !/2 in. shanks. An adapter hasbeen provided

Sothat cutterswith 1t4 ln.shank bitscan also be used.

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plasticsee-through chip shield has been provided

onthe baseof yourrouter for protectionagainst flyingdual

and chips,, It is designedto fit the front openingof the

routerbase.,

POStLOCK SPINDLE LOCK

A positockaplndielock securesthe spindleso that only

one wrench is needed to loosen cotternul and change

cutters. A spindle lock indicator light alerts you that

spines is lookedif you connect router to power supply

beforeunlockingspindle, NOTE: Yourrouterwillnotrun if

spindleis locked.,

"LOCK-ON" FEATURE"

Your router Is equipped with a'lock-on" feature that is

convenientwhencontinousoperation forextendedperiods

of time is required

LARGE HANDLES

Your router haslarge oversized handlesfor easyhandling

and maintaining proper controlwhen routing The left

handle allows you to set cutterdepthof cut whenmaking

plungecuts, whitethe dghthandle provideseasy access

to the "on-oil" tdgger, "lock.on'button, and vadsblespeed

controlselector_ Thehandleshave also been desEgnedso

that they are comfortableand easy to grasp whenoperat-

ing in differentpositionsor at different angles,,

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WITH ELECTRONIC

SPEED CONTROL (Feedback Switch)

Yourrouterhas advancedelectronic features,designedto

assist you in getting the maximum use from your router_

By making proper speed selections,your muter can be

adjusted to specticrouting needs. Th{eeliminates much of

the guesswork previouslyneeded to performa given job,

BOththeexpenenced and inexperienced router usersben-

slit, obtainingprofessionaltfkerosuIIs with fewer job er-

rors,,

The vadablespeedcontrolallows the routerspeed to be

adjustedfrom 10,060 to 25,000 rpm The variablespeed

controlselelctor is convenientlylocated inside the right

handlenear theoperator'sthumborhand°

The electronicfeature of yourrouter introducesthe tlexibil.

ityo! adlustlng the motor_peed to requiredjobconditlo_so

An electronic speed controlmodulesenses the load alP

plied to the motor, and increases or decreases motor

voltageto compensatefor and maintain desiredRPM

Speed can be set accordfngto the approximatecutter

diameter you will be using and to the hardnessof the

matedaJbeingcuL The best cutsare made whenthecutter

is fedthroughmatedal at the prope_"rate of feed.

ROUTER ACCESSORIES

Your router comes equipped with several accessories,

The edge guide keeps the cutterparallel withan edge of

the workplacewhen culling groovesand rabbets. The

ro|ler (contour)guideallowsthe router to be used to trim

laminatesandmake outs parallelwith an irregularlyshaped

edge. The template guide bushingenablesthe router to

followa template for makingduptfceteshapes.

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC ROUTER

Belote altempting to use your router, familiarize yourse|l withall operating features and safely requirements. See Figures 1

and 2.

DE 'cobOL KNOB"

LOCK HANDLE

PLUNGE

RELEASE

ACTUATOR

FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER

SPINDLE LOCK

INDICATOR LIGHT

POSILOCK

SPINDLE LOCK

SWITCH HANDLE

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

SCALE

(INCH AND METRIC)

CHIP

5/18-18 UNC_2B

114 tN_ADAPTER

COMBINATION WRENCH

(3t8 IN. -7IB IN.)

ZERO RESET

INDICATOR

KNOB

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

(DEPRESSING CENTER OF KNOB

QUICK RELEASES STOP BAR)

STOP BAR

NUT

DEPTH STOP BLOCK

(TURRET)

DEPTH S'fOP BLOCK ROTATES

FOR DEPTH OF CUT CHANGES

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Fig. 1

FEATURES

REAR VIEW OF ROUTER

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

POWER CORD k

"LOCK*ON

BUTTON

=ON-OFF

TRIGGER

SWITCH HANDLE

SPEED

SELECTION CHART

5/!6-18 UNC-2E

ROUTER BASE

SUBBASE

LOCK

HANDLE

K

ACTUATOR

HEX NUT

FLANGE

COLL.ETNUT

Fig 2

• . ....L .... , UJ,,.,tvu,u_II UII'L I,. ....I..I -- =

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your routerhasaprecistonbufltelectric motor. It shoutdbecennected toapowersuppiy thatts 120voltr,,60 Hz,AC only

(normal househotd current). Do not operatethistoo] ondirectcurten! (PC) A vo!lagedropof more than 10percent wil!

cause alossofp_we_and overheating, ifyour tooldoes not operatewhen plugged into an oulf_,t,double,check thepower

supply_

i|_ Z _11 The operation of any route, csn result |n fore|gn objects being thrown Into your ayes, which car=

i i _U_ _e_u_t_nsever_eyedamage_Be__rebeg_nnIng_p_wert____p_ra___n_a_way_wearsafetygogg_es|

+-- _or safety glasses with side shields and afull lace shield when needed, We recommend Wid_ |

,. Sea,...,e_,Sto_;,...+........_ ...........................+............... j

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ADJUSTMENTS

INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS

See Figures3, 4, and 5 _

I. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER,

2+ Placethe posilock spfndtelock Into lock position, See

Figure3. NOTE: if spindledoes not lock, turncotlet

nut withwrench,applylng pressureat the sametime to

Ihe spindlelock withyourthumbor finger. When lock

mechanism engageswithnotch in spindle,spindlelock

wiltslide Into lockposition.

3 Place touter upsidedownon workbenchor lay it face

down on its sidein orderto gain easy access to collet

nLff_

4, Place 718in, end of the combinationwrenchprovided

throughback of routerbase onto coital nut and turn

counte_ockwisa to loosen. See Figure4,

5 If installing cutterfor the firs! time. it can be installed

once colfetnut is loose+ Ifchangingcutters,cutterwilt

easily slipfromcollet at_erlooseningcolietnut

6 The collar is machined to precisiontolerancesto tit

cutters with I/2. in,,diametershanks If usinga cutter

with a !14 in, diametershank,place the 1/4 in adapter

providedin the colleL See Figure.5

7 Insert shankof cutter into coltet unlit shank bottoms

out. then puii fl out 11t6 in Ioallow forexpansionwhen

the bitgetshot.

8Tighten Ihe coital nut securely by turning clockwise

with thewrenchprovided, See Figure4.

9, Place posilock spindle lock back in unlock position.

Otherwise, interlocking mechanism of sptndle lock will

nol let you turn your router on. If you forget, the

spindle lock Indicator light wilt alert you thai spindle

is still locked when you connect router to power

supply.

TO

SPINDLE LOCK

INDICATOR LIGHT POSILOCK

SPINDLE LOCK

TO LOCK

;t3

CUTTER

COMBIHATIOI, t

WRENCH

COLLET

NUT

TO TIGHTEN

COLLET NUT_

CUTTER WITH 114IN.

SHANK DIAMETER

114IN. ADAPTER

1/2 IN,COLLET NUT Fig.,5_

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ADJUSTMENTS

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS

See Figures6, 7 and 8

When routing a_groovethat is too deepto safely cutin one

pass, it is beet to make the cut in several passes.We

recommendthatcute be madeala depthnot exceedingU8

In,.and thatseveral passesbe made re reachdeepercuts

Properdepthofcut dependson severallactors: horsepower

of router motor,typeof cutterbeingused, ahd typeofwood

being routed.A lightweight, low horsepowermuter is de-

signedfor makingshaIIow culs Amuterwithhighhorse-

powerrating can safelycutdeeper.. Smallbils, suchas It4

innshankveiningbits with 1/16 inocuttingdiameters,are

designedto removeontysmallamounts ofwood large bits,

suchas 1/2in, shankslraight-fiutebits,am madeto remove

larger amounts of woodin asinglepass. Cutscanbe made

deeper in soft woods, such as white pine, lhan in lough

hardwoods, like oak ormaple Based upon theseconsider-

aticms,choosea depth of cut that wiltnot place excessive

strainon routermotor. If youfindthatextraforceis needed

or that the reeler speed slowsdownconsiderably,turnoff

muterand raisethe bit. Then,make thecutintweet more

passes.

TO SET DEPTH OF CUT

1. UNPLUG YOUR ROU']rER.

2 Raise cutter by depressing plunge release aduatoro

See Figure 6.

3, Adjust depth control knob unti! c'_tter is inside router

subbese. See Figure 7

4. Place router on a fiat surface..

5 Lower router unlit tip of cutter barely touches flat

surface See Figure 8,

6 Squeeze plunge lock actuator to lock cutter at 'zero'

depth of cut NOTE: tf desired, adjpst depth control

knob until hex nul comes in contact with slop flange.

This wtl!provide a positive stop at "zero" depth of cut.

7., Rotate depth stop block to desired position, loosen

lock knob, then turn adjustment knob until stop bar

touches stop screw on depth stop block,

8Slide ze[o-reset indicator up or down the scale on

stop bar until white line on zero-meet indicator aligns

with a desired reference point For example, align

while line with 1 in. mark on the scale.

g, Next, turn adjustment knob in lhe opposite direction,

lifting stop bar to obtain desired depth of cul See

Figure 8, For example, if setting 1t8 in. depth of cut,

the zero-reset indicator will move 1t8 in from the 1 in

reference point

10 Tighten lock knob securely

11. Position your router so that the cutter can extend

below lhe subbase for desired depth setting

12. Depress plunge release actuaIor.

13 Grasp handles and lower muter until slop bar con-

tacls stop screw. Squeeze plunge lock actuato_. Io_k-

tng cutter at desired depth of cut. See Figure 9

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ADJUSTMENTS

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

F_ure 9,.

Fineadjustmentscan be made tothedepth otcutby use el

thedepth controlknob, Anotherprimaryusa of the depth

controlknob ts settingdepthof cutwhen ro_er is mounted

upsidedownona fouler table. NOTE: Theweightofthemuter

;_ustheawkward poslt_onitis In whenmountedto a muter

table make tt necessaryto usadepth controlknob_

TO SET DEPTH OF CUT WITH DEPTH CON-

TROL KNOB

1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

2o Loosenlo<:kknob and turnadjustment knob so that

stopbar is riot touchingstop screwsor fixed stops.

3, Depress plungerelease actuator and allow routerto

returnto tt'a uppermostposttjon againsthex nut,

4o Plun0e router unU!cutler rea_"-hesthe approximate

desked depthofcut,Thensqueezeplungelock _ctua-

tot, t_omdiy Ioddngcutler at deslmddepth o! cut,

5. "rumdepthcontrolknobdod_i_ un_ t_ nutseres

aga_st stopfiange_ Do not overllghten hex nut

against atop flange.

6 Depressplunge release actuatorand turn depthcon-

trol knob until cutter roaches desired depth of cut,

Always make sure plunge lock la released and

router Is free before setting depth of cut with

depth control knob.

7 Squeeze plunge lock actuator, _octdngcutter at de-

sireddepthof cuL

8 Turn adjustment knob and adjust stop bar until it

touchesthe desired stop screwor fixed stop

g, Tfghtenlock knob sacureiy_

Depthcontrol knobls spdng loadedagainst hex nut. If you

adjustit too farand it popsOffthreaded rod,referto DEPTH

CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS in maintenance sec-

tion for properreassembly..

DEPTH STOP SYSTEM

See Figure 10

Thedeplhstopblocklocated onthebaseofyourroutermakes

itpossibletomake deep or heavycutsin successive passes

by usa of preset depth of cut changes Both t_xsdand

adjustablestopsam provided, makingdepth of cut changes

quick and easy,.The depth stopblock, also known as a

revolving turret,mimeson a ball detent design in therouter

baser

A preset cuttingdepth is achievedby plungingrouter until

stopbar comesin contactwiththestop screworfixedstop

on depthstopblock,,

3he fixed stopsare approximately lIB in. apart The adjust-

ablestopshavescrewsthatmaybe adiustadapproximately

t/2 in,

TO SET DEPTH STOP BLOCK SETTINGS

UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER_

SWRCH

HANDLE

2 Loosen lock knob and turn adjustmentknob clock-

wise, raisingstop bar to It'shighestposition.

3. Delemtlne which stop,adjustableor fixed, to use for

thedesireddepthofct._t,Acombinationofthetwo stop

types can be used it required tar a specificjob. If

usingthe adjustablestops, the stop screw on each

stopcan be _djusted to thedesiredheightby loosen-

inghex nut withthe 3/8 in.end ofcombinationwrench

supplied, and turningit In or out with yoL_rfingers.

Securestopscrew_npositionby retlghteninghexnut

withwrench, Do not overtlghten hex nut, Set steps

to desiredheights,spreadingthe entiredepth at cut

m_erthenumber _t stops used,

4,, Rotatedepthslop block untilthehighestdepthstopis

alignedwith thestop bar.

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ADJUSTMENTS

DEPTH STOP SYSTEM (Continued)

5+ Raisecutterbydepmsstng,plungereleaseactuator.

6 Placerouteron fiatsurface,and lowerrouteruntiltipof

cullerbarelytouchesfiatsumface

7 Squeeze plungelock actuator to lock cutterat "zero"

depthofcut°

8 Turnadlustmentknobcounteroloct,:wiseto lowerstop

bar against the stop,then tightenlock knobsecureiy

The higheststopnew becomesthe"zero' depthofcut

setting

9Depress plungereleaseactuator andmiss router_Re-

tate stopblock _,othat next highestdepth stopaligns

withstop bar, Thls k_:atescutterforthe Jniltalpass,

t0. Rotatedepth stop block after each pass Make as

manysucessive passes as neededto obtaindesired

depthofcut,progressivelyloweringrouterto nextdepth

o! cul settingwith eachpass.

ZERO RESET INDICATOR

See Figure 1I.

Thezeroresetindicator allowsyouto usetheso,sisprovided

onthehouslngtomakequtckdepthofcutchangestoexlsting

depthofcutsettL,_gs.Simplychoosearefscencepointonthe

scale and slide zero rose! Indlcatorup or downSCatSthe

dLstencerequiredfornew depthofcut Thenchangestopbar

pos|tionbylooseninglockknobandtum|ng_djustment knob

until white5neon zero resetindicator movesbackto refer-

encepoint,Tightsn!ockknobsecuraiytolockstopbarln new

position The cutler postlJonwillnow increase ordecrease

theexact distancethe Stopb,_rwasadjusted

Remember: Each mark_the inchscaleIndk'.atesa t/32

tnch changein depthsetting whileeach markon the metrk:

scatssquats s lmm changein depthsetting=,;depthcon|re1

knobshould beusedformakingpreciseadjustmentstodepth

ofcut;anddepressingcenterofdepthadjustmentknobquick

releasesstop bar

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR

See Figure 12_

Yourrouterhasavadable speedcontrolselectordesignedto

sttOwoperatorcontrolof speed and torquetirnitsoYoucan

make speed selections best suitedto the type of cut, the

maletta| being cut, end the size o! bit betng used The

vadsbIespeed contlotselectorallows you to adjustrouter

speedfrom10,000 to 25,000 rprn, There is a sixstepscale

letteredA to F on the vadable speedcontrolselector To

increasethespeedandtorqueofyourrouter,turnthevariable

speedcontrolselectorto a higher setting Turn to a lower

settingto decreasespeed and torque NOTE: tf youdonot

wantto use the vadabtespeedcontro!selector,turn!o the

highestpossiblesetting,and thefeaturewit|notbe acSve

The speed selectionchart showngives suggesh_:l speed

settings basedon thediameterof the cutter'andthe typeof

matedal beingrouted

............ Si 'EEOSELECr ONC.X.

TO INCREASE TO DECREASE

O

SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

Fig t2

PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE

SeeFigure 12,

Wesuggestthatyou practicewiththe variablespeedteatur_

of yourtouterbators installingacutterand makingcutsir_

wood

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OPERATION

"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

See Figure13

The "on.off"tdggerof your routerisequippedwitha"lock-

on" featute which ls convenientwhen operatingfor ex.

tendedpedodsof time, The 'lock.on"buttonis totaled In

theupperportionof the "on-off"tdggero it workssimilarto

a rocker switch.,To lock on, futiy depress "on-off"trigger,

thendepress"lock-on=button in topo! 'on-off"triggerand

release. Youwill feel the "lock-on"buttonas it snaps"on*

off' tdggerIntolock position,To release the lock, depress

'on-off"triggerat any pointalong tdggerbody, or depress

protrudingpodtonol the "lock-on"butlon.

ROUTING

See Figure 14,

Forease of operationand maintaining propercontrol,your

muter hastwohandles,one on eachsideofthe routerbase,

When usingyour muter hold It firmlywith both handsas

shownin figure14.

Beforestartingrouter,makesurecutterissecurelytightened

in collarnut andthat depth of cutis properlyest.

Tum muter on and let motor butldto its full speed, then

graduallyplungeor feedcutterintoworkpiece,130NOT let

the cutlercontactworkplacebefore turningon routerand

allowingit to develop full speed,,

Remainaledand watchwhatyou aredoing. DONOT operate

router when fatigued.

FEED DIRECTION

Whenmuting, thecutter rotates clockwise.Therefore,you

should feed the muter into the workpiecefrom leftto right°

Whenfed fromleft to right,the rotation of thecutterpullsthe

muter against thework_iece. If fedtn the opposite direction,

the rotation forcesof the spinningbi!willtend to throwthe

muteraway fromthe workpiece,,This couldcause lossof

controlof your router,

RATE OF FEED

IMPORTANT:The whole "secret" of professional routingand

edge shaping ties in making acareful set-up for the cut to be

made and in selecting the proper rate of feed,,

The proper rate of feed depends on severalfactors: 1he

hardness and moisture conlent o! tile wood, the depth of cut,

and the cutting diameter of the bit,. When cutting shatlow

grooves in soft woods such as pine, afaster rate of feed can

be used When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak,

a slower rote of feed wilt be required

The best rate of feed is one that d_s not slow down the fouler

motor more than one-third of ils no_foadspeed If the router

Is fed too fast, itwill take large chips out of ihe wood and leave

gouge marks ifthe muter Is fed too slow, it will scorch or burr_

the wood,

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OPERATION

PROPER FEEDING

The right feed is neithertoofast nor too stow It is the rate

atwhichthebil is beingadvanced firmly andsurelyloproduce

a conlinuoussplraIof uniform chips-- withouthoggtnginto

thewoodtOmake fargo individua!chips or,ontheotherhand,

tocreateonlysawdust, tfyouaremaklngasmafldlameter,

shallowgroovein soft, dry wood,the properfeed may be

aboutas fast as youcan travelyourrouteralong yOL_guide

linerOn theolherhand.if thebitIsalarge one,thectJtIsdeep

orthewoodIsherd tocut,theproperfeedmay be a veryslow

one, Then, again, a cross-grain cut may require a slower

pacethanan Identical withgrain cutin thesameworkplace.

There is no fixed ruts, You willlearn by experfence from

practiceand use. The best rate of feed is determined by

listeningto th_soundof the router motor and by feeling the

progressof eachcut. If at all possible,aJwaystesta cuton

ascrappiece of the workplacewood,beforehand

SPEED SELECTION

In general,if thematerialbeing cutis hard,thecuttersize is

large,or thedepthofcutis deep (maximumI/8 in..),thenyour

routershould berunat slowerspeeds.When thesesituations

exist,turnthevariable speed controlselectoruntilthedesired

speed is m.s_.. NOTE: Carbidecutters cut at htgher

speeds than stee! cutlers and shouldbe usedwhen cutting

very hardmalari!!a..

FORCE FEEDING

Clean, smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only

when the bit is revolving at e relatively high speed and ts

taking very small bites Io produce tiny. cleanly severed

chips..If your router is forced 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 1! revolves, "Bigger bites" mean bigger chips, and a

rougher finish. Bigger chips also require more power, which

could resuft in the router motor becoming overloaded

Under extreme force-feeding conditions the rstative RPM o!

the bit can become so slow --and the bites it has to lake so

large --. that chips wgt be pa_atty knocked off (rathor than

fully cut off), with resulting splintering and gouging of the

workpiecao See Figure 15,

Your Craftsman router is an extremely high-speed tool

(25,000 RPM no-load speed}, and will make clean, smooth

cuts if allowed to run treefy without the overload of aforced

(too last) feed° Three things that cause "forge feeding" are

bit size, deplh-of.-cut, and workpiece characterfstics The

larger the bit or thedeepar the cut, the more stowty the muter

should be moved forward.+ If the wood ISvery hard, knotty,

gummy or damp, the operation must be slowed still more

You can always de_ecl "force feeding" by the sound of the

motor, tts high-pitched whine will sound tower and shonger

as it loses speed. Also, the strain of holding the tool WIll be

noticeably increased.

TOO SLOW FEEDING

It is atso possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward

tooslowly° When It is advanced into the work too slowly, a

revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take

a bite; instead, if simply scrapes away sawdusHike par-

ticles. Scraping produces heat. which can glaze, burn, or mar

the cut -- in extreme cases, can even overheat the bit so as

to destroy Its hardness

In addition, it is more difflcuf! to control a router when the bit

is scraping instead of cutting.. Wtlh practically no load on the

motor the bit wilt be revolving al close to top RPM, and WIll

have amuch greater lhan normal tendency to bounce off lhe

sides of the cut (especlafly, it the woo,d has apronounced

grainwith hard and sofl areas)• As a result, the cut produced

may have dppled, insteadof straight s_des., See Figure tS_

"Too-slow feeding" can also cause your router to take off tn

awrong direction from the Intended line of cut. Always grasp

end hotd your muter firmly with bolh hands when

muting.

You can detect "too-slow feeding" by the runaway too-highly

pitched sound of the motor; or by feeling the "wiggle* of the

bit in the cut,

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OPERATION

DEPTH OFCUT

As previouslymentioned, the depth of cut is important

becauseit affectslhe rate of feed which,in turn,affectsthe

quality of acut(and,also,thepossibilityof damageto your

muter motor andbit). Adeep cutrequiresa s_owerfeedthen

ashallowone,and e toodeep cutwillcauseyou to slowlhe

feedso much that the bit is nolonger cutting, {tis scraping,

instead..

Makinga deep cutis never advisable. The smallerbits

especially those only It16 fnchtn diameter _are sassy

brokenoffwhensubjectedtotoomuchside thrust, Alarge

enoughbitmaynolbe broken off,but if thecutis toodeep a

rough cutwillresult--and itmaybe verydifficu!ltoguideand

controllhe bitas desired. For_ese reasons,we recommend

thatyoudo notexceed118inchdepthof cutin a slng;epass,

regardless o! the bitsizeor thesoftnessorconditionof the

workplace. See Figure 16.

To make deeper cutsit is therefore necessaryto make as

manysuccessive passes as required,lowering the bit ltB

Inchforeech newpess_inordertosavetime,doail thecutling

necessaryatone depthsetting,beforelowering|he bit [orthe

nextpass, Thtawiltalsoassureauniform depthwhenthefinal

passls complefed, See F/gum1Z

DIRECTION OFFEEDANDTHRUST

_eFigumte,

Theroutermotor andbit revolveinaclockwisedlrection.This

give9 the'Isol a slighttendency totwist(in yourhands)In a

counlerclockwisedirection, especially when lhe motor rays

up (as at starling).

Becauseot theextremely high speed of bit rotationduring a

"properfeeding"operation, there is very liL1tekickback to

contendwithunder normal conditions However,should the

bit strikea knot,hard grain,foreign object,etc. that would

alfect the normal progressof thecullingaction,thereWillbe

a slightkickback--sufficient to spoi!the truenessofyourCUt

if you are not preparad_Such _ ktckback Jsalways tn the

directionopposite to the directionof bit rotation,

To guard againstsuch a ldckback, plan your set-up and

directionoffeed sothatyouwillalwaysbe thrustingthetOOl

-- tOholdit againstwhateveryouare usingto guidethe cut

-- in the same direction that the 3eadingedge of the bit is

moving. In shod.thethrustshouldbeina direction thatkeeps

thesharpedgesofthebitcontinuouslybiting straigh!intonew

(uncut)wood,

ROUTING

Whenever you are muting a groove, your lravel should be in

a direction thai places whatever guide you are using at the

fight-hand side In short, when the guide is posiltoned as

shown in the first pat1 of Figure 19, tool travel shoutd be left

to right and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide

is positioned as shown in the second part of Figure 19 tool

travel should be right to left and clockwise around curves.. If

there is a choice, the first sol-up is generally the easiest to

use In eilher case, the sideways thrust you use is against

the guide

Page t3

DEPTH _WIDTH OF CUT

................. _ Fig,!6

,,,llJ , ILl _..l'l'r

2ND. PASS

_ISTo PASS _,,

__ ,....... _ _,

ROUTER FEED

DIRECTION w

END

GRAINS

FIRST

ROUTER FEED ROTATION

DIRECTION

Fig, !8

GUIDE OUI_IDE

ROTAT N _'_'_

THRUST.J ,"

FEED

GUIDE INSIDE

__ Fig. !9._

OPERATION

EDGE ROUTING

Placerouteron workpieca,making sureIhe router bitdoes

notcontactworkplace Turnrouter onand letmotor buildto

its futlspeed Beginyour cut, gradually feeding cutterInto

workpfeceo

Uponcompletionof cut,tam motor off and let it coma to a

completestopbefore removingrouterfrom work surface.

EDGING WITH PILOT BITS

See Figure20,

Rabbetsandmolded edgescanbe cul usingpilotedcutters,

The ptiolextendsbe_owthecutter, Somepilotsare solid

extensionsof the cutler Others are ballbeatingguidesthat

are fastenedto the end of theculter_ The pilots allowthe

cutlers to turn while the pilot follows the edge of the

worP,pieca.

ArboPtypebilewithpilotsare exce!|sntfor quick, easy, edge

shaping.They will follow workplaceedgesthat are either

straight orcurved,The pilotpreventsthebitfrommaking 1oo

deep acut;and hoidlngthepfrotfirmlytn contactwith the

workplace edge throughout prevents thecut frombecoming

too shallow.

Whenevertheworkplacethicknesstogetherwiththe desired

depthofcut(asadjustedby routerde_thsetting)aresuchthai

onlythetop partortheedgeis tobe shaped(leavingat Ieast

a1/16 inchIhJckuncutportionat bottom),thep_etcan ride

against the uncut portion,whichwill serve to guideit. See

Figure20° However,if the workplaceis toothinorthebitset

too low so that there willbe no uncutedge to _de the pilot

against,an extraboardto act asaguide mustbepiecedunder

the workpieceoThts"guide"board mt_l have exactlythe

samecontour--slraight orcurved-- as theworkpieceedge.

Ifit ispesHienedso thatits edgeksflushwiththe workplace

edge,thebit willmake a fuUcut(In as far as the bftradius),

Ontheotherhand,iftheguide tspositionedasshowninFfgure

20(out fromthe workplaceedge),the bit willmake tess than

afullcut _ whichwillalter the shapeof the finishededge.

NOTE: Ifdesired,any ofthepilotedbits canbe Ltsedwithout

a pilotfor edge shapingwithguides, aspreceding,Also, the

size (diameter) of the pilot that is used determines the

maximum cutwidth thai can be made withthe pilotagainst

theworkpieceedge (the smallpilot exposesallof thebit;the

large onereduces Ihis amount by U!6 Inch)

Whenroutingall theedgeso! a panel orbeard, routtheend

grain first Anysplinteringtharoccursalthecomerswfllfhen

be removedwhen routingthe edge Start each sldef/4 in,

ROUTER

-_LOT

TOP EDGE SHAPING

WHOLE EDGE SHAPING F_g,20

x ...:: • :.: ..... _nnlHnl±J.,, m

"-_ PP 1/4 IN.TO tIN.

Fig..21

awayfromtheend. Feedthecutterintothewooduntilthepilot

conlactsthe uncut edge, Then. slowlYbackthe router to

shapethecomer Next,movethe muterforwardtoshape lhe

rest oftheedge. Be carefulto keepthepttotpressedagainst

Ihe uncut edge, Repeat thisprocedureon eachaide of the

panel Figure2f showsthepmpersaquer_eofcutstomake

whenedge mutingfour sidesof apanel

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OPERATION

ROUTING GROOVES

See Figure22._

Whenroutingacrossthefaceofboards,set muteratdesired

depthofcut,placetheedgeof routerbaseagainstwod_piece,

and turn on your muter. Slowly feed the cutterinto the

workplacealongdesired cutlino.

When muting straight cuts across stock, clampastraight-

edge to the workplace to USe as a guide_ Positionthe

straightedgepsmtlelto the cutllne and offsetthe distsnca

betweenthe cuttingedge of the cutterand the edge of the

router base. Hold the routerbass agains!theslralghtedge

and rout thegroove..

V_en _oulinga groovewiderthan thediameterof thecutter,

damp a straightedgeon both sides of the cutting line.

Position both guides porollel to the desired cutltne and

spaced equal distancesfromthe desirededges ofthegrceveo

Routalong oneguide;then,reverse dtrsclionandroutalong

theotherguide..Cleanout anyrerna|n[ngwasteIn thecenter

of the gtom,'efmeha.ndo

ROUTING WITH EDGE GUIDE

See FK_T.tres23 and 24.,

Straightcutsand groovescan alsobe routedusingen edge

guideattachmenton yourmuter._Theedge guide attachesto

a guide holder,then the guidebars fit into openingsin the

muterbase. Kttobscrewsin the basesecurethe guidebars

inposition.

Adjustmentsare made bylooseningthe wingbolton guide

holder,placingtheedge guide thedesireddistance fromthe

cutter,thenretighientngwingbolt. Fine adjustmentscanbe

made withedge guideadjustmentknobon the end of guide

holder. When mutingwith the edge guideattachment, hold

edgeguideagainst theedgeof workplaceas showninfigure

24_

ROUTING CIRCLES WITH EDGE GUIDE

See Figure25,

The edge guideattachmentcan be used for routingc|mles

when apiloted bit Is not available or inadequatefor the

requiredjob° Positiontheedge guideso thatthe cutteris in

thecenteropeningof the edgeguide. Keep bolh comersof

edgeguidepressedagainsttheedgetomaintaJnaconsistent

shape.

When mutingthe outsideedge (perimeter)of a circle,feed

Ihe muter counterclockwise.When routingtheinsideof a

circlefeed therouter clockwiseasshowntnfigure25.

Remember that the rotationof the bitmustalways lead_nto

_heworkplace ratherthan away from i1,

UNCUTEDGE

KNOB

GUIDE

HOLDER GUIDE BARS

ROUTER

BASE

EDGE GUIDE

WING BOLT

EDGI_GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB

SCREW

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OPERATION

ROUTING WITH A ROLLER GUIDE

See Figures26 and27.

A roiterguide has been suppfledwithyourrouter,it is useful

for routing unevenedges and trimming laminates

The miler guide attachesto theguide holder as shown In

figure26. Itcanbeadjustedinandoutaswellasupand down,

Therotlerguideridesagalnsttheuncutedge oftt_ workpiece

Whenroutingadecorative groovealonganunevenedge,the

distance fromroiter guide to cutletshouldbe thesame as

the distance from the desired cut and ihe edge of the

wed<piece Fine adjustments can be made withthe edge

guide adjustmen!knob onguideholder.Tighten wingbolts

securely When routing,keep roller pressed tightagainst

edge of wofkpJece r Carefullyfollowdesiredline ofcutsothat

thedistance between lhe cut and _e edge doesnot vary.

Whentrimminglaminates withlhe milerguide,use astrelght

cutting bit or a roundn0se bit Positiontherof]erguide even

with the Inside cutting edge of router bit, The roller guide

followsthe edge ot the wed<piecewhilethe bit trimsoff the

ovedlanginglaminate, See Figure27.

ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS

See Figures28 and29

Youcanaccuratelyduplicatecurvesandcomplexshapesby

fittingyourrouter wtlha templateguide bushing thai extends

belowthe subbaseoThe router bit passes throughtheguide

bushing The guidebushing thenddesagainstatemplate

TO INSTALL TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING:

1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

2 Placerouterupsidedownon workbench

3Place template guide bushing in recessedporUonof

routerbase as shOWnIn figure:28.

4Align thecutoutsinguidebushingwithlhreaded holes

inbase_

5. Secure guidebushJngto muter base withroundhead

screws provided,

6, Tighten screws securely_

GUIDE

ROLLER GUIDE HOLDER

WING BOLTS F_g 26

TEMPLATE ROUTER BIT

GUIDEBUSHING

SCREW

ALIGN

CUTOUTS

WITH HOLES

IN BASE

HOLES

INBASE

Page t6

OPERATION

ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS (Cont'd)

secure templatelethe workplace Set routertodesireddepth

of cut and turnIfon- Placerouterbase onthe _mptate with

the co]lar of tl_e guide bushing againstIhe edge of the

template. Lower cutter into the workplaceand proceed

around template, keepingguide bushing pressed againsl

templateedge,

Whenroutingwithiemplate guidebushingsIt isnecessaryto

allow for the sizeditfemncebetweenIhe cuttingedgeof the

cutterand lhefaceof thegutde bushing ce_lar..Whenmaking

templates, alwaysallowfor thissizedifferenct),See Figure

29,

FREEHAND ROUTING

See Figure3o_

Whenusedfreehand,yourplungerouter becomesaf_exibfe

and versatIletoot. ThisI|exibitltymakes ft posstble toeasily

routsigns, relief sculptures, etc

3"heroare two basic teChnfquesfor freehand routing:

1Routingletters,grooves,end patternsintowood

2.. Routing out lhe background, ie_vIng the ferlers or

paffem raised above the surface as shownin figure

30.

When freehand routing, we suggeet the folowing:

1. Draw or layoutthepatternon workpiece.

2. Choose the appropriate cutter_NOlrE: A corebox or

V-groove bit is often used for toutingletters and en-

graving objects° Straight bits and ball mJUSere often

used Io make reliefea_ings Veiningbits areused to

carve small, Intricate details.

3 Rout the pattern in two or more passes, Make the

first passat 25% of the desired depthof cuL Thiswilt

providebettercontrolas wellas being a quideforlhe

next pass.

4 Do not rout deeperthan 1/8in per passor cut

Freehand ro_tlng is an excellent a_ampleof howto use

the plunge routing feature of your route_:

t. Choose the appropriatecutter,set desired depth of

cut. carefullycheckset-up, end secure workplace.

2. Make a test cut in a scrap piece of woodfrom the

same workplaceifpossible. 9

3. Depressplunge rereasoactuatorand raise cutterfrom

any preset depth of cut.. This also perrnttsraising

cutterInside routersubbase,.

4Place router on workpiece Insidepattern Io be touted

5Grasp handles securely and depress "on-off" tdgger

Io start your router,

6Let motor build to full speed, thengraduallyplunge 10.

cutterInto workplaceuntilstop bar comesinto conlact

withstopscrew on depth stepblock

7Squeeze plunge lockactuator to secure depth of cu!

setting.

8, Begin routing out thepattern,continutr_guntila com.

plate passat thisdepthof cut hasbeen made Page 17

WORKPIECE

SIZE

DIFFERENCE

ROUTER BIT

Fig.,29

Several cuts that require reposilioning of rouler may

be needed for a parlicular job, if this situalion exists,

depress plunge release actuator and ralse cutter in-

side router subbase after each cul, reposftion router

for next CUt, gradually plunge culler into workpiece

until stop bar contacts stop screw, squeeze plunge

lock actuator and continue routing,

After all cuts have been made, depress plunge re-

tease actuator, raise cutter inside router subba;e,

remove router from wmkplece, release "on.elf" trig-

ger, end allow cutter to come to a complele stop..

GENERAL

MAINTENANCE

Onlythe partsshownon pads list,page 23, are Intendedto

be repatred or replaced by the customer AI! otherparts

represent an importantpart of the doubleinsulationsy.stem

and Shouldbe servicedonly by aqualified Seam _ervice

technician.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic paR& Most

plastP..sare r_._sceptibleto various _pes of commercial

solvents and may be damaged by their use, Use clean

clothsto remove dirt,carbondusl, etc_

When electdc Iools are used on fiberglass boats, sports

cars, wallboard, spackling compounds,or plaster, it has

been foundthat they are subject to acceleratedwear and

possiblepremature failure, as the fiberglass chips and

grfndtngs are highly abrasive to beatings, brushes,

commutator,etc. Consequently,it ts not recommended

thatthis toot be used for ax_endedwork on any fiberglass

material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster.

Duringany use on fiberglassit is ewtremelyimportant that

the too! Is cleaned frequently by blowingwithan air Jet.

PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS

Get fastermore accuratecuttingresultsby keeptngcutters

clean andsharp.RemOveallaccumulatedpitchandgumfrom

cuttersafter each use..

When sharpeningculters, sharpen only the inside of the

cuttingedge_Nevergrindtheoutsidediameter..8e surewhen

sharpening theend ofaculler togrind theclearance angle the

same as orlglna!lyground

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure3I.

Your router has externally accessible brush assemblies

that shouldperlodlcallybe checkedfor wear

PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN REPLACEMENT IS RE-

QUIRED:

1.. UNPLUG YOUR RoL,rrER.

PROPER CAREOFCOLLET

FromtimeLotime,italso becomes necessaryto clean your

callerendcallernut..To do so, simplyremovecallernu! from

callerandcleanthedustand¢J_ips,hathave collected.Then

_etumcol_etnut to Its odginafposition

LUBRICATION

Al!at the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient

amount of high grads lubricant for the lifo of the unit under

normal operating conditions, Therefore, no further lubdca-

lion is required,

2, Remove brush cap with a screv_d_ver, Brush assem-

bly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove

brush cap.

3. Remove brash sssembty (bn_sh and spdng),

4, Check for wear tf worn, always replace in pairs Do

not replace one side without replacing the other

5 Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure

curvature of brush malches curvature of motor and

that brush moves freely in brush tube

6Reptace brush cap and tighten securely

Page lE,

MAINTENANCE

PLUNGE LOCK ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENTS

SeeFigure32

The plunge tack actuator has been properly set at the

factory and no initial adjustments should be required,

However, after extended use slight readjustment mlty,be

required, If this situation occurs, make adjul_tments as

follows:

t, UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

2. Remove lock handle cover screws end lock handle

cover_ See Figure 32

3 NOTE THE LOCATION OF PLUNGE RELEASE AC-

TUATOR AND COMPRESSION SPRING IN HANDLE.

Reassembly of all parts removed must be identica!

In order for plunge lock and plunge release ac!lua,_

tara to function properly,,

4 Loosen hex nut on bottom of plunge lock actuator with

a7/16 inoopen end wrench,

5 Loosen socket head screw with a 118 in, hex key

(allen wrench). This step is needed to make sure

screw Is not making contact with tad tn base assem-

bly.

6, Depress ptunge lock actuator unlil it ts flush with

handle as shown In ligure 33,

7< Continue to hold plunge lock actuator flush with handle,

then turn hex key clockwise until socket head screw

touches base assembly rod,, IMPORTANT: Do not

overtighten screw,

8o Make sure hex nut remains loose while tightening

socket head screw

9Once socket head screw touches base assembly rod,

secure it by tightening hex nul againsl plunge lock

actuator

l0 Do not let socket head screw slip or turn while lighten-

ing hex nut,

11 Slip compression spring over peg or, plunge release

actualor Then locate tabs °n actuat°r in slide gre°ves '

Make sure that end of compression spring rests against

wall ofslop pocket.

12, Carefully replace handle cover and handle cover

screws Make sure plunge release actuator and com-

pression spring are propedy seated,

t3, Tighten handfo cover screws securely

When propedy adjusted, plunge lock actuator will make

conlacl with base assembly rod when it is flush with handle

By squeezing plunge lock actuator past this point, alliclion

lock siluatlan occurs This ts what locks your router at

desfred depth of cut settings,

The plunge release actuator is spring toacted When en-

gaged, It pushes Ihs plunge lock actuator past the flush

point in the opposite direction, This loosens sockel head

screw, releasing pressure from rod in base assembly,,

Page 19

COMPRESSION

SPRING

__ _1.. PLUNGE

|_ RELEASE

_ tACTUATOR

li I PLUNGe,

L_t _ LOCK

S _] ACTUATOR

,_t SOCKET

LOCt_

HANDLE

COVER

HANDLE

i IN,

WRENCH

HEX NUT

1/8 IN. flEX KE'_

(ALLEN WRENCH) Fig, 32

COMPRESSION PLUNGE

PLUNGE SPRING PEG RELEASE

LOCK ACTUATOR

ACTUATOR

MAINTENANCE

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS

SeeFigure34.

The depth control knob ts apdng loaded against hex nut to

prevent router motor from acddently separating from router

base,, ff depth control knob is turned too far up depth

adjustment rod, the spring wllf cause depth control knob to

pop off before hex nut., Do not remove hex not. _t should

remain on depth adjustment rod at all fJmes_Thts is espe-

cially important when using router upside down on a router

table.,

TO REPLACE DEPTH CONTROL KI_OB:

1, UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

2. Turn hex nut counterclockwise until 1/4 In. of threads

are remaining at the top of depth adjustment rod.

3. Place compression spring on top of hex nut as shown

in figure 34_

4,, Place deplh control knob on top of compression -qpdng

and align tabs on depth control knob with fiats on hex

nut.,

5Carefully compress spring by pushing down on top of

depth control knob

6. With spring compressed, thread depth control knob

Clockwise onlo depth adjustment rod.

7Turn depth control knob until desired depth of cut is

reached,

Do not replace depth controlknob wilhoul compression

spring

DEPTH

CONTROL

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

ROD

COMPRESSION

1SPRtNG%

FLATS L,;

HEX NUT TABS Fig, 34

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O V

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.275062 ..............

|The model number will be found on a plate _hed to the motor housing. AJways men_,on the model number m at! correspondence regard_j your ]

'e r ee PAGe.FO. mORDe.l I,S O.S .!

Key Part

No. Number

_. 622167-028

2 970738-002

3 970742-001

4 970709-001

5 970743-001

6 970740-001

7931744-006

B 622171-055

9970760-001

10 970758-001

11 971094-001

I2 970762-00I

t3 970736-O01

t4 617966-030

t5 970764-001

i6 970875-001

17 974044-001

18 970752..00t

T9 972564..002

20 970770-O0t

21 931744-063

22 7O3493-820

23 970720-202

24 622931-008

25 970734.-001

26 970717-OO2

27 9707t5,.002

28 622347-0t7

29 622167-070

3O 97O718-O02

31 970719.-001

32 989177-000

33 97O866-002

34 971137-001

35 607406-005

37 970732-001

38 970864-001

39 614658`010

PARTS LIST

Description Qu_n.

Retain|ng Ring .............................................. 1

Torsion Spring ............................................... t

Stop Plug ....................................................... 1

Clamp Bolt .................................................... 1

Keyed Washer .............................................. 1

* Screw (#1/4-2B x 1-5/8 3n. Hex Soc. Hd.) .... 1

Washer "*STD551_5 ................................... I

*Hex Nut (#I/4-28) ........................................ 1

Lock Actuator ............................................... 1

Lock Handle Cover .......................................1

Posilock Label...............................................1

Release Actuator .......................................... 1

Compression Sp_'klg .................................... I

• Screw (#B-t0 x 5/8 |n, Pan Hd.) ................... 5

Brush Cap .....................................................2

Brush Assembly ............................................2

Data Plate ..................................................... 1

Logo Plate ..................................................... 1

112 in.CotletNut ...........................................I

Zero Reset Indicator .....................................I

Washer .......................................................... 3

Washer ..........................................................I

Reteiner Plate ..............................................1

"Screw (#6-32 x 3/8 In. FIL Hd.) ................... 2

Compression Spring ..................................... t

AdjustmentKnob ...........................................1

Lock Knob .....................................................t

SpringWasher ..............................................I

RetainingRing..............................................I

Depth Stop Bar .............................................. 1

Stop Bar Pinion ............................................. 1

Retaining Ring ............................................... 1

Depth ControlKnob .......................................I

ComDresslon Spnng .....................................I

"Hex Nut (#3/8-16) ......................................... 2

Depth Adjuslment Rod .................................. 1

Chip Shie]d ................................................... 1

"Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 In. Pan Hd.)

"STD510803 ................................................ t

Key Part

No. Number

40 622183-042

41 970865-00t

42 970755-203

43 970772-001

44 967711-000

45 970722-005

46 705404-801

47 94002t-'1:)06

48 70623.9-830

49 622347-019

50 970712-001

51 970741-001

52 970754-00t

53 970723-00t

54 969361-001

55 971121-001

56 9707294:)01

57 971705-O01

58 971706-001

59 971308-00!

60 969_1

61 97131 t-0Q1

62 971309-001

63 606068K_16

64 971306-001

65 622t67-O7!

66 080721-630

67 080721-53O

68 060721-43O

69 060721-030

70 972160.-00t

7! 969359-00!

72 969357-002

73 972421--0OO

972000-259

Description Guan.

" Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in. Rat Hd,]

"STD510803 ................................................4

Subbase ........................................................I

Base Assemb_ .............................................I

Compression bprmg .....................................I

I14In,SteelBall...........................................I

Depth Stop Block (Turret)............................I

" Hex Nut (#10-24) .......................................... 3

*Screw (#10-24 x 1/'2 In. Cap Soc, Hd,) ......... 3

Washer ..........................................................I

SpringWasher ..............................................!

ShoulderScrew .............................................I

Dust Boot ......................................................2

Compression Spring .....................................2

Guide Pin ...................................................... 2

114 In. Adapter .............................................. I

Combination Wrench (3/8 in. - 7t8 In.) ......... 1

Knob Screw ...................................................2

RollerGuide ..................................................I

Slide Plate .....................................................I

Wing Bolt ....................................................... 2

Ed_. Guide ...................................................I

Guide Holder ................................................1

Edge Guide Adjustment Knob .......................I

' Screw (#t0-32 x 3/8 In. Pan Hd.) ................. 2

Guide Bushing...............................................I

RetainingRing..............................................4

"" Guide Bushm.g w/Nut (1/4 in.x 5./16 In.) .......!

*"" Guide Bushing w/NuT (1/4 In. x 3/8 In.) ........ I

"'" Guide Bushing w/Nut (1/2 In. x 5/B In.) ........ _J

"*" Guide Bushing w/Nut (11/32 In.x7/16 Inj...!

"*" Guide Bushing Adepler ............................ :,,.. 1

"°" 3/8 in. Adapter .............................................. 1

'*" Optional Roller Guide Assembly

(Includes Key Nos. 21,57, 5B,, & 59_)........... 1

"'" OpttonaJ Guide Holder w/Hardware

(Includes Key Nos, 21, 56, 59, 60, 61 &62),1

Owner's Manual

_ll,i,

" Stendard Hardwara Item _ May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From D|v.98 _Source 980.00

Optional Accessory (Not Shown)-- May Be Purchased For Use On Your New Plunge Router

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

SERVICE

MODEL NO.

315.275062

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

r-

Industrial Electror c

Plunge Router

Double Insulated

Nov,,that you have purchased your router, should e need

ever exist for repair paris or so.ice, simply contact any

Seam ServiceCenter and most Sears, Roebuckand Co

stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you

cat{ or visit.

The model number of your router wil! be found on a plate

attached to the motor housing

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

° PART NUMBER ° PARTDESCRIPTION

° MODEL NUMBER

315_275062

•IqAME OF ITEM

IndustrialElectronic

Plunge Router

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center and most Sears stores.

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order

will be electronically transmittedto a Sears Repair Parts

Distribution Center for handling

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,. Hoffrnan Estates, IL 50179