CRAFTSMAN 315.175140 Router Double Insulated Instruction Manual

CRAFTSMAN 315.175140 Router Double Insulated

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before the first use of this product.

WARRANTY

• FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ROUTER
• If this CRAFTSMAN Router fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
• If this CRAFTSMAN Router is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

• Your router has many features for making routing operations more pleasant. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this router making it easy to maintain and operate.
• CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new router.
• Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your router properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
• Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention Your safety is involved.

WARNING

• The operation of any router can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
• Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
• We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
• Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 787.1.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

• Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or others.
• Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
• Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or others.
• Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

• Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord.
• All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protective insulation.
• Double-insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
• WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual.
• Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.
• Save the operator’s manual and review it frequently to continue safe operation, and instruct others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
• For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and working order.
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power tools in wet locations or exposed to rain. Keep the work area well-lit.

IMPORTANT

• Servicing a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.
• For service, we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair.
• Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from the work area. Do not let visitors contact too or an extension cord.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place – out of the reach of children.
• DO NOT FORCE TOOLS. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
• Don’t use tools for purposes not intended – for example — don’t use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury.
• Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
• Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry the tool by cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use it on a ladder or unstable support. Secure tools when working at elevated positions.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, tools should be disconnected from the power supply.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

• Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is off when plugging in.
• MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
• The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example – SUTW-A or SJoW-A.
• KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp cutters minimize stalling and kickback.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE ROUTING AREA. Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach under- neath work while the cutter is rotating. Do not attempt to remove material while the cutter is rotating.
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have them repaired at your nearest Sears Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.
• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.
• KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
• A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from the lumber before routing.
• DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
• POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
• This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
• If the ping does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
• Do not change the plug in any way.
• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
• WHEN USING THIS ROUTER WITH A ROUTER TABLE, HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY BY KEEPING THE CUTTER GUARDED AT ALL TIMES.
• Use only router tables, with guards, that has been designed for use on routers that ora of this tune size and weight
• DO NOT USE THE TOOL UNDER “BROWNOUT” OR OTHER LOW-VOLTAGE CONDITIONS. Also, do not use any device that could cause the power supply voltage to change.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

SAFETY

• WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks cement, and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
• To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Depth of cut 0 – 1-1/2 in.
• Collet 1/4 in.
• Horsepower 1-1/2
• Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
• Amperes 8
• No load speed 25,000 RPM
• Power cord 6 ft.
• Net weight 8.13 Ibs.

UNPACKING

• Your router has been shipped completely assembled.
• Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate the router.
• A wrench and this Operator’s Manual are also included.
• WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

ACCESSORIES

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR ROUTER See Figure 1.

• Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

SWITCH

• To turn your router on, depress the switch trigger.
• Release the switch trigger to turn your router off.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

• The switch of your router is equipped with a lock-on feature which is convenient when operating for extended periods.
• To lock on, depress the trigger, push in the lock button located on the side of the handle, then while holding the lock button pushed in, release the trigger.
• To release the lock, depress the trigger and release.

CHIP SHIELD

• A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips.
• The shield is designed to fit the front opening of the router base. If necessary to remove the chip shield, squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward.
• To replace, squeeze the tabs at each end, fit them into the opening, and then release them. For your protection, do not use a router without a chip shield properly in place.

WRENCH STORAGE AREA

• Your router has a wrench storage area located on the top end cap portion of the motor housing.
• When installing or removing cutters, remove the wrench from its storage area.
• Proper storage of the wrench when not in use will help reduce the possibility of losing the wrench.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Your router has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
• Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.
• If your router does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

ADJUSTMENTS

• WARNING: Your router should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use.
• Disconnecting the router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figures 2 and 3.

• Unplug your router.

• WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

• A spindle lock is located on the front of the motor housing. To activate the lock, push the spindle lock in and slide into the lock position. See Figure 2.
  WARNING: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow the motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock.

• Place your router upside down on the table, then turn the collet nut with a wrench until the lock mechanism interlocks. See Figure 3.

• Note: The spindle lock is spring-loaded and will snap into position when the lock mechanism interlocks.

• WARNING: If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers. They will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.

• Remove cutters by turning the collet nut counter-clockwise enough to allow the cutter to slip easily from the collet. See Figure 3. The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cutters with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.

• With your router still upside down on a table, insert the shank of the cutter into the collet. The shank of your cutter should be close to but not touching the bottom of the collet.

• Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the wrench provided. See Figure 3. Push the spindle lock in and slide into the unlock position.

• Otherwise, the interlocking mechanism of the spindle lock will not let you turn your router on.

• WARNING: Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from the tool causing injury.

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS See Figures 4, 5, and 6

• We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. and that several passes be made to reach depths of cut greater than 1/8 in.
• Unplug your router.
• WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
• Place your router on a flat surface, loosen the locking knob, and turn the depth-adjusting ring until the cutter is inside the subbase. See Figure 4.
• Turn depth depth-adjusting ring until the tip of the cutter touches the flat surface. Turn the depth indicator ring until the zero lines up with the indicator point on the base.
• Note: The depth indicator ring is also a zero reset indicator when setting the cutter at zero depth of cut, then it becomes the depth adjusting ring. See Figure 5.
• Position your router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for the desired depth setting. See Figure 6.
• Turn the depth-adjusting ring to obtain the desired depth of cut.
• The distance the cutter moves can be read on the depth-adjusting ring.
• Each mark on the depth adjusting ring indicates a 1/16 inch change in depth setting.
• The indicator point is located on the base.
• Tighten the locking knob securely before operating the router.

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS WHEN ROUTER IS MOUNTED TO A ROUTER TABLE See Figure 7

• The depth of cut is readable from both sides of the depth indicator ring. The bottom ring is convenient when using your router mounted upside down to a router table.
• The indicator point on the base can also be used when your router is mounted to a router table.
• Set the cutter at zero depth of cut, rotate the depth indicator ring to the desired depth of cut on the scale, then tighten the locking knob securely.
• FOR THE ROUTER TABLE USE ONLY

ROUTER TABLES

• The use of Craftsman routers on router tables offered by other manufacturers has not been investigated for compliance with applicable safety standards.
• WARNING: Do not use router tables that fail to conform to safe woodworking practices and offer proper guarding for the cutter. Failure to comply can result in an accident causing possible serious injury.

PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE

• We suggest that you practice with your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood.
• Check the following before connecting your router to the power supply.
• Make sure the power supply is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
• Make sure the spindle lock is in the unlocked position.
• Make sure the trigger is not in the lock-on position.
• Make sure there is not a cutter in the collet.
• Make sure the collet does not extend below the subbase.
• Plug your router into the power supply.
• Grasp your router firmly with both hands and turn it on.

OPERATION

HELPFUL HINTS

• Always clamp the workpiece securely before routing.
• A safe operator thinks ahead
• Always wear eye protection when routing.
• Make setup adjustments carefully. Then double-check. Measure twice and cut once.
• Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened.
• Don’t let familiarity make you careless.
• Study all safety rules and do the job safely.
• Never place your hands in jeopardy.
• Make certain clamps can’t loosen while in use.
• Test difficult setups on scrap — Don’t waste lumber.
• Plan each operation before you begin.
• Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your router frequently. Shake the router or blow with an air jet to remove sawdust buildup.
• Think safety by thinking ahead.

ROUTING See Figure 8

• For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, your router has two handles, one on each side of the router base. When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as shown in Figure 8.
• Turn the router on and let the motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed the cutter into the workpiece. Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the router when fatigued.
• WARNING: Keep a firm grip on a router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 9

FREEHAND ROUTING

• When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily route signs, relief sculptures, etc.
• There are two basic techniques for freehand routing:
• Routing letters, grooves, and patterns into wood. See Figure 9.
• Routing out the background, leaving the letters or pattern raised above the surface.
• When freehand routing, we suggest the following:
• Draw or lay out the pattern on the workpiece.
• Choose the appropriate cutter.
• Note: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for routing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings.
• Veining bits are used to carve small, intricate details.
• Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Make the first pass at 25% of the desired depth of cut.
• This will provide better control as well as be a guide for the next pass.
• Do not route deeper than 1/8 in. per pass or cut.
• WARNING: Do not use large router bits for freehand routing. The use of large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury.
• When using a router table, large router bits should be used for edging only. Do not use router bits that are larger in diameter than the opening in the router base for any purpose.

RATE OF FEED

• IMPORTANT: The whole “secret” of professional routing and edge shaping lies in making a careful setup for the cut to be made and in selecting the proper rate of feed.

PROPER FEEDING

• The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow.
• It is the rate at which the bit is being advanced firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips without hogging into the wood to make large individual chips or, on the other hand, to create only sawdust.
• If you are making a small diameter, shallow groove in soft, dry wood, the proper feed may be about as fast as you can travel your router along your guide line.
• On the other hand, if the bit is a large one, the cut is deep or the wood is hard to cut, the proper feed may be a very slow one.
• A cross-grain cut may require a slower pace than an identical with-grain cut in the same workpiece.
• There is no fixed rule. You will learn by experience from practice and use. The best rate of feed is determined by listening to the sound of the router motor and by feeling the progress of each cut.
• Always test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece wood, beforehand.

FORCE-FEEDING

• 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 your router is forced to move forward too fast, the RPM of the bit becomes slower than normal concerning its forward movement. As a result, the bit must take bigger bites as it revolves.
• Bigger bites” mean bigger chips and a rougher finish. Bigger chips also require more power, which could result in the router motor becoming overloaded.
• 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), with resulting splintering and gouging of the workpiece See Figure 10.
• Your router is an extremely high-speed tool (25,000 RPM no-load speed) and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced (too fast) feed.
• Three things that cause “force feeding™ are bit size, depth-of-cut, and workpiece characteristics.
• The larger the bit or the deeper the cut, the more slowly the router should be moved forward. If the wood is very hard, knotty, gummy, or damp, the operation must be slowed even more.
• 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.

TOO SLOW FEEDING

• It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly.
• 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, it simply scrapes away sawdust-like particles.
• Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn, or mar the cut — in extreme cases, can even overheat the bit to destroy its hardness.
• In addition, it is more difficult to control a router when the bit is scraping instead of cutting.
• With practically no load on the motor, the bit will be revolving at close to top RPM and will have 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. See Figure 10.
• Too-slow feeding” can also cause your router to take off in the wrong direction from the intended line of cut.
• Always grasp and hold your router firmly with both hands when routing.
• 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.

DEPTH OF CUT

• As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed which, in turn, affects the quality of a cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit).
• A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one, and a too-deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the bit is no longer cutting, it is scraping, instead.
• Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller bits – especially those only 1/16 inch in diameter -are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust.
• A large enough bit may not be broken off, 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 inch depth of cut in a single pass, regardless of the bit size or the softness or condition of the workpiece. See Figure 11.
• To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make as many successive passes as required, lowering the bit 1/8 inch for each new pass.
• To save time, do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, before lowering the bit for the next pass.
• This will also ensure a uniform depth when the final pass is completed. See Figure 12.

ROUTING

• Whenever you are routing a groove, your travel should be in a direction that places whatever guide you are using on the right-hand side.
• In short, when the guide is positioned as shown in the first part of Figure 13, tool travel should be left to right and counterclockwise around curves.
• When the guide is positioned as shown in the second part of Figure 13, tool travel should be right to left and clockwise around curves.
• If there is a choice, the first setup is generally the easiest to use. In either case, the sideways thrust you use is against the guide.

GUIDE OUTSIDE

STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING

• Tilt the router and place it on a workpiece, letting the edge of the subbase contact the workpiece first. Be careful not to let the router bit contact the workpiece.
• Turn the router on and let the motor build to its full speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpiece until subbase is level with a workpiece.
• WARNING: Keep a firm grip on a router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.
• Upon completion of the cut, turn the motor off and let it come to a complete stop before removing the router from the work surface.
• WARNING: Never pull the router out of work and place it upside down on the work surface before the cutter stops.

EDGING WITH PILOT BITS See Figure 14

WHOLE EDGE SHAPING

• Arbor-type bits with pilots are excellent for quick, easy, edge shaping. They will follow workpiece edges that are either straight or curved.
• The pilot prevents the bit from making too deep a cut, and holding the pilot firmly in contact with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow.
• Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired depth of cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) is such that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped (leaving at least a 1/16 inch thick uncut portion at the bottom), the pilot can ride against the uncut portion, which will serve to guide it. See Figure 14.
• However, if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against, an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the workpiece.
• This “guide” board must have the same contour — straight or curved as the workpiece edge.
• If it is positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge, the bit will make a full cut (as far as the bit radius).
• On the other hand, if the guide is positioned as shown in Figure 14 (out from the workpiece edge), the bit will make less than a full cut – which will alter the shape of the finished edge.
• Note: Any of the piloted bits can be used without a pilot for edge shaping with guides, as preceding.
• The size (diameter) of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut width that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge – the small pilot exposes all of the bit; the large one reduces this amount by 1/16 inch.

EDGE ROUTING

• Place the router on a workpiece, making sure the router bit does not contact the workpiece. Turn the router on and let the motor build to its full speed. Begin your cut, gradually feeding the cutter into the workpiece.
• WARNING: Keep a firm grip on the router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.
• Upon completion of the cut, turn the motor off and let it come to a complete stop before removing the router from the work surface.
• WARNING: Never pull the router out of work and place it upside down on the work surface before the cutter stops.

ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS

• When using the Template Guide Bushings Item No. 9-25082 with your router, you must visually center the bit with the bushing before beginning your cut.
• Your router subbase may be adjusted by loosening the screws holding the subbase to your router.
• Be sure the locking knob is tightened before centering the bit in a bushing. After centering the bit with bushing, tighten the screws securely.

MAINTENANCE

• WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
• Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboards, spackling compounds, or plaster.
• The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
• Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster.
• During any use of these materials, the tool must be cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS

• 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, sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter. Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground.

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.

EXTENSION CORDS

• 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.
• A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord’s jacket will be marked WA.
• CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, etc., during the cutting operation.
• WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use a tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
• Extension cords suitable for use with your router are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.
• WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

PROPER CARE OF COLLET

• From time to time, it also becomes necessary to clean your collet and collet nut. To do so, simply remove the collet nut from the collet and clean the dust and chips that have collected. Then return the collet nut to its original position.

SWITCH REPLACEMENT See Figures 15 and 16.

• Unplug your router.
• WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
• Remove screws (A) and handle cover (B). See Figure 15.
• Note the location of the molded bend relief (C) on the power handle cord. Also, note all wiring in the handle and how each lead is connected to the switch.
• Connections and wiring position must be identical when installing a new switch. See Figure 15.
• Remove leads from switch (D) by inserting a 1/32 in. diameter nail or pin into the switch lead receptacle and pulling on the lead as shown in Figure 16. Remove the nail or pin with a twisting, pulling motion.
• Make lead connections to the new switch. Push each lead as far as possible into the proper switch receptacle. Pull on leads to check lead connections with lead receptacles.
• Locate the switch in the handle and place leads so they won’t be pinched or contact screws when the handle cover is replaced.
• Make sure molded bend relief (C) is correctly positioned in the switch handle, then replace the handle cover and screws.
• Tighten all screws securely.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT See Figure 17.

• Unplug your router.
• WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
• Remove the cutter from the router. Refer to page 7 to remove the cutter.
• Adjust the router to maximum height.
• Remove screws (A) and subbase (B). See Figure 17.
• Remove screw C) and work light lens (D).
• With bulb (E) pointing toward you, push a bulb in and turn to the left to remove it from the bulb socket.
• Note: Light bulb removal and installation is similar to removing and installing a standard automotive bulb.
• Install a new bulb by reversing the above procedure.
• Reassemble all parts and tighten screws securely.

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

MODEL NUMBER 315.175140

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts.

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