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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual ROUTER Double Insulated Model No. 315.175000 Save this manual for future reference _, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-673 7-99 • Safety • Fe[...]

  • Page 2

    I Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction ...[...]

  • Page 3

    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. SYMBO[...]

  • Page 4

    I PROTECT YOUR HEARING, Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation, I DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. • SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. • DO [...]

  • Page 5

    Depth of cut O - 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 10 ft. Net weight 8.13 Ibs. 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 yo[...]

  • Page 6

    KNOW YOUR ROUTER See Figure I. 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 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 op[...]

  • Page 7

    WARNING: Yourrouter should never be n connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figures 2 and 3. • Unplug your router. _h, [...]

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    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. _k WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. • Place your router on a flat su[...]

  • Page 9

    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 using your router mounted to a router table. Set t[...]

  • Page 10

    FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 9. FREEHAND ROUTING Fig. 9 When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief sculptures, etc. There are two basic techniques for freehand routing: i Routing letters, grooves, and patterns into wood. See Figure 9. • Routing out the back[...]

  • Page 11

    TOO FAST TOO SLOW Fig. 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 th[...]

  • Page 12

    To make deeper cutsit is therefore necessary to make as many successive passes as required, lowering thebit 118 inch for each new pass. In order to save time, do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, before lowering the bit for the next pass. This will also assure a uniform depth when the final pass is completed. See Figure 12. 2ND. 1ST. [...]

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    STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING Tilt router and place on workpiece, letting edge of subbase contact workpiece first. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpiece until subbase is level with workpiece. WARNING: Keep a firm grip on router with[...]

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    _i 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 parts list, page 17, 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 service[...]

  • Page 15

    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. • Make lead connections to new switch. Push each lead as far as possible into proper switch receptacle. Pull on leads to che[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.175000, _q 10 SEE NOTE"A" 9 11 13 14_ "15 NOTE: "A" - The assembly shown represents an Important part of the Double Insulated System. To avoid the poselblllty of alteretlon or damage to the System, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears[...]

  • Page 17

    CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.175000 I 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. ] SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Key Part No. Number 1 981575-001 2 970692-001 3 981576-001 4 989985-003 5 974[...]

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    In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663) Pars pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week Part[...]

  • Page 19

    BILLING SHEET AND I_RICE INFORMATION FOR: CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NO. 175000 KEY 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PART NO. 981575-001 970692-001 981576-001 989985-003 974722-000 974131-001 623166-006 622832-014 606066-004 617966-030 970697-000 973735-206 606688-002 998586-001 612191-004 989684-001 975041-001 610930-001[...]

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    BILLING SHEET AND PRICE INFORMATION FOR: CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NO. 175000 KEY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PART NO. DESCRIPTION BUYER P/C BILLING SELLING COST COST 989592-002 *SCREW #8-10 X 1-3/8" 7 81 FIL. HD.) 970502-007 END CAP 7 81 617834-001 BUMPER 7 81 623173-006 WIRE NUT 7 81 "" _.- 970777-002 CORD A[...]