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• r i ii OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 315.174730 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and All Instruc- tions Carefully CRn TSMn Electronic Router Double Insulated Thank You for Buying Craftsman Tools 612547-817 3-95 Warranty f Introduction Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Sold only by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Printed[...]
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC ROUTER I If this Craftsman Electronic Router fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER / DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it, free of charge. If this router is usedforcommercial or rental purpo[...]
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before 29. servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply. 30. 19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjust- ing wrenches are removed from tool before tur[...]
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OPERATION Your electronic routeris a versatile woodworldng iool which will giveyou years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered withthe professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the amateurto produce work which is beautifu| and precise. Your new router has advanced electronic features which are designed to assist you In gettingt[...]
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OPERATION WRENCH STORAGE AREA Your routerhas a wrench storage area located on the top end cap portionof the motor housing. When installing or removing cuttersremove the wrench from its storage area. Properstorage of wrench when not in use will help reduce the possiblility of losing wrench. See Figure 1. INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 2. 1. [...]
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OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS See Figures 3 and 4. We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 118 in. and that several passes be made to reachdepths of cut greater than 1/8 in. 1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. ' 2. Place your router on a flat surface, unlock clamping lever, and adjust until cutter is inside subbase. See Figure 3. 3. Tu[...]
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OPERATION PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE See Figure 7. We suggest that you practice with the variable speedfeature of your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CONNECTING ROUTER TO POWER SUPPLY: 1. Make sure power supply le 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only. 2. Make sure the spindle look is in the unlocked posit[...]
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OPERATION 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 groov[...]
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OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important be- cause it affectsthe rate of feed which, in turn, affectsthe quality of a cut (and, also, the possibility of damageto your router motor and bit). A deepcut requires a slower feed than a shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause youto slowthe feed so muchthat the bit i[...]
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OPERATION STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING Tilt router and place on workpieca, letting edge of subbase contact workpleoa first. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpisce. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpleca until subbese is level withworkplece. UponcompleUon of cut, turn moto[...]
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE Only the partsshown on parts list, page 15, 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 v[...]
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SWITCH REPLACEMENT See Figures 15 & 16. 1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. MAINTENANCE 2. Remove screws (A) and handle cover (B). See Fig. 15. 3. NOTE THE LOCATION OF MOLDED BEND RELIEF (C) ON POWER HANDLE CORD AND ALL WIRING IN HANDLE. ALSO NOTE HOW EACH LEAD IS CONNECTED TO SWITCH. The side of the variable speed control switch Is marked with Identificati[...]
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MAINTENANCE DEPTH ADJUSTING RING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPLACEMENT (Continued) 5. Remove two screws on front of depth adjusting ring. Also remove slide nut from pocket inside clamping lever. NOTE; Depth adjusting ring replacement Is the only time bottom screw should be removed. 6. Remove depth adjusting ring. 7. Position new depth adjusting ring in place [...]
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CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.174730 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 PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 989985-003 2 612866-001 3 [...]
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OWNER'S MANUAL SERVICE MODEL NO. 315.174730 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN Electronic Router Double Insulated Now that you have purchased your router, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or[...]