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Craftsman 315.173700 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 315.173700 Operator's Manual

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POWER PLANER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.173700
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must
read and understand
the operator's
manual before
using this product.
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman
Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-091
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  • Page 1 To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 983000-091 1-04...
  • Page 2 14-16 • Exploded V iewandRepair P artsList ........................18-19 • Customer Service Information .......................... FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER PLANER rRRFT$14RN If this tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTOTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE INTHE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

  • Page 3: Work Area

    Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed before plugging in. Carrying tools with your fin- ger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or switch on, invites accidents.
  • Page 4 SERVICE • When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance • Tool service must be performed only by qualified re= section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

  • Page 6: Electrical

    The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in Death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Double Insulation

    Keep extension cords clear of the working nearest authorized service center for repair. When ser- vicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. area. While you are working with a power tool, position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions.

  • Page 8: Features

    Before usingthistool,familiarize y ourself w ithalloperat- WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool ingfeatures andsafety requirements. However, donotlet to make you careless. Remember that a careless familiarity w iththetoolmake youcareless. fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
  • Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST Power Planer Your tool has been shipped completely assembled. Extra set of Blades • Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from the box. Blade Wrench • Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are Edge/Rabbet Guide Kit included.
  • Page 10 WARNING: This tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. EXHAUST Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental PORT starting that could cause serious injury. ATTACHING THE DUST BAG See Figure 2.

  • Page 11: Operation

    LOCK-OFF WARNING:Always wearsafetygoggles or safety TRIGGER BUTTON glasses withsideshieldswhenoperating this tool. SWITCH Failure todosocouldresult i ndust,shavings, chips, loose particles, orforeign objects being thrown inyour eyesresulting inpossible serious injury. I f theopera- tionisdusty, a lsoweara faceor dustmask. STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER See Figure 5. Follow these steps to start/stop the planer.
  • Page 12 PLANING • Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the work, using a slow, steady motion. See Figure 7. • Apply downward pressure to keep your planer flat at the Follow these steps to plane. beginning and the end of the work surface. •...
  • Page 13 PLANING EDGES AND MAKING RABBET CUTS The planer comes with an adjustable guide for precision edge planing and rabbet cutting. Attach the guide to either side of the planer for planing edges and attach the guide to the left side for making rabbet cuts. TO ATTACH THE GUIDE FOR PLANING EDGES See Figures 9 and 10.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing, use only identical EMPTYING THE DUST BAG Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. See Figure 12. After using the planer for an extended period of time or...

  • Page 15: Changing Blades

    CHANGING BLADES BLADEWRENCH See Figures 13, 14, and 15. The blades in your planer are reversible.Therefore, can reverse the blades when one edge becomes dull. Always replace or reverse blades in pairs. Do not attempt SCREW to sharpen blades. If the blades become dull, replace them.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Belt

    REPLACING THE BELT See Figures 16, 17, and 18. When replacing the belt, use recommended replacement belt only (Part No. 560950001). • Unplug the planer. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. •...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN POWER PLANER ' MODEL NUMBER 315,173700 SEE NOTE PAGE19...

  • Page 19: Parts List

    CRAFTSMAN POWER PLANER -MODEL NUMBER 315.173700 The model number wilt be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your Power Planer or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING...
  • Page 20 Your Home For repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

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