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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PLUNGE ROUTER
DOUBLE INSULATED
Model No.
315.175170
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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
983000-497
1-12-07 (REV:04)
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- Page 1 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 Save this manual for future reference 983000-497 1-12-07 (REV:04)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge. If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal accidents. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Tool service must be performed only by qualified Maintenance section of this manual. Use of repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. -
Page 5: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz... -
Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS 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: Electrical
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has grounded power cord. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Plunge Depth ............0-2 in. No Load Speed ........15,000-25,000/min. Collet ............1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Input ......120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 10.0 Amps Adaptor ..............1/4 in. Net Weight ...............8.5 lbs. FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER VARIABLE SPEED SELECTION SPEED DIAL SIGHT WINDOW... -
Page 9: Features
FEATURES KNOW YOUR PLUNGE ROUTER ERGONOMIC DESIGN See Figures 1 - 2. The design of this tool provides easy handling when operating in different positions and at different angles. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual PLUNGE LOCK LEVER as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. -
Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING INSTALLING DIGITAL DEPTH READOUT BATTERY See Figure 3. This product has been shipped completely assembled. Unplug the router. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list ... -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Depress spindle lock. WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools NOTE: When using the spindle lock button for any to make you careless. Remember that a careless application, make sure the button goes all the way in. fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious If the button is depressed and does not go all the way injury. - Page 12 OPERATION COLLET NUT TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT See Figures 6 - 8. Unplug the router. COLLET NUT Raise cutter by unlocking plunge lock lever. Adjust hex nuts on threaded post until cutter is inside router subbase. COLLET ...
- Page 13 OPERATION DEPTH STOP DIGITAL BACKLIGHT LOCK KNOB DEPTH READOUT BUTTON DEPTH STOP KNOB mm/in ON/OFF/ZERO ON/OFF/ZERO DEPTH BUTTON mm/in. BUTTON Fig. 8 PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB See Figures 9 - 10. CUTTER The weight of the router plus the awkward position it is in STOP BAR when mounted to a router table make it very difficult to set depth of cut simply by turning the hex nut with a 15/16 in.
- Page 14 OPERATION TO INSTALL PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT USING PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB Unplug the router. Unplug the router. Remove upper hex nut from plunge depth shaft. Rotate depth stop lock knob counterclockwise to NOTE: This is the only time you should remove the unlock depth stop knob.
- Page 15 OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED DIAL See Figure 11. SPEED SELECTION CHART The router has a variable speed dial designed to allow operator control of speed and torque limits. You can CUTTER SIZE make speed selections best suited to the type of cut, the material being cut, and the size of cutter being used.
- Page 16 OPERATION TURNING THE ROUTER ON/OFF USING DUST CONTROL ADAPTOR See Figure 12. See Figure 13. To turn router ON, push switch to the ON ( I ) position. To The dust control adaptor is used with the dust chute and a turn router OFF, push switch to the OFF ( O ) position.
- Page 17 OPERATION EDGE ROUTING WARNING: Cutter continues to rotate after the Place the router on the edge of the workpiece without router has been turned off. To avoid injury, wait until the cutter contacting the workpiece. the cutter has come to a complete stop before re- ...
- Page 18 OPERATION INTERNAL ROUTING EDGING WITH PILOT CUTTERS See Figure 17. Tilt router and place on workpiece without the cutter contacting the workpiece. The arbor-type cutters with pilots are excellent for quick, easy, edge shaping of any workpiece edge that is either ...
- Page 19 OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST When routing a groove, your travel should be in a direc- tion that places the guide you are using at the right-hand See Figures 18 - 19. side. When the guide is positioned as shown in the “guide The router motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc- inside”...
- Page 20 OPERATION PROPER RATE OF FEED FEEDING TOO FAST See Figure 20. Professional routing depends upon careful setup and proper rate of feed which is learned through practice and Clean, smooth routing and edge shaping can be done use. The proper rate of feed is dependent upon: only when the cutter is revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly ...
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Page 21: Operation
OPERATION FEEDING TOO SLOWLY DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 21. See Figures 22 - 23. It is possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward Depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of too slowly. When you advance the router into the work too feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut and the slowly, the revolving cutter does not dig into new wood possibility of damage to the tool’s motor and cutter. -
Page 22: Maintenance
WARNING When servicing, use only identical Get faster and more accurate cutting results by keeping Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts cutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch and may create a hazard or cause product damage. -
Page 23: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE BRUSH PLUNGE BRUSH LOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH SCREW Fig. 26 Fig. 24 PLUNGE LOCK LEVER See Figures 25 - 27. After extended use, the plunge lock may wear. If this happens, you can easily adjust the lever. To adjust plunge lock lever: ... -
Page 24: Exploded View And Parts List
CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL NO. 315.175170 SEE NOTE NOTE: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears... -
Page 25: Purchase
CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL NO. 315.175170 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... -
Page 26: Purchase
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