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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
315.174730
CAUTION:
CRn TSMn
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
Electronic Router
and All Instruc-
tions Carefully
Double Insulated
Warranty
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Introduction
Operation
Maintenance
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Craftsman Tools
Repair Parts
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SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
612547-817
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PrintedIn U.S.A.
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FULLONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC ROUTER I If thisCraftsmanElectronicRouterfailsto give completesatisfactionwithinone year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER / DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES andSears willrepairit,free of charge. Ifthisrouterisusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes thiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysfromthedate ofpurchase. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumay alsohave otherrightswhichvary fromstate to state. SEARS, ROE
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before 29. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of from power supply. 30. 19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged Form habit of checking to see that keys and
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OPERATION Yourelectronic routerisa versatilewoodworldng iool whichwillgiveyouyears oftrouble-freeperformance. Itis engineered withthe professional in mind,butits ease of operationallowsthe amateurto produceworkwhichis beautifu|and precise. Yournew routerhas advancedelectronicfeatures whichare designedto assistyou Ingettingthe maximumuse from your router. Bymakingproperspeedselections, yourroutercan be adjustedto yourspecfic routingneeds. Thiseliminatesmuch ofthe guessworkpreviouslyneededto perfo
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OPERATION WRENCH STORAGE AREA CHIP SHIELD Your routerhas a wrench storagearea locatedonthe top Clear plasticchipshieldsare installedon the base of your endcap portionof the motor housing. When installingor routerforprotectionagainstflyingdustand chips.The chip removingcuttersremovethe wrenchfromitsstoragearea. shieldsare designedto fitthe frontand rearopeningsof the Properstorageof wrench whennot in use willhelpreduce routerbase. See Figure1. If necessaryto remove,squeeze the possiblility of los
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OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS See Figures3 and 4. We recommend that cutsbe madeat a depthnotexceeding 118in.andthatseveralpassesbe madetoreachdepthsofcut greaterthan 1/8 in. 1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. ' 2. Place your routeron a flat surface, unlockclamping lever, and adjust untilcutter is insidesubbase. See Figure3. 3. Turnthe depth adjustingringuntiltip of cuttertouches flatsurface. See Figure4. DEPTH ADJUSTING 4. Positionyourrouterso thatthe cuttercan extendbelow RING the subbasefor desiredde
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OPERATION PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE SeeFigure7. We suggest thatyoupracticewiththe variablespeedfeature of yourrouterbeforeinstallinga cutterand makingcuts in wood.CHECKTHE FOLLOWING BEFORE CONNECTING ROUTERTO POWER SUPPLY: 1. Make sure power supply le 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only. 2. Make surethe spindlelookis in the unlockedposition. 3. Make surethetriggeris not inthe "lock-on" position. 4. Makesurethereis nota cutterinthe collet, 5. Make surethe colletdoesnotextendbelowthe subbase. 6. Choosethed
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OPERATION i 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 thewood 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, ifthe bit is a large
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OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is importantbe- cause it affectsthe rate of feed which, in turn,affectsthe DEPTH OF CUT qualityof a cut (and, also, the possibility of damageto your routermotorandbit).A deepcut requiresa slowerfeed than a shallowone, anda toodeepcut willcauseyouto slowthe feed so muchthatthe bit isno longercutting,it is scraping, instead. Makinga deep cut is never advisable.The smallerbits-- Fig.10 especiallythose only 1/16 inch in diameter ---are
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OPERATION STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING ROUTER 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 itsfullspeed. Gradually feed cutter into workpleca until subbese is level _LOT withworkplece. TOP EDGESHAPING UponcompleUon of cut,turn motoroffand let it cometo a completestopbeforeremovingrouterfromworksurface. EDGING WITH PILOT BITS The arbor-type bits with pilo
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL Onlythe partsshownonpartslist,page 15, are intendedto When electdctools are used on fiberglassboats, sports be repairedor replaced by the customer. All other parts cars, wallboard,spacklingcompounds,or plaster,it has representan importantpartof the doubleinsulation system been foundthat they are subject to acceleratedwear and and shouldbe serviced only by a qualifiedSears service possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and technician. grindings are highly abrasive
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MAINTENANCE SWITCH REPLACEMENT See Figures 15 & 16. 1. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. 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 B speed control switch Is marked with Identification numbers. Connections and wiring position must be 1/32 IN. DIAMETER NAIL OR PIN Identical when Installing new switch. See Figure 16. 4. Remove leads f
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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 and secure with the same screws and slide nut used to secure old depth adjusting ring. 8. Make all adjustments with top screw (#10-32 x 15/16 In. Fil.
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CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.174730 The ROUTER modelor number when ordering will be found repair on parts. a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your | ! SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key Part Key Part No. Number Description Quan. No. Number Description Quan. 1 989985-003 Coilet Nut (1/4 In.) .......................................... 1 22 970702-001 Logo Plate .....................................
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CRAFTSMAN OWNER'S Electronic Router MANUAL Double Insulated Now that you have purchased your router, should a need SERVICE 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 visit. The model number of your router will be found on a plate MODEL NO. attached to the motor housing. 315.174730 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: HOW TO ORDER • PAR
