Craftsman 315.26921 User's Manual
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1. LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use The cord s jacket will be marked WA A CAUTION Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools etc during cutting operation WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury Extension cords suitable for use with your router are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask ACCESSORIES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES Template Guide Bushings Butt Hinge Template Dove2. Wi a WIDTH OF CUT Fig 14 1ST PASS Fig 15 OPERATION ROUTING Your router is a versatile tool and can be used for many different applications You may rout grooves carve designs using a template carve designs by freehand taper table and chair legs mortise door jambs or create joints ROUTING GROOVES See Figure 16 When routing across the face of boards set router at desired depth of cut place the edge of router base against workpiece and turn on the router Slowly feed the cutter into the workpiece along desired line of cut A WARNING If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass make cuts in two or more passes When routing straight cuts across stock clamp a straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide Position the straightedge parallel to the line of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the cutter and the edge of the router base Hold the router base against the straightedge and rout the groove When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the cutter clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutlines Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove Rout along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the other guide Clean out any remaining waste in the center of the groove freehand ROUTING BY FREEHAND See Figure 17 When used freehand your r
3. Before further use of the E Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length Acord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before routing Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Drugs alcohal medication Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Save these instructions Refer to them fre quently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harrn Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from t
4. ROUTING Tilt router and place on workpiece letting edge of subbase contact workpiece first NOTE Be careful not to let router bit contact workpiece Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed Feed cutter into workpiece gradually until subbase is level with workpiece A WARNING Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury E Upon completion of cut turn motor off and let it come to a complete stop before removing router from work surface A WARNING Never pull router out of work and place upside down on work surface before the cutter stops FEEDING ROUTER The secret of professional routing and edge shaping lies in making a careful set up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed RATE OF FEED The proper rate of feed depends on several factors the hardness and moisture content of the wood the depth of cut and the cutting diameter of the bit When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine a faster rate of feed can be used When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak a slower rate of feed should be used The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the router motor more than one third of its no load speed If the router is fed too fast it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks If the router is fed too slow it will scorch or burn the wood Fee
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6. clamps can t loosen while in use Test difficult setups on scrap Don t waste lumber Plan each operation before you begin Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your router frequently Shake router or blow with an air jet to rernove sawdust buildup Think safety by thinking ahead STARTING STOPPING ROUTER E Grasp handles using both hands See Figure 9 To start router Press the switch to the I position See Figure 10 E To stop router Press the switch to the O position See Figure 10 POWER HANDLE 0 TO STOP 1 TO START SWITCH Fig 10 OPERATION PLACING ROUTER ON WORKPIECE Placing your router on a workpiece differs depending on the type of routing edge routing or internal routing A EDGE ROUTING E Place router on edge of workpiece making sure the router bit does not contact workpiece E Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed E Begin your cut gradually feeding cutter into workpiece A WARNING Remain alert and watch what you are doing Do not operate router when fatigued WARNING Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury E Upon completion of cut turn motor off and let it come to a complete stop before removing router from work surface WARNING Never pull router out of work and place upside down on work surface before the cutter stops INTERNAL
7. guide is positioned as shown in Figure 18 out from the workpiece edge the bit will make less than a full cut which will alter the shape of the finished edge NOTE Any of the piloted bits can be used without a pilot for edge shaping with guides as preceding The size diameter of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut width that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge the small pilot exposes all of the bit the large one reduces this amount by 1 16 inch MAINTENANCE A 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 the parts list 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 damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used
8. keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Do not use on a ladder or unstable support E Use safety equipment Always wear eye protec tion Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions TOOL USE AND CARE E Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control E Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed E Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments changing accesso ries or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally E Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges
9. the bit with the bushing before beginning your cut Your router subbase may be adjusted by loosening the screws holding the subbase to your router Be sure to tighten locking arm before centering bit in bushing After centering bit with bushing tighten screws securely EDGING WITH PILOT BITS TOP EDGE SHAPING See Figure 18 Arbor type bits with pilots are excellent for quick easy edge shaping They will follow workpiece edges ROUTER that are either straight or curved The pilot prevents the bit from making too deep a cut and holding the pilot firmly in contact with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired depth of cut as adjusted by router depth setting are such that only the top part of the edge is to be thane leaving at ie a 1 16 inch thick er WHOLE EDGE SHAPING portion at bottom the pilot can ride against the uncut Fig 18 portion which will serve to guide it See Figure 18 However if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the workpiece This guide board must have exactly the same contour straight or curved as the workpiece edge If it is positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge the bit will make a full cut in as far as the bit radius On the other hand if the
10. the motor revs up as at starting Because of the extremely high speed of bit rotation during a proper feeding operation there is very little kickback to contend with under normal conditions However should the bit strike a knot hard grain foreign object etc that would affect the normal progress of the cutting action there will be a slight kickback sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared Such a kickback is always in the direction opposite to the direction of bit rotation To guard against such a kickback plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut in the same direction that the leading edge of the bit is moving In short the thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the bit continuously biting straight into new uncut wood senna g e 1 4 in to 1 in Fig 12 OPERATION DIRECTION INTERNAL Whenever you are routing a groove your travel should be in a direction that places whatever guide you are using at the right hand side In short when the guide is positioned as shown in the first part of Figure 13 tool travel should be left to right and counterclockwise around curves When the guide is positioned as shown in the second part of Figure 13 tool travel should be right to left and clockwise around curves If there is a choice the first setup is gen
11. will be noticeably increased OPERATION Feeding Too Slow It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly When it is advanced into the work too slowly a revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite instead it simply scrapes away sawdust like particles Scraping produces heat which can glaze burn or mar the cut and in extreme cases can even overheat the bit so as to destroy its hardness In addition it is more difficult to control a router when the bit is scraping instead of cutting With practically no load on the motor the bit will be revolving at close to top RPM and will have a much greater than normal tendency to bounce off the sides of the cut especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with hard and soft areas As a result the cut produced may have rippled instead of straight sides See Figure 11 Too slow feeding can also cause your router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut Always grasp and hold your router firmly with both hands when routing You can detect too slow feeding by the runaway high pitched sound of the motor or by feeling the wiggle of the bit in the cut TOO FAST A TOO SLOW Fig 11 DIRECTION EXTERNAL See Figure 12 The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a counterclockwise direction especially when
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13. Operator s Manual CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROUTER Double Insulated Model No 315 269210 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION Read and e Safety follow all Safety Rules and Features Operating Instructions before Operation first use of this product Maintenance e Parts List 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 c UL us 983000 028 1 03 TABLE OF CONTENTS Waraniyi he cua atan deena hae ie unmet aan e a ALERE Manie e Wre iLe S25 EN EEEE A NEE EE atta E EES obenaa clive T ENEE alata Pang sia dadincdelde uemeeh EE Specific safe RUES A er ae n A a a a E E i Ae a a a aa EEE SV MMDOIS mkir a waster ee a aa a a a a a SPECIICALONS A aes otal E cael pellets T E E A T E EEE E de Rel UPPACKIN eean e e e E a a a RE AE EERE O EE R e ee fa o OEA aE A E ele E ee ee eee 9 11 MaiIntemance a a a A A A AEA AAA AN A OA ACCESE a a A a aa EA E a A NE Exploded View and Repair Parts List ccc cccccccccccssssseeccsssseeeccssssaeseescaeeeeeseseeeecsesesaaeeesecsaaeeeeseseeaaes 20 21 Parts Ordering And Service ccccccesscsssssecsscecssceessseeceeaeccensscsenssesseessseeeesseseeessaeesssseeseaseeeaeeessurssseensssees 22 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROUTER if this CRAFTSMAN router fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the da
14. are less likely to bind and are easier to control E Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condi tion that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools E Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE E Tool service must be performed only by quali fied repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury E When servicing a tool use only identical re placement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION E Know your power tool Read operator s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or seri
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16. ding Too Fast Clean smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny cleanly severed chips If your router is forced to move forward too fast the RPM of the bit becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward movement As a result the bit must take bigger bites as it revolves Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher finish Bigger chips also require more power which could result in the router motor becoming overloaded Under extreme force feeding conditions the relative RPM of the bit can become so slow and the bites it has to take so large that chips will be partially knocked off rather than fully cut off resulting in splintering and gouging of the workpiece See Figure 11 Your router is an extremely high speed tool 15 000 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 the cut the more slowly the router should be advanced If the wood is very hard knotty gummy or damp the operation must be slowed still more You can always detect force feeding by the sound of the motor Its high pitched whine will sound lower and stronger as it loses speed Also the strain of holding the tool
17. ears Retail Stores Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 2 General SafetyiAUle si iifnc 1 eSe hcscteiethliiocaeteavelees E aint Sa Metascsae canis Be ieeratneeece ees 3 4 lE EE ON KE E E A eri eee EL fret ase eas rad ie eel eee eins doe eA 7 8 OCIA OM 65 se te ck oat Ser N E Acai ce tegen cae weed Me seat eect cee Sue ae eater ache cue chee E 12 17 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA E Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents E Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo spheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes E Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY E Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install a polar ized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation Ej eliminates the need for the three wire grounded powe
18. erally the easiest to use In either case the sideways thrust you use is against the guide GUIDE OUTSIDE THRUST ROTATION FEED GUIDE GUIDE INSIDE THRUST DETERMINING DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that in turn affects the quality of the cut and also the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one and a too deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the bit is no longer cutting itis scraping instead Making a deep cut is never advisable The smaller bits especially those only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm in diameter are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust A large enough bit may not be broken but if the cut is too deep a rough cut will result and it may be very difficult to guide and control the bit as desired For these reasons we recommend that you do not exceed 1 8 in depth of cut in a single pass regardless of the bit size or the softness or condition of the workpiece See Figure 14 To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make as many successive passes as required lowering the bit 1 8 in 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 uniforrn depth when the final pass is completed See Figure 15 DEPTH OF CUT
19. hese exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SAA 210 IE Important Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Class II Construction Designates double insulated construction tools Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Safety Alert Indicates danger warning or caution It means attention Your safety is involved Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp aS locations 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 SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will resultin serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING Failure to obey a
20. isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded Important Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your router has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SWITCH To turn the router ON toggle the switch to the I position To turn the router OFF toggle the switch to the O position SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock secures the spindle while you make adjustments and acts as a retainer to keep the router body from coming out of the base DEPTH ADJUSTING RING The depth adjusting ring allows you to adjust the depth of cut LOCKING ARM The loc
21. king arm secures the motor housing in the base CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips The shield is designed to fit the opening of the router base If necessary to remove chip shield squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward To replace squeeze the tabs at each end fit into opening then release For your protection do not use router without chip shield properly in place Peel the horsepower label from chip shield and discard VARIABLE SPEED Your router has advanced electronic features designed to assist you in getting the maximum use from your router By making proper speed selections your router can be adjusted to specific routing needs This eliminates much of the guess work previously needed to perform a given job Both the experienced and inexperienced router users benefit obtaining professional like results with fewer job errors The variable speed control allows the router speed to be adjusted from 15 000 to 25 000 RPM The variable speed control selector is conveniently located on the top of the motor housing Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter diameter you will be using and to the hardness of the material being cut The best cuts are made when the cutter is fed through material at the proper rate of feed VACUUM ATTACHMENT The vacuum attachment allows you to attach a standard shop vacuum to the router f
22. ntrol selector allows you to adjust router speed from 15 000 to 25 000 RPM There is a six step scale A to F on the variable speed control selector To increase the speed and torque of your router turn the variable speed control selector to a higher setting F Turn to a lower setting to decrease speed and torque NOTE If you do not want to use the variable speed control selector turn it to the highest possible setting and the feature will not be active The speed selection chart shown gives suggested speed settings based on the diameter of the cutter and the type of material being routed We suggest that you practice with the variable speed feature of your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood CUTTER SIZE MATERIAL Sp TO DECREASE SPEED ump TO INCREASE Fig 8 INSTALLING THE VACUUM ATTACHMENT Place the vacuum attachment in the area at the rear of the router under the locking arm Secure the vacuum attachment with the two screws provided OPERATION HELPFUL HINTS SOS ONS Re SON OS SN qQ Always clamp workpiece securely before routing A safe operator is one who thinks ahead Always wear eye protection when routing Make setup adjustments carefully Then double check Measure twice and cut once Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened Don t let familiarity make you careless Study all safety rules and do the job safely Never place your hands in jeopardy Make certain
23. o prevent damage to the spindle tolerances to fit cutters with 1 2 in diameter or spindle lock always allow motor to come to a shanks The 1 4 in collet is machined to precision complete stop before engaging spindle lock tolerances to fit cutters with 1 4 in diameter shanks CUTTER COLLET E Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise NUT TO LOOSEN with wrenen provided COLLET NUT E Release spindle lock WRENCH one lt EATS WARNING Do not use cutters with undersized shanks Undersized shanks will not tighten EI properly and could be thrown from tool causing injury e 7 A 1 4 in COLLET 1 2 in COLLET ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY O JAN TO TIGHTEN COLLET NUT ee rN Pn PEENI Sij DEPRESS l CUTTER WITH 1 4 in CUTTER WITH 1 2 in SPINDLE LOCK Fig 2 SHANK DIAMETER SHANK DIAMETER ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT Turn the depth indicator ring until the zero lines up See Figures 3 4 5 and 6 with the indicator point on the base See Figure 5 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 E Unplug your router WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury E Place router on a flat surface and loosen locking arm See Figure 3 CUTTER AT ZERO DEPTH OF CUT Fig 5 TO MZE u Lockine Loosen ARM E Position router so that the cutter can extend below the
24. on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet CUTTERS Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters clean and sharp Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use When sharpening cutters sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge Never grind the outside diameter Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground COLLET Dust and chips may collect on the collet from time to time making it necessary to clean the collet To do so remove the collet assembly and wipe it with a clean dry rag Clean the taper in the shaft in the same manner Never immerse the collet or end of the shaft in a solvent or in water Before replacing the collet assembly put a drop of SAE30 motor oil on the inside of the nut on the threads of the shaft and on the taper in the shaft Replace the collet assembly onto the shaft by hand only Never tighten the collet nut without a bit in the collet This action could permanently damage the collet
25. or easy clean up FEATURES HANDLE POWER CHIP SHIELD HANDLE WRENCH 1 4in COLLET ASSEMBLY fae DEPTH ADJUSTING RING DEPTH INDICATOR RING LOCKING ARM SPINDLE LOCK COLLET NUT Fig 1 A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury 8 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Your router should never be Lay router down on table to gain easy access to connected to power supply when you are collet nut assembling parts making adjustments installing Place wrench provided onto collet nut and turn or removing cutters cleaning or when not in couterclockwise to loosen use Disconnecting router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury A WARNING If you are changing a cutter INSTALLING REMOVING CUTTERS immediately after use be careful not to touch the See Ficure 2 cutter or collet with your hands or fingers They g will get burned because of the heat buildup from m Unplug your router cutting Always use the wrench provided A WARNING Failure to unplug your router could To install cutter Insert shank of cutter into collet result in accidental starting causing serious The shank of the cutter should be close to but not injury touching bottom of collet E Depress spindle lock E To remove cutter Remove cutter from collet NOTE The 1 2 in collet is machined to precision Ay WARNING T
26. ous injury Always wear safety glasses Everyday eye glasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury the operation is dusty Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury have repaired at your nearest authorized ser vice center Constantly stay aware of cord location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or re placed by an authorized service center Follow ing this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Do not abuse cord Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep tacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged Check damaged parts
27. outer 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 amp Routing letters grooves and patterns into wood E Routing out the background leaving the letters or pattern raised above the surface When freehand routing we suggest the following E Draw or layout the pattern on workpiece E Choose the appropriate cutter NOTE A core box or V groove bit is often used for routing letters and engraving objects Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings Veining bits are used to carve small intricate details E Rout the pattern in two or more passes Make the first pass at 25 of the desired depth of cut This will provide better control as well as being a guide for the next pass NOTE Do not rout deeper than 1 8 in per pass WARNING Do not use large router bits for freehand routing Use of large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury When using a router table large router bits should be used for edging only Do not use router bits that are larger in diameter than the opening in router base for any purpose Fig 17 OPERATION ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS When using the Template Guide Bushings Item No 9 ROUTER 25082 with your router you must visually center
28. r cord and grounded power supply system Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded E Don t expose power tools to rain or wet condi tions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock E Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock E When operating a power tool outside use an out door extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influ ence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury E Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents E Remove adjusting
29. safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut 0 1 1 2 in No Load Speed 15 000 25 000 min Collet 1 2 in and 1 4 in Power Cord 10 ft Horsepower 2 Net Weight 7 Ibs 6 oz Input 120 volts 60 Hz AC only 9 5 amps UNPACKING Your router has been shipped completely assembled A WARNING If any parts are missing do not Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or operate this tool until the missing parts are damage has occurred during shipping If any parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible damaged or missing contact your nearest Sears serious personal injury Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate router A wrench a 1 4 in collet assembly and this operator s manual are also included FEATURES DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are
30. subbase for desired depth setting See Figure 6 Turn depth adjusting ring until cutter is inside subbase See Figure 4 Turn depth adjusting ring until tip of cutter touches flat surface TO RAISE CUTTER TO LOWER CUTTER CUTTER EXTENDED BELOW SUBBASE Fig 6 DEPTH E Turn the depth adjusting ring to obtain the desired ADJUSTING RING depth of cut The distance the cutter moves can be read on the depth adjusting ring Each mark on the depth adjusting ring indicates 1 32 inch change in INDICATOR depth setting Indicator point is located on the POINT INDICATOR base CUTTER RING E Tighten locking arm securely INSIDE SUBBASE SUBBASE Fig 4 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT WITH ROUTER TABLE See Figure 7 The indicator point on the base can be used when using your router mounted to a router table E Set the cutter at zero depth of cut E Rotate depth indicator ring to desired depth of cut on the scale Refer to ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT earlier in this manual E Tighten locking arm securely FOR ROUTER TABLE USE ONLY D INDICATOR p gt POINT DEPTH INDICATOR RING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING Fig 7 ADJUSTING SPEED See Figure 8 Your router has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control of speed and torque limits You can make speed selections best suited to the type of cut the material being cut and the size of bit being used The variable speed co
31. tail Template Multi Purpose Router Guide Box Joint Template Rout A Form Pantograph Ay WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous ROUTER TABLES GUIDE BUSHINGS With a router table your router is converted into a Guide bushings allow for accurate guiding of router high speed shaper along any workpiece or template edge and for grooving or shaping of curved contours A WARNING Only use router tables with proper guarding for the cutter and with on board switch controlled receptacles Part No 9 25188 Failure to use router tables with appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NUMBER 315 269210 SEE NOTE c 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 repair center Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NUMBER 315 269210 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 DE AO IS ates SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 98301 4 001 982899 014 982716 001 982959 001 703477 057 706382 357 982972 001 982971 002 982948 032 982990 001 982500 131 617966 03
32. te of purchase Sears will replace it free of charge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your router has many features for making routing A WARNING Do not attempt to use this tool until operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety you have read thoroughly and understand performance and dependability have been given top completely the operator s manual Pay close priority in the design of this router making it easy to attention to the safety rules including Dangers maintain and operate Warnings and Cautions If you use your tool properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved WARNING The operation of any router can result in foreign objects being thrown into your SA ESSES eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation Ee always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when 4 needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard feche eta a safety glasses with side shields available at S
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