Craftsman 315.175170 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUALII:RRFTSMRN'IPLUNGE ROUTERDOUBLE INSULATEDModel No.315.175170_k WARNING: To reduce the dsk of in._u_,the usermust read and

UNPACKINGThis product has been shipped compratelyassembled.• Carefully remove the tool and any accessoriesfrom thebox. Make sure that all items listed

_" WARNING: Do not allOWfamiliaritywith toolsto make you careless. Remember that a carelessfraction of a second is sufficient to inflictseriousin

COLLETNUTCOLLETNUT.COLLET1/'4In.ADAPTORCUTT'ERWffff "If4b.SHANKDIAMETER Fig. 5_k WARNING: Ifthe co|In Is not s_mty tig_ened,the cutter

DEPTHSTOPLOCKKNOBDEPTHSTOPKNOBTIP OFCUTI'ERTOUCHINGWORKPIECE=ZF.,RODEPTHOFCUT Fig, 7• Pos]tion the router so that the cutter can extend belowthe

TO INSTALL PLUNGE DEPTH KNOB• Unplug the router.• Remove upper hex nutfrom plunge depth shaft.NOTE: This is the only time you should remove thehex nut

VARIABLESPEEDDIALSee Ftgure 1!.The router has e variablespeed dial designed to allowoperator control of speed and torqueIIraits, You canmake speed sel

TURNING THE ROUTER ON/OFFSee F_jure !2.To turn routerON, push switch to the ON (I) position.Toturn router OFF, push switch to the OFF (O) posft_on.CAU

WARNING:Cutter continues to rotate after therouter has been turned off. Toavoid in{ury,wait untilthe cutter has come to a complete stop before re-movi

INTERNALROUTING• Tilt routerand place on workpFecawithout the cuttercontacting the workplace.• Turn the muter on and let the motor build up to fullspe

DIRECTIONOFFEED AND THRUSTSee Ftgures 18- !9.The muter motor and cutter revolvein a clockwise direc-tion. This givesthe tool a alight tendency to lwis

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PROPER RATE OF FEEDProfessionalrouting depends upon careful setup andproper rate of feed which is learned through prectica anduse.The proper rate of f

FEEDINGTOOSLOWLYSee Figure 21.It is possible to spoil a cut by movingthe routerforwardtoo slowly.When you advance the routerInto the work tooslowly,th

& WARNING: When servicing,use only identicalCraftsman replacement parts. Use of any other partsmay create a hazard or cause product damage.J_ WARN

BRUSH BRUSHCAP ASSEMBLYPLUNGELOCKLEVERI BRUSHASSEMBLYBRUSHCAPFig. 24PLUNGE LOCK LEVERSee Figure_ 25 - 27.After extended use, the plunge lock may wear.

... CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL NO. _,15.175"_70SEENOTE!141516t!i i mlllll ii i ii i i ii i Ill I |11 II Im INOTE: The assemb/y shown represe

r[CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL NO. 315.175170The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the modeTnumber

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 s

A=m, WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.Failure to follow all instructionslisted below,mayresult in electric shock, fire and/or seriouspers

SERVICE• Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel, Service or maintenance performedby unqualifiedpersonnel could result in a r

SomeofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistoolPleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Properinterpreta-tionofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoolbettera

Thefollowing signal words and meanings are Intended to explainthe levels of risk associated with thisproduct.SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANINGDANGER:Indicates an

DOUBLEINSULATIONDoubleinsulation is a concept in safety in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wiregrounded power cord.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSPlungeDepth..... 0-2 in.Ge])et....

KNOWYOURPLUNGEROUTERgee Figures f - 2.The safe use of this product requ#as an understanding ofthe Information on the tool and in this operator'sm