OWNER'SMANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.174710

CAUTION:Read Rules forSafe Operationand All Instruc-tions Carefully

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WarrantyIntroductionOperationMaintenance

,, Repair PartsDesigned exclusively for and sold only by

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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FULLONE YEARWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANROUTER

If thisCraftsmanRouter tailsto givecompletesatisfactionwithinoneyearfromthedate of purchaseRETURNrr TOTHENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENTTHROUGHOUTTHEUNITEDSTATESandSearewiltrepairit, free of charge.

Ifthlsrouterisusedfor commercialor rentalpurposesthiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysfrom thedateofpumhass,,

Thiswarrantygivesyou specific legalrights,andyoumay alsohaveotherrightswhichvary fromstate tostate.

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO,DEPT.73tCR-WSEARSTOWERCHICAGO, IL 60684

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INTRODUCTIONDOUBLE INSULATION Is a concept in safety, in electricpower tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord and grounded supply system,Wherever there is electric current in the tool there are twocomplete sets of insulationto protectthe user, All exposedmetal parts are isolated from internal metal motor compo-nents with protecting insulation.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT - Servicing of a tool with doubts Insulationrequires extreme care and knowledge of the system andshould be performed only by a qualifiedservice technician.For service we suggest you return the toot to your nearestSears Store for repatr_Always use original factory replace-ment parts when servicing.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1, KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications andlimitations as welt as the specific potential hazards related to this tool,

2o GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITHGROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.4, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents_

5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don:t use power tool in damp or wet locations or exposeto rain_ Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept asafe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place -out of the reach of children.

8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty to.oL Don'tuse tool for purpose not intended - for example - Don't use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs orlogs_

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubbergloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also, wear protectivehair covering to contain tong hair and keep it from being drawn into air vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, Everyday eyeglasses have only impact_resistant lenses;they are NOT safety glasses.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, Wear a face or dust mask if operation Is dusty.

13, PROTECT YOUR HEARING, Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

1_4o DON'T ABUSE CORD, Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keepcord from heat, oil and sharp edge&

15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. Both hands are needed to operate the tool.

16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times° Do not use on a ladder orunstable support.

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safestperformance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

18, DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments,blades, bits, cutters, etc,, all tools should be disconnected from power supply.

19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys andadjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it ono

20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sureswitch is off when plugging in,

21, OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cordssuitable for use outdoor& Outdoor approved cords are mar_ed with the suffix W-A, for example -SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

22. KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp cutters minimize stalling and kickback,

23, KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reachunderneath work while cutter is rotating, Do not attempt to remove material while cutter is rotating.

24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignitefumes.

25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest SearsRepair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.

2& INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damage&

27. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a cleancloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any strongsolvents to clean your tool,

28. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense° Do not operate tool when youare tired, Do not rush.

29. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before flJrther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damagedshould be carefulty checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intendedfunction° 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 isdamaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indi-cated elsewhere in this instruction manual

30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF° Have defective switchesreplaced by an authorized service center.

31. Inspect for and remove aft nails from lumber before routing.

32° DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs,alcohol, or any medication.

3& When servicing use only Identical Craftsman replacement parts.

34. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them frequently and use them to instruct others who mayuse this toot. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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OPERATIONYour router is a versatile woodworking toot which will give you years of trouble-free performance It is engineered with theprofessional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the amateur to produce work which ts beauttft,,_land precise.

KNOW YOUR ROUTER

Before attempting to use your router, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements, See Figure 1,

WRENCH

WRENCH

"LOCK.ON"BUTTON

SPINDLE

CLAMPING

HANDLE

DEPTHSTOPRINGS

HANDLE

CHIP SHIELD SUBBASEFig, 1

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plastic chip shieid is installed on the front of your router for protection against ftytng dust and chips. The shtetd isdesigned to fit the front opening of the router base. See Figure 1. If necessary to remove chlp shield, squeeze the tabs oneach end and puil outward, To replace, squeeze the tabs at each end, fit into the opening, then ralease_ FOR YOURPROTECTION DO NOT USE ROUTER WITHOUT CHIP SHIELD PROPERLY IN PLACE.

"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

The switch of your router is equipped witha "lock-on" feature which is convenient when operating for extended periods oftime. To lock on, depress the trigger, push in the lock button located on the side of the handle, then while holding the lockbutton pushed in, retease the trigger To release the lock, depress the trigger and release it See Figure 1.

WRENCH STORAGE AREA

Your router has a wrench storage area located on the top end cap portionof the motor houstng, When installingor removingcutters remove the wrench from its storage area Proper storage of wrench when not in use w{II help reduce the possibttiity oftosingwrench. S_a Figure 1,

The operation of any router can reautt In foreign objects being thrown Into your eyes, wht.chcan result In severe eye damage, Before commencing power tool operation, always wearsafety goggles or safety grasses wtth side shietds and a furl face shield when needed. Werecommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses wlthside shields, available at Sears Catalog Order or Retail Stores.

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OPERATION

INSTALL1NG/REMOVING CUTTERSSee Figure2,t+ UNPLUGYOUR ROUTER+

2. A Spindle lock is located on the front of the motorhousing See Figure 1, To activate lock, push spindlelock tn and slide into lock position,

3. Place your muter upside down on tab{e, then turn colletnut with wrench until lock mechanism interlocks See

Figure 2. NOTE: Spindle lock is spring loaded and willsnap into position when lock mechanism interlocks,

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Remove cutters by turning coliet nut counterclockwiseenough to allow cutter to slip easily from colleL SeeFigure2, The cotlet is machined to precision tolerancesto fit cutters with I/4" diameter shank size+

With your router sti+l upside down on table, insert shankof cutter into collet L The shank of your cutter shoMd beclose to but not touching bottom of cotter+

Tighten the coltet nut securely by turning clockwise withthe wrench provided+ See Figure 2 Put spindle lockback in unlock positlon+ Otherwise, the interlockingmechanism of the spindle lock will not let you turn yourrouter oR.

DEPTHOF CUT ADJUSTMENTS

See Figures 3 and 4

We recommend thai cuts be made at a depth not exceeding1/8" and that several passes be made to reach depths of cutgreater than 1/8"

TURN TO ACTIVATESPINDLE LOCK

CUTTER

TO LOCK

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TO UNLOCK

CLAMPINGLEVER

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your router has a precision built electric motor+ ft should beconnected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AConly (normal household current). Do not operate this toolon direct current (DC) A voltage drop of more than 10percent will cause a loss of power and overheating If yourtool does not operate when plugged into an oulIet, double-check the power supply rating

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OPERATION

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)

1, UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

2 Place your muter on a flat surface, unlock clampingtever, and adjust until cutter is inside subbaso. SeeFigure 3

3 Turn the depth adjusting ring until tip of cutter touchesflat surface, See Figure 4,

4 Position your router so that the cutter can extend belowthe subbase for desired depth setting,

5 Turn the depth adjusting ring to obtain the desired depthot cuL The distance the cutter moves Can be read onthe depth adjusting ring. Use reference point on motorhousing to measure depth of cut° Each mark on thedepth adjusting ring indicates 1/64 inchchange in depthsetting.

6. Lock clamping lover, securing depth adjusting ring tomotor housing end base,

DEPTH STOP RINGS

See Figures 5 and 6

Your router is equipped with depth stop rings that will allowyou to set positive stops for operating your router at twodesired depths of cut

1 Release depth stop rings. To release: grasp depth stopring tabs with your thumb and index finger, then twislthem apart as shown by the arrows in figure 5.

2. Using depth adiusling ring, sot cutter at lowest desireddepth of cut, Lock clamping lever. Position bottom depth

stop ring against depth adjusting ring. Hold depth stopring against depth adjusting ring and lock. See Figure 6.Note: Depth stop ring ends snap together to lock

3 Unlock clamping lever and move depth adjusting ring toset culler at second desired depth of cut Lock damping

fever Posilion top depth slop ring against depth adjustingring Hold deplh slop ring against depth adjusling ringend lock See Figure 6 Note: Oeplh slop ring ends snaptogether Io lock

Depth stop rings witl now provide a positive stop allowing youto operate your rouler at two cutter depths

BASEcu'n'ER

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OPERATIONRqUTING_or case of operation and maintaining proper control, yourtouter has two handles, one on each side ofthe router baserWhen using your router hold it firmly with both hands asshown in figumm7. Turn routeron and letmotor buildtoits fullspeed, then gradually feed cutter into workplece. Remainalertand watch what you are doing. DO NOT operatemuter

When fatigued,

PROPER FEEDING

The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow. It ts the rate atwhich the bit is being advanced firmly and surely to producea continuousspiral of uniform chipsm without hogging intothewoodto make large individualchipsor,on theotherhand,to create only sawdusL If you are making a smail diameter,shallow groove in soft, dry wood, the proper feed may beabout as fast as you can travel your routeralong your guideline. On the otherhand, if the bit is a largeone, thecut ts deepor thewood ishard to cut, the proper feed may be a very slowoneoThen, again, a cross-graincutmay require a slowerpacethan an identicalwith grain cut inthe same workpisCeo

There Is no fixed rule. You will team by experience°., bylistening to the router motor and by feeling the progress ofcach cut. If at all possible, always test a outon a scrap pieceof the workpiece wood, beforehand.

RATE OF FEED

IMPORTANT:The whole "secret"of professionalroutingandedge shaping lies inmaking a careful set-up for the cut to bemade and In sclcctlng the proper rate of feed.

FORCE FEEDING

Clean, smooth routingand edge shaping can be done onlywhen the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed end istakingvery small bites to producetiny,cleanlysevered chips.If your muter is forced to move forward too fast, the RPM ofthe bit becomes slower than normal in relation to itsforwardmovement.. As a result, the bit must take bigger bites as itrevoiveso "Bigger bites" mean bigger chips, and a roughcrfinish. Biggcr chips also require more powcr, which couldresult in the router motor becoming overloaded.

Under extreme force-feeding conditions the relative RPM ofthe bit can become so slow-._nd the bites it has to take solarge--that chips will bepadiatly knocked off (ratherthan fullycutoff), with resultin_ splintering and gouging of theworkplace.Sea Figure 8.

Your Craftsman Router is an extremely high-speed tool(25,000 RPM no-load speed), and willmake clean, smoothcuts if allowed to run freely Without the ovedoad of e forced(too fast) feed. Three things that cause =forcefeeding" are bltsize, depth-of-cut, and workpiece characteristics° The largerthebit orthe deeperthe cut, themore slowly the reutershouldbe moved forward. If the wood is very hard, knotty, gummy ordamp, the operation must be slowed stilI more.

You can always detect "force feeding" by the sound of themotor. Its high-pitched whine will sound Iowerand strongerasit loses speed. Also, the strain of holding the tool will be

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TOO SLOW FEEDING

it is also possibleto spoil a cutby movingthe router forwardtoo slowly° When it is advanced into the work too slowly, arevolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to takea bite; instead, itsimplyscrapesaway sawdust-_ikepadicles.Scraping produces heel which can glaze, bum, or mar thecut-- in extreme cases, can even overheat the bit so as todestroy its hardness.

in addition, it is more difficult to control a router when the bitis scraping instead of cutting With practically no load on themotor the bit will be revolving at close to top RPM, and wilthave a much greater than normal tendency to bounce off thesides of the cut (especially, if the wood has a pronouncedgrain with hard and soft areas) As a result, the cut producedmay have rippled, insteadof straight sides See Figure 8

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OPERATIONTOO SLOW FEEDING (Continued)

"Too.stow feeding" can also cause your routerto take off inawrong direction from the intended line of cut, Always graspand hold your router firmly with both hands when rout eIng.

You can detect "too-slow feeding" by the runawaytoo-highlypitched sound of the motor; or by feeling the "wiggle" of the bitinthe cut

DEPTH OF CUT

As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important be-cause it affects the rate of feed which, in turn, affects the

quality of a cut (and, atso, the possibility of damage to yourrouter motor and bit) A deep cut requires a slower feed thana shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause you to slow thefeed so much thai the bit is no longer cutting, it is scraping,instead.

Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller bits--especia}[y those only !/16 inch in diameter --are easilybroken off when subjected to too much side thrust A largeenough bit may not be broken off, but if the cut is too deep a

rough cut will result-- and it may be very difficult to guide andcontrol the bit as desired For these reasons, we recommend

that you do not exceed 1/8 inch depth of cut in a single pass,regardless of the bif size or the softness or condition of theworkptece_ See Figure 9

To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make asmany successive passes as required, lowering the bit 1/8inch for each new pass In order to save time, do all the cuttingnecessary at one depth setting, before lowering the bit forthenext pass This wtllatso assure a uniform depth when the finalpass _scompleted. See Figure 10.

DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST

The routermotor and bff revolve ina clockwisedirection. Thisgives the tool a slfght tendency to twist (tn your hands) in acounterclockwise direction, especially when the motor revsup (as at starting).

Because of the extremely high speed of bit rotation during a"proper feeding" operation, there is very little kickback tocontend with under normal conditions. However, should thebit strike a knot, hard grain, foreign object, etc. that wouldaffect the normal progress of thecuttingaction, there will bea slight kickback---sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cutif you are not prepared. Such a kickback is always in thedirection opposite to the direction of bit rotation.

TO guard against such a kickback, plan your set-up anddirection of feed so that youwill always be thrusting thetool--tohold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut--inthe same direction that the teadingedge of the bit is movingIn shod, the thrust should be in a direction that keeps thesharp edges of the bit continuously biting straight into new(uncut) wood.

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ROUTING

Whenever you are routing a groove, your travelshould be Ina direction that places whatever guide you are using at theright-hand side. In short, when the guide is positioned asshown in the first partof Figure 11, tool travel should be _eftto right and counterclockwise around curves. When the guideis positionedas shown in the second part of Figure 11 tooltravel should be right to left and clockwise around curves. Ifthere is a choice, the first set-up is generally the easiest touse In eithercase, the sideways thrust you use is against theguide.

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OPERATIONSTARTING AND ENDING A CUT

INTERNAL ROUTING

Tilt router and place on workpiece, letting edge of subbasecontact workpiece first Be careful not to let router bit contactworkpieceo Turn router on and let motor buffd to its full speed.Gradually feed cutter into workpiece until subbase is levelwith workpiece.

Upon completion of cut, tum motor off and let itcome to acomplete stop before removing router from work suflace_

EDGING WITH PILOT BITS

The arbor-type bits with pilotsare excellent for quick, easy,edge shE/pingOfany workpiece edge that is either straight orcurved at a curvature as great orgreater thanthe radiusof thebit to be used. The pilot prevents the bit from making too deepa cut; and holding the pilot firmly incontact with theworkpieceedge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow.

Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desireddepthof cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) are such thatonTythe top pad of the edge is to be shaped (reaving at leasta 1t16 Ino thick uncut podion at bottom), the pilot can rideagainst the uncut portion, which will serve to guide IL SeeFigure t2 However, if the workpiece is too thin or the bit settoo low so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilotagainst, an extraboa rd toact as agutde must be placed underthe workpieeeA This "guide" board must have exactiy thesame contour-- stra}ght or curved---as the workpiece edge.If it is positioned so that its edge is flush wffh the workpieeeedge, the bit will make a funcut (in as faras the bit radius)_Onthe other hand, if the guide is positioned as shown in F{gure12 (out from the workpiece edge), the bit wit! make less thana full cut -- which wiil after the shape of the finished edge.

NOTE: Any of the piloted bits can be used withouta pilot foredge shaping withguides, as preceding The size (diameter)of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut widththat can be made with the pilotagainst the workptece edge(the small pilot exposes all of the b{t; the large one reducesthis amount by 1/16 inch)_

ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS

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EDGEROUTING

Place router on workptece, making sure the router bit doesnot contact workptece Turn router on and let motor build toits full speed. Begin your cut, graduaBy feeding cutter intoworkpteca_

Upon completion of cut, turn motor off and let it come to acomplete stop before removingrouter from work surface.

When using the Template Guide Bushings Cat. No_9-25082 withyour router, you must visuallycenter the bit withthe bushingbefore beginning your cut. Your router subbase may be adjusted by loosening the screws holding the subbase to your routerBe sure clamping lever is locked before centering bit in bushing, After centeringbit with bushing tighten screws firmly°

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SWITCH REPLACEMENT

See Figures 13 & 141, UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

MAINTENANCE

2, Remove screws (A) and handle cover (B). See Figure13.

3, NOTE THE LOCATION OF THE MOLDED BEND RE-

LIEF (C) ON THE POWER HANDLE CORD, ALSONOTE ALL WIRING INTHE HANDLE AND HOW EACHLEAD IS CONNECTED TO THE SWITCH° Connec*lions and wiring position must be identical when instafl_trig new switch, See Figure 13

4 Remove leads from switch (D) by inserting a 1/32"diameter nail or pin into switch teed receptacle andputting on lead as shown in figure _4 Remove nail orpin with a twisting, pulling motion

5o Make lead connections to new switch. Push each leadas far as possible into proper switch receptacle. Pull onleads to check lead connections with lead receptacles.

6. Locate switch in handle and place leads so they won',tbe pinched or contact screws when handle cover i_;replaced

7 Make sure molded bend relief (C) is correctly positionedin switch handle, then replace handle cover and screws

8, Tighten all screws securely,

DEPTH ADJUSTING RING

ADJUSTMENTS OR REPLACEMENT

Tension on the depth adjusting ring has been factory set for

properly tightening depth of cut settings, However, extendeduse may require that adjustments or replacement be madeto depth adjusting ring See Figures 15-1Z

1o UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER,

To make adjustments to depth adjusting ring=

2 _ghten or loosen lop screw in depth adjusting ring,See Figure 15. Make adjustments with top screw onfy,

DEPTHADJUSTING I

BASE _

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MOTOR,HOUSING

DEPRESS LIP

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MAINTENANCEDEPTH ADJUSTING RINGADJUSTMENTS OR REPLACEMENT (Continued)

To replace depth adjusting ring;

3 Remove depth stop rings, To remove: Depress lip ondepth stop ring and sfide end of depth stop ring over Itp_See Figure 15.

4, Remove screw from rear of depth adjusting ring. SeeFigure 16_

5. Remove two screws on front of depth adjusting ring,Also remove slide nut from pocket inside clamping le-ver. NOTE = Depth adjusting ring replacement ls theonly time bottom screw should be removed.

6. Remove depth adjusting ring

7. Position new depth adjusting ring in place and securewith the same screws and slide nut used to secure old

depth adjusting r_ng.

8. Make all adjustments with top screw (#10-32 x 15/16=FiL Hd,) as mentioned previously. Bottom screw (#6-19 x 1/2" Pan Hd,) should have up to a maximum 'U4"(.250) clearance, allowing flexibility for top screw ad-justments See Figure 17.

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REAR OF DEPTH ADJUSTING RING

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FRONT OF DEPTH ADJUSTING RING

1/4" {.250) MAXIMUM CLEARANCE

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

Only the parts shown on parts list, page 15, are intended tobe repaired or replaced by the customer All other partsrepresent an important part of the double insulation systemand should be serviced only by a qualified Sears servicetechnician.

Avoid using solvents when eteaning plastic parts. Mostplastics are suscept+ble to various types of commercial

solvents and may be damaged by their use Use cleancloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc

When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sportscars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it hasbeen found that they are subject to accelerated wear andpossible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips andgrindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,commulator, etc Consequently, it [s not recommended thatthis tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material,wa!iboard; ° spack+ing compounds, or ptaster. During anyuse on fiberglass it is extremely important that the tool iscleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet

PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS

Get faster more accurate culting results by keeping cuttersclean and sharp. Remove atl accumulated pitch and gum fromcutters after each use

A cutter sharpening kit (Cat No 9-66501) is available fromSears Catalog Order or Retail Stores

When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of thect._tting edge Never grind the outside diameter Be sure whensharpening the end of a cutter to grind the c+earance angle the

same as originally ground

EXTENSION CORDS

The use o{ any extens+on cord wit{ cause some _oss of power,To keep the _oss to a minimum and to prevent toot overheat+ing, follow the recommended cord sizes on the chart at theright When toot is used outdoors, use only extension cordssuitable tor outdoor use and so marked Extension cords are

available at Sears Catatog Order or Retail Stores

PROPER CAREOFCOLLET

From time to time, it atso becomes necessary to clean yourcoflet and coder nut To do so, simply remove col+e! nut fromcoltet and clean the dust and chips that have collected Thenreturn collar nut to its original position

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this toot are _ubr[cated with a sufficientamount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit undernormal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-tion is required

Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W,.G.

0-25 Feet 1825-50 Feet 1650-100 Feet 14

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ACCESSORIES

----- THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE CURRENT AND WEREAVAILABLE AT THE TIME THIS MANUAL WAS PRINTED.

Dovetail Template

Box Joint Temptate

MiU Works Molding Maker

BIs-Kit Plate Jointer Kit

Multi,Purpose Router Guide

(9-2579) Template Guide Bushings (9°25082)

(9-2580) Rout-A-Form Pantograph (9-25183)

(9-25254) Template Set (9-2573)

(9-25423) Sharpening Kit (9-66501)

(9-25179) Full View Router Base (9-25086)

NATIONlPANEL Itin'rim I

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26330-1/_"

26329-3J16"

26_28-7/32"

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CORE BOXBIT

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V-GROOVECHAMFER

O;_6322_ft2"

"25S78-f/2"

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FACEBITS

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25313-1/2"

26312-314"

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CHAMFER IBIT I

26303 I

BEADQUARTER,

ROUNDBITS

25309_114"

2_308-3_B"

2_307.1_"

"25,_03,114"

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The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous.

HELPFUL HINTS

,/ Always clamp workplace securely before routing,

,/ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead,

,/ Always wear eye protectfon when routing.

,/ Make set-up adjustments carefully, Then double check. Measure twice and cutonce.

,/ Keep cutters ciean and properlysharpened.

,/' Don't let familiarity make you caretesso

,it Study all safety rules and do the Jobsafely.

,/ NEVER place your hands inJeopardy,

v" Make certain clamps can't loosen while In usa.

,/ Test difficult set-ups on scrap--Don't waste lumber.

,/ Pian each operation before you begin.

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Clean your router frequently..This willprovide smoother operation of depth adjusting ring and clamping lever areas.Shake router or blow with an air Iet to remove sawdust build-up

THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD.

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CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315,174710 ..... ._

SEE NOTE "A"

9

15

21 12 1_ 12 5

NOTE: _A" - The assembly shown represents an important part of the Double Insulated System. To avoid thepossibility of alteration or damage to the System, service should be performed by your nearest SearsRepair Center° Contact your nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store.

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[' " CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315,174710 .......

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The model number will be found on a plateattached to themotor houslng. Always mention themodel numberin all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts, !

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Key PartNo. Number

1 970855-001

2 612866-001

3 970510-001

4 970692-001

5 970518-001

6 989985-003

7 970504-001

8 703774-005

9 990146-002

t0 968700-007

11 989935-006

12 971538-000

13 606066-004

14 623814-004

15 617966-028

t6 970503_003

17 612191-004

18 998586-001

19 606688-002

20 9705t9-091

21 970697-000

22 94t401-835

23 970505-001

24 970511_001

25 9705t5-001

612547-815

PARTS LIST

Description Quan,

" Screw (#5-20 x 3/8" Hi-Lo FiL Hd.) ..............................................................!

Cap Screw (#5-40 x 1/4= Soc Hd,) ..................................................... 1

Lock Button ...................................................................................... t

Label ............................................. _.......................................................... 1

Data Plate ......................................................................................................1

Collet Nut (1/4") ................................................................................: ............ 1

Depth Adjusting Ring ................................................................................ t

Steel Baft (3/t6) .............................................................................................6

" Screw (#10-32 x 15/16" Fil, Hd,) .................................................................1

" Screw (#6-19 x 1/2" Pan Hal) ................................................................... 1

Wrench (9/t6") ......................... ,.:,.......................................................... 1

Power Handle Assembly ............................................................................... 1

" Screw (#10-32 x 3/4" Pan Hdo) ............................................................... 4

Switch ......................................................................................................... 1

" Screw (#8-10 x 1/2" Pan Hal,) ........................................................................8

Base ...................................................................................................................I

Subbase .................................................................................................. t

* Screw (#t0-32 x 1/4" Pan Hd,) ..................................................................3

Ghtp Shield .............................................................................................. 1

Logo Plate .................................................................................................. 1

Handle Assembly ..................................................................................... t

Roll Pin................................................................................................... 1

Stop Ring ........................................................................................... 2

Clamping Lever ........................................................................................ 1

Slide Nut (#t0-32) .......................................................................... 1Owner's Manual

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

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OWNER'SMANUAL

SERVICE

MODEL NO.

315.174710

HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS

CRRFTgMRN °

Router

Double Insulated

Now that you have purchased your Router, should aneed ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contactany Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck andCo, stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts whenyou call or visit°

The model number of your Router will be found on a plateattached to the motor housing.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVETHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

, PART NUMBER • PART DESCRIPTION

. MODEL NUMBER • NAME OF ITEM315.!74710 Router

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears ServiceCenter and most Sears stores.

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your orderwill be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair PartsDistribution Center for handling,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684