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Page 1: ...ture reference _k 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 091 1 04 ...

Page 2: ... ITTOTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE INTHE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it free of charge If this rI_RFlrSMRN tool is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase 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 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your tool...

Page 3: ...g tools with your fin ger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting 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 unexpect...

Page 4: ...ns that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following 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 ris...

Page 5: ...Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product O Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Eye Protection shields and a full face shield when operating this product _ Safety Precautions that involve your safety Alert Failure to keep your ha...

Page 6: ...near est AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts l w o 1 Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoid ing electrical shock A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing s...

Page 7: ...ower and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord wilt 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 a...

Page 8: ...ed DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Adjust the planing depth from 0 to 3 32 in 0 to 2 4 mm in 1 64 in 0 4 mm increments SW_CH LOCK OFF BUTTON WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury EDGE GUIDE RABBET GUIDE The guide included allows you to plane edges and make rabbet cuts DUST BAG The dust bag attaches...

Page 9: ...tisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 932 3188 for assistance PACKING LIST Power Planer Extra set of Blades Blade Wrench Edge Rabbet Guide Kit Dust Bag Case Operator s Manual _ WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury You may use this tool fo...

Page 10: ... steps to adjust the exhaust direction 1 Unplug the planer 2 Adjust the exhaust direction and dust bag To adjust exhaust to the right Move the exhaust direction knob to the right and install the dust bag on the right exhaust port To adjust exhaust to the left Move the exhaust direction knob to the left and install the dust bag on the left exhaust port ADJUSTING PLANING DEPTH See Figure 4 Always wo...

Page 11: ...in the chip exhaust Chip build up restricts air flow and can cause motor overheating _ WARNING Do not attempt to clear a blocked chip exhaust until the blades stop and you have disconnected the product from the power source Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury Keep the cord away from the work area Do not allow the cord to hang on the work while planing _i WARNING Usin...

Page 12: ...f the planer base in contact with the work and prevents the front of the planer from goug ing the cut CAUTION Be careful to avoid hitting nails during planing operation this action could nick crack or damage blades Note We suggest that you always keep an extra set of blades on hand As soon as the blades in your planer show signs of becoming dull replace them The blades in your planer are reversibl...

Page 13: ... FOR MAKING RABBET CUTS See Figure 11 Follow these steps to attach the guide for making rabbet cuts Unplug the planer Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using the knob bolt Attach the guide loosely to the bracket using the knob nut and the carriage head bolt Adjust the guide to the desired width for the rabbet cut Tighten the knob nut securely TO MAKE RABBET CUTS See Figure 11 Follo...

Page 14: ...to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommend using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air _ 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...

Page 15: ...new blade will not be ac curate Note Before removing old blades take notice of the direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of the old blades are oriented The tapered edge of the new blades must be in the same orientation as the original blades Push the blade to the right out of the blade holder using the tip of a screwdriver Remove the old blade from the blade holder Note If you cannot ea...

Page 16: ...e pulley by turning in the direction shown As you turn the belt pull and work it off the large pulley until it has been completely removed from both pulleys Install the new belt over the small pulley As you turn the belt push and work it onto the large pulley until it is in place Replace the belt cover Make sure the belt is flush with the edge of both pul leys Install the belt cover screws and tig...

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Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN POWER PLANER MODEL NUMBER 315 173700 SEE NOTEPAGE19 7 6 8 2 19 15 12 16 ...

Page 19: ...an Hd 1 Dust Bag Assembly 1 Edge Guide Assembly Includes Key Nos 11 Through 16 1 Key Part No Number 11 690865001 12 540511004 13 660142001 14 5228001 15 690866001 16 540510004 17 690214003 18 940078031 19 940304010 20 660208014 21 511917001 983000 091 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Note The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system To avoid the pos...

Page 20: ...ent and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 8...

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