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Summary of Contents for 315.17500

Page 1: ...ructions Careft_lly SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED Introduction Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Designed exclusively for and sold only by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 612547 213 PRfNTEtj N U S A 4 64 ...

Page 2: ...b errors The electronic feature of your router introduces the flexibility of adjusting the motor speed to the re quired job Conditions The front panel can be set ac cording to the approximate cutter diameter you will be using and to the hardness of the material being cut Your router will then run smoothly up to the desired speed and continue to maintain this speed while under various loads Also th...

Page 3: ...t carry piugged m tools with finger on switch Be sure switch is off whenplugging in 19 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W A for example SJTW A or SJOW A 20 KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp cutters minimize stalling and kick back 21 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hand...

Page 4: ...n the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips The chip shield is designed to fit the front opening of the router base as shown in figure 1 If necessary to remove squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward To replace squeeze the tabs at each end fit Into the opening then release DO NOT USE ROUTER WITHOUT CHIP SHIELD PROPERLY IN PLACE SWITCH The switch of your electronic...

Page 5: ...e material being cut Each time you press the select region above the material In dicator lights the indicator light will shift one posi tion See Figure 2 The first push will change the in dicator light from soft to medium a second push will change it from medium to hard and a third push will change it from hard to very hard A fourth push will return the light tothe soft posi tion NOTE These positi...

Page 6: ...CUTTERS WITH UN DERSIZED SHANKS UNDERSIZED SHANKS WILL NOT TIGHTEN PROPERLY AND COULD BE THROWN FROM TOOL CAUSING INJURY DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not ex ceeding 1 8 and that several passes be made to reach depths of Cut greater than 1 8 Disconnect router Irom power supply before ad justing for depth of cut 1 Place the router on a flat surface loosen clamp ...

Page 7: ...t Is slower than normal in relation to its forward movement and that the bit must take bigger bites as It revolves Bigger bites means bigger chips and a rougher finish Bigger chips also require more TOO FAST TOO SLOW Fig 7 power and the router motor can become overload ed so that it slows down and possibly even shuts itself off Under extreme forcefeeding conditions the relative RPM of the bit can ...

Page 8: ...THRUST The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise dirac tion This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a counterclockwise direction Because of the extremely high speed of bit rotation during a proper feeding operation there is very lit tle kickback to contend with under normal condi tions However should the bit strike s knot hard grain etc that would affect the normal pr...

Page 9: ...e removing Router from work surface WARN ING NEVER PULL ROUTER OUT OF WORK AND PLACE UPSIDE DOWN ON WORK SURFACE BEFORE THE MOTOR STOPS EDGING WITH THE PILOT BITS The arbor type bits with pilots are excellent for quick easy edge shaping of any worl piece edge that is either straight or curved at a curvature as great or greater than the radius of the bit to be used The pilot prevents the bit from m...

Page 10: ...EVER USE TOOL WITH DAMAGED CORD SINCE TOUCHING THE DAMAGED AREA COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SERIOUS IN JURY THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THIS MANUAL WAS PRINTED Dovetail Template 9 2579 Box Joint Template 9 2580 Butt Hinge Template 9 2575 Butt Hinge Template 9 2564C Router Crafter 9 2525C Multi Purpose Router Guide 9 25179 Template Guide Bushings 9...

Page 11: ...n multiplying by 1 2 For example If the maximum diameter equals 112 and the minimum diameter equals 3 8 then the average diameter equals 7 16 1 2 is the same as 4 8 therefore 4 8 3 8 7 8 7 8 x 1 2 7 16 Either the 3 8 inch or 1 2 Inch position could be selected on the front panel As mentioned earlier it is best to make a trial cut on a scrap piece of wood where possible The average diameter of the ...

Page 12: ...eads so they won t be pinched when handle cover is replaced 6 Make sure grommet D is in place and replace handle cover screws and nuts j Fig 16 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Disconnect router from power supply 1 Remove cutter from router Adjust router to max Imum height 2 Remove screws A and subbase B See Figure 17 3 Remove screws C and work light lens D 4 With bulb pointing toward you push bulb In and t...

Page 13: ...sconneCt your router from power supply then plug it In again Turn the trigger switch to Its full off position walt a few seconds then restart your router and continue routing at a slower rate of feed This condition exists because of low voltage conditions in the power supply Continue to use your router as normal 6 Firmly press the select region to clean away sawdust etc that has collected on the c...

Page 14: ... CRAFTSMAN ROUTER MODEL NUMBER 315 17500 1 _ 25 9 6 1 11 13 20 16 O _ 14 ...

Page 15: ...h Adlust Ring and Indicator Assembly 1 Coliet Nut 1 Clamping Wing Nut 1 Base 1 Square Head BOlt STD522507 1 Hex Nut 8 32 STD541008 4 Power Handle Assembly 1 Light Bulb Standard Automotive Bulb 1004 1 Light Housing 1 Screw 10 32 x 11 16 Pan Head 4 Screw 8 32 x 5 8 Pan Head 4 Screw 8 18 x 11 16 Pan Head Thread Cutting STD610807 4 Switch 1 Work Light Lens 1 Screw 6 32 x 114 Thread Forming 1 Subbase 1...

Page 16: ... call or visit The model number of your Router will be found on the plate attached to the motor housing WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER MODEL NUMBER 315 17500 PART DESCRIPTION NAME OF ITEM Router All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Ser vice Center and most Sears stores If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electroni...

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