Craftsman 315.17504 Owner's Manual

Contents

• Warranty ................................................ 2• Rules For Safe Operation ................. 2-4• Table Of Contents ................................. 5• Introduction and ProductSpecifications ....................................... 6• Unpacking ............................................. 7• Features .............................................. 7-9Switch .................................................. 7Lock-On Button ....................................... 7Chip Shield ............................................. 7Wrench Storage Area ............................. 7Variable Speed (Model Nos.315.175050 and 315.175060 Only) ........ 7Dust Bag Assembly(Model No. 315.175060 Only) ................ 7To Install Dust Bag ............................ 7To Empty Du_ Bag ........................... 7Know Your Router .................................. 8Model No. 315.175040 ...................... 8Model No. 315.175050 ...................... 9Model No. 315.175060 ...................... 9• Operation ........................................ 10-17Installing/Removing Cutters .................. 10Depth Of Cut Adjustments .................... 11Depth Of Cut Adjustments WhenMounted To A Router Table ................. 12Variable Speed (Model Nos.315. 175050 and 315.175060) ............. 12Practice Before Actual Use ................... 12Routing ................................................ 13Freehand Routing ................................. 13Proper Feeding ..................................... 14Speed Selections (Model Noso315.175050 and 315.175060 Only) ...... 14Rate Of Feed ........................................ 14Force Feeding ...................................... 14Too Slow Feeding ................................. 14Depth Of Cut ......................................... 15Direction Of Feed and Thrust ............... 15Routing ................................................ 15Starting and Ending A CutInternal Routing ............................... 16Edging With Pilot Bits ........................... 16Edge Routing ........................................ 16Routing With Guide Bushings ............... 17Router Tables ....................................... 17• Maintenance ................................... 17-22Switch Replacement(Model No. 315.175040) ....................... 17Switch Replacement (Model Nos.315.175050 and 315.175060) .............. 18Light Bulb Replacement ....................... 19Proper Care Of Cutters ......................... 19Proper Care Of Collet ........................... 19Lubrication ............................................ 19Helpful Hints ......................................... 19General ................................................ 20Extension Cords. .................................. 20• Accessories ........................................ 21• Exploded View and Parts List ...... 22-27• Parts Ordering / Service ..................... 28t jPage 5