Craftsman 315.175101 Operator's Manual

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18WARNING: When servicing, use only identicalCraftsman replacement parts. Use of any otherpart may create a hazard or cause productdamage.GENERALOnly the parts shown on the parts list, are intended tobe repaired or replaced by the customer. All otherparts represent an important part of the doubleinsulation system and should be serviced only by aqualified Sears service technician.Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.Most plastics are susceptible to damage from varioustypes of commercial solvents and may be damagedby their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbondust, etc.WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetratingoils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Theycontain chemicals that can damage, weaken ordestroy plastic.It has been found that electric tools are subject toaccelerated wear and possible premature failure whenthey are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars,wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. Thechips and grindings from these materials are highlyabrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings,brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is notrecommended that this tool be used for extendedwork on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spacklingcompounds, or plaster. During any use on thesematerials it is extremely important that the tool iscleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.CUTTERSGet faster more accurate cutting results by keepingcutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulatedpitch and gum from cutters after each use.When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside ofthe cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter. Besure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind theclearance angle the same as originally ground.COLLETFrom time to time, it also becomes necessary to cleanyour collet and collet nut. To do so, simply removecollet nut from collet and clean the dust and chips thathave collected. Then return collet nut to its originalposition.MAINTENANCEADJUSTING LOCKING ARM TENSIONOver time and with repeated use, the locking arm maybecome loose. When this occurs, tighten the elasticstop nut slightly. The elastic stop nut should be looseenough so there is some play in the locking arm whenit is in the open position. Make sure the motor housingdoes not move up or down when clamped.NOTE: Do not over tighten the elastic stop nut. Thelocking arm should clamp tightly to secure the motorhousing.If the locking arm becomes worn beyondadjustment, a repair kit is available. Pleasecontact your service center to order theappropriate router locking arm repair kit.LUBRICATIONAll of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with asufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life ofthe unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,no further lubrication is required.EXTENSION CORDSThe use of any extension cord will cause some loss ofpower. To keep the loss to a minimum and to preventtool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavyenough to carry the current the tool will draw.A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 isrecommended for an extension cord 100 feet or lessin length. When working outdoors, use an extensioncord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacketwill be marked WA.CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from thecutting area and position the cord so that it willnot get caught on lumber, tools, etc., duringcutting operation.WARNING: Check extension cords before eachuse. If damaged replace immediately. Never usetool with a damaged cord since touching thedamaged area could cause electrical shockresulting in serious injury.Extension cords suitable for use with your router areavailable at your nearest Sears Retail Store.WARNING: Always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses with side shields during powertool operation or when blowing dust. If operationis dusty, also wear a dust mask.