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Craftsman 315.269211 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 315.269211 Operator's Manual

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Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-31
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Sears, Roebuck
and Co., 3333 Beverly
Rd., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman
Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-431
8-04
• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List

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  • Page 1 • Maintenance manual before using this product. • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-31 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman Web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 983000-431 8-04...
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROUTER Lfthis CRRFT',_MnHouter fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERWCE CENTER iN THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 3 clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. ,_ WARNING:Read andunderstand a ll instructions. Failure tofollowallinstructions Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. listedbelow, m ayresultinelectric shock, f ire and/orserious personal injury. [] Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
  • Page 4 SERVICE [] When servicing a tool, use only identical re- placement parts. Follow instructions in the [] Toolservicemustbe performed only by quali- Maintenance section of this manual. Use of fied repair personnel Service or maintenance unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in instructions may create a risk of electric shock or a risk of injury.
  • Page 5 Important:Some ofthefollowing symbols m aybeused onyourtool.Please study themandlearntheirmeaning. Proper i nterpretation ofthesesymbols w ill allowyoutooperate thetoolbetterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATIONIEXP LANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency ( cycles persecond) Watt Power Minutes Time '7.., Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction...
  • Page 6 Depth of Cut 0 = 1=1/2 in. No Load Speed 15,000 =25,000/min Power Cord 10 ft. Collet 1/2 in. and 1/4 in. Horsepower Net Weight 8 Ibs. 5 oz. input 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 9.5 amps Your router has been shipped completely assembled. WARMNG: If any parts are missing, do not inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or...
  • Page 7 DOUBLEmNSULATION DEPTH ADJUSTING RING Double insulation isa concept i n safetyinelectric The depth adjusting ring allows you to adjust the power tools,whicheliminates t heneedfortheusual depth of cut. three-wire g rounded powercord.Allexposed metal LOCKING partsareisolated fromtheinternal m etalmotor components withprotecting i nsulation. Double The locking arm secures the motor housing in the insulated toolsdo notneedto begrounded.

  • Page 8: Chip Shield

    HANDLE POWER CHIP SHIELD HANDLE 1/4in. COLLET ASSEMBLY DEPTH ADJUSTING LOCKING ARM SPINDLE LOCK COLLETNUT Fig. 1 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
  • Page 9 [] Lay router down on table to gain easy access to WARNmNG: Yourroutershouldnever b e collet nut. connected topower supply whenyouare assembling p arts, m aking adjustments, installing [] Place wrench provided onto collet nut and turn or removing cutters, c leaning, orwhennotin couterclockwise to loosen.
  • Page 10 ADJUSTmNG DEPTHOF CUT [] Turn the depth indicator ring until the zero lines up with the indicator point on the base. See Figure 5. See Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6 We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in.
  • Page 11 ADJUSTRNG DEPTHOF CUT (WroTH ROUTER The speed selection chart shown gives suggested speed settings based on the diameter of the cutter and the type of material being routed. Figure 7 We suggest that you practice with the variable speed The indicator point on the base can be used when feature of your router before installing a cutter and using your router mounted to a router table.
  • Page 12 HELPFUL HNTS STARTING/STOPPING ROUTER [] Grasp handles using both hands. See Figure 9 J" AHways champ workpiece secureHy before routing. To start router: Press the switch to the I position. See A safe operator is one who thinks ahead. Figure 10. AHways wear eye protection when routing.
  • Page 13 PLACINGROUTERONVVORKPIECE FEEDING ROUTER Placing yourrouteron a workpiece d iffers, d epending The "secret" of professional routing and edge shaping onthetypeofrouting: e dgerouting or internal r outing. lies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. WARNING:Remain alertandwatchwhatyou RATE OF FEED aredoing.
  • Page 14 D_RECTION (EXTERNAL} Feeding Too Slow See Figure 72. it is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly. When it is advanced into the work The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise too slowly, a revolving bit does not dig into new wood direction.
  • Page 15 DIRECTION ( iNTERNAL) DETERMINING DEPTH OF CUT Whenever youarerouting a groove, y ourtravel As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important shouldbeina direction thatplaces whatever g uide because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects youareusing at theright=hand side.inshort,when the quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of theguideis positioned a s shown in thefirstpartof damage to your router motor and bit).
  • Page 16 ROUTRNG Yourrouteris a versatile toolandcanbeusedfor manydifferent a pplications. Youmayroutgrooves, carvedesigns usinga template, carvedesigns by freehand, tapertameandchairlegs,mortise door jambs,or create joints. ROUTING GROOVES Figure 16 When routing across the face of boards, set router at desired depth of cut, place the edge of router base against workpiece, and turn on the router.

  • Page 17: Routing Withguide Bushings

    ROUTING WiTHGUIDE BUSHINGS WhenusingtheTemplate GuideBushings i temNo.9- 25082 with},ourrouter, y oumustvisually centerthe bitwiththebushing beforebeginning y ourcut.Your routersubbase maybeadjusted by loosening t he screws holding thesubbase toyourrouter.Besureto tighten locking armbefore centering bit in bushing. Aftercentering bitwithbushing, t ighten screws securely. EDGING WITHPILOT BITS TOP EDGESHAPING Figure 18 Arbor-type bits with pilots are excellent for quick,...
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING LOCKING ARM TENSION WARNING:Whenservicing, useonlyidentical Craftsman replacement parts.Useofanyother Over time and with repeated use, the locking arm may partmaycreate a hazard or causeproduct become loose. When this occurs, tighten the elastic damage. stop nut slightly. The elastic stop nut should be loose...
  • Page 19 THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES CURRENTLY AVAmLABLE AT SEARS RETAmL STORES. Dovetail Template Rout-A-Form Pantograph Butt Hinge Template Template MultFPurpose Router Guide Template Guide Bushing COMBF VEINING CORE STRAIGHT COMBF HINGE COVE BEAD DOVETA& RABBET OGEE, ARBOR NATION FACE NATION MORTISIN(_ CUTTER ROMAN0 QUARTER-...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.269211 SEE NOTE NOTE: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.

  • Page 21: Parts List

    • CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.269211 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model 1 number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING...
  • Page 22 Your Home For repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! ....For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself....