Craftsman 315.26921 manual

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    CRAFTSMAN I _"° _ '°"_'1 Double Insulated Model No. 315.269210 18/32 7/16 13132 Save this manual for future reference CAU'nON: Read and follow aH Safety RuUes and Operating Rnstructions before first use of this product. Customer HeUp Line: 1-800-932-3188 o Safety o Features o Operation o Maintenance o Parts List Sears, Ro[...]

  • Page 2

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROUTER If this rRRFTSMRN router fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears wiii replace it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This w[...]

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    WARNING: Read andunderstand aH instructions. Failure to follow aH instructions Hsted beUow, may resuUt in eUectric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTmONS WORK AREA [] Keep your work area ctean and well Jit. CUuttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. [] Do not operate power tooJs in expJosive atmo- spheres, such [...]

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    SERVICE [] TooJ service must be performed only by qualio fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. [] When servicing a tooJ, use only identicaJ reo pJacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Mai[...]

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    important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and barn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols wiii allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESmG NATmON/EXPLANATmON Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per second) Power Time Type or a characteristic of current Rotational speed, a[...]

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    Depth of Cut CoHet Horsepower input 0 - 1-1/2 in. No Load Speed 15,000 - 25,000/min 1/2 in. and 1/4 in. Power Cord 10 ft. 2 Net Weight 7 Ibs= 6 oz= 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 9.5 amps Your router has been shipped completely assembled. Unspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. Rf any parts are damaged or m[...]

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    DOUBLE iNSULATION DouMe insulation is a concept in safety in eUectric power tooUs, which eliminates the need for the usuaU three-wire grounded power cord. AH exposed metaU parts are isoUated from the internaU metaU motor components with protecting insuUafion. DouMe insuUated tooUs do not need to be grounded. Important: Servicing of a tooUwith douMe[...]

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    HANDLE POWER HANDLE 1/4in. COLLET ASSEMBLY WRENCH DEPTH ADJUSTING LOCKING ARM SPINDLE LOCK COLLET NUT Fig:1 ,_ WARNmNG: Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careUess, Remember that a careUess fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury, 8[...]

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    _ WARNING: Your router shouUd never be connected to power suppUy when you are assembfing parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cbaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting router wHU prevent accidentaU starting thatcouUd cause serious personaU injury. INSTALUNG/RE_OVmNG CUTTERS See Figure 2. [] Unplug your router. ,_ WARNING: Fai[...]

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    ADJUSTmNG DEPTH OF CUT See Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6. We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. and that several passes be made to reach depths of cut greater than 1/8 in. [] Unplug your router. _ WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious [] Turn the depth indicator ring until the [...]

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    ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT (WroTH ROUTER See Figure 7. The indicator point on the base can be used when using your router mounted to a router tame, [] Set the cutter at zero depth of cut, [] Rotate depth indicator ring to desired depth of cut on the scab, Refer to "ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT" earlier in this manual [] Tighten Hocking arm secureiy[...]

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    HELPFUL HINTS 7" AUways damp workpbce secureUy before routing, V" A safe operator is one who thinks ahead, V" AUways wear eye protection when routing, 7" Make setup adjustments carefully, Then doubb check, Measure twice and cut once, 7" Keep cutters dean and properUy sharpened, 7" Don't bt familiarity make you car[...]

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    PLACING ROUTER ON WORKPIECE PUacing your router on a workpbce differs, depending on the type of routing: edge routing or internaU routing. _ WARNING: Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate router when fatigued. EDGE ROUTING [] Place router on edge of workpiece, making sure the router bit does not contact workpiece. [] Turn router[...]

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    Feeding Too Slow Ut is aBo possiMe to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too sbwUy. When it is advanced into the work too sbwUy, a revoMng bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite; instead, it simpUy scrapes away sawdust-Hke partbbs. Scraping produces heat, which can gUaze, burn, or mar the cut and in extreme cases, can even [...]

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    DIRECTION (INTERNAL) Whenever you are routing a groove, your travel should be in a direction thatplaces whatever guide you are using at the right-hand side. Inshort, when the guide is positioned as shown in the first part of Figure 13, tooltravel should be leftto right and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide is positioned as shown in the[...]

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    ROUTING Your router is a versatile tooU and carl be used for marly different appHcations. You may rout grooves, carve designs using a tempUate, carve designs by freehand, taper taNeandchair Uegs, mortise door jambs, or create joints. ROUTING GROOVES See Figure 16. When routing across the face of boards, set router at desired depth of cut, pUacethe [...]

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    ROUTING WITH GUIDE BUSHINGS When using the TempUate Guide Bushings Item No. 9- 25082 with your router, you must visually center the bit with thebushing before beginning yourcut. Your router subbase may be adjusted by bosening the screws hoUding thesubbase to yourrouter. Be sure to tighten bcHng arm before centering bit in bushing. After centering b[...]

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    _ WARNING: When servicing, use onUy idenficaU Craftsman repUacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Orfiy the parts shown on the parts Hst, are intended to be repaired or repUaced by the customer. AH other parts represent an important part of the douMe insuUafion system andshouUd be serviced onUy by[...]

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    THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL STORES TempJate GuideBushings Dovetail Template Box Joint Template Butt Hinge Template Muitiopurpose Router Guide Rout - A - Form Pantograph _ WARNING: The use of attachments oF accessories not listed above might be hazardous, ROUTER TABLES With a router table your router[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROUTER- MODEL NUMBER 315.'269210 -._ SEE NOTE 2 3 4 12 2O 11 22 5 7 8 11 19 18 _14 m i 7 _25 24 NOTE: The assemMy shown represents an important part of the douMe insuUated system, To avoid the possibility of aUterafion or damage to the system, service shouUd be performed by your nearest Sears repair center, Contact your nearest Sears[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROUTER - MODEL NUMBER 315.269210 The model number wiii be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number | in aii correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. J SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDEFtING iNSTRUCTiONS PARTS UST Key Part No. No. 1 983014-001 2 982899-014 3 982716-001 4 982959-0[...]

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