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User Manual for CRAFTSMAN models including: 315.25031 Heavy Duty Router, 315.25031, Heavy Duty Router, Duty Router, Router
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DocumentDocumentASSEMBLY, OPERATING AND PARTS LIST FOR MODEL NUMBER 315o25031 The Model Number wi_J be found on a name plate located on the Commutator End Coveir_ Always mention the Model Num_ bet in alt correspondence regarding the CRAFTSMAN ROUT_ ER or when ordering repair parts, HOW TO ORDER REPA| R PARTS All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO_ or SIMPSONSoSEARS LIMITED. When or_ dering parts by mail from the mail order house which serves the territory in which you Ikve, setting prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly, WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST: ], The PART NUMBER 2, The PART NAME 3, The MODEL NUMBER--315 2503 t, 4, The NAME of itern_Heavy Duty, Router COAST TO COAST NAT|ON-W| DE SERVICE FROM SEARS FOR YOU R CRAFTSMAN H EAVY DUTY ROUTER SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. and SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED in Canada back up your investmemt with and MAN replacement parts, If and when you need repairs or service, call on us to protect your investment in this fine piece of SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.-U.S.A. CANADA, SIMPSONS-SEARS LiMiTED https://manual-hub.com/ 9 41 40 / / / / \ 13 I 5O 45 & Z 48 U ! a a J / 61 https://manual-hub.com/ O, 0 0 X o m_ l- a _ 3_ < z_ u _ i_ Z o_ Z_ 0 W Z 0 j 444 £ _0oo I E _ .... , ,0 , , _ ooo https://manual-hub.com/ OPERATING CUSTOMER'S DO'S AND DONT'S 1. DO make sure voitage supply is 1_0o120 volts AC or D.C, before router is plugged in, 2. DO be sure tool is properly grounded especialiy_if you are on a damp floor or groun& 3_ DO blow out air passages occasionally to keep unit clean to insure a cool running unit. 4_ DO check bits and cutters periodicaliy for fightness_ 5, DO keep caller clean, 6 DO replace brushes in pairs when warn to about _,_" in length. 1 DON'T leave the power cord connected to the power supply when installing or changing cutters_ 2 DON'T overload router to the point where speed is Over}oading causes overheating and possible burnouts_ 3, DON'T use dull knives or cutters since they will not produce good work and will cause overiooding_ 4, DON_ use two wire extension cord_ 5 DON'T pick the tool up by the power cord, 6, DON_T jerk the power cord to remove the plug from the socket, CAUTION GROUNDING _ This tao! is equipped with an Underwriters' Laboratories approved 3 prong plug for your s_fety_, "The _onger prong in th_s plug is canne,ct_ through _he power cord to the tool When the is im serted in a property grounded receptacle box, StwlH pratecl the user from shock, should the tool insu,_ Jation for any reason fail_ |_ you use an extension cord with this tool, it should also be 3 wire_ Since many receptacleboxes in present canstruco llon will nat have provision for 3 prong plugs, an _adapter is included with this tool_ Make sure grounding lead is firmly attached to a g_und_ _ep|e©le box as shown above, before nit.piing to operate the tool *(Not US_ in Canada) LUBRICATION .... The Motor Unit Bali Bearings ore pack- ed with a sufficient amount of grease for the life of the Unit when used in normal service, BRUSHf!$_To replace Carbon Brushes (#2) Fig, 1, un- screw Brush Cap (#1) and remove old brush Replace with new brushes (in pairs), making sure when inserting that curvature of brush wiJ! match curvature of commutator Make sure that the brushes move freely in the hoider_ Replacement of these relatively inexpensive ports, when necessary, will aid in getting full power from the unit and will prolong the life of the armature,, REPAIR SERV|CE AND PART$_All fine tools, on occasion, may require service or the replacement of parts du_ to wear from normal use, To prdong the life of your tad when repairs ore needed, call on your nearest Sears Moil Order'or Retail Store Please don't risk possible additional cost or damage to the tooi through _nexperlenced repairs_ Sears Servicemen ore factory trained, which prove_, _ o_r e×ominot_o_ to _ de_e_tiee _ndet neli_'_'_l _ This guarantee d_S _t eove_ bo_n_o_t_ f_om _o_ at irnpro_r p_s subieeted to obu_ o_e _ot covered by this g_oto_tee, vdtoge, at' &o_'_ the t_i @i_g fo_ or [_p_Hy u_d B|odes, eo_gS_or ony o_hef YOUR GUA_NT_E CARD MUST BE PRESENT£D WHEN THE TOOL IS R_URN_D SHOULD YOU _'¢£EDTO AVAIL YOU_ELF _ YOUR GUAR- ANTE_ RiGHTS_ IF CARD IS NOT PRESE_ED, ANY ADJUSTM£NT WILL B_ _DE AT THE DI_R_ION OF THE SEARS STORE S_RS_ ROEBUCK AND CO, https://manual-hub.com/ INSTRUCTIONS FOE OPE TING (confinu ) TO ADJUST FOR DEPTH OF CUT- ,,,-Besure that moo tar unit is turned off_ Piace the Router on a fiat surface and loosen motor unit locking sCreW (A) Fig, 2 Turn Router adiusting ring (B) in a counterclockwise direction, lowering the motor unit until the cutter iust touches the surface Set odiusting ring indicator (C) at zero. Move router until cutter is dear of the edge of the work, then turn adjusting ring to iower cutter to desired depth according to graduations on rlng_ Tighten motor unit locking screw secure_y_ Each grad° uation on ring equals approx 1/64" vertico_ move° ment of cutter_ SIZE OF CUT'The overage cut should not exceed _Q," depth per pass when using _arger cutters !n hardwoods, two or three passes should be made when us_ ing the largest cutters available Two or three passes in hardwood are more practical than risking possible damage to the motor unit or cutlerbreakage through TO ASSEMBLE MOTOR UNIT TO BASE--Align slot in adiusting ring (B), Fig 2 with slot in base (E) In.- sort re@tar unit iF) into base, with pin located in side of motor unit engaging slot in adjusting ring_ Lower motor unit in slot until it bottoms. Then turn adjusting ring in a counterclockwise rotation to further iow. er motor units Attach motor unit handle by sliding onto base dovetail and tightening locking screw (DL TO REMOVE MOTOR UNIT FROM BASE_-The mo_ tar may be removed by loosening motor Cocking screw and turning adjusting ring (B) in a cioc:kwise direction until motor reaches its highest position Motor may then be lifted from bas.e_ When returning motor _a base, make sure that slot in adjusting ring is aiign_ with slot in baser The switch and handie assembly may be removed by loosening locking screw (D) F:ig_ 2 and sliding handle out, TO ATTACH SUB°BASE--This router is supplied with a Phendic Subobase (#57), Fig t_ This base provides the rou_er with o smooth surface for use where it is desired to keep work free from marks and scratches. Fasten to Base with three screws, (#56), Fig l, furnished. TO INSTALL CUbERS--Place toilet (#27) rata end of shaft and secure with nut (#28), leaving nut slight° ly Ioose_ Insert shank of outtar allthe way into co.llet Hold collar (#25) and nut with wrenches furnished_ The Coilet is a precision Co!let and should be kept clean to insure accurate results PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS .....T..he best resutts for fast accurate cutting are obtained by using cutters which are sharp. A properly sharpened cutter will not only prolong the life of the Router but will mare the job of cutting both faster and easier_ Keep cutters c[eon_ Avoid, if possible, running hot and smoking Remove any accumulated pitch and gum from sides with kerosene_ if you are going to sharpen "your own cutters, here is a recommended procedure, Grind only the inside of the cutting edge of cutters. When grinding cutters, it is sometimes necessary to touch up the end. Be sure, when grinding the end of Cutters, to grind the clearance angle the same as that originally furmshed on the cutters.. Never grind the outside diameter of cut_ ters as they are ground on special machinery for prop_ er cieorance_ TO ASSEMBLE EDGE GUIDE AND CONTOUR FIN- GER TO ROUTER_PIace arms (H) of edge guide in bosses (I) on Router, Tighten screws (J) and (K) to hoId in place Arms may be odiusted by loosening screws (K) or (J) and piacing in the desired position for cutting.. The contour finger is attached to the edge guide by sliding keyway (L) over key (M) on edge guide, and tightening screw (NL USE OF EDGE: GUIDE AND CONTOUR FtNGER_ Used with "CRAFTSMAN" Heavy Duty Router for shaping edges when cutters having no pilots are em_ played, and for making all tyt_es of cuts required to be paraltel to the edge of the work When the contour finger is attached to the edge guide, and positioned under the cutter for the desired width and depth of cut it wiii enable the operator to rout a uniform cut on irregularly shaped edges_ USE OF ROUTER WITH DOVETAIL TEMPLATE_ When using the Router with the Dovetaii Template aIways butt the rounded edge of the base, not flat edge, against the Dovetail stop to insure proper dovetai! length Page 5 https://manual-hub.com/ AND ACCESSORIES Shown below are attachments and accessories that can be used with the HEAVY DUTY ROUTER, These items can be purchased through your local Sears. store, or nearest Sears mail order house. FiG 4 Fi& 5 FiG 6 FIG,? FIG. 3, DOVETAIL TEMPLATE, MODEL NO. 315.25720_ For use in conjunction with Router and Guide Bushing, Figure 4, to make dovetail joints for joining drawer sides and ends_ A template is a "must"' for perfect fit of drawer sides and ends_ FIG. 4, GUIDE BUSHINGS AND ADAPTER, NO. 25059--The Adapter attaches to the router base. Afterwards, any one of three guide bushings furnished may be snapped into place in the adapter. The bushing circumference rides against a template edge toguide the bit for cutting. Since each of the three bushings has a different diameter, three different selections of spacing between the bit and template edge are avai!able. Y2"' diameter bushing used with Dovetail Template (Fig. 3 above). FIG. 5, TRAMMEL POI NT A_ACHMENT NO. 25154--This attachment can be used with the router to cut inside circles from 2" to 26" diameter, and can also be used for fancy ciro c:ular edge work_ FIG. 6, CUTTER GRINDING A_ACHMENT, NO. 25159-- The Cutter Grinding Attachment for the router makes light work of keeping bits and cutters sharp and in good condition A Special grinding wheel for use in the router chuck is includ- ed, The holding attachment has a full range of circular and angular adjustments so that you can accurately align any shape cutting edge with the grinding wheel surface_ Once set up, the identical sharpening of all edges on a bit or cutter is FIG. 1, FORMICA CU_ER ATTACHMENT, NO. 2573 For_ mica, phenolics_and laminates with similar bonding agents are much too hard to cut successfully with ordinary tools, This special router attac:hment, however, enables you to hold the thin sheets fi rmly for accurate cutting and edging. The special carboloy tipped bit included with this attachment will clean off the stubborn edges smoothly, without chipping or ripping. DOOR AND JAMB BUTT HINGE TEMPLATE_ (Not Shown) Most commercially availabJe Door Butt Hinge Templates or Kits may be used with this R.out- er for making butt hinge seats in accurately hanging doors and shutters_ SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. U.S.A. IN CANADA, SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED Pag_ 6 https://manual-hub.com/