Craftsman 315.175340 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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ROUTER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.175340
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Craftsman 315.175340 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	315.175340
Category	Power Tool
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Rules

Work Area and Personal Safety Guidelines

Electrical and Tool Use Safety Precautions

Specific Safety Rules and Warnings

Safe Operation and Extension Cord Usage

Advises on knowing the tool, wearing safety glasses, inspecting cords, and using proper extension cords.

Chemical Exposure and General Safety

Specifications and Electrical Information

Electrical System and Extension Cords

Switching Router Bases

Fixed/D-Handle to Plunge Base Conversion

Steps to detach the motor from the fixed/D-handle base and attach it to the plunge base.

Switching Plunge Base to Fixed Base

Base Attachment Procedures

Cutter Installation and Depth Adjustment

Removing and Inserting Cutters

Procedure for safely changing router bits using the collet nut and spindle lock.

General Depth of Cut Factors

Plunge Router Depth Adjustment

Setting Depth Stop for Plunge Cuts

Step-by-step instructions to set the depth stop for precise plunge cuts.

Fixed Base Router Depth Adjustment

Setting Depth Indicator for Fixed Base

Steps to set the depth for fixed base routers using the depth adjustment ring and indicator.

Router Operation Basics

Turning On/Off and Initial Setup

Instructions for operating the router's switch and initial steps before starting operation.

Routing Feed Direction

External and Internal Feed Guidance

Feed Rate and Speed Control

Achieving Proper Feed Rate

Avoiding Slow Feeding Issues

Depth of Cut Strategy

Managing Deep Cuts Safely

Maintenance and Care Procedures

General, Cutter, and Collet Maintenance

Parts List