Indicatordepth, Router Tables, Practice Before Actual USE

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS WHEN

ROUTER IS MOUNTED TO A ROUTER TABLE

See Figure 7.

The depth of cut is readable from both sides of the depth indicator ring. The bottom ring is convenient when using your router mounted upside down to a router table. The indicator point on the base can also be used when using your router mounted to a router table.

Set the cutter at zero depth of cut, rotate depth indicator ring to desired depth of cut on the scale, then tighten locking knob securely.

FORROUTERTABLEUSEONLY

INDICATOR'_DEPTH

POINTINDICATORRING Fig. 7

ROUTER TABLES

The use of Craftsman routers on router tables offered by other manufacturers has not been investigated for compliance with applicable safety standards,

,_ WARNING: Do not use with router tables that fail to conform to safe wood working practices

and offer proper guarding for the cutter. Failure to comply can result in an accident causing possible serious injury.

PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE

We suggest that you practice with your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. Check the following before connecting your router to power supply.

•Make sure power supply Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

•Make sure the spindle lock is in the unlocked position.

•Make sure the trigger is not in the lock-on position.

•Make sure there is not a cutter in the ccllet.

•Make sure the collet does not extend below the subbase.

•Plug your router into power supply.

•Grasp your router firmly with both hands and turn on.

HELPFUL HINTS

J' Always clamp workpiece securely before routing. ,/ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead.

,/ Always wear eye protection when routing.

,/ Make setup adjustments carefully. Then double check. Measure twice and cut once.

,/ Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened.

•/ Don'tlet familiarity make you careless.

,/ Study all safety rules and do the job safely.

JNever place your hands in jeopardy.

JMake certain clamps can'tloosen while in use.

,/ Test difficult setups on scrap --Don'twaste lumber.

V" Plan each operation before you begin.

/Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your router frequently. Shake router or blow with an air

jet to remove sawdust buildup. J' Think safety by thinking ahead.

ROUTING

See Figure 8.

For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, your router has two handles, one on each side of the router base. When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as shown in Figure 8.

Tum router on and let motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed cutter into workpiece. Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate router when fatigued.

HANDLE

,OWER

Fig. 8

_1= WARNING: Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in

loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

315.175 specifications

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Craftsman 315.175 Indicatordepth, Router Tables, Practice Before Actual USE, Helpful Hints

Models: 315.175