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Craftsman router repair

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#1 ·
I need to repair the motor wiring on a Craftsman router 315.174921. How do I remove the shaft lock so I can remove the cover?
 
#2 ·
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#5 ·
To start off, follow this link and download the manual for your router.

Craftsman 315-174921 You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view it. If you don't have it, you can download the reader for free.

The manual has a blow up diagram in it, and it appears that there is a small screw on the bottom of the lock lever. Remove it, and the handle comes off. 2 screws(I think) in top and the top comes off.
 
#8 ·
Well, this was a case of simply over-thinking a problem. I found that if you engage the shaft lock completely, the screw is exposed and the lever can easily be taken off. The wiring fix was as simple as I expected. A wirenut just worked its way loose, opening the circuit. Thanks for your help.
 
#9 ·
Good deal Tom, glad you were able to figure it out. Sorry I didn't get back to you, I just haven't had the time to dig mine out yet....
 
#12 ·
If it's like one I had you had to reach in and remove the screw that holds the shaft lock lever and pull that out first.
 
#15 ·
Wire Nuts are not a good fix for vibrating machinery wiring. The vibrations will back them off. Solder and shrink tubing would survive better. A crimp terminal would also work, if there is space for it. Wire nuts are for house wiring where there is no vibration. Don't use them in machinery.

Charley
 
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