Manual for 315.17461

Cindy99 said:

I have yet to find a manual for this specific model of router. I bought it at a yard sale 20 years ago and would love to get it going! Can you help?

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here..
https://www.routerforums.com/craftsman/?pp=35&daysprune=-1

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None of the manuals have this model number 315.17461

Sears had a number of models that were very close to the same router. All with 315. at the beginning of the model number were made by Ryobi. With very minor exceptions any group that were similar would have virtually identical manuals. Many of us here have owned Sears routers and if we saw a picture and you asked a specific question we would probably be able to answer it for you.

I have never used a router before. I have a book on using routers, but I really want to understand the parts of this craftsman that I own

Cindy99 said:

I have never used a router before. I have a book on using routers,

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in this case do we have some reading for you..
head over to this link and you'll see what we mean...

Hi, Cindy; welcome!
Any info here or elsewhere regarding using a router safely, read it and re-read it until it's second nature. Routers aren't very forgiving when it comes to flesh and bone, not to mention ruining whatever you're working on.
If you can find a nightschool class, or weekend workshop, you'll get a lot out of it.
See Stick's .pdfs above!

Thanks. Well, I have taught myself how to use an angle grinder and I’m comfortable with it so I figure a router can’t be much worse. I don’t live anywhere near a class, so I’m on my own. I do believe in safety and will not try anything that I’m not comfortable with. This group will be a great resource I’m sure

There's some nice tutorials here at the forum. Harry Sinclair has done a bunch...

I can never find what I'm looking for in the archive, but if you contact Harry I'm sure he'll give you links to them
https://www.routerforums.com/members/harrysin-10844.html

Cindy the manual for the router will provide very little help in regard to learning to use it. Sticks pd files will and Harry's Tutorials if we can find where we stashed them, and there are some very good videos on you tube. Marc Sommerfeld has some really good ones that are well done. They may seem over your head but if you watch his technique you'll be able to get something out of it and learn a few good tricks at the same time. And we are here to help when needed.

Thank you Chuck! I want the manual (or a resonable fascimile) because I don't even know how to put in a bit. I have no doubt I'll find a way to learn -- and I'm very glad I found this group. Now I just have to find the bits I bought 20 years ago but which are stashed somewhere in my workshop. Thanks again.

Cindy99 said:

I don't even know how to put in a bit. I have no doubt I'll find a way to learn --

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see if this helps...

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Thank you Stick!!!!!

In case you guys are curious I'm a found-object sculptor (self-taught) who has to teach themselves new skills in order to execute artistic visions I have. I lucked into a large lot of hemlock post (as in 8x8 etc) scraps and want to rout them.

Hi Cindy, and welcome to the forum! I removed your website link in the body of your post but you can add it to your signature line and it will show in each post. Btw, you are very creative!

David

The manual you seek is in the original post attachment from Stick. It’s listed as 17461 leaving out the 315 but when you pull it up the whole number is on the manual. Hope this helps!

Cindy welcome to the Router Forums. I took a look at your website and you have some very interesting pieces of art. You can post some of your projects in the show and tell section so we can keep up with what you have been putting together with found items.

the manual is here, https://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/user-manuals/315174710-craftsman-parts-manual and they'll also sell you a printed manual. the parts for that router are here. https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/315174710/0247/0740000.html

Try the following (insert periods after the www and the searspartsdirect to make it a URL. I have not posted the required number of post (10) in order to include a URL in my post)
www searspartsdirect com/partsdirect/user-manuals/315174710-craftsman-parts-manual

315.17461

I downloaded this a few years ago, while looking for a manual for the similar 315.17491 router.