INSTRUCTION MANUAL Router Table • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris RT200 031209 ED8 DR
Contents Warranty Introduction Description of symbols Specifications General safety instructions Additional safety rules for router tables Assembly Unpacking Know your product Attaching the legs Attaching the switch box Securing the table to a work bench Attaching the fence to the table Attaching the infeed and outfeed fence Attaching the guard to the fence Assembling the mitre gauge Adjusting the mitre gauge Mounting an R1250 router Mounting a router other than the R1250 Attaching a table insert Operation
Symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Introduction Conforms to relevant safety standards.
General safety instructions jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair covering. 8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also required if the drilling operation creates dust. 9. Connect dust extraction equipment.
or changing accessories. The router could start accidentally. • Make sure the router is fully and securely attached to the router table. Periodically check connections for tightness. The router motor can vibrate loose during use and fall from the table. • Do not use the router table without the guard. The guard assists in keeping hands away from unintended contact with the rotating bit. • Never place your fingers near a spinning bit or under the guard when the router is plugged in.
will cause the work piece to “climb” up on the bit pulling the work piece and possibly your hands into the rotating bit. • Guide the work piece by the fence to maintain control. Do not place material between the router bit and fence while routing the edge. This will cause the material to become wedged, making kickback possible. • Use push sticks, vertical and horizontally mounted feather boards and other jigs to hold the work piece.
Unpacking 10. Mitre gauge 11. Mitre gauge lock knob 12. Mitre gauge bar 13. 32mm table insert 14. 47mm table insert (not shown) 15. 55mm table insert (not shown) 16. Guard pin 17. Starting pin 18. Carriage bolts (1 large, 1 medium, 5 small) 19. Flat washers for carriage bolts (7) 20. Lock knobs (3 large, 4 small) 21. Socket head screws (8) 22. Locking washers (8) 23. Flat washers (8) 24. Nuts (8) 25. Philips screws (2) 26.
Know your product 15 14 10 Before using the router table, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. 1. Table 2. Left table leg 3. Right table leg 4. Table inserts (x3) 5. On/off switch 6. Switch disabling insert 7. Rear fence 6 8. Adjustable fence bracket 5 9. Infeed fence 2 10. Outfeed fence 11. Fence locking knobs 12. Outfeed fence locking knob 13. Guard 14. Mitre gauge 15. Mitre gauge lock knob 16. Dust extraction port 17.
Attaching the legs the 2 holes at the top of the left leg. 6. Secure the switch box to the leg with the 2 Philips head screws. 1. Place the table (1) upside down on a flat surface. The hole and slots in the table should be furthest away from you. 2. Position the left table leg (2) on the right hand side and secure to the table using 4 screws, locking washers, flat washers and nuts. 3.
Attaching the fence to the table opening on the left side of the table and through the opening on the left side of the fence. Secure the bolt with a flat washer and a large lock knob. The rear fence (7) is slideable and attaches to the table through the two channel openings on the table. The infeed (9) and outfeed (10) fence attach to the rear fence. Attaching the infeed and outfeed fence 1.
Adjusting the mitre gauge arm and the support base on the fence. Tap gently on the pin if needed to insert it through the support base. To change the angle of the mitre gauge (14) loosen the mitre gauge lock knob (15) and move the gauge to the desired angle. Tighten the lock knob to set the gauge at the selected angle. Assembling the mitre gauge The mitre gauge pivots on the mitre bar and is secured in position by a lock knob that fits into a threaded opening on the bar.
5. Once the router is secured to the router plate place it under the table 6. Secure the router plate to the table by feeding each of the 4 screws through the top of the table and into the router plate. 7. Ensure that the front of the router is facing the front of the router table. 8. Make sure the switch on the front left leg is in the off position. 9. Plug the router power cord into the back of the switch box. Secure the router power cord so that it will not interfere with the operation of the router. 6.
Operation Adjusting the fence Once the router is properly installed and connected to the router table you can use the safety switch on the router table to turn the router on. 1. Insert the switch disabling insert (6) and ensure the switch is in the OFF position. 2. Make sure the switch on the router is in the OFF position. 3. Make sure the router is plugged into the outlet on the router table switch box. 4. Plug the router table cord into a power socket. 5.
material and adjust the outfeed fence so that it supports the cut material, compensating for the removed stock. Maintenance Cleaning 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a rag. 3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. 4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. Caution. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the router table. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
