MODEL T28048 BENCHTOP ROUTER TABLE OWNER'S MANUAL (For models manufactured since 6/17) COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2017 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #ES19047 PRINTED IN CHINA V1.12.
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................................ 2 Contact Info.................................................... 2 Manual Accuracy............................................ 2 Identification.................................................... 3 Controls & Components.................................. 4 SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................ 7 Safety Instructions for Machinery................... 7 Additional Safety for Router Tables................
INTRODUCTION Contact Info Manual Accuracy We stand behind our machines! If you have questions or need help, contact us with the information below. Before contacting, make sure you get the serial number and manufacture date from the machine ID label. This will help us help you faster. We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s manual with your new machine! Grizzly Technical Support 1815 W. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65807 Phone: (570) 546-9663 Email: techsupport@grizzly.
Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Front View B D C E F A Rear View I H G J P N O K M A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. T-Slot Track 3 ⁄4" Table Mounting Plate Outfeed Fence Router Bit Guard Infeed Fence Table Insert Fence Support I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P.
Controls & Components F. Mounting Plate. Plate used to attach router to table. G. ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Disabling Key. Turns router ON and OFF. Remove key to disable switch. H To reduce your risk of serious injury, read this entire manual BEFORE using machine. Refer to the following figures and descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine.
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL T28048 BENCHTOP ROUTER TABLE Product Dimensions: Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height .................................................................................24 x 16 x 23-1/2 in.
Features: Universal Aluminum Mounting Plate Clear Polycarbonate Router Guard Hand-Adjustable Fence Assembly and Fence Boards Anodized Extruded-Aluminum Fence Board Shims Enclosed Canvas Dust Collection Bag Canvas Side Pockets w/Tool Pouches Shop Vacuum Compatible Dust Ports Adjustable Feet Accessories: Plate Insert w/2" Diameter Bit Hole Plate Insert w/1-3/8" Diameter Bit Hole Plate Insert w/1/2" Diameter Bit Hole Plate Insert Wrench Starting Pin Hex Wrench 3mm Hex Wrench 4mm Hex Wrench 5mm -6Page 2 of 2
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce risk of slipping and losing control or accidentally contacting cutting tool or moving parts. HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created by machinery operations may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material.
Additional Safety for Router Tables Serious cuts, amputation, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating bit. Bits or other parts improperly secured can fly off and strike nearby operators with great force. Flying debris can cause eye injuries or blindness. To minimize risk of getting hurt or killed, anyone operating shaper MUST completely heed hazards and warnings below. AVOIDING AMPUTATION.
SECTION 2: ELECTRICAL Availability Before installing the machine, consider the availability and proximity of the required power supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must be installed. To minimize the risk of electrocution, fire, or equipment damage, installation work and electrical wiring must be done by an electrician or qualified service personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
Grounding & Plug Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding wire and a grounding plug. Only insert plug into a matching receptacle (outlet) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
SECTION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and operations before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses during the entire setup process! Unpacking The following items are needed, but not included, for the setup/assembly of this machine. Description Qty Screwdriver Phillips #2................................ 1 • • Open-End Wrench 10mm............................
Inventory O P Q The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store. S T U R W B A X V P Figure 5. T28048 hardware inventory. C E D F I H G N J K L M Figure 4. T28048 inventory. Box Contents (Figure 4) Qty A. Table....................
Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS. Flat Head Cap Screw 5mm 5mm -14- Model T28048 (Mfd.
Cleanup The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. This rust preventative works extremely well, but it will take a little time to clean. Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your machine. The time you spend doing this now will give you a better appreciation for the proper care of your machine's unpainted surfaces.
Assembly 3. The machine must be fully assembled before it can be operated. Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Needed for Setup and gather all listed items. To ensure the assembly process goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are covered or coated in heavy-duty rust preventative (if applicable). Hook-andLoop Material Front Frame To assemble router table: 1.
6. Attach assembled frame connector tubes to front and rear frames with (8) M6-1 X 50 flat head cap screws, as shown in Figure 11. Prepared Frame Connector Tube 8. Once all frame connector tubes are attached to the front and rear frames, fully tighten all tube clamp fasteners. 9. Attach (4) adjustable feet to threaded posts on front and rear frames. Note: Router table feet are used to level the router table (see Router Table Leveling on Page 23 for detailed instructions). x8 10.
13. Lay straightedge across mounting plate, plate insert, and table surfaces in pattern shown in Figure 14. Table Surface Mounting Board 15. Repeat Steps 13–14 as needed until mounting plate is aligned with table surface. IMPORTANT: Mounting plate and table surface must be aligned evenly to ensure a workpiece does not catch on mounting plate or table surface and kickback. 16. Lift mounting plate out of table opening and place it aside. 17.
19. Lay mounting plate with plate insert inside table opening on set screws. Make sure mounting plate faces upward. (Top surface of mounting has countersinks.) 20. Attach mounting plate to table with (4) M6-1 x 35 flat head cap screws, as shown in Figure 19. 22. Attach fence assembly with (2) M8-1.25 extra-wide hex nuts. Note: Extra-wide hex nuts fit into channeled slot on bottom side of table (see Figure 21). Channeled Slot x2 Table Slot x4 Mounting Plate Figure 21.
Attaching Router 24. Attach dust collection bag and side pockets, as shown in Figure 23. Match hook-and-loop material on frame with that on dust-collection bag. Loop straps around frame tubing and match hook-and-loop material on straps and dust-collection bag and side pockets. Router attachment requires permanent modification of your router table mounting plate! Before attaching router, thoroughly read procedure below and make sure you can perform the required tasks.
4. Lift mounting plate out of table opening and lay it bottom-side-up on a protected working surface. 8. Note: Make sure surface is clear of anything that may scratch top surface of mounting plate. 5. Place router on mounting plate (see Figure 25), taking into account access to router controls. 6. Use erasable marker to mark center curve of router base, router base plate, and mounting plate as shown in Figure 25.
11. Use drill press or hand-held drill with guide to drill holes through mounting plate (see Figure 28 for example). 14. Use fasteners removed in Step 7 to secure router to mounting plate, as shown in Figure 29. Note: Use drill bit slightly larger in diameter than fasteners used to secure base plate to router. Note: The original fasteners may not be long enough to properly secure mounting plate to router. In that case, use longer fasteners purchased from your local hardware store. 12.
Leveling Router Table Connecting Power Cords To reduce risk of injury from accidental contact with spinning router bit, ALWAYS make sure router table is placed on a flat, clean surface and then leveled before router operations. DO NOT connect router table power cords to any power supply other than that listed in Electrical section of this manual. The feet on the Model T28048 are adjustable and used to level the router table. This keeps it from rocking during routing operations.
Dust Collection Connecting Dust-Collection System to Router Table 1. The Model T28048 has two dust ports. Both will accept a 21⁄2" outside diameter dust hose and a standard (21⁄4" diameter) shop vacuum hose adapter. Fit a dust hose over one or both dust ports (see Figure 31), and tightly secure with hose clamp(s). Fence Dust Port This machine creates a lot of wood chips/ dust during operation. Breathing airborne dust on a regular basis can result in permanent respiratory illness.
Test Run Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning correctly. If you find an unusual problem during the test run, immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again. The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help.
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Operation Overview To reduce your risk of serious injury, read this entire manual BEFORE using machine. Eye injuries, respiratory problems, or hearing loss can occur while operating this tool. Wear personal protective equipment to reduce your risk from these hazards. Keep hair, clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts at all times.
Disabling Switch The switch can be disabled by removing the key, as shown below. Disabling the switch in this manner can prevent unauthorized operation of the machine, which is important if it is not kept inside an access-restricted building or in a location where children may be present. Stock Inspection & Requirements Follow these rules when choosing and routing stock: • DO NOT cut stock that contains large or loose knots.
• Scrape all glue off the workpiece before jointing. Glue deposits on the workpiece, hard or soft, will gum up the router bit and produce poor results. • Remove foreign objects from the workpiece. Make sure that any stock you process with the router is clean and free of dirt, nails, staples, tiny rocks or any other foreign objects that could damage the router bit. These particles could also cause a spark as they strike the router bit and create a fire hazard.
Adjusting Fence Boards Using Fence Board Spacers The fence assembly on the Model T28048 has infeed and outfeed fence boards. Each fence board can be moved sideways up to 2" to increase or decrease the space between the boards and the router bit. The fence boards are held to the fence assembly with low-profile shoulder screws and knob bolts (see Figure 37). Use the knob bolts to loosen or tighten the fence boards to the fence assembly.
Adjusting Router Bit Guard Locking/Unlocking Table Inserts A clear router bit guard is included with the Model T28048 to provide additional safety during router operations. It is held to the fence assembly with (2) knurled thumb screws and square nuts. It adjusts up-and-down and side-to-side to accommodate various router operations. The router bit guard should be positioned vertically about 1⁄ 8" above the workpiece, and horizontally it should be centered on the gap between fence boards.
Edge Jointing 6. Jointing the edge of a board involves using a straight cutting router bit to remove wood from the face of the board. The result is a perfectly flat and square edge. Place straightedge against outfeed fence board, then adjust fence assembly so straightedge is also against bit flute (see Figure 41). Top View Straight Router Bit (Enlarged) Bit Flute Spacer Always feed workpiece against router bit rotation direction, as illustrated below.
Profile Routing To cut a profile into a workpiece: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Secure bit into router according to router manufacturer's instructions. 3. Raise router bit to desired height, then adjust fence assembly so fence boards are behind the bit the same distance as desired depthof-cut (see Figure 43).
5. Create countersunk mounting holes in zeroclearance fence board (see Figure 45) so low-profile shoulder screws removed from fence boards can be used to secure new fence to fence assembly in the same manner. Countersunk Holes for Fasteners Free-Hand Routing Irregular or free-hand routing takes a high degree of skill and dexterity and is done without the protection and aid of the fence assembly and router bit guard.
ALWAYS use an auxiliary jig and extreme care when free-hand routing. Routing without fence and attached guard greatly increases risk of accidental contact with spinning router bit, causing serious personal injury. 3. Remove fence assembly from table. 4. If possible, fabricate and mount a custom guard over the bit that safely protects your hands from spinning router bit. 5. Insert starting pin in best suited hole on mounting plate (see Figure 48) or clamp a starting block to table (see Figure 47).
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE Schedule For optimum performance from your equipment, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section. Daily Check: • Loose router mounting fasteners. • Loose mounting plate fasteners. • Loose frame and table fasteners. • Worn switch. • Worn or damaged cords and plugs. • Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this router table.
SECTION 6: SERVICE Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling. Troubleshooting Electrical Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution 1. Install switch disabling key (Page 27). Machine does not 1. Switch disabling key removed. start. 2. Test/replace switch. 2.
Aligning Mounting Plate 6. Lay straightedge across mounting plate, plate insert, and table surfaces in pattern shown in Figure 51. Table Surface To ensure a workpiece does not catch on the mounting plate and cause kick back, the mounting plate must be aligned evenly with the top of table. Mounting Board Tools Needed: Qty Hex Wrench 3mm............................................... 1 Hex Wrench 4mm............................................... 1 Open-end Wrench 10mm...................................
8. Repeat Steps 6–7 as needed until mounting plate is aligned with table surface. 11. Attach router to mounting plate (refer Steps 13 & 14 on Page 22). IMPORTANT: Mounting plate and table surface must be aligned evenly to ensure a workpiece does not catch on mounting plate or table surface and kick back. 12. Secure mounting plate and router to router table (refer to Steps 15-17 on Page 22). 8. Lift mounting plate out of table opening and place it aside. 9.
SECTION 7: WIRING These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one stated in this manual, and study this section carefully. If there are differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine.
Wiring Diagram Neutral 110 VAC ON/OFF Switch 5-15 Plug Hot Ground KEDU HY18-XX Hot Neutral 110 VAC Ground 5-15 Receptacle Ground -40- READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 39! Model T28048 (Mfd.
SECTION 8: PARTS Main Parts Breakdown 37 38 36 35 34 39 33 52 40 32 51 40 31 41 50 53 44 32 42 54 43 44 28 27 25 26 31 5 49 29 9 30 48 11 12 14 13 15 9 9 8 16 7 6 10 5 9 12 11 8 7 6 5 4 19 3 2 21 9 18 10 58 17 22 45 1 Model T28048 (Mfd. Since 06/17) 24 46 19 20 47 55 56 57 BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
Main Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PADDLE SWITCH KEDU HY18-XX NAMEPLATE TABLE FOOT M10-1.
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