Porter-Cable 4210, 4212 Additional Safety Rules, Background Information, Replacement Parts

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16.AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not carry a plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. Keep hands, body and clothing clear of blades, bits, cutters, etc. when plugging in the tool.

17.OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords marked “Suitable for use with outdoor appliances – store indoors when not in use.” If an extension cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked with the suffix W-A or w following the cord type designation.

18.STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired or while under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.

19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

20.WEAR ANSI S3.19 EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing loss.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

1.READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the instruction manual supplied with your router.

2.SECURE WORK. Be sure Dovetail Fixture/Jig and work is anchored securely to prevent movement.

3.BE SURE CORD SET IS FREE and will not hang up during routing operations.

4.KEEP HANDS CLEAR of cutter when motor is running to prevent personal injury.

5.MAINTAIN FIRM GRIP on router when starting motor to resist starting torque.

6.STAY ALERT and keep cutter free, clear of all foreign objects while motor is running.

7.BE SURE MOTOR HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED before removing router from Dovetail Fixture/Jig and setting Dovetail Fixture/Jig down between operations.

8.NEVER REMOVE ROUTER MOTOR from router base while template guide and dovetail bit are installed. dovetail bit may not fit through hole in template guide.

9.TIGHTEN TEMPLATE GUIDE LOCKNUT SECURELY.

10.SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your material supplier.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The details for basic joints are found in the instruction manual for the 4212 Dovetail Jig, along with information regarding the use of various router bits and/or templet guides, and will not be repeated in this supplemental manual. The purpose of this document is to provide you with an advanced knowledge of the jig and to promote that knowledge, along with your creativity, to produce beautiful woodworking projects that can stand the test of time.

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Contents Supplementary Instructiondovetail JIG Manual Table of Contents Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsReplacement Parts Additional Safety RulesBackground Information Operation Miscellaneous TechniquesTemplates Mounted to Clamping Boards SetupTHROUGH-DOVETAILS with Clamping Boards Cutting the Pins Cutting the TailsTHROUGH-DOVETAILS with Unlimited Board Width Fitting the JointSet the router bit depth, using the pencil mark from Step Fitting the joint is identical to the previous section a HALF-BLIND Dovetails with Clamping Boards Blind Dovetails with Tail Boards Thicker than 7/8Cutting the Joint Wood GrainUsing a Router Table THROUGH-DOVETAIL Bits Alternate Router BitsTHROUGH-DOVETAIL BIT Combinations Readily Available HALF-BLIND Dovetail BIT Readily Available BOX Joint Bits Readily Available BOX Joint BitsDovetail Dado Bits HALF-BLIND Dovetails with Tail Boards Thicker than 7/8 Mitering the Pins Mitered THROUGH-DOVETAILTHROUGH-DOVETAIL, SKIPPED-PIN Method Mitering the TailsHALF-BLIND DOVETAIL, Skipped PIN Method Cutting the Pins SAW Kerf Allowance Method Cutting the Tails Multiple Spacer Method END-TO-END JointsFitting and Cutting the Joint BOX END-TO-END JointsDrawers with Dovetail Dados Dovetail END-TO-END JointsWooden Hinges Hinges with a Drilled HoleHinges with ROUTER-MADE Grooves Hinges with ROUTER-MADE Grooves Angled Joints Setup with the Template Mounted to the Base of the JIGObtuse Angled Joints Setup with the Template Mounted to a Clamping Board Cutting the TailsCutting the Pins Acute Angled Joints SLANTED-SIDE Joints COMPOUND-ANGLE Joints Setup Blade Tilt Angle Make Angled CUT Inlayed Through Dovetail Inlayed JointsMake the First Joint CUT OFF the Inlay Board Inlayed HALF-BLIND DovetailMake the Second Joint 100 13/128 050 042 028 014 Inlayed BOX Joint Tables of Commonly Available Router BIT Sizes Through Dovetail Router BIT CombinationsHALF-BLIND Dovetail Bits BOX Joint BIT CombinationsService Troubleshooting MaintenanceAccessories Warranty PORTER-CABLE Limited ONE Year WarrantyCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers Michigan
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