Router Table Operation
USING THE ROUTER TABLE
ATTACHING AND USING A
WET/DRY VACUUM
MAKE SURE THE SWITCH IS OFF AND UNPLUGGED BEFORE PLUGGING IN A WET/DRY VACUUM OR REACHING IN THE AREA UNDER THE TABLE OR NEAR THE ROUTER BIT!
This router table features two vacuum ports for the attachment of a wet/dry vac with a 21⁄2″ nozzle. Select which port will provide optimal results, based on your routing operation:
•For routing operations where shavings and dust are typically pulled down under the tabletop, such as grooving, use the slotted hole in the back of the table cabinet. This will help prevent a buildup of sawdust and wood chips in the cabinet. To attach, simply push the nozzle into the port.
•For routing operations where sawdust and wood chips are ejected onto the tabletop, such as many
The vacuum can be plugged into the router table switch and the cord routed through the slot in the vacuum port on the back of the cabinet. Be sure the cord does not interfere with router operation.
Operating the router table without a wet/dry vac can result in an excessive buildup of sawdust and wood chips under the fence assembly and guard, and in the cabinet, reducing the performance of the router table and fence assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: To maximize performance, regardless of whether a wet/dry vac is being used, remove the sawdust and wood chips from the cabinet and from under the fence assembly and guard as needed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is always a good practice to keep the work area clean. As necessary, remove any accumulated sawdust and wood chips from the top of the router table, as well as from the surrounding work area and floor.
DO NOT REACH INTO THE AREA OF THE BIT WHILE THE ROUTER IS PLUGGED IN!
INSTALLING THE ROUTER BIT (CUTTER)
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE ROUTER IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Install the router bit according to the instructions included with your router. Because of the large variation of router bits, certain router bits may not always operate in the desired manner with this router table.
To ensure that the most popular bits will perform satisfactorily, install the bit so that the router collet engages 3/4″ of the router bit shank. If the shank of the router bit bottoms out in the collet, back out the router bit approximately 1/16″ to allow for proper tightening.
NEVER INSTALL ROUTER BITS WITH LESS THAN 3/4″ OF SHANK ENGAGEMENT IN THE COLLET.
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