MARK V – MOUNTED OVERARM PIN ROUTER

555970

RE-INSTALL THE MARK V

WORKTABLE

Loosen the Table Tilt Lock Lever, tilt your Table to 90° (as you would when setting up for Drill Press) and tighten the Lever. Install the Worktable in the Carriage, slide it “back” until its edge is 3" from the Way Tubes. Tighten the Table Height Lock.

Place a piece of scrap plywood or cardboard on your table. With the Overarm Router’s Deflector (20) resting on your MARK V’s Worktable surface (See Fig. 2), position the semi-circular cut-outs of the Brackets (29) against the Way Tubes. Hold the assembly in position while you screw the two 3" long x 3/8" dia. socket head capscrews through the Clamps (30) and into the threaded holes in the Mounting Brackets (29). See Fig. 3.

Figure 2. Attaching the Overarm Router

to the MARK V

Figure 3. Tighten the Clamp capscrews

with the 5/16" Allen wrench.

Adjust the Overarm’s position so the Depth Stop Rod Knob doesn’t collide with the end of the MARK V’s Quill when the Stop Rod is adjusted to its full “up” position and tighten the two large capscrews using a 5/16" Allen wrench.

INSTALL YOUR ROUTER MOTOR IN THE OVERARM

Remove your Router motor from its base (see instructions included with your router.) Place the motor between the front and rear motor Brackets on the Overarm until it bot- toms out against the Deflector (20) . . . then raise it approximately 1/8" to allow for proper air circulation.

CAUTION

Always position the Router Motor so it is raised about 1/8" off the Deflector to al- low for proper airflow and cooling dur- ing operation. Without this 1/8" clearance, overheating and damage to your router motor will result.

Use a 7/16" open end wrench to tighten the two Motor Bracket nuts (See Fig. 4). Be sure your router’s switch is located for easy ac- cessibility during operations . . . and that none of the small lugs or other protruding parts on the motor’s housing interfere with a good “seating” in the Motor Brackets. When posi- tioning your router motor, be sure its collet or bit locking nuts are accessible without the need for additional motor adjustments.

Figure 4. Install the

router motor in

the Overarm.

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555970 specifications

The Shopsmith 555970 is a versatile woodworking tool that embodies the ideal solution for hobbyists and professional woodworkers alike. As a multi-function machine, it combines multiple woodworking capabilities into a singular unit, allowing users to seamlessly transition between various tasks with ease and efficiency.

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The device is powered by a robust motor that delivers consistent performance, enabling users to tackle a variety of materials, from softwoods to hardwoods. This makes the Shopsmith 555970 an excellent choice for diverse projects, whether constructing furniture, crafting detailed woodwork, or completing home repairs. With adjustable speeds and settings, users can customize their experience according to the specific needs of their project.

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