4. General Safety Guidelines
When using the router table, it is important to
follow safety guidelines for universal electric
tools. Additionally, pay attention to the following
precautions:
1. Before moving the support, always unplug the
router from the power source.
2. While the RT-S Router Table Stand can
accommodate uneven surfaces, it is recommended
to place the router table stand on a flat and stable
surface to prevent tilt or sliding.
3. Avoid using the product in damp, messy, or dark
environments, or in areas with flammable or
explosive materials.
4. When not in use, insert the safety pin into the
green start button to ensure it is deactivated to
prevent any accidental startup.
5. Never place your hands directly over or in front of
the spinning cutter. Maintain a minimum distance of
six (6) inches from the cutter at all times.
6. Ensure all lock levers, knobs, fence hardware,
and guide rails are securely tightened before
operating the router table. Failure to do so can
cause the workpiece to slip out of alignment while
cutting and cause injury from kickback.
7. Let the cutter do the work; avoid applying
excessive force, as it may lead to poor cutting
results or kickback.
8. Exercise caution when working with workpieces
containing knots, holes, or foreign objects, as they
can increase the risk of kickback and injury. Warped
stock should be run through a jointer before you run
it through the router table.
9. Keep the cutter on the underside of the
workpiece when making blind cuts. This will
decrease the risk of accidental contact with the
cutter.
10. Always feed the workpiece against the rotation
direction of the cutter. Otherwise, the workpiece
could be aggressively pulled from your hands,
drawing them into the spinning cutter.
11. When setting up the cutter, disconnect the
router from power and rotate the router spindle to
ensure proper cutter clearance before starting the
router.
12. Always use a fence, jig, or miter gauge when
cutting workpieces, and never operate the router
table without them.
13. Never use a workpiece shorter than six inches
without special fixtures or jigs. Otherwise, the
workpiece can become trapped between the fence
and cutter, which could draw your hands into the
spinning cutter.
14. Keep any unused portion of the cutter below the
table surface to minimize the risk of accidental
contact.
14. Always use a guard and fabricate additional
guards or jigs for specific circumstances. Consider
using an overhead guard if the fence is removed.
15. Store the router power cord safely to prevent
tripping hazards during operation.
5. Unpacking and Installing
5.1 Unpacking
Carefully unpack the Router Table Stand and
ensure that all parts and components are included
as listed in the parts list below. Refer to Fig 3 for an
exploded diagram of all components.
