I-Semble HAIRPIN LEG SHELF BRACKET User manual

HAIRPIN LEG SHELF BRACKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Revised November 2018
Review instructions fully prior to use for important safety information. Always check
Rockler.com to confirm that you are using the most recent version for your product.

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for any
manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the Hairpin Leg Shelf Brackets:
READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READILY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
>Always confirm that you are using the most recent version of
the Instructions and safety warnings for your product (see the
Instructions link on the product page at Rockler.com).
>Before using another tool with this product, always read,
understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings
in the owner’s manual for that tool. If you do not have the
owner’s manual, obtain one from the tool’s manufacturer
before using it with this product.
>Before using any chemical with this product, always read,
understand and follow all safety warnings and guidelines in
the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS; formerly called
“MSDS”), especially regarding:
• How to safely use the chemical, including potential hazards
and recommended first aid measures;
• Personal safety equipment required to safely use the
chemical (e.g. gloves, eye protection, mask/respirator, etc.);
• Proper and safe handling, storage and disposal of
the chemical.
>Before using this product, review and verify that all tools to be
used with it have safety equipment installed and are in proper
working order as defined by the tool’s owner’s manual.
> Do not use this product until you have read and are
confident you understand:
• Product Specific Safety Warnings (p. 3);
• Size the Shelf (p. 3);
• Install the Shelf Brackets and Shelf (p. 4).
>The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the proper and
safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for
the intended application.
>It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this product to
ensure that any anyone you allow to use this product reads
and complies with all instructions and safety precautions
outlined in this manual prior to use.
>Follow all standard shop safety practices, including:
• Keep children and bystanders away from the tool
operating area;
• Do NOT use power tools in explosive environments, or in
the presence of flammable liquids, fumes or dust;
• TURN OFF AND UNPLUG all power tools BEFORE
making any adjustments or changing accessories;
• Remain alert and use good judgment. Do not use this
product if you are in any way impaired by medications,
alcohol, drugs or fatigue;
• Keep your work area well lit and clean;
• Dress appropriately. Secure loose clothing, remove all
jewelry and tie up long hair before using this product;
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses, hearing protection
and respiratory protection that complies with
NIOSH/OSHA/ANSI safety standards;
• Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to
reduce exposure to dust;
• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push
sticks and push blocks, etc., when appropriate;
• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach;
• Do NOT force woodworking tools.
>These warnings and instructions do NOT represent the total
of all information available regarding tool safety, use and
technique. Always seek out opportunities to learn more
and improve your skills and knowledge.
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood
products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known
ot the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling
wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for
personal protection. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
or property damage.
Notice indicates important or helpful information and/or user tips.

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PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
> Maximum weight limit: 25 lbs. (including shelf) >Minimum shelf thickness: 1/2"
>The Shelf Brackets will not rest flush against the shelf before being attached with screws. This is not a defect in the product.
The brackets have been made to flex enough that they can be screwed flush.
Size the Shelf
1. Determine how far below the tabletop you want your
shelf to sit. It’s important to do this now because the shelf
dimensions will be different at different heights as a result
of the legs’ outward splay.
2. Turn the table upside down on a non-marring work surface
and find or make a spacer or spacers that will position the
shelf at the desired distance from the top. Fig. 1.
3. Measure between the rods of the Hairpin Table Legs at
the desired mounting height to determine the length
and width of your shelf. Fig. 2.
4. Make your shelf and finish it as desired.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Desired shelf
distance from
the top
Spacer
Measure between these rods at the
desired mounting height
for the shelf width
Measure between these rods
at the desired mounting height
for the shelf depth

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The Shelf Brackets will not rest flush
against the shelf before being attached with screws. This is
not a defect in the product. The brackets have been made
to flex enough that they can be screwed flush.
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Medina, MN 55340
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Rev 11/18
Cover Size
Install the Shelf Brackets and Shelf
1. Separate the two parts of each Shelf Bracket by using the
included hex wrench to remove the screws that hold them
together. Keep track of the screws.
2. With the table upside down on a non-marring work surface,
install a Shelf Bracket on each rod of the Hairpin Table Legs:
Bring the two parts of each bracket together around the rod
and reconnect them with the screws you removed in the last
step. Make sure the countersinks of the mounting holes are
facing toward you. Don’t fully tighten the screws at this point.
Fig. 3.
3. Place the spacer or spacers on the underside of the tabletop
and position the shelf, fitting it between the rods of the Hairpin
Table Legs and making sure that the desired show face is
oriented correctly.
4. Slide each Shelf Bracket into position against what will be
the underside of the shelf when the table is upright. Align
the brackets so their long edges are parallel to the edge
of the shelf. Fig. 4.
5. Drill stopped pilot holes, if necessary, and attach the brackets
to the shelf with the included #6 x 1/2" wood screws. At each
bracket, first drive a screw in the mounting hole that is closest
to the shelf to flex the bracket a bit; then drive the second
screw. Fig. 5.
6. With all Shelf Brackets attached, fine-tune the shelf’s
position and secure it by using the included hex wrench
to fully tighten the screws that hold the two parts of
the Shelf Brackets together.
7. Remove the spacer or spacers, set the table upright and
verify that the shelf is where you want it. To make adjustments
to any Shelf Bracket, simply loosen the screws holding the
two parts of the bracket, shift the shelf position and
retighten the screws.
Check Rockler.com for updates to these instrutions. If you have
further questions, please contact our Technical Support Department
at 1-800-260-9663 or [e-mail]
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Parallel to the
shelf’s edge
Start with the mounting
hole closest to the shelf
Countersinks
face upward