Power Tec 71398 User manual

Model No. 71398
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Universal Router Plate
QUESTION...
1•847•780•6120
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, turn router off and disconnect
it from power source before installing and removing
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING
For your own safety, read and follow all safety procedures
listed in the router instruction manual.
PACKAGING CONTENTS
1 - Universal Router Plate
1 - Reversible Fence
1 - 5/16-18" Flathead Screw
1 - Handle
2 - Fence Knobs
12 - Fastener Package containing machine screws of
different sizes (choose the correct screws to be used
on your router)
TOOLS NEEDED
3/16" Hex Wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
INTENDED USE AND FEATURES
• The pre-drilled base converts a large list of routers to
the more standard 1-3/16" PORTER-CABLE style guide
bushing using mounting hardware supplied.
• The 5/16" thick, clear acrylic base provides good
visibility and durability.
• The large base and handle add stability when edge
routing with bearing guided bits.
• The removable/reversible fence allows edge routing
on both straight and curved edges using bits that don’t
have bearing guides. Good for cutting dados as well.
ASSEMBLY
• Remove the existing router plate and all related
hardware from the router.
• From the fastener package locate the machine screws
for your router.
• On the chart find the model and the corresponding letter
for your router.
PORTER-
CABLE*
A690 Series A8529
A7529
Bosch* A 1617 A1618
Craftsman* C 315 275 000 E315 175 060
D315 175 040 D315 175 070
D315 175 050
Fein* F FT 1800
Milwaukee* A 5615 A5616
A5619
Makita* A RF1101
Hitachi* B M8V AM-12VC
BTR12
Elu* F 177
DeWALT* F DW621 ADW616 Series
FDW625 ADW618 Series
Ryobi* C R1631K
• Find the corresponding letters for your router in
Figure 1. Use the universal router plate as a template
and mark the hole pattern on the router base plate with
a wax crayon or felt tip marker.
Figure 1
A
A
A
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
D
E
E
E
F
F
C
* PORTER-CABLE and DeWALT are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation/
Bosch is a trademark of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation/ Makita is a trademark
of Makita Corporation/ Hitachi is a trademark of Hitachi, Ltd.
• Place the universal router plate onto the router and
line up the marked holes, install the machine screws
(selected earlier).Tighten the machine screws.
NOTE: If the machine screws (supplied) bottom out into
the router mounting holes, they will need to be shortened
to match the router.
• Use a 3/16" hex wrench and the included 5/16-18 flat
head screw to assembly the handle to the base.
Setting Up the Reversible Fence
NOTE: Using the fence allows edge routing with bits
without bearing guides. This is also useful when cutting
rabbits or dados. The adjustable fence has a range of
2-3/4" which is very helpful when cutting multiple dados.

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• Place the reversible fence UNDER the universal router
plate. The straight edge or curved edge will need to
be oriented to the application being used. Secure in
place with the fence knobs. NOTE: When not in use,
store the reversible fence and knobs in a safe place for
future use.
NOTE: For clarity the assembled router is not shown in
the illustrations.
Figure 2
Curved
Edge Straight Edge
Fence Knobs
Handle
USING THE FENCE
NOTE: For clarity the assembled router is not shown in
the illustrations.
NOTE: These are examples for using a straight bit for a
straight edge cut and a dado.
Figure 3
Edge
Cut
Dado
Cut
• Place the reversible fence UNDER the universal router
plate and align the straight edge of the fence with the
straight bit. Secure in place with the fence knobs.
Straight Edge
Fence Knobs
Figure 4
• After completing the edge cut, reset the fence for
the dado to be cut. Measure from the center of the
dado location to the edge of the workpiece. Use this
measurement to adjust the fence from the center of the
bit to the straight edge of the fence.
Straight Edge
Fence Knobs
Figure 5
NOTE: These are examples for using a straight bit to cut a
rabbit edge on a curved board
Figure 6
Rabbit Edge on a
Curved Board
• Place the reversible fence UNDER the universal router
plate and align the curved edge of the fence with the
straight bit. Secure in place with the fence knobs.
Curved Edge
Fence Knobs
Figure 7
MAINTENANCE
• Carnauba wax may be applied to the universal router
plate to reduce scratching and make it slide easier. If
scratching does occur, carefully polish with plastic polish
until the scratches are removed.