Power Tec 71685 User manual

FOLLOW ALL STANDARD SHOP SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING:
• Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
Work area should be properly lit.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose
power tools to rain.
• TURN OFF AND UNPLUG all power tools BEFORE making
any adjustments or changing accessories.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when
tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause
drowsiness.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non‑slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs.
• 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.
CAUTION
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness at all times when tool is being used.
WARNING
Do not use the Router Table Top until it is completely
assembled and you have read and understood this entire
operating manual and the operating manual of the tool being
used with Router Table Top.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Router Table Top
WARNING
For your own safety, read all of the rules and precautions before
operating tool.
WARNING
Always follow proper operating procedures as dened in this
manual even if you are familiar with use of Router Table Top
or any tool used with Router Table Top. Remember that being
careless for even a fraction of a second can result in severe
personal injury.
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.
You must be familiar with the use of any tool or accessory used
with Router Table Top. The supplier cannot be held responsible
for any accident, injury or damage incurred while using Router
Table Top with any tool.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser of this product to ensure
that any person using this product reads and complies with all
instructions and safety precautions outlined in this manual and
the operating manual of the tool being used prior to use.
WARNING
Some dust created by operation of power tool contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work
with approved safety equipment. Always wear OSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly tting face mask or respirator when using
such tools.
CAUTION
Do not modify or use Router Table Top for any application other
than that for which it was designed.
Model No. 71685
23‑0112

UNPACKING
Check for shipping damage. Check immediately whether all
parts and accessories areincluded.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
AA Table Top (24" wide x 32" long x 1" thick) 1
BB Hexagon set screw 1/2"‑20"
(3/8"‑24 internal thread) 4
CC Hex nut 1/2"‑20 4
DD Adjustment Screw 3/8"‑24
(1/4"‑20 internal thread) 4
EE Hex Nut 3/8"‑24 4
FF Stri‑head Locking Screw (1/4"‑20) 4
GG Main Resin Insert 1
HH Reducing Rings
(includes solid insert, 1" & 2‑5/8" openings) 3
II Screw M3P 0.5x8mm 3
JJ M5 Starting pin with M6 Insert 1
KK Struts 2
LL Screw 3/16" x 5/8" L 8
MM 3 mm Screwdriver 1
NN M6 Hex Wrench 1
TABLE TOP ASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2. Turn Table Top (AA) over with back facing up.
Place Struts (KK) in position over predrilled holes. Using Screws
(LL) secure Struts to back of Table Top.
Figure 2
NOTE: Observe the 12 pre-drilled holes on table underside. Use
these for mounting the router table onto POWERTEC UT1006
Router Table Stand. Due to the T-Track on table top, ALWAYS
be aware of location of T-Track before drilling. Use appropriate
length hardware. Do not drill through.
Figure 1
See Figure 3. Hand tighten Adjustment Screw (DD) into the
Hexagon Set Screw (BB). Place the assembly into the holes in the
insert opening and tighten Hex Nut (CC) against the bottom of the
table. Place Hex Nut (EE) onto Adjustment Screw (DD).
DO NOT tighten at this time. Repeat on all four holes.
Figure 3

ROUTER DRILL PATTERNS
1. See Figure 4. Resin Insert (GG) has lettered center points
molded into the bottom face using drill patterns for the most
common routers. Locate your router on the following chart
and use the lettered pattern indicated. Drill a hole matching
the size of the mounting screws supplied with your router.
Once the holes are drilled, ip the insert plate over and
counter bore, or counter sink the drilled holes to seat the
mounting screws below the surface of the mounting plate.
Figure 4
NOTE: Drill holes and counterbores or countersinks to
accommodate the mounting screws supplied with the router. For
routers equipped with a built-in lift system, use the router sub-
base as a guide for the location and size of the access hole and
as a drillingguide.
PORTER
CABLE*
A690 Series A8529
A7529
DEWALT* FDW621 ADW616 Series
FDW625 ADW618 Series
Craftsman*
C315 275 000 E315 175 060
D315 175 040 D315 175 070
D315 175 050
Bosch* A1617 (fixed base) A1618
G1617 (plunge base) AMR23 Series
Makita* A RF1101
Ryobi* C R1631K
Milwaukee* A5615 A5616
A5619
Fein* F FT 1800
Elu* F 177
Hitachi* A M-12VC
* PORTER‑CABLE, DEWALT, Craftsman and Elu are trademarks of The Stanley
Black & Decker Corporation—Bosch is a trademark of the Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation—Makita is a trademark of Makita Corporation—Ryobi is a trademark
of Ryobi Limited and is used by Techtronic Industries Company LTD—Milwaukee
is a trademark of Techtronic Industries Company LTD—Fein is manufactured by C.
& E. Fein GmbH—Hitachi is a trademark of Hitachi, Ltd.
FOR ROUTERS NOT COVERED BY CHART:
2. See Figure 5‑6. With target pattern facing up—place Resin
Insert (GG)) onto workbench.
Figure 5
a. Remove sub‑base from router. Check router base holes to
ensure alignment with any of the center point patterns. If so,
use that pattern.
b. If no existing patterns match up, select a drill bit that ts the
mounting holes of your subbase. If router is equipped with a
built‑in lift system, select a bit that ts the lift‑access hole.
c. Apply several small pieces of double‑faced tape to the insert
plate. Now, center the sub‑base on the plate, using the
concentric arcs of the target pattern as guides.
d. Be aware of the router control position. Ensure drill holes
align with threaded holes of the start pin or the predrilled
center points. Press the subbase rmly onto the insert plate.
NOTE: Before drilling, securely clamp insert plate to drill-press
table or bench to prevent movement while drilling. Whether
using a drill press or hand drill, place a wood scrap under insert
plate to reduce chipping when drill bit passes through the plate.
Performing this operation on a drill press ensures holes are
perpendicular to the plate.
e. See Figure 6. Use the holes in the sub‑base as a pattern to
mark holes needed. Drill holes into the insert plate using a
drill press or hand drill.
Figure 6
f. With holes drilled, remove sub‑base from insert plate. Flip
plate over and countersink mounting holes assuring machine
screw heads sit below plate surface when tightened.

REDUCING RINGS
See Figure 8. There are three reducing rings for exibility in
matching the size of the insert opening to the diameter of the
router bit in use; a solid insert, to be bored for any custom size,
an insert with a 1" opening, and an insert with a 2‑5/8" opening.
To install a reducing ring, simply drop it into the insert‑plate
opening and attach using the three M3 set screws (II) with the
3mm Screwdriver (MM) provided.
Figure 8
STARTING PIN
To use the Starting Pin (JJ), begin with your workpiece touching
the pin, but not in contact with the router bit. Slowly pivot
the workpiece into the bit until the workpiece makes contact
with the bit guide bearing. Always feed the workpiece so the
router bit rotates against (not with) the feed direction. With the
workpiece in solid contact with the guide bearing, ease the
workpiece off of the starting pin and feed the workpiece against
the guidebearing.
WARNING
Use the starting pin when routing along curved edges and only
with router bits that have a guide bearing. When routing along
straight edges, always use thefence.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied servicetechnician.
WARNING
Keep the Router Table Top dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
uids, gasoline, petroleum based products or any strong solvent
to clean the Router Table Top. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personalinjury.
IMPORTANT: Store router sub-base in a convenient place.
It will be needed when removing router from router table and
during handling.
3. See Figure 7. Using the screws for attaching the sub‑base to
the router, attach router base to Resin Insert GG).
NOTE: Depending on the thickness of your router sub-base, it
may be necessary to purchase longer screws. Make certain the
screws are long enough to fully thread into the router base. If
you are mounting a fixed-base router, install the motor unit in the
routerbase.
Figure 7
4. Place Resin Insert (GG), with the router attached,
into Router Table Top (AA) opening, resting it on the
Adjustment Screws (DD). Using the M6 Hex Wrench (NN)
provided, adjust the adjustment screws through the holes in
the insert plate. Use a straight edge to verify the insert plate
is ush with the tabletop. Once ush, tighten Hex Nuts (EE).
If not ush, ne‑tune the adjustment screws until the insert
plate is ush with the tabletop.
5. Thread the four Flat‑head Screws (FF) through the
countersunk holes in the insert plate and into the center
hole on each adjustment screws and tighten, locking the
insert plate in place. Some adjustment of the lock down
screws and adjustment screws may be necessary to ne‑
tune the alignment.
6. Choose the reducing ring appropriate for the job and attach
it to the insert plate using the three Set Screws (I I). When
needed, thread the Starting Pin (JJ) into the threaded hole in
the insert plate and tighten.
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Chicago, IL 60606
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