Rockler 68547 User manual

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Router Hole Pattern Drilling Template Instructions
Effective April 2021

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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 Router Hole Pattern Drilling
Template Instructions: READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS READILY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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• Proper and safe handling, storage and disposal of
the chemical.
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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:
• Drilling Holes For Your Router (pp. 3-4);
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safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for
the intended application.
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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
to 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.
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Notice indicates important or helpful information and/or user tips.

•STANDARD 3-HOLE PATTERN
Bosch MRC23 Series, 1617-1618
DeWalt 616-618
Hitachi M12VC (fixed and kit)
Makita 1100
Milwaukee 5615-5624
Porter-Cable 690, 890,
7529, 97529 and 8529
Ridgid 2930 Combo Kit
•Bosch 1619-1619EV
•Craftsman Standard
•DeWalt 625
•DeWalt DW621
and DW621K
•Freud FT1700E
and 1702VCEK
•Freud FT2000
•Skil RT1322-00
and RT1323-00
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The Rockler Router Hole Pattern Drilling Template can help
you accurately drill mounting holes in many Rockler jigs and
accessories to fit the routers listed above, using a
#10 Self-Centering Drill Bit (69007, sold separately).
Drilling Holes For Your Router
1. Refer to the color-coded diagram above to locate the hole
pattern for your router. Place the acrylic Router Hole Pattern
Drilling Template on the diagram, aligning the notch on the
template with the notch on the diagram. Find the hole pattern
for your router and use a permanent marker or some other
method to mark the holes on the Drilling Template. Double-
check the identified pattern on the Drilling Template against
the hole pattern on your router base to ensure you have the
right one. Fig. 1.
Depending on the router and the screws
required for mounting the router, the initial holes you drill
might need to be enlarged with a bigger bit and countersunk
or counterbored to make sure the screw head does
not protrude.
If you have downloaded these instructions
from our website, make sure to print them out at 100% so
the diagram above will be in the appropriate scale.
Fig. 1

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Fig. 2
2. Rockler jigs are predrilled with the standard three-hole
pattern (identified in black on the diagram and highlighted
on the acrylic template). Align the standard three-hole pattern
on the Drilling Template with the three-hole pattern on the
jig. Make sure that the holes for your particular router will be
oriented to provide comfortable access to the router’s handles.
3. Use the three included bolts and nuts to attach the
Drilling Guide to the jig.
4. Drill the holes for your router’s pattern with a #10 Self-Centering
Drill Bit (69007, sold separately). The holes in the Drilling
Template are sized specifically for this bit. Fig. 2.
5. Remove the Drilling Template from the jig. If necessary
to fit the router’s baseplate mounting screws, use a larger
bit to widen the holes you drilled in Step 4. Also, if the
router’s mounting screws are flat-head, you will need
to countersink the holes; if the screws are pan-head,
you will need to counterbore.
6. Remove the baseplate that came with your router and mount
the router to the jig, making sure that the collet is centered
in the jig opening. Note that some routers (DeWalt’s DW621,
for example) might require the use of different screws for
mounting to the jig.