Rousseau 2850 User manual

Miter Saw/Planer Stand Kit
Model 2850
Assembled Unit Shown
Without Shelves & Wings
Assembled With
Shelves & Wings
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
Read and understand all safety guidelines and
instructions carefully before operating.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
You have purchased a Rousseau Co. MODEL 2850 MITER SAW / PLANER STAND KIT. This unit sets up quickly, and
is mobile with locking casters. It is especially useful to finish carpenters and cabinet or furniture builders.
WARRANTY
This product has a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser. The warranty applies to defects in materials and work-
manship only. We will repair or replace the product or part(s) at our discretion. This warranty does not apply to product
failure or defects due to direct or indirect misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, alterations, repairs or lack of
maintenance. The item must be shipped prepaid to our Clarkston, WA location. If items must be returned for warranty
service, call to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and further instruction.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
THIS SECTION CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONCERNING A HAZARD THAT MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, and/or damage to stand or equipment if used improperly. Please read the following
instructions very carefully.
Always follow the safety recommendations and guidelines provided by the manufacturer of
your tools. When in doubt refer to your owner’s manual.
Always set stand on level ground or floor surface,
making sure all legs are in contact with the ground or
floor. Raise wings until locked. Failure to do so could
result in sudden collapse of the wing causing injury
to the operator or to the equipment.
Always keep hands clear of hinge and pivot points.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or loss
of fingers.
Be sure saw is bolted down securely. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury to self, saw and/or
stand.
Adjust rollers or other material support surface to level
with bed of miter saw. Failure to do so could result in
kickback, causing serious injury to self, saw and/or
stand.
When cutting small pieces use a hold down stick or
clamp work piece securely. Failure to do so could
result in kickback, serious injury to self, saw and/or
stand.
HOLD WING WITH ONE HAND WHEN RELEASING
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TOOLS NEEDED
1. Saw
2. Measuring Tape
3. Pencil
4. 7/16”, 1/2” Wrench
5. Hammer
6. 7/16”, 1/2” Ratchet
7. Phillips Screw Driver
8. “C” Clamp
9. Drill
10. 1/4” Drill Bit
11. #8 or Similar Counter Sink Bit
12. Long Straight Edge
13. AWL
HARDWARE INCLUDED
A. 40 1/4” x 1/2” Bolts
B. 62 1/4” (K) Nuts
C. 22 1/4” x 1-1/4” bolts Flat Head Phillips
D. 4 Corner Posts
E. 2 Cross Member-Top (Front has decal)
F. 2 Center Cross Members-Front/Rear
G. 2 Bottom Cross Members Front/Rear
H. 4 Cross Members-Left/Right
I. 2 Wing Support Rod Couplers
J. 4 3” Casters
K. 2 Hinge Brackets
L. 2 Wing Support Guide
OR
Add our optional Stop System Model 3800
M. 4 Wing Support Rods
N. 4 Corner End Caps
O. 4 5/16” x 3/4” Hex Bolts
P. 4 5/16” x 2-1/2” Carriage Bolts
Q. 4 5/16” Flat Washers
R. 4 5/16” Wing Nuts
S. 4 5/16” Lock Nuts
T. 4 Caster Brackets
U. 4 Plastic Washers
PURCHASED MATERIAL
*NOTE:
These dimensions are approximate. Take
final dimensions from inside frame after
assembly. Straightness and squareness of
stand depends on these dimensions.
**
36” 36”
16”
19”
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Step 1
MEASURE SAW HEIGHT
Measure saw height as shown in FIG 1
Step 2
FRAME ASSEMBLY
A. Using measurement from Step 1. plus 1-3/16”, mea-
sure down from the top of all 4 corner posts (D) and
make a mark. Mount cross member (E) to corner post
using (D) bolts (A) and nuts (B). (Fig. 1) The top bolts
should go through holes nearest the marks. Thumb
tighten only at this time. Bottom bolts on cross member
(E) should be located during final adjustment.
B. Mount middle cross member (F) using bolts (A)
& nuts (B) and thumb tighten.
NOTE: Cross member (F) has the tab with a hole
in it for the underwing support. Cross member (G)
just has bolt holes.
C. Mount bottom cross member (G), caster brack-
ets (T) and thumb tighten.
D. Repeat steps (A-C) for back section using
remaining cross members and post.
Step 3
COMPLETION OF FRAME ASSEMBLY
Connect assembled sections from Step 2 with cross mem-
bers (H), Bolts (A) & Nuts (B). Cross member (H) goes
between corner post (D) and caster bracket (T). (Fig. 3)
The same bolts hold all three together. Use bottom two
holes on bottom cross member and outside holes on top
cross member. Repeat on opposite side. Thumb tighten.
FIG. 1
H
H
DD
TT
A
B
FIG. 2
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Step 4
SQUARING FRAME ASSEMBLY
A. Semi-tighten one bolt on each edge
of front before squaring.
B. Measure diagonally both ways on front
of unit. Shift frame until measure-
ments are equal. Then tighten middle
and bottom nuts. (Fig. 4)
C. Repeat A & B for back
D. Repeat A & B for both sides
Step 5
INSTALL CASTERS
Loosen the four bolts at the bottom of
one corner post (D). Push stem of a
caster (J) under caster bracket (T)
(Fig. 5). Tighten the four bolts. Repeat
for the three remaining corner posts.
Step 6
DRILLING SHELVES
A. Set shelf (AA) in frame on top cross members and center it.
(Fig. 6) Make sure shelf and frame are square. (see step 4)
For frame squaring instructions. Mark mounting hole loca-
tions on shelf with pencil.
B. Center punch each hole in center of mark with AWL.
C. Drill each hole with 1/4” drill bit.
D. Repeat Steps (A-C) for remaining 2 shelves. Shelf (BB) goes
on middle cross members and shelf (CC) goes on the bot-
tom
Shelf Mounting Holes
C-spring
Stem
J
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6

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FIG. 8
Step 7
MOUNTING SHELVES
A. Secure shelf (AA) on top, (BB) in middle and (CC) on bottom. Using bolts (C) & nuts (B), thumb tighten.
B. Make sure frame is square (see step 4 for squaring instructions) then tighten shelf nuts until screw heads are
flush. Top cross members (E) should still be loose on corner posts.
C. Put end caps (N) on top of each corner post.
Step 8
DRILLING & MOUNTING WINGS
A. Lay wing down with high side of any crown in center
facing up. Mark two lines on wings, one length wise
down center of wing and one 1-1/16” from end oppo-
site bevels. Make sure lines are perpendicular. (Fig.7)
B. Locate bracket (K) with slots centered over short line
and centered between slides. (see Fig. 9) “C” clamp
in place. Drill two 1/4” holes through wing using holes
in bracket as a guide.
C. Mount hinge bracket (K) using 2 bolts (C) and nuts
(B) tighten nuts until screw heads are flush. Remove “C” clamps.
D. Repeat (A-C) on other wing.
E. Attach wings by inserting 5/16”
hex bolt (O) through top hole in
corner post (D), through plastic
washer (U), through hinge bracket
(K) and into lock nut (S) on all four
corners of stand. (Fig. 8) Tighten
nuts until there is no movement but
wing will still pivot freely.
F. Invert stand with wings extended on a flat surface.
G. Assemble the two wing support rods (M) by inserting ends of rods
(M) into coupler (I) under wing support guide (L). Squeeze opposite ends
together and insert each end into holes in middle cross member (F). (Fig.
8)
H. Position wing support guides (L) centered over long line on wing and up against
wing support rod coupler in the locking position shown. (Fig. 9) Mark center of
three slots of each guide on wing.
I. Center punch the center of each mark
with AWL.
J. Drill each hole with 1/4” drill bit. Wings
may be lifted to provide clearance for drill.
K. Mount guide (L) to each wing using bolts
(C) & nuts (B). Push wing support guide
(L) against wing supports (M) with wings
on a flat surface. Drill 1/4” holes in cen-
ter of slots. Insert flat head screws from
other side. Hold guide tight against sup-
ports until end of wings by frame just
starts to lift. Tighten nuts until screw
heads are flush.
Bevel To Clear Casters
NOTE: High Point Of any Crown In Center
Should Face Up
Wing Center Line
FIG. 7
FIG. 9
NOTE: Nuts, Bolts and
frame not shown
L
M
I
K
M
Center Line
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MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. 10)
Step 1
WING & SHELF ADJUSTMENT
A. Set saw onto stand and place a straight
edge across the saw.
B. If the top of the saw bed is not flush with the
top of the wings loosen the nuts securing
the top cross member (E) at one corner.
Adjust to desired height, tighten nut and
repeat at other three corners. Remove saw
from top shelf to allow easier adjusting.
C. If the top of the wings are not level with the
top of the saw bed they can be adjusted by
loosening the three screws in the wing sup-
port guide (L). Align & tighten screws. Re-
peat on opposite wing.
Step 2
MOUNTING THE SAW (FIG. 11)
A. Move saw until the back of the base is ap-
proximately even with the back edge of the
top shelf.
B. Center saw left to right.
C. Adjust saw fence parallel to back of stand
and wings by placing or clamping straight
edge against face of saw’s fence and
adjusting the saw until an equal distance
between the back of both wings and the
straight edge is obtained.
D. Move blade as far left and right as possible
to check clearance for handle etc. Some
saws may require offsetting the saw to al-
low for proper clearance.
E. Mark saw mounting hole location with a
pencil. Remove saw and punch the
center of each mark. Drill holes and fasten
saw securely according to your saw manual
specifications. Using the 5/16” x 2-1/2” car-
riage bolts (P) with 5/16” Flat washer (2)
and either 5/16” Wing nuts (R) or 5/16” lock
nuts. (S)
Step 3
MOUNTING WING FENCES (EE) (FIG. 12)
A. Mark each wooden fence at 2” & 12” in from
both left & right hand sides
B. Drill both fences at each mark with a #8
counter sink bit.
C. Using a straight edge for accuracy, mount
fences in line with the saw bed using 1-1/2”
deck screws.
OR INSTALL MODEL 3800 STOP SYSTEM
See installation instructions included with
3800 stop system
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
FIG. 12

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MOUNTING PLANER
Step 1
WING & SHELF ADJUSTMENT
A. Set planer onto stand.
B. Move planer until it is centered in both the left and right as well as front to back directions.
C. Raise and lower the wings to make sure they clear each other. For minor interference, the 2850 wing can be
notched or the planer wing trimmed to fix this problem. For planers well over 28 inches in wingspan but less than
13 ½ inches wide, the 2851 HINGE SET is an option. See installation instructions included with 2851 Hinge Set.
D. After wings have been fixed to clear each other, place a straight edge across the planer wing and stand wing on
one side of the planer.
E. If the top of the planer wing and stand wing are not flush, loosen the nuts securing the top cross member (E) at
one corner. Adjust to desired height, tighten nut and repeat at other three corners. Removing Planer from top shelf
to allow easier adjusting.
F. If the top of the 2850 wings are not level with the planer wings, they can be adjusted by loosening the three
screws in the wing support guide (L). Level the 2850 wing and tighten screws. Repeat for opposite wings.
Step 2
MOUNTING THE PLANER
A. Move planer until it is again centered in both the left and right as well as front to back directions.
B. Mark planer mounting hole locations with a pencil. Remove planer and punch the center of each mark. Drill
holes and fasten planer securely according to your planer manual specifications. Four 5/16" x 2-1/2 Carriage
bolts, four 5/16" flat washers and four 5/16" wing nuts are included with the planer for mounting and fit most
applications.