Shopsmith MARK V PRO User manual

MARK V PRO FENCE
ROUTER TABLE
521962
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PARTS LIST
Ref. Part
Item
No. No.
Description Qty.
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Pro Fence Router Table Assembly
1 521983 ·TableAssembly (Inc!. 2-10) ...... 1
2 521908 · .RouterTable ............................ 1
3 514629 ·.
WamingLabel ......................... 1
4 521924 ·.BarreiNut ................................ 6
5 521909 · .Jam Nut ... ........................... .
.. 3
6 521785 · .Screw ...................................... 3
7 521922 · .Front Rail Assembly ................ 1
Ref.
Part
No. No.
8 521920
9 518403
10 521982
11 515859
12 518462
13 521988
14 521989
15
521991
Item
Description Qty.
.. Rear Rail Assembly ..... ...... .... 1
TableSpacer ........ .......... .... .... 3
.. Screw .................... ................... 6
.Knob.
........ . ............. ... ............. 4
.Spring ...................... ....... ........... 4
.3/4" Wrench (Not Shown)
... ............... 1
.9/16" Wrench (Not Shown) ................ 1
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RouterPlate & Hardware,N'lsh'W"' . 1
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INTRODUCTION
The Router Table can be used with the
shopsmith MARKVPro Unit.
This instruction
manual coverssafety, assem-
bly, alignment, operations
and care of the
RouterTable.Read
through the entire manual
before assembling and operating the Router
Table.
SAFETY
The MARK V Pro Fence Router Table has
many built-in safety-features, but the effec-
tivenessof
them depends on you. Power Tool
safety requires
good common sense. Misuse
of this tool
can cause serious injury.
Throughout thismanual, welist WARNlNGs,
CAUTlONs,
and NOTES. Weadvisethat when
you come to one of these headings that you
read them until fully understood.
Their meanings are:
I-W-A--RN-I~NG--I
A WARNINGisgivenwhenfailuretofollow
thedirections Is IikelytoresultlnInjury,loss
oflimb,
or life.
A CAUTION is given when failure to follow the
directions is likely to result in damage to the equip·
ment.
NOTE
A NOTE is used to highlight an important
procedure, practice, or condition.
I WARNING I
Toprotectyourselffrominjury:
• READ, UNDERST AND, AND FOLLOW
ALL
THE INFORMATION IN THE IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL.
• ALSO, READ,
UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW ALL the information that came
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with your Router Motor and the Router
Table Plate Package.
•
Read the Safety section, complete the
Assembly procedures and check the
Alignment, before operating the MARK
V Pro Router Fence.
GENERAL SAFETY.. RULES
• Know your power tool. Read the instruc-
tion manual. Learn its application and
limitations as well as specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
•
Ground all tools (unless double insu-
lated). If the tool is equipped with an
approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong
grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle, the green con-
ductor in the cord is the journeying wire.
...
Never connect the green wire to a live
terminal.
•
Wear proper eye and ear protection. Also,
wear a dust mask.
• Keep all safety guards in place. Always
keep the guards in working order, in
proper alignment, and in proper adjust-
ment. Most injuries occur on unguarded
power tools.
•
Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose
clothing, ties, gloves, rings, or other jew-
elry. Roll long sleeves up above your
elbows, wear nonslip footwear, and tuck
long hair under a hat.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Don't
use power tools in damp, wet, or explo-
sive atmospheres.
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• Keep works area well lit, clean, and free
from clutter.
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Do not force the tool. It will do the job
better and safer atthe rate for which it was
designed.
• Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or
accessory to do a job for which itwas not
designed.
• For directional feed, ALWAYS feed the
workpiece into the cutter against the rota-
tion of the cutter. NEVER feed the
workpiece into the cutter with the rota-
tion of the cutter.
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• Check for damaged parts. A damaged
guard or part must be properly repaired
or replaced before further use of the tool.
If a strange noise or vibration develops,
immediately turn off the power, unplug
the machine and correct the problem.
Never operate a power tool that is not
functioning properly.
•
Secure workpieces. Use clamps, fixtures
and other devices to hold workpieces
when practical. It's safer than using your
hands and frees your hands to operate
the tool.
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
• Turn off the tooland waituntilitcomes to
a complete stop before removing
workpieces and scraps.
•
Do not try to stop the tool by grabbing the
workpiece or any part of the tools. Turn
off the tool and let it come to a complete
stop by itself.
•
Do not leave the tool runningunattended.
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Turn off the power. Don't leave the tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
• Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure
the switch is in the "off" position before
plugging in or unplugging the tool.
• Disconnect tools. Turn off and unplug
tools before changing accessories, setups,
making adjustments, performing main-
tenance, or repairs.
•
Do not stand or lean on the tool. You
could fall into the tool oritcould tip over
injuring you and/or the tool.
•
Maintain tools.Keep parts and toolssharp,
clean,
and maintained according to the
instruction manual.
• Make your workshop child proof. Use
padlocks, master switches and remove
starter keys.
• Keep children away. All visitors must
stay a safe distance from power tools, and
wear ear and eye protection.
• Do not permit anyone who is inexperi-
enced to use your power tools without
proper supervision.
MARK V PRO FENCE
ROUTER TABLE SAFETY
RULES
• Be sure to read and understand this en-
tire instruction manual before using the
MARK V Pro Fence Router Table. Also,
do not use the MARK V ProFence Router
Table unless you are sure it is assembled
properly, all safety devices are installed,
and you understand the operations you
are attempting.
• Keep the Guard in place and in working
order. Always setthe Guard no more than
1/4" above the workpiece.
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• Keep your hands, fingers, and other parts
of your body at least 3" away from the
rotating bit.
• Use a Push Stick, Push Block, Feather
Board(s),fixtures, or other safety devices
to maneuver a workpiece into a rotating
bit. If a kickback occurs, these devices
help to protect your hands and fingers.
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Use only Shopsmith Parts and Accesso-
ries on your MARK V Pro Fence Router
Table. NEVER use non-Shopsmith Re-
placement Parts or Accessories. They are
not designed like Shopsmith Parts. Us-
ing non-Shopsmith Parts may create a
hazardous condition and will void your
warranty. Follow your Router Motor
manufacturer's recommendations as to
Replacement Router Motor Parts.
•
Do not Rout secondhand lumber. If you
hit a nail, screw, or other foreign object,
you could be hit by pieces of metal or
there could be kickback.
• Do not "freehand" Rout stock less than
12" x12" or equivalent.
• Support long boards and sheet materials
with a Roller Stand(s) placed l' to 4' from
the Worktable.
• Always use a Fixture,Fence, Miter Gauge
with Safety Grip, and/or Starter and
Guide Pins to help control the workpiece.
•
Always feed the workpiece against the
rotation of the bit, not with it. Otherwise,
the bitwiJIgrab and throw the workpiece.
• Keep a firm grip on the workpiece at all
times and never hold the workpiece with
your hands in line with the Router Bit.
•
Always use a Feather Board Assembly or
other devices to hold or guide narrow
workpieces. Also, use a long piece of
scrap stock to feed narrow workpiece
underneath the Guard to complete a cut.
•
Cut with the grain of the wood instead of
against it. You will get a smoother cut and
the operation will be safer.
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Avoid standing in-line with the
workpiece being fed. In the event of a
kickback you could be hit.
• Feed
the workpiece slowly. Use extracare
in routing workpieces that contain fig-
ured grain of knots, as these may cause
kickbacks.
• When you are routing stock up to 10"
wide across the grain, use your Miter
Gauge with Safety Grip to control the
workpiece. The workpiece must extend
5-1/2" away from the router bit.
•
When stop routing, always you a Stop
Block(s) to control the length of cut. Fail-
ure to use Stop Blocks could cause the bit
to grab and throw the workpiece.
•
When routing oversized stock, always
use a least one Push Block to help control
the workpiece firmly against the fence.
•
Do not work with stock thatis too small or
too large to handle safely; that is warped,
bowed, or cupped; or that has loose knots
or other defects.
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Plan the operation before you begin. If
you are in doubt about how to complete
an operation safely, do not attempt it,
contact a Shopsmith Service Representa-
tive for advice.
• Free
freehand routing use a Guide Pin,
do not rout a workpiece which has less
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than a 4" radius.
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• The minimum length of stock should be
no less than 8". You should also use a
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Push Stick and/or Push Block on any
stock between 8" to 18" long.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear eye protection when you use
power tools. Use Goggles, Safety Glasses or
a Face Shield, to protect your eyes.
•
Goggles completely surround and pro-
tectyour eyes. Many Goggles will also fit
over Regular Glasses. Be sure your
Goggles fit closely, but comfortable.
• Safety Glasses don't fog as easily as
Goggles and can be worn at all times.
Regular Glasses normally have only im-
pact resistant lenses. They are not Safety
Glasses.
• A Face Shield protects your entire face,
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not just your eyes.
HEARING PROTECTION
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
from high-speed power tools can damage
your hearing.
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Hearing Protectors screen out noise lev-
els that can damage your ears, and are
recommended for ALL uses with Routers
mounted in Router Tables.
GUARDING FOR RQUTING
Most shop accidents happen to woodwork-
ers who fail to follow instructions, or fail to
use Guards and Safety Devices. Although
proper use of Guards and Safety Devices
often requires additional setup, the protec-
tion for you and your family is well worth the
-effort.
DRESS
Loose hair and clothing, which could be
entangled in rotating bits, are very hazard-
ous.
• Tuck long hair under a hat or tie it up
above the shoulders. Do not wear ties,
gloves, loose clothing, rings or other jew-
elry. Roll sleeves up above your elbows.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Follow the electrical requirements that ap-
pear in the instruction manual that cam with
your Router Motor. Do not overload your
electrical circuits
UNDER-TABLE MOUNTED
ROUTER
The Router is not included with the MARK
V Pro Fence Router Table. You will have to
purchase a Router or use one that you al-
ready own. Any UL approved router can be
used.
The specifications for the router that you can
use are:
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Use only UL approved Routers
• The Router must not exceed 3 hp.
•
The Router switch is best located so that
it can face toward the front of the Mark V
Router Table. It can then be easily and
safely reached during operations.
• The Router switch must be able to stay in
the" on" position without being held by
hand. It also must easily switch off as
needed.
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• The Shop smith Accessory Switch is rec-
ommended if the router motorswitch does
not meet the above criteria.
SAWDUST AND CHIPS
Sawdust and chips can be a fire hazard and
breathing sawdust can be a health hazard.
The
sawdust from some woods is toxic. To
help protect yourself from sawdust:
• Attach
the MARK V Pro Router Table to
a
dust collection system.
• Or wear a close-fitting dust mask. Clean
or replace the filters in the mask regu-
larly. Also, open a window or use a fan to
ventilate your shop.
MOUNTING ROUTER BITS
• Turn off and unplug the Router before
mounting router bits.
•
Follow the recommendations of the
Router manufacturer as to the sizes and
types of router bits to use.
•
Make sure the router bit is secured prop-
erly in the collet. Loose bits could work
free and cause serious injury. Insetthe bit
all the way into the collet and retract it
a bout 1/8" to avoid transferring vibra-
tions to the motor armature and bending
the shank of the bit.
• Be
sure the bit is positioned with the
cutting edge facing to the right.
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Listen for chatter or signs of looseness at
start-up. If you hear, see or suspect prob-
lems, stop the tool immediately, unplug
it, and check the tool thoroughly. Correct
any problem before proceeding. If you
are unable to locate the problem, you can
contact your Shopsmith Service Repre-
sentative or store personnel for advice.
Never operate the Mark V Router Table if
it is not functioning properly.
• Keep bits clean, maintained and sharp.
• Don'ttryto make your own collet adapter
to hold different sized bits. Balance is
important at high speeds, so always buy
appropriately sized collets.
TYPES OF ROU"rER BITS
Router bits come in a wide variety of shapes
and sizes designed to be used at very high
speeds. The part of the bit mounted in the
router chuck is called the shank and the
rounded extension beyond the cutter on some
bits is called the pilot. The cutting edge of the
bitis called a flu teo Router bits have one, two
or threeflutes and the more flutes there are on
the bit, the more cuts that can be made per
minute. A higher number of flutes reduces
theloadon the
motor and producesasmoother
cut.
Quality bits
are made of high-speed steel,
solid
carbide or carbide-tipped steel. High-
speed steel bits are heat treated for extra
hardness and to hold keen cutting edges.
Carbide bits (solid
or tipped) are the finest
bits available today.
Although more expen-
sive,
they will out last high speed steel bits at
a 15 to 1 ratio on softwoods and are high
recommended for use on hardwoods, plastic
laminates,
plywood and particle board.
Router bits are generally classified into four
different categories: grooving bits, edge-cut-
ting bits, panel bits
and laminate and veneer
trimming bits.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
ROUTER BITS
You will enjoy longer use of your router bits
if you make it a point to handle, use and
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sharpen them properly.
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-• Use
your router bits only for the job they
ASSEMBLY
are intended to do. I
WARNING I
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Make sure thebit is mounted rigidly inthe
collet.
Make sure the Speed Dial is set to "Slow",
then turn off and unplug the MARK V be-
• Learn to cut your workpiece at the proper
fore performing any ASSEMBLY proced ure.
speed to prevent heat buildup that can
cause the loss of bit temper. 1.
With your MARK V Pro Fence System
setup in the Horizontal Position, remove
all Accessories, leaving only the Main
• Between operations, set
your bits in a safe
Saw Table Assembly in the Carriage
place
where they will not fall or get hit. Assembly.
Adjust the Saw Table to a
comfortable height.
2.
Loosen
both the Headstock and Car-
Never use solvent on a bearing-piloted bit without riage Locks. Slide the Headstock to the
first
removing the bearing.
left
and theCarriagetotheright, as far as
they will go. Lock into position.
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Mter use, clean bits thoroughly.
3. Place the Router Table facedown on a
•
Sharpen your bits with a small slip stone
clean,flat
shop table or bench. Locate the
or oil stone with oil. Hone the fact of each
package containing the RouterPlate and
cutter with light strokes in one direction.
assemble the Brackets ONLY, according
Never hone the outside edge because it
to the
included instructions.
reduces the diameter of the cutter. Hone
each cutter edge with the same number of 4.
Slide the small
diameter end of a Spring
strokes.
(12) over a Knob (11), then tighten the
Knob
with Spring into the threaded in-
• If the cutting edge is nicked, take the bit
sert near each end of the Front Rail As-
to a professional sharpening service. sembly.
Tighten these just enough to
allow the Connector Tubes free
move-
TOOLS NEEDED
ment in the Rails. Repeat this for the
Rear Rail Assembly. At this time, also
In
addition to the tools provided with your
loosen the Knobs
on both the Front and
MARK V Pro Fence Router Table you will Rear Rail Assemblies of the
Saw Table.
need the following from your MARKVSetup. (See Figure 1)
See
your owners' information for part num-
bers, views, and descriptions of these items.
o MARK V Pro Fence
o 5/32" Allen Wrench
o Gauge Alignment
o Connector Tubes (2)
o T-Joint (2)
o Telescoping Legs (2)
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5.
Insert one Connector Tube into both the
Front Rail
(7) and Rear Rail (8) of the
Router Table.
6. Position both Connector Tubes evenly,
so
that an equal amount is protruding
out from both ends ofthe Rails (7 and 8).
(See Figure
2)
Figure 2
7. Tighten all the Knobs (11) of the Router
Table,
in place.
8.
Make
sure that the Front Rail (7)is posi-
tioned next to the Front Rail of the Saw
Table, slide the
Connector Tubes into
the Saw Table Rails. (See Figure
3)
Figure 3
9. Tighten the Knobs (11) of the Saw Table,
to
hold the Connector Tubes in place.
10. Attach a T-Joint,
with Telescoping Leg,
to
the Connector Tube extending from
each of the Router Table Rails (7 and 8).
Tighten the T-Joint Set Screw
with a 5/
32" Allen Wrench.
11.
Adjust each Telescoping Leg to support
the end of the Router Table. (See Figure
4)
Figure 4
12. Locate the Router Table Plate Package
and follow the included instructions to
assemble
and install the remaining parts
of the Router Table Plate. These instruc-
tions also give you the information
needed for mounting your Router and
aligning the Plate to the Table.
ALIGNMENT
Your MARK V Pro Fence Router Table At-
tachment has been pre-aligned at our Dayton
Factory, However, do to Environmental
changes, it may be necessary to make adjust-
ments as required.
Should you experience trouble sliding the
Connector Tubes through the Rails on either
the Router Table
or Saw Table, follow these
instructions to correct
the problem.
1.
Loosen the 3 Screws (10) located in the
Front Rail (7)
2. Review the assembly instructions for in
this manual to insure steps 1 to 9 are
completed correctly.
3.
If after rechecking your assemblyproce-
dures, you are still experiencing trouble
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sliding your Connector Tubes, follow
these
steps to adjust the Front Rail As-
sembly of the Router Table.
a. Place
an accurate straightedge
across
the front surfaces of
both FrontRailAssembliesfor
the Saw Table and the Router
Table. Make note as to where
the "gap" is on the Router
Table Rail so that you can
adjust it parallel to the Saw
Table Rail.
b. To move the Front Rail As-
sembly
away from the Router
Table, turn the Screw (6)
counter clockwise. To move
the Front Rail Assembly to-
ward Router Table, turn the
Screw (6) clockwise.
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Do not adjust the middle screw.
4. Use a 9/16" Open-end Wrench and the
3/4" Open-end Wrench to tighten the
Jam Nuts (5) in the ends of the Front Rail
Assembly. (See Figure
5)
Figure 5
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5. Loosen the Knobs under both the Front
and Rear Rail Assemblies of the Router
Table.
6. Slide the Connector Tubes into the Saw
Table until they are flush with the Router
Table,
leaving a gap between the Router
Table
and the Saw Table to allow for
placement of a C-Clamp between the
two Tables.
7. Tighten the 4 Knobs in the RouterTable
Rails to secure Router Table
to the Con-
nector Tubes.
8. Place the two Alignment Gauges
(521097), received with your MARK V,
at each end of the Router Table. Use C-
Clamp to hold the Gauges in place. Ad-
just
Front Rail Assembly so that its top
edge is touching the bottom edge of the
Alignment Gauges. (See Figure 6)
Figure 6
NOTE
If you received one 9" Alignment Gauge
with your MARK V, measure and mark the
center point of the Alignment Gauge so that
you can cut it in half with a Hacksaw.
9. While holding the Front Rail Assembly
in place, tighten the Screws (10) located
on each end of the Front Rail Assembly.
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10. Turn the middle screw (10) either clock-
wise
or counterclockwise then tighten
the Jam Nut using the two open-end
wrenched. Tighten the Screw.
11. Remove
the C-Clamps and Alignment
gauges and complete your assembly in-
structions beginning at Step 10.
OPERATIONS
I WARNING I
Be sure toturn off and unplug the Router
beforemakinganyadjustmentsorchanglng
RouterBlts.
1. Install the Router Bit. Insert the Router
Bit all the way into the Collet and
retract about 1/8" to avoid any transi-
tion
radius where its shank becomes
larger for the profile.
NOTE
The rotary depth-of-eut stop found on some
Plunge Routers may not allow some 1/4"
Shank Router Bits to achieve a full depth-of-
cut, to temporarily solve this problem, re-
move the rotary depth-of-eut stop.
I WARNINGl
MakesuretheRouterBitissecuredproperly
intheCollet.Loose
Bitscouldworkfreeand
causeseriousinjury.
2.
Mount accessories. Depending on the
type of Routing you are doing, mount
the appropriate Fixture, Fence(s), andl
or Safety Devices such as Feather
Board(s) to help control workpiece.
3.
Set
the depth-of-cut. Rotate the Router
Motor in its Base to set the depth-of-
cut and lock it firmly in position be-
fore
turrung it on. Before cutting your
actual workpiece, make a practice cut
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on a piece of scrap stock.
When some Routers' depth-of-cut lock is loosened,
they may tend to drop down from the Router Table.
4. Install and adjust the Guard.
I WARNINGI
TheGuard(515704)forfreehandcutsisan
accessory .Itnotonly Improvessafeopera-
tionsbutalsoactsasaDustCollectionChute.
We
strongly recommend its purchase and
use.Followoperationinstructionsthrough-
outthismanualforproperuseoftheGuard.
Avoidtakingdeepcuts.Withtheexception
ofsingle-passdovetail
cuts,limitdepth-of-
cutto114"foreach passwhenusingBits up
to 112"diameterlnhardwood.Limitdepth- -
of-cutto3IBR -112"foreachpasswhenuslng
Bits upto 112"dlameterinsoftwood.When
usingBitsover112"dlameter,limitdepth-of-
cutto halftherecommendeddepthsfor112"
diameterBits.
5. Make the cut. After following all setup
procedures and checking to be sure
that everything is tightened properly,
you're ready to turn on the Router
Motor and make your desired cuts.
NOTE
To prevent dwell marks or burns on your
workpiece, always work in a continuous mo-
tion
without stopping. Always remember to
raise
or slide your workpiece carefully away
from the rotating bitbefore turning the motor
off.
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NeverRoutwithouttheGuardin place.
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Never Freehand Routstock. Always usea workpiece
against the rotation of theBit,
Fixture with a Guide Pin, Fence, Piloted
maintaining a steady pressure against
RouterBitwithGuidePin, FeatherBoard(s) the Bit Pilot
which now serves as your
PushStick, Push
Blockand/orMiterGauge
guide. If a second pass is required, re-
with SafetyGrip inordertocontrolworkpieces.
peat the procedure.
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL
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EDGING, USING PILOT BITS.
Theedging of work pieceswithnon-piloted
1. Install
your RouterBit and setthe depth-
bitsIsdangerousandthereforenotrecom-
of-cut. Rotate the Router Motor in its mended.A
fence mustbe used.Seethelit-
Base (or
adjust in the established fash- eratureprovided
with theFenceforproper
ion) to
set the depth-of-cut and lock it setupandsafeuseofthefence.
firmly
in position before turning on the
Motor. Before cutting your actual
RABBETS
workpiece, make apractice cut on asimi-
lar piece of scrap stock.
Rabbets are formed in straight or round
workpieces exactly as External and Internal
2.
Install the Insert (found in the Router
Edging using a Pilot Bit. Remember to ease
Plate Package).
If the diameter of your
your workpiece from left to right, gradually
against the Pin and into the rotating Router
Router Bit is larger than the opening in Bit to
start your cut.
this Insert, this step is
not required.
1. Install your Router Bit. For rabbets, use
3. Install a Starter Pin into the hole located a special Rabbeting
Bitwitha Pilot of the
in the large,
square Router Plate.
appropriate diameter.
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2.
Set the vertical depth-of-cut. Rotate the
When Routing, never starta cut using a Router
Motor in its Base (or adjust in the
PilotedBitwithoutflrstslidingtheworkpiece established fashion) to set the depth-of-
agalnsttheStarterPin. cut
and lock it firmly in position.
4. Loosen the Knob
on the Guard Support 3. Install the Insert.
and position the Guard over the
workpiece, leaving no more than a 1/4" 4. Adjust the Pilot on your Bit to establish
gap between the Guard and the Top of your lateral depth-of-eut.
the workpiece.
When in place, tighten
the Knob. 5. Loosen
the Knob on the Guard Support
and position the Guard over the
5. Edgetheworkpiece.With the workpiece workpiece,
leaving no more than a 1/4"
away from the bit area, tum on the Mo- gap between the Guard and the top of
tor. Resting
the edge of your workpiece the workpiece. When in place tighten
against the Starter Pin, ease it
gradually
the Knob.
into the
rotating bit to start your cut.
When the Bit Pilotcontactstheworkpiece
-edge,
gradually rotate the workpiece off
the
Starter Pin and continue to move the
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MAINTAINING YOUR PRO
FENCE ROUTER TABLE
I WARNING I
BeforedolnganyMaintenanceprocedures
toyourRouterTable,besuretoturnoffand
unplug the Router.
ALSOremovetheRouterBitandanyother
Accessories,Fences,
or Fixtures that are
mountedon the RouterTable.
The maintenance intervals listed here are
based on normal operation and assume that
you will be careful not to abuse your Router
Table. If you work the unit unusually hard,
you'll need to maintain it more often.
If an unusual noise or vibration develops,
turn off the Motor IMMEDIATELY and check
to see what could be causing the problem.
DO NOT operate the Router Table again
until you have corrected the cause of the
unusual noise or vibration.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
As needed ...
• Have Router Bits sharpened.
Every 5 hours of running time ...
• Clean the Router Table thoroughly.
• Check alignments and adjustments.
•
Check tightness of all critical hard-
ware.
Every 6 months or as needed ..•
• Clean and wax the Router Table.
To
estimate running time, use this rule: The
average woodworker will use power tools
onl\' 10% of the total time spent in the shop -
at the most. You may not use your Router
Table as much as other power tools. If you
work in your shop for 25 hours, you have
probably logged less than an hour of running
-
time on your Router Table.
CLEANING
As you work, sawdust will accumulate on the
Router Table and this residue can affect per-
formance.
Clean the Router Table and Motor
with your Dust Collector or Shop Vacuum.
Use
the Brush and CreviceTool Attachments.
After
vacuuming, clean all major metal parts
of the Router Table (except the Router Motor)
with mineral spirits to remove all dirt, grease
and any built-up wood pitch. Use a clean
slightly
damp cloth to wipe all residue from
the Guard and Worktable. Clean the Router
Motor as instructed in the manual that carne
with your Router Motor.
WAXING
After a thorough cleaning, wax and buff the
TableSurface. Apply the wax sparingly, then
-
buff it thoroughly. If you apply too much wax
or don't buff it, the wax will mix with the
sawdust, impede the movement of parts, and
leave residue on the stock.
Except for the Laminated Router Table surface, DO
NOT wax or use solvents on any other plastic parts.
NOTE
If you have any questions, please call our
Customer Service Department TollFree800-
762-7555 or send an E-mail to
[email protected], visit our
Website atwww.shopsmith.com
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~ 6530 Poe Avenue
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845512 Rev A 09/01
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