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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ROUTER TABLE
A25RT02
Your router table has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ...........................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE WARNING: SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees fire and/or serious personal injury. both hands to operate the tool. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation tool when you are tired. Do not rush. having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair ON AND OFF. Have
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING EXTENSION CORDS The no-load speed of this product depends on the router Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding you are using. This speed is not constant and decreases plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the product’s plug. under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring When using a power product at a considerable distance from in a shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. the power source, use an extension co
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1 Inch FEED DIRECTION H S U P in c h 3 2 1 0 1 3 2 Inch 1 0 1 Inch FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Table Dimensions ................................ 16 in. x 32 in. x 1 in. Miter Slot ........................................ 1/4 in. x 3/4 in. x 32 in. Maximum Cutter Diameter .................................1-15/16 in. Rating .............................. 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amps Fence Length ............................................................. 28 in. Net Weight ................
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FEATURES RESET BUTTON WARNING: See Figure 2. Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in The router table switch is equipped with a reset button that use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power protects the electronic components of the router table switch failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. box from overload. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting STARTING PIN when power returns. When you are unable to use the fence for a guide
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3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch FEED DIRECTION 3 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- Carefully remove the product and any accessories from sories not recommended for use with this product. Any the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list such alteration or modification is misuse and could result are included. in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious Inspect the product carefully to m
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE ROUTER TABLE Assembling the router table involves attaching the switch box, SWITCH KEY the under table guards, the legs, the router/insert plate as- SWITCH SWITCH BOX sembly, the fence assembly, featherboard, throat plate, starting BOX NUT pin, and installing the miter gauge to the router table. ATTACHING THE SWITCH BOX See Figure 5. The switch box will come in a bag with the switch box screws and nuts. Use these screws and nuts in the bag to attach the switch box.
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3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch FEED DIRECTION ASSEMBLY PRE-DRILLING HOLES FOR THROUGH INSERT PLATE PRE-DRILLED TABLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT REAR SIDE PILOT HOLES See Figure 8. Since each router will have different placements for through RD table depth adjustments, pilot holes have been pre-drilled in the throat plate to assist in through table adjustments. Only the models listed below in the key are available for use with PC2 the through table depth adjustment feature. ML Remove the throat pl
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ASSEMBLY BRAND MODEL BASE TYPE FASTENER SIZE INSERT PLATE HOLES USED NUMBER OF HOLES Bosch 1617 Fixed 10-24 x 5/8 in. A1, A3, A5 3 Bosch 1617 EVS Fixed 10-24 x 5/8 in. A1, A3, A5 3 Bosch 1617 EVSPK Fixed 10-24 x 5/8 in. A1, A3, A5 3 Craftsman 17504 Fixed 10-32 x 5/8 in. A2, A4, A6 3 Craftsman 17505 Fixed 10-32 x 5/8 in. A2, A4, A6 3 Craftsman 17506 Fixed 10-32 x 5/8 in. A2, A4, A6 3 Craftsman 17508 Fixed 10-32 x 5/8 in. A2, A4, A6 3 Craftsman 17510 Fixed 10-32 x 5/8 in. A2, A4, A6 3 Craftsman 17
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3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch FEED DIRECTION 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch FEED DIRECTION ASSEMBLY MAKING INSERT PLATE LEVEL HEX KEY See Figure 12. INSERT Unplug the router table and/or the router. PLATE ADJUSTING STRAIGHT Check to see if the insert plate mounted assembly is level SCREWS EDGE with a straight edge or level. Loosen insert plate screws. Using the supplied hex key, tighten or loosen the adjust- ing screws depending on how the insert plate needs to be adjusted in order t
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3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch FEED DIRECTION FEED DIRECTION 3 2 1 0 1 3 2 Inch 1 0 1 Inch ASSEMBLY Unplug the router table and/or the router. SLOT Select the throat plate you wish to use. FEATHERBOARD Press throat plate into insert plate slot until it snaps into BOLT place. To remove, push throat plate out from the bottom of the insert plate. ATTACHING THE FEATHERBOARD See Figure 15. Unplug the router table and/or the router. Insert the featherboard b
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1 Inch FEED DIRECTION inch inch 3 2 1 0 1 3 2 Inch 1 0 1 Inch 3 2 1 0 1 3 2 Inch 1 0 1 Inch ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE VACUUM HOSE VACUUM PORT See Figure 18. The vacuum port molded into the fence will accept either a 1-1/4 in. or 2-1/2 in. vacuum attachment. CLAMPING THE ROUTER TABLE TO A WORK BENCH See Figures 19. Unplug the router table and/or the router. Place the router table right side up on a sturdy work surface; e.g., leg stand, workbench, counter top. Using a clamp, insert the top
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OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care- The router or router table should never be connected to less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is a power supply when you are assembling parts, making sufficient to inflict serious injury. adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router and router table will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious WARNING: personal injury. Always
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1 Inch FEED DIRECTION 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Inch Inch FEED DIRECTION 3 2 1 0 1 3 2 Inch 1 0 1 Inch OPERATION INSERTING/REMOVING CUTTERS MITER GAUGE KNOB Unplug the router table and/or the router. Remove the router/insert plate assembly. (See Installing Router/Insert Plate Assembly in the Assembly section.) WARNING: If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers. They will get burned because of the heat buildup
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact product damage. with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses wi
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL ROUTER TABLE A25RT02 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
