Global Machinery Company GMC Router Table Router User Manual


 
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Operation
Once the router is properly installed and connected to the
router table you can use the safety switch on the router
table to turn the router on.
1. Insert the switch disabling insert (6) and ensure the
switch is in the OFF position.
2. Make sure the switch on
the router is in the OFF
position.
3. Make sure the router is
plugged into the outlet on
the router table switch box.
4. Plug the router table cord
into a power socket.
5. Turn the router switch to
the ON position and lock
the switch on.
6. Flip the router table switch
to the ON position to turn
on and operate the router.
7. Push the switch to the OFF
position to turn off the
router.
Adjusting the depth of cut
The depth of cut affects the rate and quality of cut. The
plunge lock lever on the router holds the router at the
desired height and depth of cut.
Refer to instruction manual that came supplied with your
router for details on how to adjust the depth of cut.
Using the starting pin
The starting pin (17) is used to pivot a small work piece.
The starting pin fits into the threaded opening on the top
of the table near the table insert. Turn the pin clockwise
to insert it into the table. Turn the pin anti-clockwise to
remove it from the table.
Adjusting the fence
The fence can be adjusted in various ways to
accommodate the size and shape of a particular work
piece.
1. To slide the fence backwards and forwards loosen the
two fence locking knobs. This will set the infeed fence
(9) to support the work piece.
2. Loosen the outfeed fence locking knob (12) to move
the outfeed fence forward or backward. This will help
support the work piece after it has been cut.
3. Loosen the 4 lock knobs on the infeed and outfeed
fence panels to slide the panels left and right.
Direction of feed
1. Feed the work piece from right to left.
2. The material must be fed against the cutting edge of
the router bit.
3. Ensure that the work piece is tight against the fence.
4. Adjust the infeed fence so that it supports the uncut