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This instruction manual covers several different makes and models of plunge routers. The instructions are written for

a person with some mechanical ability. If you understand the parts and operation of a plunge router, installing the

Router Raizer is not difficult. Before beginning installation compare the illustrations and photos to your router, original

subbase or router table insert plate. Understand the location and function of both original and Router Raizer parts.

Keep all spare parts, instruction manual and templates for future reference.

Responsibility of the Owner

1. 

The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions, cautions, and warnings bellow and in the instructions

2. 

Know and understand the location of both original and Router Raizer parts.

3. 

Follow all the assembly instructions carefully.

4. 

Correctly adjust the components making sure the plunge action is smooth and plunge lock operates properly.

5. 

Carefully read and follow all notes, tips, cautions and warnings.

6. 

Make sure all operators of the Router Raizer know how to correctly use it.

Important: 

Read, understand and follow instructions to avoid personal injury.

Caution: 

Before and during installation of Router Raizer make sure power switch is in the off position and tool is

disconnected from power source to avoid accidental starting of the tool which may result in personal injury.

Caution: 

Always make sure router power switch is in the off position and disconnected from power source

before and during any adjustments to the router or Router Raizer.

Warning: 

Never remove or reinstall #31 dust cover or make any depth of cut adjustments from either end of

#1 mainshaft until router power switch is off, cutting tool has completely stopped rotating and tool is disconnected

from power source.

Caution: 

Always secure plunge lock before and during routing operations.

This warranty is your only remedy and parts are to be returned prepaid to our facility for

    inspection at Router Technologies, 2729 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA. 50317.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may

vary from state to state. Any legal actions must be brought in Polk County Iowa.

    ROUTER TECHNOLOGIES

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Router Technologies warrants the Router Raizer to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of Two ( 2 ) Years from the original date of purchase to original

owner. Our responsibility under this warranty is to replace, at no cost, any part which

upon inspection at our facility is found to be defective in either material or workmanship.

This warranty does not imply that the product is fit for a particular use or application, this

warranty does not apply to parts which have been modified, altered, misused, damaged

by improper storage. It also does not cover loss of parts during use, or mechanical

adjustments which are covered in the instruction manual. In no event shall Router -

Technologies be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the

sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the

warranty.

METRIC EQUIVILANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS

Note: 

The following metric drill bit or wrench sizes may be substituted

for all operations other than drilling hole for #30 Dust Cover Insert.

1/8” = 0.125"               3.20mm = 0.126"

3/32" = 0.093               2.4mm = 0.094

5/32" = 0.156"              no metric equivilant, this hole must be drilled to 5/32"

7/32" = 0.218"            5.5mm = 0.216"

5/16" = 0.312"            8.0mm = 0.315

21/64" = 0.328"          8.3mm = 0.326" or 8.5mm = 0.334"

1/2" = 0.500"              12.8mm = 0.503 or 13mm = 0.511

11/16"= 0.687"          17.5mm = 0.689" or 18mm = 0.708"

 3/4" = 0.750"            19.0mm = 0.748

# 30 Dust Cover Insert must be 0.500" use a 12.5mm bit

and sand hole to fit cover.      12.5mm = 0.492"

© 

2000-2005 Router Technologies

             All Rights Reserved

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Page 1: ...r source Caution Always secure plunge lock before and during routing operations This warranty is your only remedy and parts are to be returned prepaid to our facility for inspection at Router Technologies 2729 Delaware Ave Des Moines IA 50317 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state Any legal actions must be brought in Polk Coun...

Page 2: ...l Plunge Routers Before beginning the installation please purchase a bottle of STP Apply a light film to the posts and inside the post bushings just before reassembling the router For maximum performance and smoothest plunging action all plunge posts require a light film of lubrication We only recommend using STP MOTOR OIL TREATMENT 1 Install the Router Raizer components into the base and motor ho...

Page 3: ...in 3 Long Red Drive Pin 4 Green Rollpins 5 Red Rollpins 6 Yellow Rollpins 7 Brass Washer 8 White Nylon Flanged Bushing 9 Red Nylon Bushing 10 Black Nylon Bushing 11 Blue Nylon Bushing 12 Green Nylon Bushing 13 Hollow Spring Guide 14 Steel 3 16 Washer 15 Retainer six included three required three extra 16 Housing Bushing 18 Drive Nut Washer 19 Short Drive Nut 20 Long Drive Nut 21 Lead Screw 22 Rapi...

Page 4: ...Red Bushing 8 White Flanged Bushing 11 Blue Bushing Height Knob Bolt Height Lock Lever Height Adjustment Rod Top and Bottom Washer Bottom Nut Lock Lever Housing 39 Long Housing Bushing Top of Height Rod Boss Hole Red Grease 39 Long Housing Bushing 17 Housing Bushing Washer 1 Cut 1 mainshaft to 11 3 4 overall length and debur cut end Set 1 main shaft aside to install later Plunge Lock Lever NOTE No...

Page 5: ... until flush 31 sets in 30 and is removed during adjustments with magnet on back edge of 29 speed handle These components keep dust from entering the Router Raizer hex drive Installing Final Retainers and Top Drive 15 retainer clip install teeth up B 1 Use 46 locating pin to locate the Router Raizer access hole on the original subbase or router table For detailed instructions see page 4 Drill orig...

Page 6: ...ill Grind but end of pin off and debur ground end Cool pin before removing from chuck jaws CUTAWAY ILLUSTRATION OF 3 4 POCKET SHOWN FROM BOTTOM SIDE BOTTOM SIDE OF INSERT PLATE TOP SIDE OF INSERT PLATE 30 Dust Cover Insert 31 Dust Cover 1 2 1 Use the 46 locating pin to mark the back of the insert plate or table top 2 Center 1 8 drill bit on locating pin center mark and drill completely through pla...

Page 7: ...late to accept the 30 dust cover insert shown bottom of page Some table tops and steel insert plates do not allow cutting the pocket from the back side An 8 X 8 black rubber spacer is provided to cut out and place between the router and the table top or insert plate 1 Place the rubber spacer onto base of your router with the pre punched 3 4 hole centered on the 1 mainshaft head 2 Use a utility kni...

Page 8: ... rotated so shortest post is under adjustable stop All plunge routers have a predetermined plunge stroke the Router Raizer will not increase this stroke With router fully compressed check amount of plunge post still visible 1 16 to 1 4 post should be visible If more than 1 16 to 1 4 of post is visible Call 1 866 266 1293 Addition of a collet extension is required to safely run some bits Router plu...

Page 9: ...thread 21 lead screw in or out of the drive nut compressing and un compressing the router 4 Rapid collar positioning The rapid collar is for hand held use only for router table use position collar against retainer clips and top drive fig 2 Secure with 24 thumb screw or optional 25 black set screw When used hand held the hex shaped 1 mainshaft provides a constant engagement of the Router Raizer mec...

Page 10: ...racy when copied Drill 500 hole through router table insert plate install 30 dust cover insert into 500 hole and press flush with top of insert plate Router Raizer Access Hole NOTE This hole must be drilled 1 2 or 500 for 30 dust cover insert to fit properly Note Cross lines for locating and drilling holes are accurate The illustration of subbase may vary slightly in size and design but is accurat...

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