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MODEL T1240

MINI BENCHTOP

ROUTER TABLE

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 12/17)

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

#ES19242 PRINTED IN CHINA

V1.03.18

Summary of Contents for T1240

Page 1: ...ANUAL For models manufactured since 12 17 COPYRIGHT MARCH 2018 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC ES19242 PRINTED IN CHINA V1 03 18 ...

Page 2: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ...orming the required tasks and to make sure that your router is firmly secured to the router mounting plate INTRODUCTION 2 Description 2 Contact Info 2 Manual Accuracy 2 Identification 3 Controls Components 4 Machine Data Sheet 5 SECTION 1 SAFETY 6 Safety Instructions for Machinery 6 Additional Safety for Router Tables 8 SECTION 2 SETUP 9 Unpacking 9 Needed for Setup 9 Inventory 10 Site Considerati...

Page 4: ...t be improved Please take a few minutes to give us feedback Grizzly Documentation Manager P O Box 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 Email manuals grizzly com We are proud to offer this document with your new machine tool We ve made every effort to be exact with the instructions specifications drawings and photographs of the machine tool we used when writing this manual However sometimes we still make ...

Page 5: ...ual Before Operating Router Table a Wear eye protection b Always keep router bit guard in place and in proper operating condition c Feed workpiece AGAINST rotation of router bit d Keep fingers away from revolving bit use fixtures when necessary e Do not use awkward hand positions Hold Downs Legs Feather board Miter Gauge Mounting Plate Table Outfeed Fence Board Dust Port 11 2 Router Bit Guard Infe...

Page 6: ...and safety during router operations E Hold Down 1 of 2 Provides additional workpiece support and kickback protection during router operations F Miter Gauge Provides angled cutting up to 60º left and right G Fence Base Provides a platform for fence boards router bit guard hold downs and dust port H Fence Board Hold Down Lock 1 of 2 Tighten and loosen to adjust fence boards and hold downs I Infeed F...

Page 7: ...P Non Plunge Routers Table Size 16 7 8 x 15 3 4 x 3 4 in Number of Table Slots 1 Table T Slot Size 5 8 in Plate Size 9 1 4 x 6 3 4 x 1 4 in Maximum Plate Opening 1 7 16 in Fence Size 13 3 4 x 2 3 8 x 1 9 16 in Fence Board Size 7 7 8 x 3 8 x 1 9 16 in Dust Port Diameter 1 1 2 in Construction Table Laminated MDF Fence Assembly Aluminum and Laminated MDF Router Bit Guard Clear Polycarbonate Table Slo...

Page 8: ... DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use machinery in areas that are wet cluttered or have poor lighting Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED Full mental alertness is required for safe operation of machin ery Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol when tired or when distracted For Your Own Safety Read Instruction M...

Page 9: ... moving parts or flying debris Make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly BEFORE operating machine FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed NEVER STAND ON MACHINE Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement dur i...

Page 10: ...ord of router when not in use always dis connect it and safely store it out of way AVOIDING AMPUTATION To avoid making con tact with spinning router bit never place hands directly over or in front of bit As one hand approaches bit move it away and over to other side Always keep hands at least 6 away from spinning bit SECURING LEVERS AND KNOBS Never oper ate router table without first making sure a...

Page 11: ... need to return your tool later Unpacking SUFFOCATION HAZARD Keep children and pets away from plastic bags or packing materials shipped with this tool Discard immediately The following items are needed but not included for the setup assembly of this tool Description Qty Phillips Screwdriver 2 1 Phillips Screwdriver 4 1 Open End Wrench 13mm 1 Drill Press or Hand Drill w Guide 1 Drill Bits Variable ...

Page 12: ...ing materials while unpack ing or they are pre installed at the factory Children and visitors may be seriously injured if un supervised around this tool Lock entrances to the shop or disable start switch or power connection to prevent unsupervised use Workbench Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your tool Some workbenches may require additional rein...

Page 13: ...direct mount see Figure 6 where the router table is secured directly to the workbench with lag screws and washers Router Table Leg Workbench Lag Screw Flat Washer The router table MUST be fully assembled before it can be operated Before beginning the assem bly process refer to Needed for Setup and gather all listed items This router table MUST be secured to a workbench or other mounting surface to...

Page 14: ...e Figure 10 Figure 10 Hold downs attached Knob Bolts Hold Downs Figure 8 Fence assembly attached Fence Base Figure 7 Legs attached x 4 2 Attach table legs to table with 4 M8 1 25 x 50 flat head screws 4 8mm flat washers and 4 M8 1 25 hex nuts see Figure 7 4 Remove and set aside 2 M6 1 wing nuts and 2 6mm flat washers used to attach fence boards to fence base see Figure 9 5 Attach 2 hold down brack...

Page 15: ...ess to router controls such as ON OFF switch variable speed dial depth adjust ments and other locks or levers Router attachment requires permanent modification of your router table mounting plate Before attaching router thoroughly read procedure below and make sure you can perform the required tasks To attach a router to the mounting plate 1 Remove miter gauge featherboard fence assembly and mount...

Page 16: ...ing holes on mounting plate Mounting Plate Router Base Plate 8 Use a center punch to score marks made in Step 7 9 Use a drill press or handheld drill with guide to drill holes through mounting plate as shown in Figure 16 Note Use drill bit slightly larger in diameter than fasteners used to secure base plate to router 10 Turn mounting plate top side up and counter sink holes on top surface of mount...

Page 17: ...ating of the dust collector To determine the CFM at the dust port you must consider these variables 1 CFM rating of the dust collector 2 hose type and length between the dust col lector and the machine 3 number of branches or wyes and 4 amount of other open lines throughout the system Explaining how to cal culate these variables is beyond the scope of this manual Consult an expert or purchase a go...

Page 18: ...g 1 Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit able for cutting 2 Adjusts fence boards close to the bit for maxi mum workpiece support then secures the fence boards in place 3 Adjusts and secures hold downs so they just touch workpiece 4 Adjusts bit height for the desired cutting profile 5 Adjusts fence position to establish the depth of cut and makes sure that it is parallel with the table slot 6...

Page 19: ...ing Glue deposits on the workpiece hard or soft will gum up the router bit and produce poor results Remove foreign objects from the work piece Make sure that any stock you pro cess with the router is clean and free of dirt nails staples tiny rocks or any other foreign objects that could damage the router bit and be thrown from the machine with significant speed force Note Wood stacked on a concret...

Page 20: ...ious router opera tions The router bit guard should be positioned vertically just above the workpiece and centered horizontally on the gap between fence boards Figure 21 Location of router bit guard Knob Bolt Router Bit Guard Router Bit Guard Two hold downs are included with the Model T1240 to provide additional safety during router operations They attach to hold down brackets which are secured to...

Page 21: ...ight cutting router bit to remove wood from the face of the board The result is a perfectly flat and square edge Items Needed Qty Straightedge 2 1 Shims As Needed To edge joint a workpiece 1 DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER 2 Secure straight cutting bit into router accord ing to manufacturer s instructions 3 Raise bit just above top of workpiece then rotate it by hand until cutting flute is perpen dic...

Page 22: ... 7 Connect router to power then perform cut see Figure 27 To profile rout a workpiece 1 DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER 2 Secure bit into router according to router manufacturer s instructions 3 Raise router bit to desired height then adjust fence assembly so fence boards are behind the bit the same distance as desired depth of cut see Figure 28 Depth of Cut Top View Bit Fence Board Fence Board Depth...

Page 23: ...ng Small Stock 5 Create countersunk mounting holes in zero clearance fence board see Figure 30 so flat head screws removed from fence boards can be used to secure new fence to fence assem bly in the same manner ALWAYS use hold downs or featherboards and push sticks when shaping small or nar row stock These devices keep your hands away from spinning router bit and sufficient ly support stock to all...

Page 24: ...lasses T20456 DAKURA Safety Glasses Black Clear Figure 32 Assortment of basic eye protection T20456 T20451 T20503 T20502 T20452 Basic Hearing Protection H4978 Deluxe Earmuffs 27dB H4979 Twin Cup Hearing Protector 29dB T20446 Ear Plugs 200 Pair 31dB A must have if you or employees operate for hours at a time Figure 33 Hearing protection assortment H4978 H4979 T20446 H2499 Low Maintenance Respirator...

Page 25: ...er to the router before per forming maintenance Failure to do this may result in serious person al injury Cleaning Protecting Frequently vacuum sawdust and wood chips from the table and router then blow off the remain ing dust with compressed air This is especially important for the internal working parts of the fence assembly and the router Dust build up around the router is a sure way to decreas...

Page 26: ...router bit 2 Increase feed rate 3 Reverse direction of router bit 4 Take a smaller depth of cut Always reduce cutting depth when working with hard woods Fuzzy grain 1 Wood may have high moisture content or surface wetness 2 Router bit dull 1 Inspect workpiece moisture content allow to dry if moisture is more than 20 Page 17 2 Replace router bit Chipping 1 Knots or conflicting grain direction in wo...

Page 27: ...o reduce risk of death or serious injury read manual BEFORE using machine To get a new manual call 800 523 4777 or go to www grizzly com WARNING WARNING INJURY HAZARD To reduce risk of short and long term injury wear safety glasses hearing protection and a respirator when using this machine We do our best to stock replacement parts when possible but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown are ava...

Page 28: ...ARD 29 PT1240029 KNOB BOLT M5 8 X 12 11 PT1240011 HOLDDOWN BRACKET 30 PT1240030 FLAT HD SCR M6 1 X 30 12 PT1240012 HOLDDOWN 31 PT1240031 SLOT GUIDE 13 PT1240013 WING NUT M6 1 32 PT1240032 LOCKING SCR M6 1 X 30 14 PT1240014 FEATHERBOARD 33 PT1240033 MITER GAUGE POINTER 15 PT1240015 KNOB BOLT M6 1 X 15 34 PT1240034 QR CODE LABEL 16 PT1240016 FENDER WASHER 6MM 35 PT1240035 GRIZZLY COM LABEL 17 PT1240...

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Page 30: ...D LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC P O BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 2069 Place Stamp Here Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________State______Zip______ Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend ...

Page 31: ...e tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside a...

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