Bench Dog Tools Pro-Builder Series Bedienungsanleitung
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Stock No. 40-001
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We make every effort to assure that our products meet quality and durability standards, and warrant to the original retail purchaser that this
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General Conditions / Limited Two Year Warranty
Important Safety Points
Before operating your router table please read this manual thoroughly. Safety and use tips are contained in the manual.
This page is not the sole source of safety information. Retain the manual for future reference. Refer to your router
owner's manual for safety instructions regarding use of that tool. This manual is not an instruction book on how to do
woodworking with a power tool. We encourage all woodworkers to continually seek improvement in their woodworking skills,
regardless of their craftsmanship or years of experience. The router table, fence and accessories must only be used for their
intended purpose: woodworking via normal routing operations. “Normal operations” means basic shaping of wood in
conditions where grounded electricity, sharp tools, dust, and rapidly spinning parts can be used or encountered safely. The
following instructions elaborate on this concept.
1. Do not use your router table as a step or seat.
2. The top and cabinet must be properly secured, and be level before use. Inspect your table and base for
damage and levelness prior to each use.
3. Keep work area clean, dry and well lit.
4. The hardware affixing the insert to the routertop must be installed for safe use. Tighten insert hold-down
screws before each use.
5. Safe operation requires a router table fence, bit guard, dust collection system, starting pin or fulcrum, and
speed reducer for large diameter bits. We recommend reducing router speed for 1" or larger diameter bits.
Consult your bit manufacturer for the exact speed.
6. Use the right tool for the job. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
7. Secure your work with a featherboard, clamps, or a vice when appropriate. The use of inappropriate
accessories may cause injury.
8. Wear safety glasses, dust mask, face shield and ear protection. This is not an exhaustive list. Every-day
eye glasses do not substitute for safety glasses.
9. Do not wear gloves or jewelry while using a power tool and ProTop Contractor.
10. Maintain your equipment and its accessories in good working condition. Look for wear, poor alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage, poor mounting, or other conditions that may affect
operation and safety. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
11. Disconnect the power before moving, adjusting, or repairing parts, or otherwise maintaining your router table
and any accessories you may be using.
12. Keep children, pets, and those who may disregard safety away from work area, cords, sockets and tools.
13. Wear snug fitting clothes and keep long hair back to avoid catching in moving parts.
14. Do not overreach. Maintain balanced footing and stance.
15. Stay alert. Use common sense.
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Contents of Box
Fence Hardware/Accessories
Cabinet Panels
Item Quantity Part Number Description
1 1 FP0100-01 Router top
2 1 FP0100-02 Base panel
3 1 FP0100-03 Door
4 1 FP0100-04 Side panel, left
5 1 FP0100-05 Side panel, right
6 1 FP0100-06 Back panel
7 1 FP0133 Router insert plate (Stock No. 40-042)
8 2 DECALS Decals, side panel (not shown)
Item Quantity Part Number Description
8 1 FP0054 Bit guard
9 1 FP0059 Dust port
10 1 R0001 Aluminum fence
11 2 FP0053 Subfences
12 2 R0009 Jointer bars
13 1 R0049 Miter track, 24"
14 1 FP0106 Insert bracket, right
15 1 FP0105 Insert bracket, left
16 1 150-0020-01 Hardware bag # 1
17 1 150-0020-02 Hardware bag # 2
18 1 150-0001-03 Hardware bag # 3
19 1 150-0020-03 Hardware bag # 4
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38 35 37 36 39
Contents of bag #1
Contents
of Box
Hardware bag #1
Item Quantity Part Number Description
20 2 H0168 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Carriage
21 6 H0004 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex head
22 4 H0006 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 50mm (2") Round head
23 4 H0005 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 40mm (1-1/2") Round head shoulder
24 4 H0173 Cap screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Button head socket
25 18 H0017 Cross Dowel, 1/4-20
26 10 H0103 Nut, 1/4-20 Nylon insert lock
27 8 H0031 Nut, 1/4-20 Hex
28 4 H0174 T-Nut, 1/4-20
29 2 H0171 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Flat head socket cap
30 6 H0169 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Flat head socket cap
31 12 H0170 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Flat head socket cap
32 11 H0050 Screw, 1/4-28 x 1/2" Set-socket
33 8 H0172 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Socket head cap
34 2 H0045 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" Flat head Phillips (black)
35 3 H0037 Screw, 10-24 x 5/8" Flat head Phillips
36 3 H0057 Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4", Flat head Phillips
37 3 H0060 Screw, 6 x 20 mm, Flat head Phillips
38 3 H0163 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2", Flat head Phillips
39 3 H0198 Screw, 10-32 x 5/8", Flat head Phillips
Hardware bag #2
Contents of bag #2
Item Quantity Part Number Description
40 2 H0014 T-Knob, 3/8-16 x 2"
41 6 H0012 T-Knob, 1/4-20 x 1-1/8"
42 2 H0067 Washer, 3/8" Nylon
43 2 R0010 Spacer, Alum. Knob
44 4 H0175 Rubber feet
45 1 H0019 Wrench, 1/8" hex
46 1 H0128 Wrench, 5/32" hex
47 1 H0129 Wrench, 3/16" hex
Hardware bag #3 (Hinges)
Item Quantity Part Number Description
48 2 H0023 Mounting plate, hinge
49 2 H0027 Hinge, self closing Euro style
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Contents of bag #1
(Router insert plate mounting screws)
48 49
Contents of bag #3
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1/4-20
cross dowel
1/4-20 x 2"
round head bolt
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Assembly Instructions
1. Attach the (2) hinges to the door.
Press the hinge "cups" into the large bore in the door. With a
Phillips screwdriver tighten the integral hinge cams clockwise
approximately 1/4 turn. Do not over tighten the cams.
3. Attach side panels to the back panel.
The back panel has two notches that identify the top of the panel,
as shown. The left panel has the hinges. Align the two holes in
side panels with the corresponding holes in the back panel. Use
1/4-20 x 2" round head bolts and 1/4-20 cross dowels. The cross
dowels go in the back panel. Tighten with the included 5/32" hex
wrench. Repeat this step for the right panel. Do not fully tighten the
bolts at this time.
Note: Check that the cross dowel holes are free of debris
prior to inserting the cross dowels.
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2a. Attach the (2) hinge mounting plates to the left side panel.
Carefully study the orientation in Fig. 2. The hinge mounting plates
resemble a cross. Locate the top of the cross nearest the curved
front edge of the left side panel, as shown. On the bottom of the
cross you will find the hinge release lever. All cross dowel holes
are located inside the cabinet.
2a
hinge
plate holes
cross dowel
holes
hinge release
lever here!
2b. Attach the (2) decals to the side panels.
The decals go on the outside of the left and right side panels. The
right side panel decal is positioned near the front curved edge, as
shown. In this photo the person is installing the decal on the left
side panel, about two inches from the back edge. If you find it
easier, attach the decals AFTER your router table is fully
assembled.
right panel
front is curved
on both panels
front edge is curved
on both side panels
left panel
top
LEFT
SIDE PANEL
TOP
CURVED
FRONT EDGE
CROSS DOWEL HOLES ARE
LOCATED INSIDE THE CABINET! 2b
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4. Attach the (4) rubber feet to base panel.
Insert the "T" nuts into the four large holes in the base panel.
Locate the head of the "T" nut on the top side of the base panel.
The bottom of the base panel has countersinks, the top does not.
Insert a 1/4-20 x 3/4" hex head bolt through the rubber feet, and
thread into "T" nut, as shown. Tighten using the 3/16" hex wrench
and a 7/16" socket. Do not overtighten.
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5. Attach base panel to cabinet assembly.
Flip the cabinet assembly upside down, as shown. Use the 1/4-
20 x 1-3/4" flat head socket cap screws and 1/4-20 cross dowels.
Tighten securely. Flip the cabinet assembly right side up when
done.
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6. Attach insert brackets to routertop.
Position insert brackets as shown. Be sure to mount the brackets
to the underside of the routertop. The routertop surface has
countersinks, the underside does not. Do not fully tighten the
bolts.
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The bottom side of the base panel has countersunk
holes to accept other fasteners.
T-nut
1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
flat head socket
cap screw
1/4-20 x 3/4"
hex head bolt rubber
foot
1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
flat head socket
cap screw
nylon insert
lock nut
1/4-20
cross dowel
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7. Install the (8) leveling screws.
Fully thread a 1/4" hex nut on each of the (8) 1/4-20 x 3/4" socket
head cap screws. Install these bolt assemblies into the (8)
leveling holes in the insert brackets. DO NOT use the two insert
plate attachment holes. These holes have protruding round nuts
on the underside of the insert brackets. You will adjust these
leveling screws in step 13.
8. Attach routertop to cabinet asssembly.
Attach using 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" flat head socket cap screws and
1/4-20 cross dowels. Do not fully tighten at this time.
9. Connect insert brackets to the back panel.
Attach using 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" button head screws and 1/4" nylon
insert lock nuts, as shown. Locate the nuts to the inside of the
cabinet. Do not fully tighten at this time.
10. Attach the miter track to routertop.
Use (2) 1/4-20 x 5/8" flat head socket cap screws and 1/4" nylon
insert lock nuts to fasten the miter track to the insert brackets.
Use (2) 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" flat head socket cap screws and 1/4-20
cross dowels to fasten the miter track to the cabinet side panels.
Eliminate any gap between the miter track and routertop before
tightening the bolts.
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1/4"
hex nut
1/4-20 x 3/4"
socket head
cap screw
1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
flat head socket
cap screw
1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
button head
socket cap screw
1/4-20 x 5/8"
flat head socket
cap screws
1/4-20
cross dowel
nylon insert
lock nut
nylon insert
lock nut
1/4-20
cross dowel
1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
flat head socket
cap screws.
insert plate
attachment
hole
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11. Fully tighten all bolts and screws.
Correct any misalignments at this time.
13. Adjust leveling screws until insert plate is flush.
Install the insert plate into the routertop. Adjust leveling screws
until the plate is flush with routertop. To tighten, hold the socket
head cap screw with the 3/16" hex wrench, and use your 7/16"
open end wrench to tighten the nuts, as shown. Note: it may be
necessary to fine tune the adjustment after installing router.
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12. Adjust miter gauge track to fit your miter gauge.
First test fit your miter gauge into the track. If it's too tight,
squeeze the gib against the front wall of the miter track with a
pair of Channel Locks, use a shop towel to prevent marring.
Next, install the (11) 1/4-28 x 1/2" set screws. Tightening the
screws will deflect the gib into your miter gauge. Tighten all
screws uniformly and gradually until the desired fit is achieved.
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1/4-28 x 1/2"
set screw
This miter track ONLY fits standard 3/8" x 3/4" miter
gauge bars. Wax the slot and bar to reduce wear.
*Miter Gauge NOT INCLUDED!
front
wall gib
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14. Attach door.
Clip on door by "hooking" front of hinge onto hinge mounting
plate first. Then push on back edge of hinge until it locks into
place. If door does not clip on, check hinge mounting plates for
proper installation. To remove door, push down on release
levers.
15. Install dust port.
Pull the dust port along the two 45º
grooves in the back of the fence until it
snaps into place (at the center of the open
area). The dust port fits tightly.
16. Install the (2) MDF subfences onto the fence.
Insert (4) 1/4-20 x 40mm shoulder bolts into the counter-bored
recess on the subfences. Light pressure may be required to seat
bolts properly. The bolts are designed to fit snugly to prevent
spinning. Note: the subfences have no specific left/right or
up/down orientation.
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Don't force the hinges onto
the mounting plates!
!
Frontal
Adjustment
Screw
Vertical
Adjustment
Screws
Lateral
Adjustment
Screw
first hook
hinge to
plate here
next, push
to clip-on release lever
17. Attach fence to routertop (standard mounting).
Use the (2) 3/8-16 x 3" carriage bolts, (2) aluminum knob
spacers, (2) 3/8" nylon washers and (2) 3/8" (large) T-knobs. For
standard mounting, position fence to "rear" of the routertop, as
shown. The bolts enter from under the routertop. 17
T-knob
routertop
fence
nylon washer
spacer
3/8-16 x 2-3/4" carriage bolt
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18. Attaching fence to routertop (reverse mounting).
For more workpiece support, the fence can be reversed and
positioned on the "front" of router table, as shown. Install the
bolts from inside the cabinet.
19. Attach the dual position bit guard to fence.
Pre-assemble the guard with the (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4" hex bolts and
(2) knobs. Slide both bolt heads into the fence's T-slot to attach
to fence.
Note: The bit guard is designed for dual positioning. The larger,
curved side is used for general routing of small and medium
sized bits. The smaller angled side is intended for edge jointing
and small diameter bits.
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Always use the bit guard!
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20. Mount router to the insert plate.
This insert plate is predrilled to fit most popular routers, and
comes with proper mounting screws for these routers. In some
cases, you must drill your own holes and purchase your own
mounting screws. Please refer to the included template to
complete this step.
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21. Install router and plate into the routertop.
Re-adjust the insert plate flush if necessary (see step 13). Install
the (2) 1/4-20 x 1" flat head phillips screws into the two corners of
the insert plate. These screws prevent side-to-side movement and
keep the insert plate firmly seated, preventing excessive vibration.
Do not overtighten as this could damage the insert plate.
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Check the tightness of the hold-down
screws before each use!
!*Router not included.
1/4-20 x 1" (black)
flat head phillips
machine screw
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