KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4 www.kingcanada.com
COPYRIGHT © 2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
ROUTER TABLE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR KRT-2000
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR KING CANADA PRODUCTS
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada service
centers across Canada.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and
durability standards. King Canada warrants to the original retail consumer a 2-year
limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product
is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or
indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, negligence or accidents, repairs done
by an unauthorized service center, alterations and lack of maintenance. King Canada shall
in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or
consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this limited warranty, return the product at your expense together
with your dated proof of purshase to an authorized King Canada service center. Contact
your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our
authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized serviced center, King
Canada will either repair or replace the product if any part or parts covered under this
warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the
warranty period.
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. KNOW
YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the
tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific
potential hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order
, properly adjusted and aligned.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor
is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust build-up.
4.
A
VOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate surrounding
work space.
5. USE RIGHT T
OOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
6. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. W
ear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
7. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.
Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
8. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
9. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will
operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other parts
that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Disconnect the power
before moving, adjusting, repairing parts or
maintaining your router table and any accessories you may be
using.
2. Make sure the router table top and cabinet are properly secured
and leveled before each use.
3. Inspect for wear, poor alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage, poor mounting, or other conditions that
may af
fect operation and safety
.
4. For safe operation, use the fence, bit guard, featherboards and
starting pin.
5. Secure your work with featherboards, clamps or a vice.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
Assembling Cabinet, Table Top, Fence and Accessories
This router table must be fully assembled following the parts diagram (Fig.13)
in this manual as reference. To save a lot of time, we recommend getting
a
ssistance and using a cordless drill to assemble these parts, but make sure
to set the cordless drill at a low torque to prevent stripping the screws.
Assembly guidelines:
1) Start by assembling the cabinet panels, supports and shelves according to
t
he diagram using the special melamine screws (A) Fig.1.
2
) Then assemble the door hinges, doors, adjustable feet (make sure cabinet
is level and stable) and the 4” dust port to the cabinet using the small
countersunk head wood screws (B).
3) Assemble the door handles to the doors using the pan head screws (C).
4) Assemble the switch to the right side of the cabinet, to do this, remove the
4 screws which hold the switch cover in place, insert 4 pan head screws (D)
inside the switch box and fix the switch housing to the cabinet using the
hex. nuts (D). Reinstall and secure the switch cover.
5) Install the table top onto the top of cabinet and secure it in place using the
special melamine screws (A).
6) Position the insert plate, table inserts and starter pin onto the table top.
7) Fix the T-slot rails to the table top using the small countersunk head wood
screws (B).
8) Secure the fence to table top using lock knobs and bolts (E) and then install
the subfences.
9) Install the dual position bit guard using the lock knobs and bolts (F), if
desired, install the stop block using the same lock knobs and bolts. Then
install the feather boards using the lock knobs and bolts (G).
10) Install the 2-1/4” dust port to the rear of the fence using a small
countersunk head screw.
Mounting measuring tape on fence
Install the measuring tape (A) Fig.2 on top of the fence (B). The fence
measures 28” long, inscribe a small mark at the midpoint of the fence. Remove
the backing of the measuring tape, align the 14” mark on the measuring tape
with the mark inscribed on the fence and firmly press the measuring tape into
place.
Dust Collection
It is strongly recommended to use your router table with dust collection.
This router table features a standard 2-1/2” dust port typical on most shop
vacuums. Most of these fittings actually measure 2-1/4” (A) Fig. 3 (outside
diameter). It is recommended to use a 2-1/2” hose or larger because it is more
effective at evacuating dust and chips, and provides proper air flow over the
router motor
. Any hose larger or smaller than 2-1/2" requires a suitable after
market adapter which you must provide. If additional dust collection is
needed, a 4” dust port (B) is available at the rear of cabinet for dust collector
hook-up.
Mounting Router to Phenolic Insert Plate
To mount your router to the phenolic insert plate (A) Fig.4, disassemble your
router subplate (contains the mounting holes) and use it as a template. Center
it with the insert plate opening and mark the hole positions on the underneath
of the phenolic insert plate and drill the appropriate sized holes. Keep in mind
the position of the router, it is practical to position the router spindle lock
button towards the front of the cabinet for easy access when changing router
bits is required. It may also be necessary to mount the router at a slight angle
so the router grip handles do not interfere with the table top opening when
lifting up the insert plate with the router attached to it.
Adjusting the Phenolic Insert Plate Flush with the T
able T
op
To obtain accurate and satisfactory results, the phenolic insert plate (A) Fig.4
must be flush with the table top. Place a straight edge on the table and insert
plate and adjust each set screws (B) in all four corners with a hex. key until the
phenolic insert plate is flush with the table top.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
OPERATION
C
onnecting Router to Power Source and Switch Operation
Once the router is installed to the phenolic insert plate, pass the router power
cord throught the right side opening (A) Fig.5 in the cabinet and connect the
power cord (B) to the 110V outlet on the side of the switch housing (C) as
shown.
Make sure the switch is in the “Off” (down position), connect the switch power
cord to a 110V wall outlet and finally turn the power switch on your router to
t
he “on” position. To turn your router on, lift the switch (D) upwards. Lower the
switch to turn the router off.
To prevent unauthorized use, the switch comes with a removeable safety key
(E) which can be removed (when in the off position) by pulling on it. Reposition
safety key into switch to continue use.
Adusting and Positioning the Aluminum Fence
Assuming that you are using a straight bit, loosen the fence lock knobs (A)
Fig.6 and move the fence (B) towards the bit. The exposed portion of the bit
becomes the part of the bit which will cut with your workpiece. If using router
bits with bearings, the subfences must be flush with the front edge of the
bearing. Because you are working from a center point, it is often only
necessary to make a pivoting adjustment to one side of the fence. Once the
fence is perfectly positioned, retighten the fence lock knobs (A).
Positioning and Usage of the Dual Position Bit Guard
Pre-assemble the bit guard (A) Fig.7 with the supplied hex bolts and lock
knobs (C). Slide both bolt heads into the fence's front T-slot to attach it to
fence. Line up the bit gaurd with the router bit.
Note: The bit guard is designed for dual positioning. The larger, curved side
(B) Fig.7 is used for general routing with small and medium sized bits. The
smaller angled side (A) is intended for edge jointing and small diameter bits.
Positioning and Usage of the Feather Boards and Work Stop Block
Pre-assemble the feather boards (A) Fig.8 with the supplied hex bolts and lock
knobs (B). Slide both bolt heads into the fence's front T-slot to attach it to
fence. Line up the feather boards on both sides of the bit guard. Feather
boards place downward pressure on your workpiece for safer and better cuts.
Pre-assemble the work stop block (C) Fig.8 with the supplied hex bolts and
lock knobs (D). Slide both bolt heads into the fence's front T-slot to attach it
to fence. Position it on the left outfeed side of the fence.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 6
OPERATION
A
djusting Subfences
The two MDF subfences (A) Fig.9 are designed to slide 2” along the main
fence, which can produce a router bit opening from 0 to 4”. Once the router bit
is installed and the height adjustment is done, slide the subfences towards the
router bit to close the gap and tighten its rear lock knobs (C) Fig.9. Make sure
the router bit can spin freely before turning on the router.
Using the Jointing Capabilities of the Outfeed Subfence
Jointing is the process of making flat, square and straight edges. Jointing is
necessary when two boards are edge glued to create a larger panel. It is also
used to “fit” pieces together, as well as to trim stock to size.
Y
our fence has built-in jointing slots to accept the two small aluminum shim
bars (A) Fig.10. Installed in pairs behind the outfeed subfence (B), these shim
bars “shim out” the outfeed subfence either 1/32” (2nd and 4th slot) or 5/64”
(1st and 3rd slot). See Fig.11 for an example of a typical application.
Unplug router and install a 1/2” diameter straight or spiral router bit.
Caution: Use only 1/2" shank bits for jointing. The bit's cutting length
must not exceed 1.25". Set the bit height to 1.25" or less.
Loosen the outfeed subfence mounting knobs and slide both shim bars behind
the outfeed subfence.
Use a straight edge to adjust the router bit and outfeed subfence parallel and
then remove straight edge when done. Slide both subfences toward the bit to
decrease the amount of gap around the router bit. Be sure the subfences are
not touching the router bit. Also be sure the router bit is not touching the fence
body. Tighten the subfence knobs and place the bit guard in position. First
make a test cut in scrap stock. Readjust if necessary.
If board “snipe” occurs, realign the outfeed subfence to the router bit. Don't be
surprised if it takes a few tries to master this operation.
Feed Direction
Always feed the workpiece from the right side towards the left side, against the
cutter rotation. Feeding the workpiece with the cutter rotation is called “climb
cutting”. Climb cutting is very dangerous, because the cutter will grab the
workpiece and thrust it the same direction as the cutter rotation. See Fig.12.
Using a Universal Miter Gauge
This router table includes a standard 3/8” x 3/4” T
-slot miter gauge track which
can accomodate miter gauges with or without T-slots (miter gauge not
included).
To adjust the fence perpendicular to your miter gauge, set miter gauge to 90º,
and align the miter gauge to the fence using a square.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated
parts diagram and parts list.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 12
Subfence
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 1
1
Subfence
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