Rockler 43550 Operating instructions

Brand: Rockler

Model: 43550

Type: Operating instructions

Rockler 43550 Trim Router Table is designed to provide a stable and precise platform for routing small pieces of wood. It features a sturdy tabletop with a center opening for mounting a router, a fence for guiding the workpiece, and leveling screws for adjusting the height of the router base. The table can be securely clamped to a stationary support or attached to a longer piece of hardwood for added stability. The included Acrylic Router Base allows you to easily switch between table routing and handheld routing without changing baseplates.

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Trim Router Table Instructions

Effective November 2022

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for any

manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the Trim Router Table: READ,

UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS READILY

AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

> Always confirm that you are using the most recent version of

the Instructions and safety warnings for your product (see the

Instructions link on the product page at Rockler.com).

> Before using another tool with this product, always read,

understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings

in the owner’s manual for that tool. If you do not have the

owner’s manual, obtain one from the tool’s manufacturer

before using it with this product.

> Before using any chemical with this product, always read,

understand and follow all safety warnings and guidelines in

the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS; formerly called

“MSDS”), especially regarding:

• How to safely use the chemical, including potential hazards

and recommended first aid measures;

• Personal safety equipment required to safely use the

chemical (e.g. gloves, eye protection, mask/respirator, etc.);

• Proper and safe handling, storage and disposal of

the chemical.

> Before using this product, review and verify that all tools to be

used with it have safety equipment installed and are in proper

working order as defined by the tool’s owner’s manual.

> Do not use this product until you have read and are

confident you understand:

• Product Specific Warnings (p. 3);

• Parts List (p. 4);

• Router Mounting Hole Key (p. 5);

• Assembling the Table (p. 6);

• Installing Acrylic Router Base (pp. 6-7);

• Installing Router in Table (p. 7).

> The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the proper and

safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for

the intended application.

> It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this product to

ensure that anyone you allow to use this product reads

and complies with all instructions and safety precautions

outlined in this manual prior to use.

> Follow all standard shop safety practices, including:

• Keep children and bystanders away from the tool

operating area;

• Do NOT use power tools in explosive environments, or

in the presence of flammable liquids, fumes or dust;

• TURN OFF AND UNPLUG all power tools BEFORE

making any adjustments or changing accessories;

• Remain alert and use good judgment. Do not use this

product if you are in any way impaired by medications,

alcohol, drugs or fatigue;

• Keep your work area well lit and clean;

• Dress appropriately. Secure loose clothing, remove all

jewelry and tie up long hair before using this product;

• ALWAYS wear safety glasses, hearing protection

and respiratory protection that complies with

NIOSH/OSHA/ANSI safety standards;

• Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to

reduce exposure to dust;

• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push

sticks and push blocks, etc., when appropriate;

• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach;

• Do NOT force woodworking tools.

> These warnings and instructions do NOT represent the total

of all information available regarding tool safety, use and

technique. Always seek out opportunities to learn more

and improve your skills and knowledge.

Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood

products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known

to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling

wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for

personal protection. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury

or property damage.

Notice indicates important or helpful information and/or user tips.

BP0222

PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS

> The Trim Router Table MUST be securely clamped to a

stationary support or fastened with screws through all three

predrilled holes at the back of the table to a longer piece of

hardwood that is securely clamped to a stationary support.

See the instructions for proper cleat dimensions. Failure to

properly secure the Trim Router Table to a solid work

surface could result in serious injury and property damage.

> To avoid serious injury, turn off and unplug your router

before attaching the Acrylic Router Base, changing

the cutter, adjusting the cutter height or altering

the fence position.

> This Trim Router Table is not designed to support large

work pieces or to be used as a work space to hold

heavy items.

Quantity

1 Router Tabletop 1

2 Bit Guard 1

3 Acrylic Router Base 1

4 Router Table Fence 1

5 5/16-18 x 31⁄2" T-Bolts 2

6 5/15-18 Fence Hold-Down Knobs 2

7 8/32" Round Knobs 2

8 1/4-20 3-Star Knobs for Optional Dust Port 2

9 Leveling Screws 3

PARTS LIST

ROUTER MOUNTING HOLE KEY

PC 7301 DeWalt 611, PC 450 Bosch Colt

23⁄8"

111⁄16"111⁄16"

13⁄8"21⁄16"

23⁄8"

211⁄16"

Registration holes

Assembling the Table

1. Attach the Bit Guard (2) to the front face of the Fence (4)

with the #8-32 Round Knobs (7).

2. Thread the 1/4"-20 Three Star Knobs (8) into the threaded

inserts in the back of the Fence (4). These knobs are for

attaching the optional Router Table Dust Port (21528,

sold separately).

3. Insert the two 5/16"-18 x 31⁄2" T-Bolts (5) in the holes that

run vertically through the Fence (4) and thread on the

5/16"-18 Fence Hold-Down Knobs (6). Don’t tighten

the knobs; the bottoms of the T-Bolts need to extend

down far enough to fit into the slots in the table.

4. If you plan to attach your Trim Router Table to a longer

board or cleat that can be clamped to a stationary support,

do that now. The board or cleat must be hardwood (DO NOT

use MDF or plywood) that is at least 3/4" thick and 24" long.

It is recommended to use a board that is as wide as possible

but that does not interfere the leveling screws underneath.

Minimum width is 21⁄2". You MUST drive #8 screws of

appropriate length for the thickness of your cleat material

through all three predrilled and counterbored holes along the

back of the table into the cleat. Fig. 1.

5. Install the Fence (4) on the Tabletop (1) by inserting the

5/16"-18 x 31⁄2" T-Bolts (5) into the round access holes

in the Tabletop and sliding the Fence toward the back.

The T-bolts should engage in the stepped slots on the

underside of the table. Fig. 1.

6. Working from the underside of the Tabletop, install the three

Leveling Screws (9) in the three holes in the lip of the center

opening. These screws will enable you to fine-tune the height

of the Acrylic Router Base (3) so that it sits flush to the face

of the Tabletop (1); they also will register the three stopped

holes in the underside of the Acrylic Router Base to keep it

from shifting during use. Fig. 2.

Installing Acrylic Router Base

1. Unthread the screws holding the original baseplate to your

trim router and remove the baseplate. Keep track of the

screws; you will use them to mount the Acrylic Router

Base (3) to your router.

2. Peel the protective film from both sides of the Acrylic

Router Base (3).

Fig. 1

Once installed, the Acrylic Router Base

can be left on the router, allowing you to go from table

routing to handheld routing without switching baseplates.

> To avoid serious injury, turn off and unplug your router

before attaching the Acrylic Router Base, changing

the cutter, adjusting the cutter height or altering

the fence position.

Cleat mounting holes

3. Position the Acrylic Router Base (3) on the base of your

upturned router, making sure the counterbored holes are

facing up, and use the Router Mounting Hole Key on

Page 5 to find the set of mounting holes that matches your

router’s base. If your router doesn’t line up with the predrilled

mounting holes, you will need to mark, drill and counterbore

holes to match your router. Fig. 3.

4. Attach the Acrylic Router Base (3) to your router with the

screws you removed in Step 1. Make sure the screws are

tightened adequately.

Installing Router in Table

1. Move the Fence (4) so you have full access to the center

opening of the Tabletop (1).

2. Lower the router and Acrylic Router Base (3) into the center

opening, making sure to align the three stopped holes on the

underside of the Base with the three Leveling Screws (9).

3. Use a straightedge or your finger to check whether the Acrylic

Router Base (3) is flush with the Tabletop (1).

4. If it is not flush, adjust the Leveling Screws (9) until the

Baseplate is flush with the Tabletop (1). Make sure the

Leveling Screws are seated in the three stopped holes

on the underside of the Base to prevent the Base from

shifting during use.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-260-9663

or support@rockler.com

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43550

Rev 11/22

Rockler 43550 Operating instructions

Rockler 43550 Operating instructions

Rockler 43550 Operating instructions

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