Grizzly T1240 Owner's manual

Brand: Grizzly

Model: T1240

Type: Owner's manual

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

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,

operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this

document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual

may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,

electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.

This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in

a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,

proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-

hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/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 reproductive

harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you

do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-

ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter

out microscopic particles.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Modification Required for Attaching Your Router

The mounting plate included with the Model T1240 DOES NOT feature pre-drilled mounting holes due to

the varying brands of routers using different mounting hole configurations.

To properly use this router table, holes must be drilled into the mounting plate that match the base mount-

ing hole configuration of your router. This procedure will require a drill press or hand-drill with guide, the

correct size drill bits, and possibly additional fasteners for mounting the router.

Before making any modifications to the mounting plate, read the entire Attaching Router section in this

manual to make sure the person making the modification is capable of performing 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 Considerations ...................................... 10

Securing to Workbench ............................... 11

Assembly ..................................................... 11

Attaching Router .......................................... 13

Dust Collection ............................................. 15

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS ........................... 16

Operation Overview ..................................... 16

Stock Inspection & Requirements................ 17

Fence Boards............................................... 17

Router Bit Guard .......................................... 18

Table Slot ..................................................... 18

Miter Gauge & Featherboard ....................... 18

Hold-Downs ................................................. 19

Squaring Fence & Table .............................. 19

Edge Jointing ............................................... 20

Profile Routing ............................................. 21

Routing Small Stock .................................... 21

Free-Hand Routing ...................................... 22

SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES ......................... 23

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ......................... 24

Schedule ...................................................... 24

Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 24

SECTION 6: SERVICE ................................... 25

Troubleshooting ........................................... 25

SECTION 7: PARTS ....................................... 26

Main ............................................................. 26

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 30

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Contact Info

Manual Accuracy

INTRODUCTION

Description

The Model T1240 Mini Benchtop Router Table

comes equipped with many features of a full-sized

router table, but in a compact size. It's the perfect

router table for a small-project hobbyist.

We stand behind our products! If you have ques-

tions or need help, contact us with the information

below. Before contacting, make sure you get the

model number from the ID label. This will help us

help you faster.

Grizzly Technical Support

1815 W. Battlefield

Springfield, MO 65807

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Email: [email protected]

We want your feedback on this manual. What did

you like about it? Where could it be improved?

Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.

Grizzly Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: [email protected]

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 an occasional mistake.

Also, owing to our policy of continuous improve-

ment,

your machine/tool

may not exactly match

the manual

. If you find this to be the case, and

the difference between the manual and machine/

tool

leaves you in doubt, immediately call our

technical support for updates or clarification.

For your convenience, we post all available docu-

mentation on our website at

www.grizzly.com

Any updates to this document will be reflected on

our website as soon as complete.

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Identification

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand

the instructions in this manual.

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual 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 1

⁄2"

Router Bit

Guard

Infeed

Fence Board

Table

Slot

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Controls &

Components

To reduce your risk of

serious injury, read this

entire manual BEFORE

using machine.

Refer to the following figures and descriptions to

become familiar with the basic controls and com-

ponents of this tool. Understanding these items

and how they work will help you understand the

rest of the manual and minimize your risk of injury

when operating this tool.

A. Table. Flat surface for router operations.

B. Featherboard. Provides tension on workpiece

for smoother cuts and kickback prevention.

C. Mounting Plate. Plate used to attach router

to table.

D. Router Bit Guard. Clear guard provides

workpiece visibility 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 Fence Board. Provides workpiece

support during router operations.

J. Table Slot. Provides channel for miter gauge

and featherboard.

K. Outfeed Fence Board. Provides workpiece

support during router operations.

L. Fence Lock (1 of 2). Tighten and loosen

fence base for front-to-rear adjustment.

M. Dust Port. 1

⁄2" dust port connects to shop

vacuum for dust collection.

Figure 1. Router table controls (front).

Figure 2. Router table controls (rear).

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Page 1 of 1 Model T1240

MODEL T1240 MINI BENCHTOP

ROUTER TABLE

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901

Product Dimensions:

Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height .................................................................... 16-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 18-3/4 in.

Footprint (Length/Width) ............................................................................................................................................15 x 15 in.

Shipping Dimensions:

Type ................................................................................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content .......................................................................................................................................................................... Machine

Weight .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 lbs.

Length x Width x Height .................................................................................................................................17 x 16 x 3-1/2 in.

Must Ship Upright .................................................................................................................................................................. No

Main Specifications:

Suitable Routers for Mounting ...................................................................................................3/4–2 HP 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 Slot ....................................................................................................................................................................Aluminum

Legs ....................................................................................................................................................................................Steel

Other Specifications:

Country of Origin ............................................................................................................................................................... China

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ...................................................................................................................... 30 Minutes

Features:

Clear Polycarbonate Router Bit Guard

Hand-Adjustable Fence Base and Fence Boards

Shop Vacuum Compatible Dust Port

Accessories:

Miter Gauge

Featherboard

Machine Data Sheet

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You

can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live

electrical components or improperly grounded

machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified

service personnel to do electrical installation or

repair work, and always disconnect power before

accessing or exposing electrical equipment.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST.

Always discon-

nect machine/tool from power supply BEFORE

making adjustments, changing tooling, or servic-

ing machine. This prevents an injury risk from

unintended startup or contact with live electrical

components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved

safety glasses or a face shield when operating or

observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye

injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses.

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this

owner’s manual BEFORE using machine/tool.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained oper-

ators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed.

Only allow trained/supervised people to use this

machine/tool. When machine/tool is not being

used, disconnect power, remove switch keys, or

lock-out machine/tool to prevent unauthorized

use—especially around children.

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

Manual Before Operating This Machine/Tool

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.

This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor-

tance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that

safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper

accident prevention measures. Always use common sense and good judgment.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert

against unsafe practices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WILL result in death or serious injury.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about

proper operation of the machine/tool.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions for Machinery

SECTION 1: SAFETY

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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become

entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or

cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce

risk of slipping and losing control or accidentally

contacting cutting tool or moving parts.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created by machinery

operations may cause cancer, birth defects, or

long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust

hazards associated with each workpiece mate-

rial. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to

reduce your risk.

HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear-

ing protection when operating or observing loud

machinery. Extended exposure to this noise

without hearing protection can cause permanent

hearing loss.

REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Tools left on

machinery can become dangerous projectiles

upon startup. Never leave chuck keys, wrenches,

or any other tools on machine. Always verify

removal before starting!

USE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Only use

this tool for its intended purpose—do not force

it or an attachment to do a job for which it was

not designed. Never make unapproved modifica-

tions—modifying tool or using it differently than

intended may result in malfunction or mechanical

failure that can lead to personal injury or death!

AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times when operating machine.

Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions

that make workpiece control difficult or increase

the risk of accidental injury.

CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children and

bystanders at a safe distance from the work area.

Stop using machine if they become a distraction.

GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers reduce

accidental contact with 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-

ing operation greatly increases risk of injury or

loss of control. Before starting, verify machine is

stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult

this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for rec-

ommended accessories. Using improper acces-

sories will increase the risk of serious injury.

UNATTENDED OPERATION. To reduce the

risk of accidental injury, turn machine OFF and

ensure all moving parts completely stop before

walking away. Never leave machine running

while unattended.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance

instructions and lubrication schedules to keep

machine in good working condition. A machine

that is improperly maintained could malfunction,

leading to serious personal injury or death.

DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect machine

for damaged, loose, or mis-adjusted parts—or

any condition that could affect safe operation.

Immediately repair/replace BEFORE operating

machine. For your own safety, DO NOT operate

machine with damaged parts!

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnect-

ing cord-connected machines from power, grab

and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the cord

may damage the wires inside. Do not handle

cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by

keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traffic

areas, harsh chemicals, and wet/damp locations.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time

you experience difficulties performing the intend-

ed operation, stop using the machine! Contact our

Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

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Serious cuts, amputation, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating bit.

Improperly secured bits or spindle parts/fasteners can fly off and strike nearby operators

or bystanders with great force. Flying dust or debris from cutting operation can cause eye

injuries or blindness. To minimize risk of getting hurt or killed, anyone operating shaper MUST

completely heed hazards and warnings below.

APPROPRIATE WORKPIECES. Danger of kick-

back and injury is increased when workpiece

has knots, holes, or foreign objects in it. Warped

stock should be flattened with a jointer before you

shape it with router.

TESTING ROTATION. With router disconnected

from power, rotate router spindle to test any new

setup to ensure proper bit clearance before start-

ing router.

CUTTING SUPPORT. NEVER cut workpiece

without using a fence, jig, or miter gauge as a

support guide. Otherwise, workpiece could be

aggressively pulled from your hands, drawing

them into spinning bit.

WORKPIECE SIZING. NEVER use workpiece

shorter than 6" without special fixtures or jigs.

Otherwise, workpiece can become trapped

between fence and router bit, which could draw

your hands into spinning bit.

USING SAFETY GUARDS. To prevent ampu-

tation or other injuries, always use a guard.

Fabricate additional guards or jigs for special

circumstances. Use an overhead guard if fence

is removed.

TRIPPING HAZARD. To prevent tripping over

power cord 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 all lock

levers and knobs are tight, and all fence hardware

and guide rails are secure. Otherwise, workpiece

can slip out of alignment while cutting and cause

injury from kickback.

DO NOT FORCE WORKPIECE. Never force

materials past router. Let router bit do the work.

Excessive force is likely to result in poor cutting

results and will cause kickback conditions that

could cause serious personal injury.

BLIND CUTTING. Keep router bit on underside

of workpiece when making blind cuts. This will

decrease risk of accidental contact with rotating

bit.

ROUTER BIT ROTATION. Always feed work-

piece against rotation direction of bit. Otherwise,

workpiece could be aggressively pulled from your

hands, drawing them into spinning bit.

ROUTER BIT HEIGHT. Keep any unused portion

of bit below the table surface to minimize risk of

your hand contacting rotating bit.

Additional Safety for Router Tables

Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine/tool. Accidents are

frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine/tool with

respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are

overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

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SECTION 2: SETUP

This tool was carefully packaged for safe trans-

port. When unpacking, separate all enclosed

items from packaging materials and inspect them

for shipping damage.

If items are damaged

please

call us immediately at (570) 546-9663.

IMPORTANT:

Save all packaging materials until

you are completely satisfied with the tool and

have resolved any issues between Grizzly or the

shipping agent. You MUST have the original pack-

aging to file a freight claim. It is also extremely

helpful if you 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) ................................1 Ea.

• Center Punch ............................................. 1

• Pliers........................................................... 1

• Erasable Marker ......................................... 1

• Ruler 12" ..................................................... 1

• Shop Vacuum w/1

⁄2" Adapter ..................... 1

Needed for Setup

This tool presents serious

injury hazards to untrained

users. Read through this

entire manual to become

familiar with the controls

and operations before

using the tool!

Wear safety glasses during

the entire setup process!

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Inventory

The following is a list of items shipped with your

tool. Before beginning setup, lay these items out

and inventory them.

If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a

nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or

for the sake of expediency, replacements can be

obtained at your local hardware store.

Description Qty

A. Table and Fence Assembly ........................ 1

B. Table Legs .................................................. 2

C. Router Bit Guard ........................................ 1

D. Hold-Downs ................................................ 2

E. Hold-Down Brackets ................................... 2

F. Hardware Bag (not shown)

— Knob Bolts M5-.8 x 12 ............................ 2

— Flat Washers 5mm.................................. 2

— Flat Head Screws M8-1.25 x 50 ............. 4

— Flat Washers 8mm .................................. 4

— Hex Nuts M8-1.25 ................................... 4

Figure 3. T1240 inventory.

Site Considerations

Figure 4. Minimum working clearances.

NOTICE

If you cannot

find an item on this list,

carefully check around/inside the tool and

packaging materials. Often, these items get

lost in packaging 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 reinforce-

ment to support the weight of the tool and work-

piece materials.

Consider anticipated workpiece sizes and addi-

tional space needed for auxiliary stands, work

tables, or other machinery when establishing a

location for this tool in the shop. Below is the

minimum amount of space needed for the tool.

Placement Location

No list of safety guidelines can be complete.

Every shop environment is different. Always

consider safety first, as it applies to your

individual working conditions. Use this and

other machinery with caution and respect.

Failure to do so could result in serious per-

sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor

work results.

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Assembly

To assemble router table:

1. Remove miter gauge, featherboard, and

fence assembly from router table. Set aside

(2) M6-1 x 15 knob bolts and (2) 6mm flat

washers used to attach fence assembly to

router table.

Note: Fence assembly is attached to table in

reverse position for shipping purposes.

Securing to

Workbench

Figure 6. "Direct Mount" setup.

Figure 5. "Through Mount" setup.

Number of Mounting Holes ............................ 4

Diameter of Mounting Hardware Needed ..

⁄4"

Router Table Leg

Workbench

Hex

Bolt

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Hex Nut

—Another option is a "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

prevent it from moving during operation and

causing accidental injury or damage.

To secure router table:

1. Remove rubber feet from router table legs.

2. Secure router table:

—The strongest mounting option is a

"Through Mount" (see Figure 5) where

holes are drilled all the way through the

workbench—and hex bolts, washers, and

hex nuts are used to secure the router

table in place.

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3. Re-attach fence assembly to table with (2)

M6-1 x 15 knob bolts and (2) 6mm flat

washers from Step 1 (see Figure 8).

Figure 9. Hold-down brackets attached.

Hold-Down

Brackets

6. Attach (2) hold-downs to hold-down brackets

with (2) M5-.8 x 12 knob bolts and (2) 5mm

flat washers (see 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 brackets to

fence assembly with (2) M6-1 wing nuts

and (2) 6mm flat washers from Step 4

(see Figure 9).

x 2

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7. Attach router bit guard to fence base with pre-

installed M6-1 x 15 knob bolt (see Figure 11).

Figure 11. Router bit guard attached.

Knob

Bolt

Router Bit

Guard

8. If needed, attach miter gauge and feather-

board (see Figure 12).

Figure 12. Miter gauge and featherboard

attached.

Feather-

board

Miter

Gauge

Attaching Router

The mounting plate included with the Model

T1240 is universal and designed to attach to the

bottom of your router in the same manner as the

base plate of the router. We recommend using the

base plate as a template for the hole pattern to be

drilled through the mounting plate.

IMPORTANT: When deciding how to orient the

router in relation to the router table, take into

account access 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 mounting plate from table.

2. Lay mounting plate with bottom side up on a

protected working surface.

Note: Make sure surface is clear of anything

that may scratch top surface of mounting

plate.

3. Place router with router bit collet

directly over center of mounting plate hole

(see Figure 13), taking into account access

to router controls.

4. Use an erasable marker to mark center curve

of router base plate and mounting plate, as

shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Marking center curve of router base

plate and mounting plate.

Mounting

Plate

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5. Remove base plate from router

(see Figure 14).

Note: Make sure to keep fasteners used to

secure base plate to router.

Figure 14. Removing base plate from router.

Router

Base Plate

6. Center router base plate on mounting plate

(see Figure 15), keeping marks made in

Step 4 aligned.

To center router base plate, position it so dis-

tance edge-to-edge on right and left side are

equal, and distance edge-to-edge on top and

bottom are equal.

7. Use router base plate as template to mark

holes on bottom-side surface of mounting

plate, as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Marking 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 mounting plate,

as shown in Figure 16. This allows fasteners

to sit slightly below top surface of mounting

plate and prevents a workpiece from catching

on fasteners during routing operations.

Drill Countersink

Figure 16. Example of drill hole and countersink.

11. Place router (with base plate removed)

underneath mounting plate and align holes in

mounting plate with threaded holes in router

base.

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12. Use fasteners removed in Step 5 to secure

router to mounting plate, as shown in

Figure 17.

Note: The original fasteners may not be long

enough to properly secure mounting plate

to router. In that case, use longer fasteners

purchased from your local hardware store.

13. Insert mounting plate and router into table

opening and secure mounting plate using (4)

M6-1 x 16 flat head screws.

Figure 17. Securing mounting plate to router

base.

Mounting

Plate

Mounting

Fastener

Router

Collet

If router unexpectedly moves or router

bit contacts plate insert or fence board

during operation, serious personal injury

could result from the router bit or flying

debris. ALWAYS make sure router is firmly

secured to mounting plate before beginning

operation.

Recommended CFM at Dust Port: 100 CFM

Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with

the rating 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

good dust collection "how-to" book.

This machine creates a lot of wood chips/

dust during operation. Breathing airborne

dust on a regular basis can result in perma-

nent respiratory illness. Reduce your risk

by wearing a respirator and capturing the

dust with a dust collection system.

To connect a shop vacuum to router table:

1. Fit a 1

⁄2" shop vacuum hose adapter over

dust port (see Figure 18).

2. Make sure hose does not easily come off.

Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper

performance.

The Model T1240 has a dust port that will accept

a 1

⁄2" shop vacuum hose adapter.

Figure 18. Shop vacuum hose attached to dust

port.

Shop

Vacuum

Hose

Dust

Port

Dust Collection

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Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

To reduce your risk of

serious injury, read this

entire manual BEFORE

using machine.

Eye injuries, respiratory problems, or hear-

ing loss can occur while operating this

tool. Wear personal protective equipment to

reduce your risk from these hazards.

If you are not experienced with this type

of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND

that you seek additional training outside of

this manual. Read books/magazines or get

formal training before beginning any proj-

ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-

tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable

for accidents caused by lack of training.

Keep hair, clothing, and

jewelry away from mov-

ing parts at all times.

Entanglement can result

in death, amputation, or

severe crushing injuries!

Operation Overview

To complete a typical operation, the operator

does the following:

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. Wears safety glasses and a respirator.

Locates push sticks or blocks if needed.

7. Verifies that direction of router bit rotation is

correct for the operation, and then starts the

router.

Important: For smaller workpieces or odd-

shaped workpieces, a zero-clearance fence

or jig is used.

8. Holds workpiece firmly and flatly against the

table and fence, then pushes the workpiece

into the bit at a steady and controlled rate

until the workpiece moves completely beyond

the router bit.

Important: The operator is very careful to

keep the workpiece firmly against the table

and fence and hands away from the rotating

router bit during the entire cut.

9. Stops the router.

Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)

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Stock Inspection &

Requirements

End View

Direction of Feed

Outfeed

Fence

Infeed

Fence

Figure 19. Proper grain alignment with the router

bit.

Follow these rules when choosing and routing

stock:

•

DO NOT cut

stock that contains large or

loose knots. Injury to the operator or dam-

age to the workpiece can occur if a knot

becomes dislodged during the cutting opera-

tion.

•

DO NOT cut

against the grain direction.

Cutting against the grain increases the like-

lihood of kickback, as well as tearout on the

workpiece.

•

Routing

with the grain produces a better

finish and is safer for the operator.

Cutting

with the grain is described as feeding the

stock on the router table so the grain points

down and toward you as viewed on the edge

of the stock (see Figure below).

Note:

If the grain changes direction along the

edge of the board, decrease the cutting depth

and make additional passes.

• Scrape all glue off the workpiece before

jointing. 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 concrete or dirt

surface can have small pieces of concrete or

stone pressed into the surface.

• Make sure all stock is sufficiently dried

before routing. Wood with a moisture con-

tent over 20% will cause unnecessary wear

on the router bits and poor cutting results.

Excess moisture can also hasten rust and

corrosion.

The fence on the Model T1240 has two fence

boards (infeed and outfeed). Each fence board

can be moved sideways up to 1" to increase or

decrease the space between the boards and

the router bit. The fence boards are held to the

fence base with flat head screws and wing nuts

(see Figure 20). Use the wing nuts to loosen or

tighten the fence boards to the fence base.

Fence Boards

Figure 20. Adjusting outfeed fence board.

Wing

Nut

Outfeed

Fence

Board

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Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)

A miter gauge and featherboard are included with

the Model T1240. Both accessories slide directly

into the table slot (see Figure 23). The miter

gauge is adjustable and provides angled cutting

up to 60º left and right. The featherboard provides

tension on the workpiece during router operations

for smoother cuts and kickback protection.

Figure 23. Router table setup with

miter gauge (A) and featherboard (B).

Miter Gauge &

Featherboard

A clear router bit guard is included with the Model

T1240 to provide additional safety during router

operations. It is held to the fence base with a knob

bolt (see Figure 21). It adjusts up-and-down and

swivels to accommodate various 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 the fence base

(see Figure 24). Pins on the hold-down brackets

keep the hold-downs from moving side-to-side.

Knob bolts enable up-and-down adjustment of

the hold-downs (see Figure 24). Hold-downs

should be positioned vertically to just touch the

workpiece during router operations.

Hold-Downs

The Model T1240 features a

⁄8" aluminum slot in

the table for attaching the included miter gauge

and featherboard accessories (see Figure 22).

Figure 22. Location of router table slot.

Table Slot

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