Dremel 5000231 User guide

Shaper/Router Table

Owner’s Manual Model 5000231

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• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Service Parts

P.O. Box 1468 Racine, Wisconsin 53401

1-800-437-3635

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Power Tool Safety Rules

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation eliminates the

need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Before plugging in the tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to supply the power to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.

Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and

reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can

be caught in moving parts. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools with

your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that

is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against

your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,

with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Access-

ories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

Safety Rules for Router/Shaper Tables

Service

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Unplug tool before setting up in table, making adjustments or changing bits. Accidental

start-up of the tool can cause injury.

Securely fasten table to a stable platform or workbench. During operation unstable

platforms or workbenches may shift or tip causing loss of control and injury.

Securely fasten tool to table before operating.

If tool loosens during operation it will tend to ìwalkî down from clamp and tool may fall while bit is still spinning.

Know how to shut off the tool! Position the tool under the table so that switch is readily accessible to quickly shut off in an emergency.

Route the cord away from the bit or cutting area. Cutting into live electrical wires may result

in a shock, burn or electrocution.

Wear eye protection and dust mask. Use only in well-ventilated area. Using personal

safety devices and working in safe environment reduces risk of injury.

Match the appropriate bit and its speed to your application. Do not use bits that have a cutting diameter that exceed the capacity of the tool. The shaper/router table is intended

primarily for light duty use on wood. Overloading the tool can lead to personal injury or tool failure.

Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be handled with care. Damaged bits can

snap during use. Dull bits require more force to push the workpiece, possibly causing the bit to break.

Always make sure the workpiece is free from nails and other foreign objects. Cutting into a

nail will damage the bit and can cause the workpiece to jump causing loss of control.

Use guard in all cutting applications except for sanding and certain rabbeting operations.

If any portion of the spinning bit is contacted injury will occur.

Use the adjustable fence in straight cutting applications. When routing along an entire

edge of the work the fence and adjustable support wedge will help maintain stability and prevent forming concave shape or snipe on the edge.

Only piloted bits can be used without the fence. Piloted bits are used when routing internal and external contours on the workpiece. Piloted bits assist in maintaining

control of the workpiece when the fence is not in use.

Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the material. The bit cutting edge may grab

the material causing loss of control of the workpiece.

Never place hands near the spinning bit. Use a push stick or fixture to guide small or thin workpieces when shaping/routing these pieces. Guiding the material with both hands,

push sticks or fixtures is preferred to avoid contact with the spinning bit.

Feed the workpiece against the rotation of the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwise as viewed from the top of table. Feeding the

work in the wrong direction will cause the workpiece to ìclimbî up on the bit and may lead to loss of control during operation.

After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment device can

unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently thrown.

Never touch the bit during or immediately after the use. Contact with a spinning bit will

cause injury and after use the bit is too hot to be touched by bare hands.

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