Global Machinery Company RT 200 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Router
Table

RT200

031 20 9 ED8 DR

Contents

Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.

This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If
found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the
tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced
free of charge with another of the same item. A small
freight charge may apply.

The warranty replacement unit is only made available by
returning the tool to the place of purchase with a
confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential.
We reserve the right to reject any claim where the
purchase cannot be verified.

This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use.

It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the
tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place

.
Conditions apply to the above warranty.
If you need direction of what constitutes a free of

charge warranty claim, please review the guide given on
the rear of the Receipt Holder. An indication is given as
to the types of claim that are permissible, and those
that are not.

Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
General safety instructions 4
Additional safety rules for router tables 5
Assembly 6
Unpacking 7
Know your product 8
Attaching the legs 9
Attaching the switch box 9
Securing the table to a work bench 9
Attaching the fence to the table 10
Attaching the infeed and outfeed fence 10
Attaching the guard to the fence 10
Assembling the mitre gauge 11
Adjusting the mitre gauge 11
Mounting an R1250 router 11
Mounting a router other than the R1250 12
Attaching a table insert 12
Operation 13
Adjusting the depth of cut 13
Using the starting pin 13
Adjusting the fence 13
Direction of feed 13
Maintenance 14

Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.
Phone [phone] in Australia or 0800 445 721 in
New Zealand.

Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your
expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent
GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance
criteria.

You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years of
dependable service

.

Caution. Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings

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Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate

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Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses
and packaging should be sorted, taken to
the local recycling centre and disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.

Symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

Conforms to relevant
safety standards.

Specifications

Table size: 360mm x 610mm x 30mm
Table height: 350mm
Fence width: 360mm
Maximum cutter diameter: 52mm

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General safety instructions

To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who
use and service the machine have to be acquainted with
this Manual and must be informed about its potential
hazards. Children and infirm people must not use this
tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they
are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is
also imperative that you observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for
general rules of occupational health and safety.

Warning. When using power tools, basic safety

precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read
and heed the advice given in the additional important
safety instructions.

1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work

areas and benches invite accidents and injury.

2. Consider the environment in which you are working.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.
Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools
to rain. Do not use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.

3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors

and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons,
should be kept well away from where you are working.
Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the
tool or extension cord.

4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should be

locked up out of reach.

5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better

and safer working at the rate for which it was designed.

6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force small

tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a
heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.

7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a
protective hair covering.

8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs

should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also
required if the drilling operation creates dust.

9. Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are

provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these are connected
and properly used.

10. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to

disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

11. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold

the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate the tool.

12. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and

balanced at all times.

13. Look after your tools. Keep tools sharp and clean for

better and safer performance. Follow the instructions
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them
repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace them if
damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.

14. Disconnect idle tools. Switch off the power and

disconnect the plug from the power point before
servicing, when changing accessories and when the
tool is not in use.

15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before switching on.

16. Avoid unintentional starting. Always check that the

switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the
tool to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in
tool with your finger on the switch.

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17. Use outdoor rated extension cords. When a tool

is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are
intended for outdoor use and are so marked.

18. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are
tired.

19. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool,

check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is
slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, proper mounting and any other
conditions that may affect the operation of the tool.
A part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service facility, unless
otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual.
Defective switches must be replaced by an authorised
service facility. Do not use a tool if the switch does
not turn the tool on and off correctly.

20. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact

with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators,
cookers and refrigerator enclosures.

21. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only

identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.

WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment, other

than those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may
present a risk of personal injury.

Additional safety rules for router tables

• Fully assemble and tighten all fasteners required for

this table. Do not use the router table until it is fully
assembled. Check the table and the router to make sure
fasteners are still tight before each use.

• Make sure the router table is secured to a solid, flat and

level surface, and will not tip during use.

• Make sure the router is not plugged into a power outlet

when installing it on the table, making adjustments,

or changing accessories. The router could start
accidentally.

• Make sure the router is fully and securely attached to

the router table. Periodically check connections for
tightness. The router motor can vibrate loose during use
and fall from the table.

• Do not use the router table without the guard. The

guard assists in keeping hands away from unintended
contact with the rotating bit.

• Never place your fingers near a spinning bit or under

the guard when the router is plugged in. Never hold
the work piece on the outfeed side of the bit. Pressing
the work piece against the outfeed side can result in
material binding and possible kickback.

• Use the router to cut and shape wood. Do not cut or

shape metals. Make sure each work piece is free of nails
and other obstructions.

• Install the bit according to the instructions in the

router manual. Make sure the bit is securely sealed in
the collet before making any cuts. Do not use bits that
have a cutting diameter that exceeds the clearance hole
in the table insert.

• Do not use dull or damaged bits. Dull bits may cause

the bit to break or the material to kickback. Damaged
bits can snap during use.

• Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the

material. The cutting edge may grab the material and
cause you to lose control of the work piece.

• Use the router table to cut flat, straight, and squared

materials. Do not cut warped, wobbly, or otherwise
unstable material. If the material is slightly curved but
otherwise stable, cut the material with the concave side
against the table or fence. Cutting the material with
the concave side up or away from the table may cause
warped material to roll and kickback.

• Feed the material against the rotation of the bit. The

bit rotates anti-clockwise as viewed from the top of
the table. Feeding the work in the wrong direction

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