Global Machinery Company RT300 User Manual

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ROUTER
TABLE

RT300
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Code: RT300

Date:

060907 Edition: 06 Op: BR

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Contents

Warranty 2

Introduction 3

Description of symbols 3

Specifications 3

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 9

Attaching the infeed and outfeed fence 10

Attaching the guard to the fence 10

Adjusting the mitre gauge 10

Mounting an R1200 router 10

Mounting a router other than the R1200 11

Attaching a table insert 11

Operation 12

Adjusting the depth of cut 12

Using the starting pin 12

Adjusting the fence 12

Direction of feed 12

Maintenance 13

Warranty Powertools

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 repaired
or replaced free of charge with another of the same item.

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small freight charge may apply. 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 items or included accessories. Only the
powertool is covered under this warranty.

With continuing product development, changes may have
occurred which render the product received slightly
different to that shown in this instruction manual.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our
website – www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service
request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you
not have access to the internet, please contact our
service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).

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Description of 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.

Specifications

Table size: 360mm x 660mm

Table height: 350mm

Fence width: 610mm

Maximum cutter diameter: 52mm

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.

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.

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

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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 workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold

the workpiece. 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
workpiece on the outfeed side of the bit. Pressing the
workpiece 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 workpiece 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 workpiece.

• 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 will cause the
workpiece to “climb” up on the bit pulling the workpiece
and possibly your hands into the rotating bit.