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. 0 3 .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 comprehension, 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 equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
SECTION 7: PARTS ....................................... 26
Main ............................................................. 26
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 30
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 mounting 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
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with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and
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writing this manual. However, sometimes we still
make an occasional mistake.
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may not exactly match
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the difference between the manual and machine/
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technical support for updates or clarification.
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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.
Contact Info
Grizzly Technical Support
1815 W. Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Email: techsupport@grizzly.com
Manual Accuracy
machine/tool we used when
your machine/tool
. If you find this to be the case, and
leaves you in doubt, immediately call our
www.grizzly.com
Grizzly Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: manuals@grizzly.com
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Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
Identification
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand
the instructions in this manual.
Mounting
Plate
Feather-
board
Legs
Miter
Gauge
Hold-Downs
Outfeed
Fence Board
Dust Port 11⁄2 "
Router Bit
Guard
Infeed
Fence Board
Table
Slot
Table
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.
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Controls &
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
Components
using machine.
F. Miter Gauge. Provides angled cutting up to
60º left and right.
I
H
J
K
Refer to the following figures and descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and components 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.
D
C
B
A
Figure 1. Router table controls (front).
A. Table. Flat surface for router operations.
E
F
G
M
Figure 2. Router table controls (rear).
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.
L
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.
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1
M. Dust Port. 1
vacuum for dust collection.
⁄2" dust port connects to shop
Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
Machine Data Sheet
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901
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
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
Maximum Plate Opening .............................................................................................................................................. 1-7/16
Fence Size .........................................................................................................................................13-3/4 x 2-3/8 x 1-9/16
Fence Board Size .................................................................................................................................. 7-7/8 x 3/8 x 1-9/16 in.
Dust Port Diameter .......................................................................................................................................................1-1/2 in.
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
x 1/4 in.
in.in.
Accessories:
Miter Gauge
Featherboard
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
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 importance 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 an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
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.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
NOTICE
proper operation of the machine/tool.
Safety Instructions for Machinery
OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine/tool.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained operators 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 machinery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.
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.
nect machine/tool from power supply BEFORE
making adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing 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.
Always discon-
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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 material. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to
reduce your risk.
HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hearing 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 modifications—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 during 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 recommended accessories. Using improper accessories 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 disconnecting 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 intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our
Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
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Additional Safety for Router Tables
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.
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 operate 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 workpiece 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.
APPROPRIATE WORKPIECES. Danger of kickback 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 ROTAT I ON. With router disconnected
from power, rotate router spindle to test any new
setup to ensure proper bit clearance before starting 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 amputation 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 disconnect it and safely store it out of way.
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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Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
SECTION 2: SETUP
This tool was carefully packaged for safe transport. When unpacking, separate all enclosed
items from packaging materials and inspect them
for shipping damage.
,
please
IMPORTANT:
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.
Keep children and pets away
from plastic bags or packing
materials shipped with this
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!
Unpacking
Needed for Setup
The following items are needed, but not included,
for the setup/assembly of this tool.
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.
find an item on this list,
Children and visitors may
or disable start switch or
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your tool. Some
workbenches may require additional reinforcement to support the weight of the tool and workpiece materials.
Consider anticipated workpiece sizes and additional 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.
A
Site Considerations
Workbench Load
Placement Location
163/4"
B
Figure 3. T1240 inventory.
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
If you cannot
carefully check around/inside the tool and
packaging materials. Often, these items get
lost in packaging materials while unpacking or they are pre-installed at the factory.
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3
15
/4"
Figure 4. Minimum working clearances.
be seriously injured if unsupervised around this tool.
Lock entrances to the shop
power connection to prevent
unsupervised use.
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 personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
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Securing to
Workbench
—Another option is a "direct mount"
(see Figure 6) where the router table is
secured directly to the workbench with lag
screws and washers.
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.
Number of Mounting Holes ............................ 4
Diameter of Mounting Hardware Needed ..
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.
1
⁄4"
Lag Screw
Flat Washer
Router Table Leg
Workbench
Figure 6. "Direct Mount" setup.
Assembly
The router table MUST be fully assembled before
it can be operated. Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Needed for Setup and
gather all listed items.
Hex
Bolt
Router Table Leg
Workbench
Hex Nut
Figure 5. "Through Mount" setup.
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
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.
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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).
x 4
Figure 7. Legs attached.
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).
Hold-Down
Brackets
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).
x 2
Fence
Base
Figure 8. Fence assembly attached.
x 2
Figure 9. Hold-down brackets attached.
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).
Knob
Bolts
Hold-
Downs
Figure 10. Hold-downs attached.
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7. Attach router bit guard to fence base with preinstalled M6-1 x 15 knob bolt (see Figure 11).
Attaching Router
Router Bit
Guard
Knob
Bolt
Figure 11. Router bit guard attached.
8. If needed, attach miter gauge and feather-
board (see Figure 12).
Feather-
board
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 adjustments, and other locks or levers.
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.
Miter
Gauge
Figure 12. Miter gauge and featherboard
attached.
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.
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.
Mounting
Plate
Figure 13. Marking center curve of router base
plate and mounting plate.
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5. Remove base plate from router
(see Figure 14).
8. Use a center punch to score marks made in
Step 7.
Note: Make sure to keep fasteners used to
secure base plate to router.
Router
Base Plate
Figure 14. Removing base plate from router.
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.
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 countersink 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.
DrillCountersink
Figure 16. Example of drill hole and countersink.
7. Use router base plate as template to mark
holes on bottom-side surface of mounting
plate, as shown in Figure 15.
Mounting
Plate
Router
Base
Plate
Figure 15. Marking holes on mounting plate.
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.
Dust Collection
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.
Mounting
Plate
Router
Collet
Figure 17. Securing mounting plate to router
13. Insert mounting plate and router into table
opening and secure mounting plate using (4)
M6-1 x 16 flat head screws.
Mounting
Fastener
base.
The Model T1240 has a dust port that will accept
1
⁄2" shop vacuum hose adapter.
a 1
This machine creates a lot of wood chips/
dust during operation. Breathing airborne
dust on a regular basis can result in permanent respiratory illness. Reduce your risk
by wearing a respirator and capturing the
dust with a dust collection system.
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 collector and the machine, (3) number of branches
or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines
throughout the system. Explaining how to calculate these variables is beyond the scope of
this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a
good dust collection "how-to" book.
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.
To connect a shop vacuum to router table:
1
1. Fit a 1
dust port (see Figure 18).
Shop
Vacuum
Hose
Figure 18. Shop vacuum hose attached to dust
2. Make sure hose does not easily come off.
Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper
performance.
⁄2" shop vacuum hose adapter over
Dust
Port
port.
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SECTION 3: OPERATIONS
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
ing loss can occur while operating this
Keep hair, clothing, and
ing parts at all times.
Entanglement can result
in death, amputation, or
Operation Overview
using machine.
Eye injuries, respiratory problems, or hear-
tool. Wear personal protective equipment to
reduce your risk from these hazards.
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 maximum 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.
jewelry away from mov-
severe crushing injuries!
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 projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
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.
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Stock Inspection &
Follow these rules when choosing and routing
stock:
•
stock that contains large or
•
against the grain direction.
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with the grain produces a better
Cutting
down and toward you as viewed on the edge
If the grain changes direction along the
edge of the board, decrease the cutting depth
and make additional passes.
nails, staples, tiny rocks, or any other foreign
Wood stacked on a concrete or dirt
surface can have small pieces of concrete or
corrosion.
Requirements
jointing. Glue deposits on the workpiece,
hard or soft, will gum up the router bit and
produce poor results.
piece. Make sure that any stock you process with the router is clean and free of dirt,
DO NOT cut
loose knots. Injury to the operator or dam-
age to the workpiece can occur if a knot
becomes dislodged during the cutting operation.
DO NOT cut
Cutting against the grain increases the likelihood of kickback, as well as tearout on the
workpiece.
Routing
finish and is safer for the operator.
with the grain is described as feeding the
stock on the router table so the grain points
of the stock (see Figure below).
Note:
End View
Outfeed
Fence
Infeed
Fence
objects that could damage the router bit and
be thrown from the machine with significant
speed/force.
Note:
stone pressed into the surface.
before routing. Wood with a moisture content over 20% will cause unnecessary wear
on the router bits and poor cutting results.
Excess moisture can also hasten rust and
Fence Boards
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.
Direction of Feed
Figure 19. Proper grain alignment with the router
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bit.
Outfeed
Fence
Board
Wing
Nut
Figure 20. Adjusting outfeed fence board.
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Router Bit Guard
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 operations. The router bit guard should be positioned
vertically just above the workpiece; and centered
horizontally on the gap between fence boards.
Router
Bit Guard
Knob
Bolt
Miter Gauge &
Featherboard
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.
A
Figure 21. Location of router bit guard.
Table Slot
The Model T1240 features a 5⁄8" aluminum slot in
the table for attaching the included miter gauge
and featherboard accessories (see Figure 22).
Table Slot
Figure 22. Location of router table slot.
B
Figure 23. Router table setup with
miter gauge (A) and featherboard (B).
Hold-Downs
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.
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Hold-Down
(1 of 2)
Knob Bolt
(1 of 2)
Figure 24. Adjusting hold-downs.
Squaring Fence &
Table
When using a miter gauge, it is important to make
sure the fence boards are parallel to the table slot.
This will help ensure that the workpiece does not
bind or kick back during operation. Use a fine ruler
to make the distance equal between the fence
boards and the slot along the full length of the
table (see Figure 25).
Edge Jointing
Jointing the edge of a board involves using a
straight cutting router bit to remove wood from the
face of the board. The result is a perfectly flat and
square edge.
Always feed workpiece against router bit
rotation direction, as illustrated below.
Otherwise, workpiece could be aggressively pulled from your hands, drawing them
into spinning router bit.
2. Secure straight cutting bit into router accord-
ing to manufacturer's instructions.
3. Raise bit just above top of workpiece, then
rotate it by hand until cutting flute is perpendicular to fence boards.
4. Insert shim(s) between outfeed fence board
and fence base. Width of shim(s) should
equal the distance router bit protrudes
beyond fence board. Shim width dictates
amount of material removed with each pass
(see Figure 26 on Page 20).
IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of kickback,
DO NOT take more than
pass.
1
⁄16" off during any
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5. Place straightedge against outfeed fence
board, then adjust fence assembly so straightedge is also against bit flute (see Figure 26).
Top View
Shim(s)
Straight
Router Bit
(Enlarged)
Bit
Flute
Profile Routing
Profile routing involves using specialty router
bits to cut a specific shape (or contour) into a
workpiece. Cutting rabbets, chamfers, and moldings in workpieces are common profile routing
operations.
To profile rout a workpiece:
1. DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!
Outfeed
Fence Board
Figure 26. Fence setup for edge jointing.
6. Make sure fence boards are square with table slot (see Squaring Fence & Table on
Page 19), lock fence in place, and tighten all
knobs.
7. Connect router to power, then perform cut
(see Figure 27).
Straightedge
Infeed
Fence Board
Top View
Shim(s)
Workpiece
Cutting Direction
Figure 27. Example of edge jointing operation.
2. Secure bit into router according to router
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Raise router bit to desired height, then adjust
fence assembly so fence boards are behind
the bit the same distance as desired depthof-cut (see Figure 28).
Top View
Fence
Board
Bit
Fence
Board
Depth-of-Cut
Side View
Depth-of-Cut
Bit
Table
Fence
Board
To reduce risk of hand injury from
accidental contact with spinning router bit,
ALWAYS make sure fence and router guard
are properly positioned and secured before
connecting router to power.
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Figure 28. Profile cutting setup.
4. Make sure both fence boards are parallel to table slot (see Squaring Fence & Table on
Page 19).
5. Lock fence in place, and then adjust hold-
downs so they barely touch the workpiece.
6. Tighten all knobs, connect router to power,
then perform cut.
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Routing Small Stock
Feeding small stock past the router bit increases
the risk of kickback caused by the workpiece slipping into the space between the fence and bit. If
you must rout small stock, use a zero-clearance
fence board. This will provide greater protection
for the operator, better workpiece support, and
reduced tearout on narrow or fragile stock.
To make a zero-clearance fence:
5. Create countersunk mounting holes in zero-
clearance fence board (see Figure 30) so flat
head screws removed from fence boards can
be used to secure new fence to fence assembly in the same manner.
Countersunk
Holes for Fasteners
1. DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!
2. Remove fence boards from fence base.
3. Select piece of straight and smooth stock that
is same height and thickness as fence boards
and approximately 17" long.
4. Cut outline of spindle and router bit from center of the stock selected in Step 3, as shown
in Figure 29.
Note: Make outline as close as possible to
router bit and spindle without interfering with
rotation.
Zero-Clearance Fence Board
Zero-Clearance Fence Board
Table
Figure 30. Countersunk holes for mounting zero-
clearance fence board.
ALWAYS use hold-downs or featherboards
and push sticks when shaping small or narrow stock. These devices keep your hands
away from spinning router bit and sufficiently support stock to allow a safe and effective
cut, reducing risk of personal injury.
6. Secure zero-clearance fence board and
router bit guard to fence assembly, then
make sure fence board is parallel to the
table slot (see Squaring Fence & Table on
Page 19).
Table
Bit
Figure 29. Example of a zero-clearance fence
board.
Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
7. Check for proper clearance, connect router to
power, then make test cut to verify results.
Free-Hand Routing
DO NOT attempt free-hand routing with
the Model T1240, doing so may result
in serious personal injury or machine
damage. The compact size and lack of
starting pin, makes the Model T1240
unsuitable for free-hand routing.
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SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES
Installing unapproved accessories may
order online atwww.grizzly.comor call1-800-523-4777
cause machine to malfunction, resulting in
serious personal injury or machine damage.
To reduce this risk, only install accessories
recommended for this machine by Grizzly.
NOTICE
Refer to our website or latest catalog for
additional recommended accessories.
Wood dust has been linked to nasal cancer and
severe respiratory illnesses. If you work around
dust everyday, a half-mask respirator can be a
lifesaver. Also compatible with safety glasses!
A must have if you or employees operate for hours
at a time.
H4978
T20446
H4979
Figure 31. Half-mask respirator with disposable
cartridge filters.
Figure 33. Hearing protection assortment.
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
Schedule
For optimum performance from this tool, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing:
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper tool
operation, if you ever observe any of the items
below, shut down the router immediately and fix
the problem before continuing operations:
• Loose router mounting fasteners.
• Loose mounting plate fasteners.
• Loose leg and table fasteners.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Always disconnect power
to the router before performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious personal injury.
Cleaning &
Protecting
Frequently vacuum sawdust and wood chips from
the table and router, then blow off the remaining dust with compressed air. This is especially
important for the internal working parts of the
fence assembly and the router. Dust build-up
around the router is a sure way to decrease its
life span.
®
T23255—Shop -Vac
Shop Vacuum
The Shop-Vac
vacuum is durable enough for home or job site.
Featuring a powerful 4HP motor, it provides 55
inches of sealed pressure and 130 CFM.
10-Gallon 4HP Wet/Dry
®
10-Gallon 4HP wet/dry shop
Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
Figure 34. Shop-Vac® 10-Gallon 4HP Wet/Dry
Shop Vacuum.
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Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If
Please
gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 6: SERVICE
you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note:
Troubleshooting
Operations
SymptomPossible CausePossible Solution
Workpiece catches
on fence boards.
1. Fence and table slot not squared.1. Square fence and table slot (Page 19).
Workpiece catches
on gap between
fence boards.
Workpiece is burned
when cut.
Fuzzy grain.
Chipping.
Divots in edge of
cut.
1. Workpiece too small for fence boards.1. Create zero-clearance fence for operation
(Page 21).
1. Router bit dull.
2. Feeding workpiece too slow.
3. Router bit rotating in wrong direction.
4. Taking too deep of cut.
1. Wood may have high moisture content or
surface wetness.
2. Router bit dull.
1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood.
2. Nicked or chipped router bit.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast.
4. Taking too deep of cut.
5. Cutting against grain of wood.
1. Inconsistent feeding speed.
2. Inconsistent pressure against fence boards.
3. Fence not adjusted correctly.
1. Replace router bit.
2. Increase feed rate.
3. Reverse direction of router bit.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
1. Inspect workpiece moisture content; allow to dry if
moisture is more than 20% (Page 17).
2. Replace router bit.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only
use clean stock (Page 17).
2. Replace router bit.
3. Decrease feed rate.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
5. Cut with grain of wood (Page 17).
1. Use consistent feed rate.
2. Apply constant pressure.
3. Adjust fence correctly (Page 17).
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WARNING!
INJURY HAZARD!
To reduce risk of short
and long-term injury,
wear safety glasses,
hearing protection, and
a respirator when using
this machine.
Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM!
Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
WARNING!
To reduce risk of death
or serious injury, read
manual BEFORE using
machine.
To get a new manual,
call (800) 523-4777 or
go to www.grizzly.com.
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Main Parts List
REF PART #DESCRIPTIONREF PART #DESCRIPTION
1PT1240001TABLE19PT1240019PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 6
2PT1240002MOUNTING PLATE20PT1240020FLAT WASHER 5MM
3PT1240003TABLE LEG21PT1240021FLAT WASHER 6MM
4PT1240004RUBBER PLUG22PT1240022HEX NUT M6-1
5PT1240005FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 1623PT1240023ROUTER BIT GUARD
6PT1240006FLAT HD SCR M8-1.25 X 5024PT1240024DUST PORT 1.5"
7PT1240007FLAT WASHER 8MM25PT1240025DUST PORT CLAMP (LOWER)
8PT1240008HEX NUT M8-1.2526PT1240026MITER GAUGE RAIL
9PT1240009FENCE ASSEMBLY27PT1240027MITER GAUGE
10PT1240010FENCE BOARD29PT1240029KNOB BOLT M5-.8 X 12
11PT1240011HOLDDOWN BRACKET30PT1240030FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 30
12PT1240012HOLDDOWN31PT1240031SLOT GUIDE
13PT1240013WING NUT M6-132PT1240032LOCKING SCR M6-1 X 30
14PT1240014FEATHERBOARD33PT1240033MITER GAUGE POINTER
15PT1240015KNOB BOLT M6-1 X 1534PT1240034QR CODE LABEL
16PT1240016FENDER WASHER 6MM35PT1240035GRIZZLY.COM LABEL
17PT1240017PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 1236PT1240036READ MANUAL LABEL
18PT1240018DUST PORT CLAMP (UPPER)37PT1240037PERSONAL PROTECTION LABEL
Safety labels warn about machine/tool hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this
machine/tool MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine/
tool. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine
/tool again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels.
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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
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