Harbor Freight Tools 91130 User Manual
ROUTER WITH FULL SIZE TABLE
®
Model 91130
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Electrical Requirements 120V / 60 Hz / 750 Watts / 4.3 Load Amps
1 HP Motor / 8,400-27,800 RPM Variable Speed
3- Prong, Grounded, Power Plug
Table Dimensions 27” Wide x 18” Deep x 1-1/2” Thick
Table Height 38”
Overall Height 43-1/2”
Cutting Depth 1-27/64”
Collet Capacity 1/4” And 1/2”
Accessories 1/4” Collet / 1/2” Collet / Miter Gauge
Guide Fence / Feather Board / Wrench
Dust Collector Port
Weight 75.6 Pounds
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 26
and 27 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools
at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
REV 08/04
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools
or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord
marked “W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-
ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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11. 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.
12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging
in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in
power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
15. 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
16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways 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.
17. Do not force the 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.
18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.
19. Disconnect the Power Cord 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.
20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier
to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until
repaired.
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22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained tools.
23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”
section of this
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure
there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of
obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Router Table in
areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a
damp or wet location.
2. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Router. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
3. Do not force the equipment. This Router will do the work better and safer at
the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
4. Keep all guards in place and in working order.
5. Remove all adjusting wrenches from the Router before turning it on.
6. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Do not use the Power Cord to pull its Plug from
an electrical outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and
moving parts. Route the Power Cord safely. Protect the Power Cord from being
damaged by other equipment in the work area. Do not route the Power Cord
where it can be walked on or tripped over. Replace a damaged Power Cord
immediately.
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7. Make sure the Power Switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the
Power Cord.
8. Do not use this Router for cutting metals or brittle materials. Do not cut
dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or vapors.
9. Before using the Router, make sure the router bit (not included) is properly
mounted. Make sure the router bit is not bent or cracked.
10. Allow the router bit to spin up to full speed before feeding wood into it.
When turning off the Router, allow the router bit to spin down and stop on its
own. Do not press against the router bit to stop it.
11. Do not force the material into the router bit when cutting. Apply moderate
pressure, allowing the router bit to cut without being forced.
12. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Router
while the machine is plugged in and running.
13. Whenever possible, use safe, practical ways to hold and support the
workpiece.
14. Turn off the Router if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted
cut.
15. Avoid serious personal injury. Always keep hands and fingers away from
the spinning router bit.
16. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools and equipment should be
stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment,
and keep out of reach of children.
17. Use eye, hearing, and breathing protection. Always wear ANSI approved
safety impact eye goggles, hearing protectors, and dust masks or respirator
when working with the Router Table.
18. Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this
product.
19. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
20. Never leave the Router running unattended. Turn off the power, and do not
leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
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21. Maintain this product with care. Keep the Router clean and dry for better and
safer performance. Make sure to keep router bits sharp and clean. For your
safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified
technician.
22. Use the right tool or attachment for the right job. Do not attempt to force a
small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool or attachment.
There are certain applications for which this product was designed. It will do the
job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify
this product, and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
23. Always keep children away from the Router. All visitors should be kept a safe
distance away from the machine. Make the workshop “kid proof” with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing the starter keys.
24. Never stand on the Router Table. Serious personal injury can result if the
machine is tipped or if the router bit is unintentionally contacted.
25. Make sure to feed the workpiece into the router bit and against the rotation
of the router bit.
26. Always turn off the Router and unplug the Power Cord from its electrical
outlet before changing accessories or performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
27. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities, contain 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 and cement or 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.
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)
28. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)
before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
29. WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The
operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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GROUNDING
WARNING!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with
the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the
tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by
a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If
the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)
2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the
cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the
only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached
to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)
3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)
FIGURE A
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DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS
4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special
double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian
Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)
5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the
following illustration. (See Figure B.)
FIGURE B
EXTENSION CORDS
1.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.
4. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make
Grounded
can use either a two or three wire extension cord.
extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
(See Figure C, next page.)
For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
(See Figure C.)
sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.
(See Figure C.)
tools require a three wire extension cord.
Double Insulated
tools
5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate
amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
(See Figure C.)
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6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the
(
)
suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.
7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified
electrician before using it.
8. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or
wet areas.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
At Full Load
25
Feet
0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - * Based on limiting the line voltage drop
FIGURE C
to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
50
Feet
75
Feet
100
Feet
150
Feet
SYMBOLOGY
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards
Association
Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
V ~
A
n
o
xxxx/min.
FIGURE D
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Volts Alternating Current
Amperes
No Load Revolutions
per Minute (RPM)
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