Skil RAS900 Operating/safety Instructions Manual
Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/
sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
y seguridad
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RAS900
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Power Tool Safety Rules
Read and understand the tool manual and these instructions for the
below may result in serious personal injury.
use of this table with your router. Failure to follow all instructions listed
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Router Table Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–19
Router Table Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 20–33
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 bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
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 adaptor 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. Improper grounding
can shock, burn, or electrocute. Grounded tools
are equipped with three-conductor cord and threeprong-type plugs. 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.
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. Electriciansʼ rubber
gloves and footwear will further enhance your
personal safety.
Donʼt 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. Refer to “Important
Information About Extension Cords” in your router
table manual.
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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.
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards
in working order and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
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
enable better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
Use safety goggles (head protection). Wear
safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Standard
Z87.1) at all times. Wear nonslip footwear and a
hard hat, if appropriate. Also, use face or dust mask
if cutting operation is dusty and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation.
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.
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards
in working order and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Never leave tools running unattended.
Turn the power “OFF.” DO NOT leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
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 damaged guards or parts,
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the toolʼs operation. If
damaged, have the tool properly repaired
or replaced 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. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
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, or safety guard return springs may
be improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. 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, and ammonia may
damage plastic parts.
Additional Safety Warnings for Router Tables
Lift router table only by the table edges.
Lifting table by any other surface could cause
personal injury.
Always rotate leg assembly from end of leg
and keep fingers clear of joint. This avoids a
pinch point.
Never rotate leg assemblies until they are
in the unlocked position. This will prevent
possible damage to the legs or table housings.
Broken legs or table housings may allow the
table to collapse.
Do not use the router table until all
assembly and installation steps have been
completed. Prior to each use, verify that
fasteners and the router clamps are tight. A
loose table or router is unstable and may shift
in use, resulting in property damage or serious
personal injury.
Before operating the router in the router
table, ensure that the table legs are fully
extended, in the locked position, and the
entire unit (router table with router) is
placed on and secured to a solid, flat, level
surface that will not tip. Such precautionary
safety measures reduce the risk of the table
Additional Safety Warnings for Router Tables
shifting unexpectedly while in use, resulting in
property damage or serious personal injury.
Disconnect the router from the power
supply before installing router into the
table, making adjustments, changing
accessories, removing the router from the
table, performing maintenance, or storing
the tool. Such precautionary safety measures
reduce the risk of unintentional tool operation.
Do not plug router motor power cord into
standard wall outlet. Always plug router
cord into the router table switch box. Power
tool switches and controls need to be within
your reach in emergency situations.
Do not permit fingers to touch terminals on
the plug when inserting or removing plug
from the outlet.
Before connecting router or vacuum to
router table switch box, ensure that the
router or vacuum switch is off and that the
router table switch box is unplugged. Such
precautionary safety measures reduce the risk
of unintentional tool operation.
Before using the router table, verify that
the router is securely clamped in the router
table base. While working, periodically
check the router base fastener clamping
tightness. Vibrations from cutting operations
can cause router motor clamps to loosen and
the router motor may fall from the table.
Before starting to work, ensure that the
power cords from the router accessories,
the switch box, and the extension cord do
not and cannot come in contact with the
router or any moving parts of the router.
Such precautionary safety measures reduce
the risk of injury due to loss of control.
Do not use the router table without the
overhead guard unless required by a
particular cutting operation. Replace guard
immediately after completion of cutting
operation. Remove all dust, chips, and any
other foreign particles that can affect its
function. The guard will aid in keeping hands
from unintended contact with the rotating bit.
Do not use bits that have a cutting
diameter that exceeds the clearance hole
in the tabletop insert plate or insert rings.
Bit could contact insert plate or insert ring,
throwing fragments.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Damaged
bits can snap during use. Dull bits require
more force to push the workpiece, possibly
causing the bit to break or the material to
kick back.
Handle sharp bits with care. Such precautionary safety measures reduce risk of injury.
Do not alter insert ring or insert plate bit
hole. Match the cutting diameter of the
bit to the inner diameter of the insert ring
or insert plate bit hole such that the
difference is no less than 1/16" on a side.
Insert rings are meant to reduce the gap
between the cutting diameter of the bit and the
table so that workpieces maintain full support
of the table while routing.
Install bit in accordance with instructions
in the router manual. Securely clamp the
router bit in the collet chuck before making
any cuts. Securing the bit before cutting
reduces the risk of the bit becoming loose
during operation.
Never place your fingers near a spinning
bit or under the guard when the router is
plugged in. Such precautionary safety
measures reduce the risk of injury.
Never hold the workpiece on the outfeed
side of the bit. Pressing the workpiece
against the outfeed side of the fence may
cause material binding and possible kickback,
pulling your hand into the bit.
Guide the workpiece with the fence to
maintain control of the workpiece. Do not
place the workpiece between router bit
and fence while routing the edge. This
placement will cause the material to become
wedged, making kickback possible.
Only use routers for working with wood,
woodlike products, plastic, or laminates.
Do not use router and router table for
cutting or shaping metals. Be sure
workpiece does not contain nails or other
hard objects. Cutting nails may cause loss
of control of the tool or workpiece.
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.
Feed the workpiece only against the
rotation of the bit. Do not “back feed” the
workpiece into the bit. The bit rotates
counterclockwise as viewed from the top of
the table. “Back feeding” will cause the
workpiece to “climb” up on the bit, pulling the
workpiece and possibly your hands into the
rotating bit.
Do not feed the workpiece into the bit
where the majority of the workpiece is
between the fence and the bit. This creates
a “fence trap” which is a hazardous situation
due to the bit being exposed. This will cause
the work to “climb-cut” away from the tabletop
and may lead to loss of control during
operation.
Do not cut material that is warped, wobbly,
or otherwise unstable. The router table is
designed to cut flat, straight, and squared
materials. 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 the warped
or wobbly material to roll and kick back,
causing the user to lose control.
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FIG. A
FIG. B
WORKPIECE
EXPOSED BIT
WORKPIECE
CLIMB-CUTTING
DIRECTION
OF FEED
CORRECT
DIRECTION
OF FEED
INCORRECT
DIRECTION
Use auxiliary infeed and outfeed supports
for long or wide workpieces. Oversize
workpieces without adequate support can flip
off the table or cause the table to tip.
Use push stick, vertically and horizontally
mounted featherboards (spring sticks), and
other jigs to hold down the workpiece.
Push sticks, featherboards, and jigs eliminate
the need to hold the workpiece near the
spinning bit.
Never let go of the workpiece when routing
until the cut has been completed and the
workpiece is completely clear of the bit.
Such precautionary safety measures reduce
the risk of injury and property damage.
Featherboards aid in holding the workpiece in
position when routing on a router table. They
are not intended to hold the workpiece in place
alone when the workpiece is in contact with
the bit, or at any other time when the bit is
turning.
Always hold the workpiece against the
router table fence when routing. Such
precautionary measures increase accuracy in
routing and improve control of the workpiece,
reducing the risk of injury.
Never leave the router unattended while it
is running or before it comes to a complete
stop. Such precautionary safety measures
reduce the risk of injury and property damage.
Do not use the table as a workbench or
work surface. Using it for purposes other
than routing may cause damage and make it
unsafe to use in routing.
Never stand on the table or use as a ladder
or scaffolding. The table could tip or the
cutting tool could be accidentally contacted.
When servicing the tool, use only
recommended SKIL replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions can result in personal injury.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paints
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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.
Additional Safety Warnings for Router Tables
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between the fence and the bit. This creates a “fence
trap” which is dangerous for two reasons:
The front of the bit is exposed during the cutting
•
operation (Fig. A).
The bit can “Climb-cut,” where the bit enters the
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workpiece in the same direction as the feed
direction. This is likely to cause the workpiece to
“climb” away from the tabletop and may lead to loss
of control during operation (Fig. A).
“back feed” the work into the bit. The bit rotates
counterclockwise as viewed from the top of the table.
“Back feeding” the work is dangerous for two reasons:
It will cause climb-cutting where the workpiece can
•
“climb” off the tabletop in the direction of the bit
rotation, pulling the workpiece and possibly your
hands into the rotating bit (Fig. B).
It is difficult to keep the workpiece against the fence
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face as the bit rotation will push the workpiece away
from the fence.
Improper Fence Location and Workpiece Feed
Do not feed the workpiece where
the majority of the workpiece is
Feed the workpiece only against
the rotation of the bit. Do not
An extension cord with
0
This symbol designates that components of this tool are
recognized by Underwriters Laboratories and recognized
to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories.
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14 .75 .75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 — — — — — —
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
Important Information About Extension Cords
that is capable of carrying the current for
your tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power, or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
adequate size conductors
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION
CORDS FOR120-VOLT ALTERNATING
Symbols
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and
learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool
better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Ø Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits,
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque, or position settings
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
per minute etc., per minute
Infinitely variable selector Speed is increasing from 0 setting
with off
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates double-insulated construction tools
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program
CURRENT TOOLS
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Parts List
Refer to Parts List below and on pages 8–10.
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to assemble, install, or use your router table
until the missing parts have been found or
replaced and your router table has been
properly and correctly assembled per this
manual.
For missing parts or technical assistance,
•
call 1-877-SKIL999 (877-754-5999).
If ANY of the parts are
missing, DO NOT attempt
In order to simplify handling and to minimize
•
any damage that may occur during shipping,
your router table comes mostly assembled.
Repositioning of some parts will be required.
Separate all parts from the packaging
•
materials and check each part against the
illustrations and the parts lists to make sure
that all parts have been included. Do this
before discarding any of the packaging
material.
Key No. Description Quantity
A ROUTER TABLE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
1
2 Insert Plate 1
3 Miter Channel (includes 3 #10-32 x 7/8" screws, item 41) 1
4 Quick-Clamp Router Mounting Plate 1
5 Router Release Mechanism (not shown) 1
6 Front Table Housing 1
7 Rear Table Housing 1
8 Left Folding Steel Legs 2
9 Tool Box w/ Hinged Cover 2
10 Right Folding Steel Legs 2
11 Insert Ring Set (3 rings per set) 1
11A Insert Ring w/ 1¼" dia. hole 1
11B Insert Ring w/ 17⁄8" dia. hole 1
11C Insert Ring w/ 21⁄8" dia. hole 1
12 Fence Retaining Bracket (not shown) 2
13 Small Star Clamping Knob (not shown) 2
B SWITCH BOX ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
14 Switch Box Assembly (with lockout key) 1
15 Lockout Key 1
C FENCE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
16 Router Table Fence 1
17
18
19 Faceplate 2
20 Outfeed Shim Plate (may be attached to outfeed side of fence) 2
21 Clamping Knob 11
22 Featherboard 2
– Spacer (see item 31) 2
D MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
23 Miter Bar 1
24 Protractor Head 1
– Flat Washer (see item 33) 1
25 Small Clamping Knob 1
E STARTER PIN COMPONENTS
26 Starter Pin 1
27 Starter Pin Guard 1
– Guard Screw (see item 38) 1
F BIT HEIGHT GAUGE ASSEMBLY (shipped preassembled)
28 Gauge Body 1
29 Gauge Pointer 1
(shipped preassembled)
Router Tabletop, 1"
(shipped preassembled)
Featherboard Mounting Rail
Overhead Guard Assembly (includes spacer)
7
1
1
1
Parts List
Featherboard
22
21
Fence ComponentsFence Components
24
23
Miter Gauge
25
15
14
Switch Assembly
Tabletop Inserts
11C
11B
11A
26
Guide Pin Components
27
Bit Height Gauge
28
29
1
7
3
6
8
10
9
9
21
19
18
17
20
16
2
4
Table Assembly Components
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Parts List
(32) #10-32 KEPS Nut
(for Switch Box)
(33) #10-32 Flat Washer
(for Miter Gauge)
(31) Spacer
(for Square-Head Bolts)
(35) #10-16 x 1/2"
Pan-Head Tapping Screw
(for Leg Caps)
(37) #10-24 x 1"
Carriage Bolt
(for Miter Gauge)
(36) #10-24 x 1/2″
Pan-Head Machine
Screw (for Router)
(34) #8-32 x 1/2″
Pan-Head Machine
Screw (for Router)
Key No. Description Quantity
30 Operating/Safety Instructions 1
31 Spacer 2
32 #10-32 KEPS Nut 15
33 #10-32 Flat Washer 3
34 #8-32 x 1/2 Pan-Head Machine Screw (router mounting) 3
35 #10-16 x 1/2" Pan-Head Screw 4
36 #10-24 x 1/2" Pan-Head Machine Screw (router mounting) 3
37 #10-24 x 1" Carriage Bolt 1
38 #10-32 x 3/8" Truss-Head Screw 1
39 #10-32 x 1/2" Pan-Head Machine Screw (router mounting) 3
40 #10-32 x 5/8" Truss-Head Screw 20
41 #10-32 x 7/8" Countersunk-Head Screw 3
42 5/16-18 x 1/2" Pan-Head Machine Screw (router mounting) 3
43 B3 x 5/8" Washer-Head Tapping Screw 3
44 #10-32 x 2½" Truss-Head Screw 2
45 1/4-20 x 1¼" Carriage Bolt 4
46 1/4-20 x 1½" Carriage Bolt 4
47 1/4-20 x 2¼" Square-Head Bolt 2
48 1/4-20 x 2½" Carriage Bolt 1
49 Upper Table Slide (used in miter channel) 1
50 Lower Table Slide (used in miter channel) 1
NOTE: The hardware bag contains fasteners for mounting several models of routers. Some
fasteners may not be used in the setup of this model. Refer to the parts list above for the
correct sizes and quantities used with this table.
ITEMS NOT ILLUSTRATED
MISCELLANEOUS FASTENERS
(installed or bagged)
Miscellaneous Fasteners
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10
Miscellaneous Fasteners (cont.)
(43) B3 x 5/8”
Washer-Head Screw
(for Insert Plate)
(47) 1/4-20 x 2¼" Square-Head Bolt
(for Fence Base)
(41) #10-32 x 7/8"
Countersunk-Head Screw
(for Miter Channel)
(44) #10-32 x 2½" Truss-Head Screw
(for Fence Retaining Brackets)
(45) 1/4-20 x 1¼" Carriage Bolt
(for Faceplate)
Parts List
(48) 1/4-20 x 2½" Carriage Bolt
(for Overhead Guard)
(50) Lower Slide Plate
(for Tabletop Featherboard Mounting)
(49) Upper Slide Plate
(40) #10-32 x 5/8"
Truss-Head Screw
(for Switch Box)
(38) #10-32 x 3/8"
Truss-Head Screw
(for Guide Pin Guard)
(39) #10-32 x 1/2″
Pan-Head Machine
Screw (for Router)
(42) 5/16-18x1/2
″
Pan-Head Machine
Screw (for Router)
(46) 1/4-20 x 1½" Carriage Bolt
(for Featherboards)
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