Using The Router Table; Attaching And Using A Wet/Dry Vacuum; Installing The Router Bit (Cutter) - Skil RAS900 Owner's Manual

Using the Router Table

Attaching and using a wet/dry vacuum

WARNING
unplugged. Such precautionary safety measures reduce the risk of unintentional tool
operation.
WARNING
The switch has a rating of 15 amps.
The fence assembly has a port for connecting a wet/dry vacuum hose with a 2½" nozzle. To
attach, simply push the nozzle into the port while holding the fence assembly in place. The
vacuum can be plugged into the router table switch box. Be sure the cord does not interfere
with router operation.
CAUTION
and guard, reducing the performance of the router table and fence assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: To maximize performance, regardless of whether a wet/dry vacuum is
being used, remove the sawdust and wood chips from under the fence assembly and guard
as needed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is always a good practice to keep the work area clean. As necessary,
remove any accumulated sawdust and wood chips from the top of the router table, as well as
from the surrounding work area and floor.
WARNING
risk of personal injury.

Installing the router bit (Cutter)

WARNING
measures reduce the risk of unintentional tool operation.
Install the router bit according to the instructions included with your router. Because of the
large variation of router bits, certain router bits may not always operate in the desired manner
with this router table.
To ensure that the most popular bits will perform satisfactorily, install the bit so that the router
collet engages 3/4" of the router bit shank. If the shank of the router bit bottoms out in the
collet, back out the router bit approximately 1/16" to allow for proper tightening.
NEVER INSTALL ROUTER BITS WITH LESS THAN 3/4" OF SHANK ENGAGEMENT IN
THE COLLET.
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Before connecting vacuum to router table switch box, ensure that the
vacuum switch is OFF, and that the router table switch box is
Do not exceed a total combined rating of 15 amps when connecting
the router and any accessories such as a light or wet/dry vacuum.
Operating the router table without a wet/dry vacuum can result in an
excessive buildup of sawdust and wood chips under the fence assembly
Never place your fingers near a spinning bit or under the guard when
the router is plugged in. Such precautionary safety measures reduce the
Disconnect the router from the power supply before making
adjustments or changing accessories. Such precautionary safety