Benchmark 1258-500 Manual

1.25hp compact router

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120V 60Hz 6.5Amp

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

4006139

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

HDA802

WEAR CSA APPROVED

EYE PROTECTION

5 year limited warranty on tool

WEAR EAR

PROTECTION

WEAR A

FACE MASK

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Page 1 120V 60Hz 6.5Amp 5 year limited warranty on tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 4006139 KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. HDA802 WEAR CSA APPROVED WEAR EAR WEAR A EYE PROTECTION PROTECTION FACE MASK...
Page 2: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 6.5A VARIABLE SPEED COMPACT ROUTER Voltage 120V~ 60Hz Rated Power 6.5 Amp 1-1/4" HP Collet capacity 1/4” 6 adjustable speeds from 10,000-30,000 RPM No-load speed 4.18LBS Weight NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll- free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 (Monday through Friday 9am –...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Speciﬁcations .................. 1 Table of Contents ..................2 General Safety Warnings ................3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ............... 5 Work Area Safety ................... 5 Electrical Safety ..................... 5 Personal Safety ..................... 5 Safety Symbols .....................
Page 4: General Safety Warnings
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all safety and operational instructions. Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Keep this manual, sales receipts and applicable warranty forms for future reference.
Page 5 1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER Always wear non-slip gloves that ﬁt properly to protect your hands and to help you grip the tool. Always wear sturdy clothing with long sleeves and long pants. Never operate the tool while wearing shorts, short sleeve shirt or while shirtless.
Page 6: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Page 7 1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Page 8 Any moving guards must move freely and close instantly. 5. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Benchmark tool for a replacement. 6. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
Page 9: Safety Symbols
1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER SAFETY SYMBOLS The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. WARNING: Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this tool. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this User Guide that carry warning symbols and notices.
Page 10: Know Your 6.5A Variable Speed Compact Router
KNOW YOUR VARIABLE SPEED COMPACT ROUTER ATTENTION adjustments to the tool. FUNCTIONS 1. Variable Speed Control Dial 3. Depth Adjustment Screw 4. Locking Lever 5. Depth Scale 6. Attachment Knob 7. Base 8. Power Cord 9. Spindle Lock 10. Fence 11.
Page 11: Assembly
1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER ASSEMBLY ATTENTION: Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual Including all text under subheadings before set up or use of this product. TOOL SET UP ATTENTION: To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: make sure that the power performing any procedure in this section.
Page 12 7. Make a test cut on a piece of scrap material to ensure that the adjustment is correct. INSTALLING THE FENCE Use the Fence to make cuts parallel to the edge of a workpiece, or following a guide clamped onto the workpiece.
Page 13: Operation
1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER WORKPIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury. 2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage.
Page 14: Maintenance
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Adjust the router speed to suit the working material and bit diameter. to adjust speed, turn the speed control knob from 1 (the slowest speed) to 6 (the fastest speed). Determine the optimum speed by testing on a scrap piece of material. 3.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER 5. Over time, if the performance of the tool diminishes, or it stops working completely, it may be necessary to replace the Carbon Brushes. This procedure must be completed by a qualiﬁed technician. ATTENTION: If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualiﬁed service technician.
Page 16: Exploded View
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Page 17: Parts List
1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the variable speed compact router. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this power washer may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualiﬁed technician.
Page 18 Key# Part # Part Name 1258-500-028 ALU HOUSING 1258-500-029 TAPPING SCREW ST4.2X32 1258-500-030 ADJUSTABLE HOLDER RUBBER 1258-500-031 HEX NUT M5 1258-500-032 LOCKING LEVER FOR DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 1258-500-033 LEVER COVERING 1258-500-034 ATTACHMENT LOCKING SCREW 1258-500-035 WASHER 6 1258-500-036 ADJUSTABLE HOLDER 1258-500-037...
Page 19: Warranty
WARRANTY BENCHMARK COMPACT ROUTER If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ﬁve years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger. This warranty does not include expendable parts including but not limited to blades, brushes, belts, light bulbs.
Page 21 1258-500 1.25HP COMPACT ROUTER...
Page 22 5 year limited warranty on tool 1258-500 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA Made in China ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO N0B 2N0 © 03 / 2021 Home Hardware Stores Limited CUSTOMER SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT 1-866-349-8665 product carries a ﬁve (5) year LIMITED warranty against defects * This Benchmark in workmanship and materials.