Harbor Freight Tools Router 97385 User Manual

ROUTER TABLE FENCE  
Model 97385  
SET Up ANd OpERATiNg iNSTRUCTiONS  
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shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-  
tion used for appropriate conditions  
will reduce personal injuries.  
of the Router Table Fence for opera-  
tions different from those intended  
could result in a hazardous situation.  
c. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-  
ing and balance at all times. This  
enables better control of the Router  
Table Fence in unexpected situa-  
tions.  
4. Service  
a. Maintain the Router Table Fence  
according to the instructions on page  
6 of this manual. Use only identical  
replacement parts. This will ensure  
that the safety of the equipment is  
maintained.  
d. Dress properly. Do not wear loose  
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,  
clothing and gloves away from mov-  
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or  
long hair can be caught in moving  
parts.  
Specific Safety Rules  
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on  
the Router Table Fence. These carry  
important safety information. If un-  
readable or missing, contact Harbor  
Freight Tools for a replacement.  
3. Equipment use and care  
a. Do not force the Router Table Fence.  
Use the correct equipment for your  
application. The correct equipment  
will do the job better and safer at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
2. This product is not a toy. Keep it out  
of reach of children.  
b. Store idle equipment out of the  
reach of children and do not allow  
people unfamiliar with the Router  
Table Fence or these instructions to  
operate the equipment. This product  
can be dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
3. Secure the Fence firmly to a router  
table or drill press table before use.  
4. Read the manual of the router or drill  
press used with the Fence before  
use.  
5. Some dust created by power sand-  
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and  
other construction activities, contains  
chemicals known [to the State of Cali-  
fornia] to cause cancer, birth defects  
or other reproductive harm. Some  
examples of these chemicals are:  
• Lead from lead-based paints  
c. Maintain the Router Table Fence.  
Check for misalignment or binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts and  
any other condition that may affect  
the equipment’s operation. If dam-  
aged, have the equipment repaired  
before use. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained equip-  
ment.  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-  
ment or other masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-  
cally treated lumber  
Your risk from these exposures var-  
ies, 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  
d. Use the Router Table Fence in ac-  
cordance with these instructions  
and in the manner intended for the  
particular type of equipment, taking  
into account the working conditions  
and the work to be performed. Use  
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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.)  
possible.  
iNiTiAL SET Up  
iNSTRUCTiONS  
Read the ENTiRE iMpORTANT  
SAFETY iNFORMATiON section  
at the beginning of this manual  
including all text under  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this product.  
6. The warnings, precautions, and in-  
structions discussed in this instruction  
manual cannot cover all possible con-  
ditions and situations that may occur.  
It must be understood by the operator  
that common sense and caution are  
factors which cannot be built into this  
product, but must be supplied by the  
operator.  
TO pREVENT  
SERiOUS iNjURY  
FROM ACCidENTAL  
WARNiNg  
OpERATiON:  
SAVE THESE  
iNSTRUCTiONS.  
Turn the power Switch of the  
router or drill press to its  
“OFF” position and unplug  
the tool from its electrical  
outlet before assembling or  
making any adjustments to  
the Router Table Fence.  
SpECiFiCATiONS  
May be used with most router  
Product Applications  
Note: For additional information regarding  
the parts listed in the following pages,  
refer to the Assembly Diagram near  
the end of this manual.  
and drill press tables.  
Aluminum Stop  
Construction/Material  
Steel Housing  
Hose Adapter Size  
Overall Dimensions  
2-1/2” Diameter  
25-1/4” L x 4-1/8” W x 4-1/8” H  
Collapsed  
Dimensions  
36-3/4” L x 4-1/8” W x 4-1/8” H  
Assembly  
Extended Fence  
Dimensions  
23-13/16” L x 2-1/8” W x 1-7/8”  
H
T-Slots to Accept Featherboards  
or Stops / Independently  
Adjustable Fence Halves /  
Fence Extension & Material  
Stop  
To install The Vacuum Attachment:  
Additional Features  
1. Slide the head of two Carriage  
Screws (13) into the center channel  
of the Fence Slide (5) Repeat the  
same procedure for the other Fence  
Slide, but insert a Carriage Screw  
(14) as well. Guide the four shorter  
Screws into the center and adjacent  
two holes in the Fence (1)  
UNpACkiNg  
When unpacking, check to make sure that  
the item is intact and undamaged. 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  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
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2. Insert the Vacuum attachment (12)  
onto the center Screws. Attach one  
Washer (15) onto each Screw. Attach  
the Slide Knobs (10) to the Screws  
and tighten. (See Assy. diagram.)  
Fence on a Router Bed, slide the two  
Guides (2) onto the rails on the Rout-  
er Bed. (See Assy. diagram.)  
3. Insert the Extension Rods (2) into the  
outer channels of the Fence Slide (5)  
at the Fence (1) side.  
OpERATiNg iNSTRUCTiONS  
Read the ENTiRE iMpORTANT  
SAFETY iNFORMATiON section  
at the beginning of this manual  
including all text under  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this product.  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
4. Slide the head of the Carriage  
Screws (14) into the center channel  
of the End Slide (6).  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
5. Attach the Block Stop (7) to the  
protruding Carriage Screw (14) while  
aligning the tangs on the Block Stop  
with the center channel face of the  
Fence Slide (5). Attach a Flat Wash-  
er (15) and Knob (11) to the Screw  
and tighten.  
Tool Set Up  
TO pREVENT  
SERiOUS iNjURY  
WARNiNg  
FROM ACCidENTAL  
OpERATiON: Make sure the  
power switch of the router or  
drill press is in its “OFF”  
position and the machine is  
unplugged from its electrical  
outlet before performing any  
set up procedures.  
NOTE: The Block Stop slides  
through the entire length of the Fence  
Slide. Use the Block Stop for repeti-  
tive work. If not needed, loosen the  
securing Knob (11) and slide the as-  
sembly off the Fence Guide (2).  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
1. After the Router Table Fence is  
mounted to the router/drill press table  
top, adjust the Router Table Fence by  
loosening the two Adjusting Screws  
(3). (See Assy. diagram.)  
6. Attach the “C” Clamp (9) onto the  
Carriage Screws (14), noting that  
one end is locked into the slot in the  
Fence (1) and the other end rests  
on the Extension Rod (8). Attach  
a Washer (15) and Knob (11) and  
tighten. (See Assy. diagram.)  
2. Slide the Router Table Fence forward  
or backward to where you need to  
stop your material. Then tighten the  
two Adjusting Screws (3) to secure  
the Router Table Fence in place.  
Always tighten both Adjusting Screws  
to ensure a secure connection.  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
7. Position a Guide (2) under the Fence  
(1). Insert T-Screw (4) from under-  
neath through Guide (2), Fence (1)  
and Washer (15). Screw Lock Knob  
(3) onto T-Screw (4) and tighten  
3. An additional adjustment may be  
made to where you need to stop your  
material. Loosen the Knob (11) on  
clockwise. Attach the other Guide  
using the same procedure. To at-  
tach and secure the Router Table  
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the “C” Clamp (9). Slide the End  
Slide (6) to the right or left along the  
Fence Slides (5) to the point at which  
you need to stop your material. Then  
retighten the Knob (11) to secure the  
End Slide (6) in place.  
inspection, Maintenance And Cleaning  
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the  
general condition of the Router Table  
Fence. Check for loose screws, mis-  
alignment or binding of moving parts,  
cracked or broken parts, damaged  
and any other condition that may af-  
fect its safe operation.  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
4. NOTE: The End Slide (6) may be in-  
serted in either the left or right side of  
the Fence Slides (5) depending upon  
the application.  
2. AFTER USE, clean external surfaces  
of the Router Table Fence with a  
clean, moist cloth and mild detergent.  
Then dry. Do not use solvents.  
(See Assy. diagram.)  
3. WHEN STORiNg, keep the Router  
Table Fence in a clean, dry, safe loca-  
tion out of reach of children and other  
unauthorized people.  
MAiNTENANCE ANd  
SERViCiNg  
Procedures not specifically  
explained in this manual  
must be performed only by a  
qualified technician.  
pLEASE REAd THE  
FOLLOWiNg CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR  
DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE  
pArtS LiSt And ASSembLy diAgrAm in  
tHiS mAnuAL AS A reFerenCe tooL  
onLy. neitHer tHe mAnuFACturer  
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY  
TO pREVENT  
SERiOUS iNjURY  
FROM ACCidENTAL  
OpERATiON:  
Turn the power Switch of the  
router or drill press to its  
“OFF” position and unplug  
the machine from its electrical  
outlet before performing any  
inspection, maintenance, or  
cleaning procedures.  
WARNiNg  
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF  
ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE  
or SHe iS quALiFied to mAKe Any  
REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE  
or SHe iS quALiFied to repLACe Any  
PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE  
MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR  
expreSSLy StAteS tHAt ALL repAirS  
And pArtS repLACementS SHouLd  
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND  
LiCenSed teCHniCiAnS, And not by  
tHe buyer. tHe buyer ASSumeS ALL  
riSK And LiAbiLity AriSing out oF  
HiS or Her repAirS to tHe originAL  
produCt or repLACement pArtS  
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR  
Her inStALLAtion oF repLACement  
PARTS THERETO.  
TO pREVENT SERiOUS  
iNjURY FROM EQUipMENT  
FAiLURE:  
do not use damaged  
equipment. if abnormal noise  
or vibration occurs, have the  
problem corrected before  
further use.  
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pARTS LiST  
part  
1
description  
Q’ty  
1
Fence  
Guide  
2
2
3
Lock Knob  
2
4
T-Screw (1/4” x 3/4”)  
Fence Slide  
2
5
2
6
End Slide  
1
7
Block Stop  
1
8
Extension Rod  
2
9
“C” Clamp  
1
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Slide Knob  
4
Knob  
2
Vacuum Attachment  
Carriage Screw (1/4” x 20 x 3/4”)  
Carriage Screw (1/4” x 20 x 1-1/4”)  
Flat Washer (1/4”)  
1
5
1
8
ASSEMBLY diAgRAM  
7
6
14  
3
11  
15  
4
8
5
15  
11  
9
2
10  
13  
1
12  
15  
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LiMiTEd 90 dAY WARRANTY  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high  
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod-  
uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from  
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,  
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,  
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.  
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,  
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so  
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS ExPRESS-  
Ly in Lieu oF ALL otHer WArrAntieS, expreSS or impLied, inCLuding tHe  
WArrAntieS oF merCHAntAbiLity And FitneSS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with  
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-  
plaint must accompany the merchandise. if our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-  
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase  
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-  
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect  
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost  
of returning the product.  
Record product’s Serial Number Here:  
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-  
able individually as replacement parts.  
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