Bench Dog Tools ProTop Standard RT400 User Manual

Contents of Box
Requirements
1 router top
1 phenolic ProPlate
1 32" miter track
Hardware
12 7 x 40mm insert plate leveling screws
2 1/4-20 x 1" phil. flat head mach. screws
14 1/4-28 x 1/2" set screws
4 1/4-20 x 2" phil. flat head mach. screws
4 1/4-20 x 2" round head bolts
8 1/4-20 cross dowels
1 4mm hex wrench
2 trim strips
4 #6 x 1/2" screws
4mm hex wrench (supplied)
1/8" hex wrench (supplied)
screwdriver and power drill
drill bit (sized to your router mounting screws)
countersink 82 degree
drill press (recommended)
Assembly
Mounting Router
Congratulations and thank you for buying our
ProTop Standard router top! If you have any
questions, please give us a call. This manual will
assist you during the assembly of your router table.
However, this manual is not intended as an
instructional manual for router table usage. Please
consult the widely available books, magazines, and
classes on router table techniques.
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Owner's Manual
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Bench Dog Tools ProTop Standard RT400 Specifications

General

Brand	Bench Dog Tools
Model	ProTop Standard RT400
Category	Power Tool
Language	English

Summary

Requirements

Assembly

Details required tools and steps for assembling the router table.

Mounting Router

Instructions for mounting the router itself to the table.

General Conditions / Limited Two Year Warranty

Important Safety Points

Assembly Instructions

Install Leveling Screws

Install the 12 leveling screws into the routertop.

Attach Trim Strips

Attach the two trim strips to the routertop using screws.

Attach Routertop to Cabinet

Connect the routertop to the ProTop Cabinet using bolts and dowels.

Mount Routertop to Custom Base

Instructions for mounting the routertop to a custom base.

Attach Miter Track

Install the miter track to the routertop using screws and dowels.

Adjust Miter Gauge Track

Fit the miter gauge track by adjusting gibs and set screws.

Mount Router to Insert Plate

Drill and mount the router to the phenolic insert plate.

Adjust Insert Leveling

Adjust leveling screws to ensure the insert plate is flush.

Install Insert Hold-Down Screws

Secure the insert plate with hold-down screws for stability.

Operational Use Tips

Feed Direction

Guidance on proper workpiece feeding direction against cutter rotation.

Avoiding Fence Traps

Tips on preventing dangerous fence traps during operation.