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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for 

any manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the ProMax Fence: 

READ, 

UNDERSTAND

 and 

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS READILY 

AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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  Always confirm that you are using the most recent version of 

  the Instructions and safety warnings for your product (see the 

  Instructions link on the product page at Rockler.com).

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  Before using another tool with this product, always read, 

  understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings 

  in the owner’s manual for that tool. If you do not have the 

  owner’s manual, obtain one from the tool’s manufacturer 

  before using it with this product.

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  Before using any chemical with this product, always read, 

  understand and follow all safety warnings and guidelines in 

  the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS; formerly called 

  “MSDS”), especially regarding:

  •  How to safely use the chemical, including potential hazards 

    and recommended first aid measures;

  •  Personal safety equipment required to safely use the 

    chemical (e.g. gloves, eye protection, mask/respirator, etc.);

  •  Proper and safe handling, storage and disposal of 

  the 

chemical.

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  Before using this product, review and verify that all tools to be 

  used with it have safety equipment installed and are in proper 

  working order as defined by the tool’s owner’s manual.

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  Do not use this product until you have read and are 

  confident you understand:

 • Product Specific Safety Warnings (p. 3); 

  •  Parts List (p. 4);

  •  Assembly (p. 4);

  •  Adjusting the MDF Fence Faces (p. 5);

  •  Using the Micro-Adjust Function (p. 6);

  •  Using the Jointer Bars (p. 7).

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  The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the proper and 

  safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for 

  the intended application.

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  It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this product to 

  ensure that any anyone you allow to use this product reads 

  and complies with all instructions and safety precautions 

  outlined in this manual prior to use.

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  Follow all standard shop safety practices, including:

  •  Keep children and bystanders away from the tool 

  operating 

area;

  • Do 

NOT

 use power tools in explosive environments, or in 

    the presence of flammable liquids, fumes or dust;

 • 

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG

 all power tools 

BEFORE

 

    making any adjustments or changing accessories;

  •  Remain alert and use good judgment. Do not use this 

    product if you are in any way impaired by medications, 

    alcohol, drugs or fatigue;

  •  Keep your work area well lit and clean;

  •  Dress appropriately. Secure loose clothing, remove all 

    jewelry and tie up long hair before using this product;

 • 

ALWAYS

 wear safety glasses, hearing protection 

    and respiratory protection that complies with 

    NIOSH/OSHA/ANSI safety standards;

  •  Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to 

    reduce exposure to dust;

  •  Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push 

    sticks and push blocks, etc., when appropriate;

  •  Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach;

  • Do 

NOT

 force woodworking tools.

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  These warnings and instructions do 

NOT

 represent the total 

  of all information available regarding tool safety, use and 

  technique. Always seek out opportunities to learn more 

  and improve your skills and knowledge.

     

Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood 

products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known 

to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling 

wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for 

personal protection. For more information go to 

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury

or property damage.
Notice indicates important or helpful information and/or user tips.

Summary of Contents for ProMax Fence

Page 1: ...nstructions prior to use for important safety information Always check Rockler com to confirm that you are using the most recent version of instructions for your product ProMax Fence Instructions Effective June 2020 ...

Page 2: ...ication It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this product to ensure that any anyone you allow to use this product reads and complies with all instructions and safety precautions outlined in this manual prior to use Follow all standard shop safety practices including Keep children and bystanders away from the tool operating area Do NOT use power tools in explosive environments or in th...

Page 3: ...he chance of damage to the workpiece and or serious personal injury BEFORE plugging in and turning on the router always check to be sure that the MDF Adjustable Fence Faces 2 are fully secured and that the bit can rotate freely without touching the Fence Faces An exception to this is if you have set up the infeed Fence Face to provide zero clearance support for the workpiece as described in the Ad...

Page 4: ... Star Knob 2 10 5 16 Nylon Washer 3 11 Jointer Bar 2 12 Hex Key 1 13 Fence Locking Knob 1 Three different types of bolts are included for mounting the ProMax Fence to any of Rockler s router tabletops 5 16 18 x 5 T Bolts 5 16 18 x 31 2 T Bolts and 5 16 18 x 41 2 Carriage Bolts Use the bolts that work with your tabletop Set the Bit Safety Guard 3 directly over the router bit at least 1 2 above the ...

Page 5: ...ning and end of the cut providing enhanced safety and cut quality In some cases you might want zero clearance support to deliver an even cleaner cut This involves cutting the router bit profile into the front edge of the infeed Adjustable Fence Face so that there s virtually no gap between the cutter and the Fence Face It delivers a cleaner cut because the workpiece fibers are fully supported thro...

Page 6: ...scale on the end of the ProMax Fence Yellow tape on the top of the black part of the fence also will become visible as you adjust the fence face outward Note that the middle of the fence where the bit is located will move about half the distance shown with the the indicator lines We recommend that you make small adjustments to sneak up on the right setting Fig 2 3 Tighten the Fence Locking Knob 13...

Page 7: ...g contact with the bit Adjust the Bit Safety Guard 3 8 Plug in the router and make a test cut in scrap stock If adjustments are needed unplug the router and use the ProMax Fence s micro adjust function to fine tune the fence position THESE WARNINGS PERTAIN TO ALL REMAINING STEPS To avoid serious injury keep hands and fingers away from rotating cutter Maintain awareness of the cutter at all times T...

Page 8: ...Distributed by Rockler Companies Inc 4365 Willow Dr Medina MN 55340 53798 Rev 06 20 1 800 279 4441 www rockler com ...

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