an

Craftsm DeWalt
5
DW 62

RZ 100
Installation Instructions:
TO AVOID CONFUSION DURING INSTALLATION
follow steps 1 through 5 listed below
Step 1. Remove pages 2 through 7 from book
Step 2. Remove your router install pages
DeWalt Freud 0
1
Step 3. Return extra pages to box DW 62 FT 200

Step 4. For smoothest plunging action purchase

STP® before installation. SEE PAGE 2
Step 5. See page 3 for parts diagram

Router Install Pages

Craftsman 27505-27506-27510-27511 -- ( 8-9-10 )
De Walt DW 625 & ELU 3337- 3338-3339 -- ( 11-12-13 )
Hitachi Hitachi
De Walt DW 621 -- ( 14-15-16 ) M12V TR12

Freud FT 2000 -- ( 17-18-19 )

Hitachi M12V -- ( 20-21-22 )
Hitachi TR12 -- ( 23-24-25 )

Makita 3612 Series -- ( 26-27-28-29 )

Porter Cable 6931 Plunge Base -- ( 30-31-32-33-34-35 )
Porter Cable 7538 / 7539 -- ( 36-37-38 ) Makita Cable
3612 Porter 1
693
Porter Cable 7529 / 8529 -- ( 39-40-41 )
Ryobi RE 600 -- ( 42-43-44 )
Ryobi RE 500 -- ( instructions available on our website )

For Parts or Installation Assistance Contact

phone: 1-866-266-1293
INC. fax: 1-515-266-2122
2729 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA. 50317

Cable Porter 8529

Porter 7539 7529 / Ryobi
Visit our Website @ 7538 / Cable RE 600
www.routertechnologies.com

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Craftsman is a registered trademark of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Corporation

DeWalt is a registered trademark of the Black and Decker Corporation
ELU is a registered trademark of the A.G. Corporation
Freud is a registered trademark of Freud USA Ltd
Hitachi is a registered trademark of the Hitachi Ltd Corporation
Makita is a registered trademark of the Makita Electric Works Corporation
Porter Cable is a registered trademark of the Porter Cable Corporation
Ryobi is a registered trademark of the Ryobi Ltd Corporation
Page 1 METRIC EQUIVILANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Note: The following metric drill bit or wrench sizes may be substituted
for all operations other than drilling hole for #30 Dust Cover Insert.

1/8” = 0.125" 3.20mm = 0.126"

3/32" = 0.093 2.4mm = 0.094

5/32" = 0.156" no metric equivilant, this hole must be drilled to 5/32"

7/32" = 0.218" 5.5mm = 0.216"

5/16" = 0.312" 8.0mm = 0.315

21/64" = 0.328" 8.3mm = 0.326" or 8.5mm = 0.334"

1/2" = 0.500" 12.8mm = 0.503 or 13mm = 0.511

11/16"= 0.687" 17.5mm = 0.689" or 18mm = 0.708"

3/4" = 0.750" 19.0mm = 0.748

# 30 Dust Cover Insert must be 0.500" use a 12.5mm bit

and sand hole to fit cover. 12.5mm = 0.492"

This instruction manual covers several different makes and models of plunge routers. The instructions are written for
a person with some mechanical ability. If you understand the parts and operation of a plunge router, installing the
Router Raizer is not difficult. Before beginning installation compare the illustrations and photos to your router, original
subbase or router table insert plate. Understand the location and function of both original and Router Raizer parts.
Keep all spare parts, instruction manual and templates for future reference.
Responsibility of the Owner
Important: Read, understand and follow instructions to avoid personal injury.
1. The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions, cautions, and warnings bellow and in the instructions
2. Know and understand the location of both original and Router Raizer parts.
3. Follow all the assembly instructions carefully.
4. Correctly adjust the components making sure the plunge action is smooth and plunge lock operates properly.
5. Carefully read and follow all notes, tips, cautions and warnings.
6. Make sure all operators of the Router Raizer know how to correctly use it.
Caution: Before and during installation of Router Raizer make sure power switch is in the off position and tool is
disconnected from power source to avoid accidental starting of the tool which may result in personal injury.

Caution: Always make sure router power switch is in the off position and disconnected from power source
before and during any adjustments to the router or Router Raizer.

Warning: Never remove or reinstall #31 dust cover or make any depth of cut adjustments from either end of
#1 mainshaft until router power switch is off, cutting tool has completely stopped rotating and tool is disconnected
from power source.

Caution: Always secure plunge lock before and during routing operations.

ROUTER TECHNOLOGIES
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Router Technologies warrants the Router Raizer to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of Two ( 2 ) Years from the original date of purchase to original
owner. Our responsibility under this warranty is to replace, at no cost, any part which
upon inspection at our facility is found to be defective in either material or workmanship.
This warranty does not imply that the product is fit for a particular use or application, this
warranty does not apply to parts which have been modified, altered, misused, damaged
by improper storage. It also does not cover loss of parts during use, or mechanical
adjustments which are covered in the instruction manual. In no event shall Router -
Technologies be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the
sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the
warranty.
This warranty is your only remedy and parts are to be returned prepaid to our facility for
inspection at Router Technologies, 2729 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA. 50317.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may
vary from state to state. Any legal actions must be brought in Polk County Iowa.

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READ THIS PAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION

FULL SIZE PARTS DIAGRAM ON BACK OF THIS PAGE ( PAGE 3 )

1. Remove Pages From Book

Before installation please remove the pages required for your router from this book.
Failure to due so can result in referring to the wrong page, confusion and damaged parts!

2. Installation
The Router Raizer is designed to make the plunge router easy and enjoyable to adjust . It may appear to be complex and
difficult to install, but the plunge router is an easy tool to disassemble and reassemble. Allow approximately 11/2 hours for
installation. For technical assistance call toll free 1-866-266-1293

3. Multiple Parts ( After installation you will have extra parts )

The Router Raizer is a universal kit containing many parts you will not install into your router. Each instruction page lists the
parts required for installation into that router. We advise keeping and storing all the extra parts and instructions.

4. STP® for Lubricating The Plunging Action ( All Plunge Routers )

For maximum performance and smoothest plunging action all plunge posts require
a light film of lubrication. We only recommend using STP® MOTOR OIL TREATMENT.
Before beginning the installation please purchase a bottle of STP®. Apply a light film
to the posts and inside the post bushings just before reassembling the router.
1. Install the Router Raizer components into the base and motor housing of the router.
2. Before reinstalling the motor housing onto the base, use a Q tip, brush or little finger
to apply a film of STP® to the inside of both post bushings and the outside of both
plunge posts.

NOTE: STP® on the posts can attract dust, but the lubricating properties are not affected.
periodically wiping the posts clean and reapplying STP® to the posts only will
keep the router operating smoothly.

Post Bushings Apply light film on the inside surface of both post bushings.

Plunge Posts Apply light film to the outside surface of both plunge posts.

5. Plunge Post Boots

Some plunge routers use rubber boots to seal the posts
from dust and debris.

We recommend leaving these boots off when reassembling

the router, and using the above lubrication and maintenance
to keep the router operating smoothly.

Plunge Post Boots

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Parts Shown Full Size
Page 3

Note; Actual mainshaft length 12 1/4" RZ 100 Parts Diagram

#1 Mainshaft

#2 Long Green Drive Pin

#4 Green Rollpins #5 Red Rollpins #6 Yellow Rollpins
#7 Brass Washer #8 White Nylon #9 Red Nylon #10 Black Nylon #11 Blue Nylon #12 Green Nylon
Flanged Bushing Bushing Bushing Bushing Bushing
#3 Long Red Drive Pin

#15 Retainer
#14 Steel six included
#13 Hollow Spring Guide 3/16" Washer three required
three extra

#32 Purple Nylon #34 Orange Nylon

Bushing
Bushing

#27 Yellow
#17 housing #18 Drive Nut #26 Top Drive Set Screw ( 10 / 32 )
Bushing Washer Washer
#16 Housing
Bushing

Top
View

#33 Yellow Retainer

two included
Side one required
View one extra

#22 Rapid #23 Rubber #24 Thumb #25 Optional Black

Collar O-ring Screw Set Screw ( 10 / 32 )

#28 Allen Wrench

#19 Short #20 Long

Drive Nut Drive Nut #35 Plunge Lock Spring
#21 Lead Screw Porter Cable Only

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Magnet #30 Dust Cover #31 Dust Cover

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#29 Speed Wrench Insert Two Included

Caution: Before and during installation of Router Raizer make sure power switch is in the off position and tool is
disconnected from power source to avoid accidental starting of the tool which may result in personal injury. #46 Allan Screw Locating Pin
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Using the #46 Locating Pin
Use this pin to simplify locating the Router Raizer access hole required through the original subbase or router table.
Locating Hole in Original Subbase
Original Subbase or Router Table
Using fig 1 support router upside down on bench and place locating pin into bottom of #1
mainshaft head. Secure subbase to router base gently tightening screws. Using a hammer
gently tap the subbase over the pin. Remove subbase and drill hole on center punch mark
# 46 Locating Pin using the Router Raizer template instructions.
Locating Hole in Router Table
#1 Mainshaft
Head If your router table is already drilled to mount the router, use above step using table or insert
plate in place of original subbase.
1. Bottom If your router table or insert plate have not been drilled use the provided paper template or
Router Base original subbase to first locate and drill the router mounting holes, then use #46 locating pin
to drill Router Raizer access hole.
#1 Mainshaft
2. Plunge
Post fig 1 NOTE: For highest accuracy, the locating pins point should just project above the #1 mainshaft
head. Shorten the pin to desired length by securing pointed end of locating pin in jaws of cord-
less or electric drill. Grind but end of pin off and debur ground end.
Cool pin before removing from chuck jaws!

Preparing and Drilling Router Table Top

1. Determine if the head of the #1 mainshaft protrudes above the base of your router ( shown Fig 1 above )
A. If the head of the #1 mainshaft does not protrude above the base of your router, use #46 locating pin then drill a 1/2" hole
throught table top or insert plate and install #30 dust cover insert as shown at bottom of page 5
B. If the head of the #1 mainshaft protrudes above the base of your router clearance is required for the head of #1 mainshaft to
rotate freely. Select either method #1 or #2 ( page 4 and 5 ) and follow instructions for selected method.
METHOD #1 ( Drilling 3/4" Pocket in Back of Insert Plate requires min 3/8" thick plate )
1. Use the #46 locating pin to mark the back of the insert plate or table top.
2. Center 1/8" drill bit on locating pin center mark and drill completely through plate or top.
3. CAUTION 3/4" pocket must be drilled on the bottom side of plate or table top. (fig’s 2 & 3 )
From bottom side, center 3/4" forstner bit on 1/8" pilot hole and drill pocket no deeper than 3/32"
4. From top side, center 1/2" drill bit on 1/8" pilot hole and drill through into 3/4" pocket.
5. From top side, press #30 dust cover insert into 1/2" hole until flush with top surface. If insert is loose in 1/2" hole, place a
drop of super glue from bottom side around edge of the insert ring. ( fig’s 3 & 4 )

METHOD #1 Pocket ( requires min 3/8" plate )

This is the preferred method as it allows you to directly bolt the router
to the plate eliminating the black rubber spacer or original sub base
providing maximum collet height of your router when fully raised.

1/2" diameter hole drilled through the top of your router table
3/4" diameter pocket drilled from bottom of your router table

CUTAWAY ILLUSTRATION OF 3/4" POCKET fig 2 fig 3 Side view of insert or table top
SHOWN FROM BOTTOM SIDE
#30 Dust
BOTTOM SIDE OF INSERT PLATE Top Side Cover Insert

3/4" DIAMETER
3/32" DEEP 1/2" Hole Through
Insert Plate or Super
POCKET FROM BOTTOM Table Top Glue

1/2" DIAMETER HOLE 3/4" Pocket

3/32" Deep
FROM TOP Bottom Side
TOP SIDE OF INSERT PLATE
#30 Dust Cover Insert
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#31 Dust Cover
Page 5 Preparing and Drilling Router Table Top Method #2 (A ) and ( B )
NOTE: All installations require a 1/2" diameter hole drilled through the top of your router table top or insert plate to
accept the #30 dust cover insert shown bottom of page.
If metod #1 drilling pocket is not possible, a spacer must be placed between the router and table top providing space for
#1 mainshaft rotation.
METHOD #2 ( A ) Black Rubber spacer
Some table tops and steel insert plates do not allow cutting the pocket from the back side. An 8" X 8" black rubber spacer is provided to
cut out and place between the router and the table top or insert plate.
1. Place the rubber spacer onto base of your router with the pre-punched 3/4" hole centered on the #1 mainshaft head.
2. Use a utility knife or raiser blade to cut out the center hole and router mounting holes. Note: Mounting holes can be cut square and
rounding outside of spacer is optional. This method may require slightly longer mounting screws.

METHOD #2 ( B ) Routers Original Sub Base

Preferred method for steel insert plates or installations where the router is secured to the plate using a pre designed clamping system.
This method may also be used in place of method #2 ( A )
1. Use #46 locating pin, then drill 3/4" hole through original sub base and secure subbase to router with original screws.

METHOD #2 ( A ) Black Rubber spacer

Mounting holes cut out either round or square
Pre stamped 3/4" hole placed over #1 mainshaft head

Center hole cut out to match router

8" X 8" black rubber spacer

METHOD #2 ( B ) Routers Original Sub Base

3/4" hole through original sub base, using forstner or spade bit

#1 mainshaft head protruding above base of router

NOTE: DeWalt router shown for illustration purposes only

Mainshaft head can protrude on most installations.

Install #30 dust cover insert

Installing #30 Dust Cover Insert and #31 Dust Cover Stop Ring Down

1. Using ( fig 7 ) select #30 dust cover insert ( 1/2" dia, X 3/16" tall, turned aluminum ring ) and #31 dust cover Top
#30 dust cover
( 3/8" dia. X 1/8 thick stamped steel plug ) From top of insert plate, press #30 cover insert into the insert
1/2" Router Raizer access hole until flush.
Tip: If cover insert fits loosely, secure with drop of Super Glue® or Krazy Glue®.
2. Mount router to insert plate and install into table
3. Place #31 dust cover into #30 dust cover insert. Using ( fig’s 1 & 2 ) remove #30 dust cover with magnet on Stop Ring
back of #29 speed wrench. With dust cover on speed wrench, insert wrench to make adjustments. To reinstall
dust cover, place cover into insert and slide wrench away. Caution: Remove dust cover with speed wrench
before removing router from table or cleaning table with vacuum sweeper.

fig 1 Insert Plate fig 2

#29 Speed Wrench

Magnet

#30 Dust Cover Insert #31 Dust Cover

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Router table fence reference line

1. Place paper template lettering up onto top side of router table or inset plate.

2. Router table fence reference line. Setting this line parallel with the back
edge of the router table or insert plate positions the router so the
Router Raizer access hole will be drilled out in front of the fence.

3. Center cross hairs. Accurately center this point in the hole of the
router table or insert plate, using a pencil compass or tape measure.
Refer to pages 4,5,6 before using template
Additional Templates Available on Website
Tape in place and recheck before drilling holes.

4. Router mounting holes. For highest accuracy place the routers

original subbase over the templates router mounting holes and
tape subbase down. Use a Vix bit, center punch or drill bit to
transfer holes to the router table or insert.
Router mounting holes
5. Router Raizer access hole. Use page 4 and # 46 locating pin to
accurately mark the access hole location
WARNING: IF 3/4" POCKET IS REQUIRED PAGES 4 & 5. DO NOT
DRILL 3/4" HOLE COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TABLE TOP OR
INSERT PLATE. A 1/2" HOLE IS REQUIRED IN THE TOP TO
Router Raizer access hole ACCEPT THE #30 DUST COVER INSERT.
Router Raizer Access Hole
3/4" reference circle for drilling the
routers original subbase only. Table Drill .500" hole IF ORIGINAL SUBBASE IS USED BETWEEN ROUTER AND TABLE
mounted, drill 1/2" hole in table top. through router
table insert plate PAGES 4 & 5. USE #46 LOCATING PIN THEN DRILL 3/4" HOLE
1/2" = .500 install #30 dust cover insert
into .500" hole and press flush
THROUGH ORIGINAL SUBBASE.
.500" reference circle with top of insert plate
for drilling table top or NOTE: This hole must be drilled 1/2" or .500"
insert plate.
for #30 dust cover insert to fit properly.

Use this 6" scale to check accuracy when copied

6" Scale. If template is copied or downloaded from web site, use this
scale to accurately check template size.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution

Router Raizer will not #19 or #20 Drive nut loose The drive nut cannot rotate, Retighten the drive nut on router.
raise or lower the router
Router plunge posts dry Clean posts and lubricate with STP® MOTOR OIL TREATMENT

Router Raizer Speed Wrench Pocket in table top or insert plate Check pocket depth and deepen if necessary.
turns hard not counter sunk deep enough #1 mainshaft head must rotate freely.

#21 lead screw has no lubrication Re lubricate using supplied red grease or heavy wheel bearing grease.

Router plunge posts dry Clean posts and lubricate with STP® MOTOR OIL TREATMENT

Turret stop on router improperly set Locate rotating turret stop on base of router and adjustable stop
Router Raizer will not directly above. Adjustable stop must be retracted as high as possible.
raise router high enough Turret stop must be rotated so shortest post is under adjustable stop.

Reached maximum All plunge routers have a predetermined plunge stroke, the Router-
plunge depth of router Raizer will not increase this stroke. With router fully compressed-
check amount of plunge post still visible. 1/16" to 1/4" post should
be visible.
If more than 1/16" to 1/4" of post is visible, Call 1-866-266-1293
Addition of a collet extension is required to safely run some bits.

Router becomes harder Router plunge posts dry Clean posts and lubricate with STP® MOTOR OIL TREATMENT
to raise and lower

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Router Raizer Use Instructions
Caution: Always make sure router switch is in the off position, and tool is disconnected from power source when performing maintenance
or making any adjustments to either the router or height adjustments to avoid accidental starting of tool which may result in personal injury.

Using in a Router Table fig 1 Insert Plate

#29 Speed Wrench
Dust Cover Insert and Dust Cover
The dust cover insert and dust cover allow easy adjustment access to the Router Raizer mainshaft
and restricts dust and debris infiltration during use. A small magnet is recessed into speed wrench
handle to remove and hold the dust cover during adjustments.
Magnet
1. Removing dust cover: Using ( fig 1 ) place #29 speed wrench over #31 dust cover, lift speed-
wrench to remove dust cover. Leave dust cover on wrench while making height adjustments.
#30 Dust Cover Insert #31 Dust Cover
2. Replacing dust cover: Position speed wrench with dust cover over the insert, press cover
into insert and swipe wrench away leaving the dust cover in the insert.
3. Always remove #31 dust cover before removing router and insert from table. Or cleaning table with vacuum sweeper
Warning: Never remove the dust cover while the router is running. Allways wait until the bit has stopped spinning.
4. Rapid collar positioning: The rapid collar is for hand held use only, for router table use
position collar against retainer clips and top drive ( fig 2 ). Secure with #24 thumb screw or fig 2
#26 Top Drive
optional #25 black set screw.
#15 Retainers
Using Handheld #22 Rapid Collar
#24 Thumb
Screw
When used hand-held the hex shaped #1 mainshaft provides a constant engagement of the
Router Raizer mechanism, allowing easy height adjustments while retaining original plunge
capabilities and all other original functions of the router.
#21 Lead
1. Height adjustments can be made from either end of the router. To adjust from the base, engage Screw
#29 speed wrench into the head of #1 mainshaft. To adjust from the top, engage #29 speed
wrench into the top of #26 top drive. The knurled #26 top drive also allows adjustments by hand.
The #24 thumb screw and #22 rapid collar allow positioning the cutter to height. bypassing
multiple revolutions of the speed wrench Drive Nut

1. ( fig 2 ) Illustrates compressing the plunge router with rapid collar locked in the router table
position. Insert #29 speed wrench into #26 top drive, or lay router on its side and insert #29
speed wrench into bottom of #1 mainshaft. Rotating the speed wrench will thread #21 lead screw
in or out of the drive nut, compressing and un compressing the router.
2. ( fig 3 ) Illustrates compressing the plunge router with the rapid collar. Thread #21 lead screw into
the drive nut leaving approx 1/2" exposed threads, the router will be un compressed. Secure
desired router bit in collet, stand router upright hand plunge to approx desired depth lock plunge
lock lever. Release #24 thumb screw and drop rapid collar into contact with #21 lead screw.
secure thumb screw and release plunge lock lever. Insert #29 speed wrench into #26 top drive,
or lay router on its side and insert #29 speed wrench into bottom of #1 mainshaft and adjust to
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required depth. Re lock plunge lock before routing. When done release thumb screw and router
will quickly return to the un compressed position for easier bit removal.
Caution: #22 rapid collar is not designed to maintain cutter height during routing operations. fig 3
Always secure plunge lock before and during all routing operations. #26 Top Drive

4. If #24 thumb screw will not provide enough pressure to secure #22 rapid collar, replace thumb #15 Retainers
screw with #25 optional black set screw and #28 allen wrench.

Direction of Rotation for Adjustment #22 Rapid #24 Thumb

Collar Screw
Adjustments from #26 top drive:
1/2" #21 Lead
Clockwise rotation Decreases depth of cut. Counterclockwise rotation Increases depth of cut. Screw
Adjustments from #1 Mainshaft Head : Drive Nut
Clockwise rotation Increases depth of cut. Counterclockwise rotation Decreases depth of cut.

One complete rotation of the speedwrench, raises or lowers the bit 1/16"
Caution: Always secure plunge lock during routing operations.

Transporting or Storing Router

To prevent damage to the #1 mainshaft and #21 lead screw, adjust the lead screw
leaving 1/2" threads exposed. Grasp router handles, release plunge lock, advance router up until
lead screw rapid collar and retainers are all in contact, engage plunge lock. © 2000-2005 Router Technologies
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NOTE: Check Off Each Step When Done Makita 3612 Series
Router Raizer Parts Required: ( see page 1) #1, #2, #4, #7, #11, #12, #13, #14, ( three #15 ) #16, #18, #19, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26,
#27, #28, #29, ( #30, #31, #46 for router table installation ).

1. Cut #1 mainshaft to 10, 1/8" overall length and debur cut end. Set aside to install later.
fig 1
Height Knob
Height Rod Preparing Motor Housing Hammer
Height Rod fig 2 Wood Block
Hole Drill to 1/2" 1. Using ( fig 1 ) plunge router down and engage plunge lock.
Remove height knob from height rod.
2. Stand router upright, grasp both handles, release plunge lock OriginalSteel
and lift motor to clear plunge springs. Remove and set aside Spring Guide
Motor Housing plunge springs with the Original steel spring guide in top of non
turret side post.
Height Rod
3. Select a 1/2" drill bit and drill. Using (fig’s 1 & 3 ) drill the motor
housing height rod hole to 1/2".
4. Select #1 mainshaft, #16 housing bushing, #18 drive nut
#19 Short Drive Nut washer, #19 short drive nut. Using ( fig 3 ), drop #16 housing
fig 3 Small Shoulder bushing threads up onto #1 mainshaft. Start #1 mainshaft into
#18 Drive Nut bottom of housing and push up through drille hole. Grasp top
Washer of #1 mainshaft and pull #16 bushing into final position. Drop
#18 washer then #19 nut onto #1 mainshaft, and tighten #19
nut onto #16 bushing using 11/16" wrench. Remove #1 main-
Steel Bushing
A shaft
NOTE: #18 washer must fit on small shoulder #19 nut compare
to inset A ( fig 3 ) Turret
#19 Short Drive Tip: If #19 nut will not tighten insert long flat blade screwdriver
Nut
from bottom into post bore to wedge #16 housing bushing
#18 Drive Nut Washer while tightening #19 short nut
Motor Housing

Height Rod Hole Drill to 1/2" Wood Block 5/8" Hole

5. Using ( fig 3 ) clean inside all post bushings. Apply a light film
#16 Housing Bushing of STP ® motor oil treatment. This lubricants anti-friction properties provides the
Final Position
smoothest possible plunge action, and helps prevent binding and chattering during use.

Preparing the Base

1. Select: hammer, #2 green drive pin. Using ( fig 4 ) remove round subbase.
Post Line #2 green drive pin up with the height rod roll pin and drive roll pin from base.
Bushing Note: this roll pin can drive out hard, and may require re-straightening of #2 drive pin.
Apply Light
Film Of STP® 2. Prepair a wood block approx. 3/4" X 8" X 4" with a 5/8" hole drilled 1" from one end.
Using ( fig’s 2 & 4 ) stand base upright with height rod bushing centered over 5/8" hole.
Place #16 threads up on Place scrapwood block on top of height rod, drive height rod and bushing down out of
#1 mainshaft then pull #16
into final position the post. Store height rod pin, height rod and bushing, and height knob.
#1 mainshaft 3. Select #12 green nylon bushing. Using ( fig 5 ) turn base upside down with posts on scrap
peice of wood. Drive #12 green bushing into bottom of turret side post until flush with
TOP Fig 4 bottom edge of post. Note: this bushing drives in hard, sanding a slight chamfer on
Height rod Plunge one end of the bushing aids in installation. The post can be removed from the base
Post to install this bushing. Once installed drill hole through # 12 green bushing to 21/64"
Original Steel or ream with 5/16" bit until #1 mainshaft head spins free when placed into bushing.
Turret Bushing
Stop Note: the following step secures the post and #12 green bushing to the base using two
roll pins. Both roll pins are installed from the outside of the base, and cannot extend into
# 2 Green the green bushing bore shown dotted lines ( fig 6 ) If #4 green roll pins extend into bore,
Drive Pin insert a screwdriver into bottom of bushing bore and push pins flush.

Height rod 4. If post was removed for step 3. Replace post, Using ( fig 5 ) line up the post rollpin hole
roll pin with the rollpin hole through the base. If post was not removed make sure the rollpin
Subbase holes are lined up. The green bushing driven in must be drilled for the roll pins,Using a 13/64"
twist drill, drill straight through original rollpin hole and bushing.
TOP Fig 6 Note: this is easily done with a hand drill, when drilling the bit will center itself on the
Plunge inside rollpin hole,
Post
5. Select two #4 green roll pins and #2 green drive pin. Fig 5
Turret
Using ( fig 6 ) place one green roll pin into hole, drive Plunge Post
#12 Green in until flush with outside of base. Align #2 green
Stop Bushing
drive pin with roll pin, and drive through original
# 2 Green steel bushing to opposite side. Check and adjust
this roll pin to be flush inside bushing bore. Start #12 Green
Drive Pin Bushing
second green roll pin into base, drive in leaving
1/8" exposed. Check bore and adjust if necessary.
See other side to finish installation
#4 Rollpin’s © 2000-2005 Router Technologies Align post and base rollpin holes
All Rights Reserved Drill completely through using 13/64" bit
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Makita 3612 6. Select #1 mainshaft, #7 brass washer, #13 hollow spring guide #14, 3/16"steel washer, #15 one retainer,
Series #29 speed wrench. Cut #1 mainshaft to 10 1/8" overall length, and debur cut end. Using ( fig 7 ) Grease
both sides of #7 brass washer with included red grease. Slide #7 down #1 mainshaft. From bottom of base
fig 8 slide #1mainshaft through #12 green bushing. Place base upright. Drop ( #14 ) 3/16" washer down #1 main-
shaft. Set #15 retainer, teeth up on top of #1 mainshaft. Use #13 hollow guide with flange up to start and
#13 Hollow push #15 retainer down the shaft and into the post. When the hollow guides flange
Spring Guide meets top of post, set end of #29 speed wrench or screwdriver on flange and
push guide into post until tight. Remove #13 hollow spring guide. fig 7
Check end play of #1 mainshaft,retighten if necessary.
Original Steel
Spring Guide
Reassembling Router ( Plunge Springs Must be Installed )
1. Stand base upright, using ( fig 8 ) replace both plunge springs. Place #13 hollow Teeth
spring guide in the top of #1 mainshaft spring. Place original steel spring guide in Up
top of other spring. Caution: Do not assemble router without plunge springs and #29 Speed
guides Installed. Wrench

2. Unlock plunge lock. Grasp router handles and guide spring into motor housing.
Slowly lower the motor housing. Aligning #1 mainshaft through #19 short drive
nut. Plunge the router and engage plunge lock.
#26 Top Drive
fig 9
#27 Yellow Set #15 Two
3. Select #11 blue bushing, ( Two #15 retainers ) #21 lead screw, #13 Hollow
Screw Retainers #22 rapid collar, #23 O-ring, #24 thumb screw, #25 black set Spring Guide
screw, #26 top drive, #27 yellow set screw, #28 allen wrench, Flange Up
#24 Thumb
red grease. Using ( fig 9 ) place grease on threads of #21 lead-
#22 Rapid Collar Screw screw, Place lead screw down #1 mainshaft and thread into
#19 short nut until one inch of mainshaft extends above head
#23 O-Ring #15 One
of #21 lead screw. Alignment of #1mainshaft and #21 screw
hex is required ( fig 10 ). Retainer
Tip: # 29 speed wrench can be used to speed threading. #14 Steel 3/16"
Note for step 4. On most Makita 3612 routers. #23 O-ring and Washer
#21 Lead Screw
#24 thumb screw will not clear the case. Substitute #25 black set
screw and # 28 allen wrench. Install into #22 rapid collar. #12 Green
#19 Short Drive
Nut
If #24 Thumb screw is preferred, Notching of the motor housing Bushing
and brush cover will be required. #7 Brass
Washer
#15 retainer clip
install teeth up 4. Place # 25 set screw into #22 rapid collar. Place rapid collar #1
onto #1 mainshaft 1/2" from top of mainshaft to top of rapid Mainshaft
#18 Drive Nut collar and tighten. Release plunge lock and slowly raise the router until lead screw
Washer contacts the rapid collar.If the collar moves, reset to 1/2". Place one #15 retainer teeth up
#16 Housing on top of #1mainshaft, using #11 blue bushing as installation tool, push retainer into
Bushing contact with collar, repeat with second #15 retainer and push flush with first retainer.
Return #11 blue bushing to box. Place #26 top drive onto #1 mainshaft until it contacts
#13Hollow retainer clip, Thread #27 yellow set screw into #26 top drive using #28 allen wrench and
Spring Guide tighten.

Sub-base Plate or Router Table Insert Plate Installation

1. Use #46 locating pin to locate the Router Raizer access hole on the original subbase or
router table. For detailed instructions see page 4. Drill original subbase hole to 3/4"
( fig 11 ). For router table installation see 3/4" pocket or 8" X 8" black rubber spacer
pages4,5,6.

2. See pages 4,5,6, for further instruction, #30 dust cover insert and #31 dust cover, are
table insert only. Drill a 1/2" hole through insert plate at the Router Raizer access point
and press #30 in from top until flush. # 31 sets in #30 and is removed during adjustments
with magnet on back edge of # 29
speed handle. These components
keep dust from entering the
Router Raizer hex drive. fig 11 Locate raizer access point on original subbase.
Drill a 3/4" hole through subbase
3. Periodic inspection and Access hole Drill 3/4"
re-greasing of #21 lead screw
is recommended.
#15 One Retainer
#14 Steel 3/16"
Washer
fig 10
Top veiw of #21 lead
#12 Green Bushing screw and #1 main-
shaft through center.

#4 Two Green
Rollpins

#7 Brass Washer

#1 Mainshaft © 2000-2005 Router Technologies

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Refer to pages 4,5,6, before using template
NOTE: This router requires a 3/4" pocket or use of 8" X 8"
black rubber spacer for router table installation. Pages 4,5,6.

Router table fence reference line

router mounting holes

Additional Templates Available on Website

Router Raizer Access Hole

Router Raizer Access Hole Drill .500" hole
through router
3/4" reference circle for drilling the table insert plate
routers original subbase only. Table
mounted, drill 1/2" hole in table top. install #30 dust cover insert
into .500" hole and press flush
with top of insert plate
1/2" = .500
NOTE: This hole must be drilled 1/2" or .500"
.500" reference circle for #30 dust cover insert to fit properly.
for drilling table top or
insert plate.

Use this 6" scale to check accuracy when copied Makita 3612 C/ 3612 BR

Note: Cross lines for locating and drilling holes are accurate. The illustration of subbase may vary
slightly in size and design, but is accurate enough for cutting the rubber spacer if required.
© 2000-2005 Router Technologies
All Rights Reserved
 Note: Cross lines for locating and drilling holes are accurate. The illustration of subbase may vary
slightly in size and design, but is accurate enough for cutting the rubber spacer if required.

NOTE: This router requires a 3/4" pocket or use of 8" X 8"

black rubber spacer for router table installation. Pages 4,5,6.

Router table fence reference line

Router mounting holes

All Rights Reserved

© 2000-2005 Router Technologies
Router Raizer Access Hole
3/4" reference circle for drilling the
routers original subbase only. Table
mounted, drill 1/2" hole in table top.

1/2" = .500
Router Raizer Access Hole
.500" reference circle
for drilling table top or Drill .500" hole
insert plate. through router
table insert plate
install #30 dust cover insert
into .500" hole and press flush
with top of insert plate
Refer to pages 28, 31, 32 before using template
NOTE: This hole must be drilled 1/2" or .500"
Makita 3612 B

Additional Templates Available on Website for #30 dust cover insert to fit properly.

Use this 6" scale to check accuracy when copied Makita 3612 B
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