Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 7538 Porter-Cable
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Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference. Model No. ______________________________________ Type ___________________________________________ Serial No.
2 Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage.
3 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued d) 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. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
7 MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only.
8 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section.
9 SELECTING THE BIT Models 7538 and 7539 accommodate bits with 1/2" diameter shanks that install directly into the power unit collet. Collets are available that will allow the use of bits having 1/4" or 3/8" diameter shanks.
10 Do not allow the wrenches to contact the columns (A) Fig. 1. If the columns are damaged, the plunge action will be restricted. Do not tighten the collet nut without a bit inserted to prevent collet damage. ADJUSTING PLUNGE DEPTH DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
11 4. Position the depth indicator (H) Fig. 3 at the “O” position and tighten the knob. 5. Loosen the depth rod locking knob (K) Fig. 3, and raise the depth rod until the indicator aligns with the graduation representing the desired depth of plunge (The example in Fig.
12 CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE Confirm that the switch is “OFF” and the power circuit voltage is the same as the voltage shown on the specification plate. Connect the machine to a power circuit. ST ARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR Before starting the router, make sure bit is clear of workpiece and foreign objects.
13 OVERLOAD PROTECTION MODEL 7538 is equipped with a thermal-type circuit breaker (G) Fig. 10, located in the top of the motor. This circuit breaker will shut the motor “OFF” if the overload is prolonged. If the circuit breaker “trips”, switch the motor “OFF” and: 1 .
14 Periodically wipe the columns clean with a dry cloth. DO NOT lubricate columns. IMPORTANT: Before using your router, consider the kind and total amount of material to be removed. Depending on the material, it may be necessary to make more than one cut to avoid overloading the motor.
15 THE EDGE GUIDE A wide variety of template guides is available for use in pattern and templet routing operations. A typical combination bit, template guide, and locknut are illustrated in Fig. 14. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE . To install, insert the template guide in the center hole of the router base and secure with the locknut.
16 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.
17 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
18 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.
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