Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 697 Porter-Cable
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Router/Shaper and Shaper T able 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with an approved three-conductor cord and three- prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.
4 1 3 . DON T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 1 4 . MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility.
5 6 . NEVER RUN STOCK between fence and cutter. 7 . WHEN SHAPING with piloted bit, the pilot must have sufficient bearing surface ( 1 … 8 " minimum) as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 2 illustrates the INCORRECT method for this operation as the pilot DOES NOT have sufficient bearing surface.
6 CAUTION: D o not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current.
7 4 . Mount the router base (see Fig. 6 for non-plunge routers, or Fig. 7 for plunge routers), to the underside of the table using screws from the hardware package (routers with less than 2 horsepower.
8 . Assemble the left hand (out-feed) fence bracket (B) Fig. 9, to the table in a similiar fashion. 9 . Position the wooden fences to the fence brackets (see Fig. 10), and secure using one, 3 … 8 "-16 x 1 1 … 5 " bolt and matching nut, through each fence and fence bracket.
9 INST ALLING AND REMOVING BIT 1 . CAUTION: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2 . Clean and insert shank of bit into collect until shank bottoms. Then back it out approximately 1 … 16 " . 3 . Place chuck wrench (A) Fig. 11, through opening in rear of base and engage flats of chuck.
10 PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL 7538 OR 7539 1 . Move the plunge locking lever (on the router), to the released position. 2 . Rotate Model 75300 Height Adjustment Knob to raise or lower cutter to the desired position. 3 . Release plunge locking lever and push lever to the locked position.
11 CONNECTING T O POWER SOURCE CAUTION: Before connecting to power source ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION and that the power circuit is the same as that shown on the specification plate of the Router/Shaper. 1 . Plug the motor cord into the short cord extending from the table switch box.
12 USING THE ROUTER/SHAPER WARNING: Figures 17 and 20 through 27 show machine with cutter guards removed for clarity. NEVER OPERATE Router/Shaper without guards in place. IMPORTANT: Before using your machine, consider the kind and total amount of rnaterial to be removed.
13 When using piloted bits only part of the edge of the workpiece can be cut since it is necessary to have the other part riding against the pilot. WARNING: Never leave less than 1 … 8 " of the workpiece to ride against the pilot. Leaving less than 1 … 8 " could cause the edge to splinter possibly resulting in serious injury.
14 SHAPING WITH FENCE When shaping straight edges, the fence can be used as a guide. The entire fence assembly or either the infeed or outfeed section can be adjusted independently as outlined under Adjusting the Fence .
15 END SHAPING Sufficient support of the work piece must be maintained during all shaping operations. This exists when the workpiece is long enough to rest firmly against both the infeed and outfeed fences when you are halfway through the cut.
16 SHAPING NARROW MA TERIAL When shaping narrow material (less than 3" wide) a support as shown in Fig. 27 must be clamped to your Router/Shaper and the workpiece fed under this support with a push stick. The push stick should be slightly narrower and thinner than the workpiece.
17 BRUSH INSPECTION At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected; worn parts replaced, when necessary; relubricated with fresh lubricant, if required; reassembled with new brushes; and performance tested.
18 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
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