PM-P254 Router Motor 3.25 hp Variable Speed * OPERATORS MANUAL Assembly • Operation • Warnings • Warranty Caution: Read all instructions carefully. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
Congratulations You have just purchased a PMP254 Router Motor. This product has been designed specifically for use with most router lifts. Parts B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Description Brush Box Brush Shell Carbon Brush Self Screw Strain Relief Self Screw Wire Bushing Power Cord 12AWG Motor Rear Cover Adjustment Knob Power Switch PCB Board Head Cap Screw Stator Housing Motor Stator Part No.
General Safety Rules READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered, dark work areas invite accidents. 2. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use your power tool in rain, damp or wet locations or in the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials).
9. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. 10. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. Personal Safety 11. Know your power tool. Read this manual carefully to learn your power tool’s applications and limitations as well as potential hazards associated with this type of tool. 12.
22. Do not force tool. Your tool will perform best at the rate for which it was designed. Excessive force only causes operator fatigue, increased wear and reduced control. 23. Use the right tool. Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not recommended. 24. Unplug tool when it is not in use before changing accessories or performing recommended maintenance. 25. Store idle tools. When not in use, store your tool in a dry, secured place. Keep out of reach of children. 26.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paint Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control. Loose rotating components will be violently thrown. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate an improperly installed bit. Always keep the power supply cord away from moving parts on the tool. Never start the tool when the bit is in contact with the material. The bit cutting edge may grab the material causing loss of control of the workpiece. Never touch the bit during or immediately after use. After use the bit may be hot enough to burn bare skin.
Extension Cords Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the required minimum wire size.
Tool Assembly To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only specifically recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous. Collets The collet must be attached to the collet nut before it is put into the collet shaft. Be sure that the size of the collet matches the size of the bit shank being used. If the wrong size bit shank is used, the collet may break.
Installing the Motor into the Lift To install the motor into a router lift, read, understand, and follow the instructions packaged with the router lift. Installing the Bit It is not necessary to remove the motor from the lift to install a collet assembly or a bit. (If removal of the motor is desired, see the lift instructions.) Raise the motor as high as possible. Always wipe wood chips, dust, or other foreign materials from the collet shaft and collet assembly before assembling.
Operation To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. Always wait for the bit to stop completely and unplug the tool before changing accessories or making adjustments. Never make adjustments while the router is running. Do not modify or remove the guards. Do not use this router unless it is securely installed into a recommended router lift and table. Contents Check the contents of the box carefully before using the tool.
To reduce the risk of injury, always use feather boards, push sticks or push blocks with proper guarding. Keep hands away from moving bit. Refer to the Router Table manual for proper table setup and use. Cutting The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the type of material being used. Keep the cutting pressure constant but do not use excessive force so the motor speed slows excessively.
Maintenance Tool Maintenance To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug your tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool or try to do any rewiring on the tool’s electrical system. Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Before use, examine the general condition of your tool. Inspect guards, switches, power cords and extension cord for damage.
One Year Limited Warranty Warrantor warrants to the original purchaser that PortaMate PM-254 will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. The obligation of this Warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at our option, of components which prove defective under normal use. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities.
