908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31 Instruction manual Cordless Router MODEL 290 8923 Battery Pack MODEL 8924 Charger To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com PATENT PENDING IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 3 PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 4 SERVICE 1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 5 SAFETY SYMBOLS SYMBOL V A Hz W PSI Min. Max. in. MM h min s ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 6 7. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure: A. That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. B. That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. C.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 7 20. Dispose of expended batteries properly. The Porter-Cable Battery Packs contains rechargeable, nickel-cadmium batteries. These batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Drop off expended battery packs at your local replacement battery retailer, your local recycling center, or at a PorterCable Service Center (see list on back page of this manual).
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 8 INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK Always set the trigger switch to the locked OFF position when installing or removing the battery pack. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Align rails (A) Fig. 2A on battery pack with slots on tool and push battery pack onto tool until it locks in place. TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release button (B) Fig. 2B, and pull battery pack out of tool. A B Fig.
08935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 9 Vent slots in top and bottom of charger must not be obstructed. Do not charge battery when temperature is BELOW 40°F(4.4°C) or ABOVE 104°F (40°C). FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable Cordless Router is designed for on site use without electricity. The Porter-Cable Cordless Router is truly a portable tool, that can be used with accuracy and ease for all router applications.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 10 ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO THE ROUTER BASE REMOVE THE BATTERY. 1. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 3 and set the power unit in the base unit. 2. Align the lower pin of the power unit (B) Fig. 3 with the groove in the base. 3. Rotate the power unit CLOCK-WISE into the base until the upper guide pins are set in the groove of the base. 4. Close the clamp. ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT REMOVE THE BATTERY. 1. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 4. 2.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:02 AM Page 11 B 1. Loosen the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fig. 4 just enough to allow the sub-base (D) to move. 2. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 4, and adjust the power unit so that the collet nut (B) engages the center hole in the sub-base (D). Allow the sub-base to center itself on the collet nut. Close the clamp (A). 3. Tighten the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fig. 4 securely. D C A Fig.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:03 AM Page 12 USING THE ROUTER 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. Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber to show the cut, and to enable you to check dimensions Always be sure that the work is rigidly clamped or otherwise secured before making a cut.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:03 AM Page 13 REMOVE THE BATTERY. LOCKNUT To install, insert the templet guide in the center hole in the router base and secure it in place with the locknut. TEMPLATE GUIDE ROUTER BASE SUB-BASE ROUTER BIT Fig. 10 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could very possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
908935 - 04-04-03.qxd 4/4/03 10:03 AM Page 14 ACCESSORIES 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 sup- plier. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable • Delta, have not been tested with this product use of such accessories could be hazardous.
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