Porter-Cable 8529 Instruction Manual page 10

7. Push the base down until the template guide centers itself on the collet nut (D)
Fig. 8. Hold in this position (Fig. 5).
8. Move the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the lock position.
9. Tighten the three screws securely.
10. Push down on the base and move the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 back to
the free motion position.
11. Allow the base to slowly move up until it stops (Fig. 5).
12. Reinstall clear dust cover and chip deflector.
NOTE: To ensure the proper dust collection operation, install the dust cover with
the slot (A) Fig. 7 in top of dust cover. Position it opposite the flat side (B) Fig.
7 on the base.
NOTE: See Fig. 5 for proper orientation of template guides.
Fig. 5
SELECTING THE BIT
Model 8529 accommodates bits with 1/4" and 1/2" diameter shanks. A collet is
also available that will accommodate bits with 3/8" diameter shanks.
USE ROUTER BITS with a larger diameter than 2-1/2" ONLY when
speed control is set between 10,000 and 13,000 RPM.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE when preparing
the router for use, making adjustments, and when router is not in
use.
A. On - Off Switch
B. Plunge Locking Lever
C. Collet Nut
D. Chuck
E. Micro Plunge Adjusting Knob
F. Micro Plunge Adjusting Ring
G. Clear Dust Cover
Fig. 6
BASE LOCKNUT
GUIDE
SUB-BASE
ROUTER BIT
A
Fig. 8
10
D
Fig. 7
E
F
B
C
G