Operation; Connecting To Power Source; Starting And Stopping The Motor; Using The Router - Porter-Cable 690 Instruction Manual

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CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE

CAUTION: Before connecting router to power source, ALWAYS
MAKE SURE SWITCH IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION. Also check that
the power circuit is the same as that shown on specification plate of
the router.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR

CAUTION: Before starting the router make sure bit is clear of
workpiece and foreign objects. Also keep firm grip on router to resist
starting torque.
The motor is started and stopped by
setting the toggle switch (A) Fig. 16 to
"ON" or "OFF" position.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury
or damage to finished work always
allow the motor to come to a
COMPLETE STOP before setting it
down.
CAUTION: When through-cutting, be
sure there is clearance under work-
piece for router bit.

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, it is advisable to make a sample cut on a
piece of scrap lumber. This will show exactly how the cut will look as well as
enable you to check dimensions.
CAUTION: Always be sure the work is rigidly clamped or otherwise
secured before making a cut.
Generally speaking, when working on a bench, the workpiece should be held
on the bench by wood clamps. When routing edges, the router should be
held firmly down and against the work by both guiding knobs.
Since the cutter rotates clockwise (when viewing router from top), the router
should be moved from left to right as you stand facing the work. When
working on the inside of a templet, move router in clockwise direction.
When working on the outside of a templet, move router in a counter
clockwise direction.
WARNING: Avoid "Climb-Cutting" (cutting in direction opposite that
shown in Fig. 17), "Climb-Cutting" increases the chance for loss of control
resulting in possible personal injury. When "Climb-Cutting" is required
(backing around a corner), exercise extreme caution to maintain control of
router.
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OPERATION

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