Overload Protection; Soft Start - Porter-Cable 7518 Instruction Manual

TO START AND STOP ROUTER
to resist starting torque.
The router is started and stopped by depressing the rocker switch (A), Fig. 4, into
the "ON" or "OFF" position.
setting it down.
MODEL 7518
B

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Model 7518 is equipped with an overload protector that will shut motor off if
prolonged overload conditions are encountered.
If the motor stops during use: (1) depress rocker switch (A), Fig. 4, into the "OFF"
position; (2) determine cause of overload (i.e. dull bit, low voltage, excessive feed
rate, etc.) and correct before continuing; (3) restart router following the instructions
in TO START AND STOP ROUTER.
Model 7519 is equipped with a thermal-type circuit breaker incorporated into the
ON/OFF rocker switch (A), Fig. 4. This circuit breaker will turn the switch "OFF" if
prolonged overload conditions are encountered.
If the circuit breaker "trips", switching the motor "OFF": (1) determine cause
of the overload (i.e. dull bit, low voltage, excessive feed rate, etc.) and correct
before continuing; (2) allow router to cool for three minutes; and, (3) restart router
following the instructions in TO START AND STOP ROUTER.

SOFT START

Model 7518 and 7519 have a "Soft Start" feature designed to minimize startup
reaction torque.
SPEED CONTROL (Model 7518 only)
The speed control is located as shown in Fig. 4. Five operating speeds from 10,000
RPM to 21,000 RPM are available by moving the speed selector knob (B), Fig. 4.
It is recommended that the speed be set prior to engaging the router bit into work.
Should it be necessary to change the speed after work has begun, stop router,
remove router clear of work, and adjust speed setting.
Before starting the router make sure bit is clear of
workpiece and foreign objects. Also keep firm grip on router
To avoid personal injury or damage to finished work always
allow the motor to come to a COMPLETE STOP before
Fig. 4
A
A
MODEL 7519