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MODEL 5043
PORTER-CABLE MAGIC GUIDE
Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully
reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.
In the following pages are outlined the basic applications for the Magic
Guide. Study them carefully before using your Magic Guide. We suggest
that you practice making the basic cuts on scrap material to thoroughly
acquaint yourself with the manipulation of the router when used with the
Magic Guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury, including the rules on Page 2 and 3.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-
Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used
for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any
questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have
written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.
IMPORTANT
INTRODUCTION
AND THE MANUAL FOR YOUR ROUTER.
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29
Part No. 893711 - 11-11-04
Technical Service Manager
Porter-Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
P. O. Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
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Page 1: Important Safety Instructions
Guide. Study them carefully before using your Magic Guide. We suggest that you practice making the basic cuts on scrap material to thoroughly acquaint yourself with the manipulation of the router when used with the Magic Guide. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... - Page 2 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep area well lit. Avoid chemical or corrosive environment. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
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Page 3: Carton Contents
A, B and C are stamped) of the top (flat) plate. The posts are located in holes marked A, B, or C so that the guide rods line up with the mounting holes in the base of your Porter-Cable Router. CARTON CONTENTS... - Page 4 In all applications, the Magic Guide’s guide rods are secured to the router in the holes provided in the router, as shown at (A) Fig. 5. Make sure you select the proper width so that the guide rods are straight. To secure the rods, use the two screws provided with the guide, one of which is shown at (B) Fig.
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- Page 7 Making the Cut: Start the cut at the left end of the work with only the leading edge of the guide flat against the edge of the work. Move router from left to right. As the cut progresses, the trailing edge will also contact and ride along on the edge of the work (see Figs.
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- Page 9 APPLICATION: RADIUS GUIDE The Magic Guide, used as a Radius Guide, can guide the router along an arc or curved edge like a round table top. In the case shown in Fig. 9, the routed groove was filled with colored wood putty and then sanded to present a handsome appearance to the finished table top.
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- Page 11 Groove Bar used to locate the groove the desired distance from the edge of the work. If the first groove is too far from the edge to use either of the above, securely clamp a straight edge to the work and guide the router base along it.
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- Page 13 (see Fig. 16). In the segmented design, you’ll notice tiny nail holes just outside the large rim (see Fig. 17). These were located 90° apart and nails used in place of the fulcrum pin to pivot the router for the four arcs within the large circle.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. - Page 15 Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...