Maintenance; Failure To Sta R T - Porter-Cable 697 Instruction Manual

SHAPING NARROW MATERIAL
When shaping narrow material (less than 3" wide) a support as shown in Fig.
27 must be clamped to your Router/Shaper and the workpiece fed under this
support with a push stick. The push stick should be slightly narrower and
thinner than the workpiece.
WARNING: Shaping narrow material without proper support and
push stick could result in serious injury.
WORKPIECE
K E E P TO O L C L E A N
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Remove
buildup of grime resulting from working with green or sappy wood. All plastic
parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean
plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.

FAILURE TO STA R T

Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug
are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open
c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s i n t h e l i n e .
LUBRICATION
This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant
for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication
is necessary.
WARNING: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTER
Fig. 27

MAINTENANCE

PUSH STICK
NARROW AND THINNER
THAN WORKPIECE
WORK SUPPORT
16
SLIGHTLY