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Porter-Cable 8529 Instruction Manual

Double insulated plunge router
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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 41
Double Insulated
Plunge Router
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. ______________________________________
Type ___________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________
MODEL 8529
Part No. 911771 - 02-11-05

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 41 Double Insulated Plunge Router MODEL 8529 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

  • Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    13. NEVER TOUCH router bits after use. They may be extremely hot. 14. NEVER TIGHTEN COLLET NUT without a bit. 15. DO NOT USE ROUTER BITS with a diameter in excess of 2-1/2" at RPM above 13,000. Router bits up to 3-1/2" in diameter can be used when speed control is set for 13,000 RPM or less.
  • Page 7 SYMBOL ... volts ... amperes ... hertz ... watts ... kilowatts ... farads µF ... microfarads ... litres ... grams ... kilograms ... bars ... pascals ... hours ... minutes ... seconds ... no-load speed …/min or …min ... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute or d.c.

  • Page 8: Extension Cord Selection

    MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.

  • Page 9: Carton Contents

    * Template guide adapter FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD MODEL 8529’s versatility - speed range of 10,000 to 23,000 RPM, collet sizes " and ", dual plunge adjustments, and bit size up to 3 allows it to handle the most demanding routing application. A available as an accessory.
  • Page 10 (C). NOTE: Insert the templet guide through the side of the templet guide insert that has a recessed area (D) Fig. 3. Turn the router upside down and stand it on the motor cap (Fig. 4). Insert the templet guide insert into the center of the sub-base (Fig.

  • Page 11: Installing And Removing The Bit

    If bit is too large to fit through the center hole of the dust cover (G) Fig. 8, remove the dust cover. Turn the router upside down and stand it on the motor cap. Clean and insert shank of bit into collet at least router, then back it out approximately Engage spindle lock (Q) Fig.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Plunge Depth

    2. Release the plunge mechanism by pulling the locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the left and lower the plunge mechanism until the router bit just touches the work surface. Release the lever and push to the right to lock the mechanism in this position.
  • Page 13 MICRO PLUNGE ADJUSTMENT Two separate uses for the micro plunge adjustment feature are: Hand held plunge router. In this application, set the depth that the router will plunge. After making a test cut, increase or decrease the depth of plunge in very precise increments.
  • Page 14 4. Ensure that the “ON-OFF” switch (A) Fig. 8 is in the off position. 5. Install the bit. 6. Attach the router to the table according to the table manufacturer’s instructions. 7. The bit height can be adjusted using the micro plunge adjusting knob. To raise the bit, turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob (E) Fig.
  • Page 15 ADJUSTING PLUNGE LOCKING LEVER The plunge locking mechanism may be adjusted to compensate for wear, or to reposition lever (in locked position). To adjust: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Fig. 16 1. Lock the plunge locking lever, (A) Fig. 17, by moving it to the operator’s right as far as it will go.
  • Page 16 3 is approximately 18,000 RPM. OVERLOAD PROTECTION MODEL 8529 is equipped with a current sensing-type overload protector built into the variable speed control. This device will “trip” and turn the motor off if it experiences prolonged overloading. To restart the motor, move the “ON- OFF”...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    . For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.

  • Page 19: Service

    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 20 TEMPLET Remove this page from your manual and place it on your router table so that the holes (1, 2, and 3) line up with the holes in your table. Mark the place indicated. Drill a 7/16" hole at that point.

  • Page 21: Español

    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 •...

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