Operation - Porter-Cable 290 Instruction Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR
router to resist starting torque.
Start and stop the motor by moving the switch
(A) Fig. 8 to "ON" or "OFF" position.
always allow the motor to come to a complete
stop before putting it down.
workpiece for the 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, make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber to show the cut,
and to enable you to check dimensions
When working on a bench, clamp the workpiece. When routing edges, hold the
router firmly down and against the work.
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 the router in a clockwise direction.
When working on the outside of a templet, move the router in a counter- clockwise
direction.
opposite that shown in Fig. 9). "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.
The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the type of workpiece. Keep
the cutting pressure constant, but do not crowd the router so the motor speed
slows excessively. More than one pass at various settings may be necessary on
exceptionally hard woods or problem materials to get the desired depth of cut.
When making cuts on all four edges of the workpiece, make the first cut on the
end of the piece across the grain. This action will prevent the chipping of wood at
the end of a cut, when you make the next cut parallel with the grain.

OPERATION

Before starting the router, make sure that the bit is clear of the
workpiece and foreign objects. Also keep a firm grip on the
To avoid personal injury or
damage to finished work,
When through-cutting, provide
enough clearance under the
Always be sure that the work is rigidly clamped or otherwise
secured before making a cut.
Avoid "Climb Cutting"
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A
Fig. 8
Fig. 9