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Porter-Cable 892 Instruction Manual

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MODEL 891
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 45
MODEL 8931
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. _______________________________________
Routers
MODEL 892
Part No. 903618 - 01-17-05

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  • Page 1 MODEL 892 MODEL 891 MODEL 8931 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.

  • 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 continued 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

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"...
  • Page 7 SYMBOL DEFINITION ......volts ......amperes ......hertz ......watts ......kilowatts ......farads µF ......microfarads ......litres ......grams ......kilograms ......bars ......pascals ......hours ......minutes ......seconds ......no-load speed …/min or …min - ..

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    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: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable routers are designed for continuous, rugged operation to handle the most demanding production applications. ASSEMBLY NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. SELECTING THE BIT The 891 series of routers accommodates bits with 1/4“ and 1/2“ diameter shanks.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT USING SPINDLE LOCK ACTUATOR (892) Disconnect tool from power source. NOTE: The spindle lock actuator will not engage when the tool is turned on. Turn tool off when using spindle lock actuator. 1. Turn the router upside down on its motor cap.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING THE MOTOR Disconnect tool from power source. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 1 and set the power unit in the base unit. Align the rack and pin (C) Fig. 1 of the power unit with the grooves in the base, pull the lever (B) Fig. 1, and lower the motor into the base. Close the clamp (A).
  • Page 12 8931 PLUNGE BASE VACUUM HOSE A standard 1" vacuum hose (A) Fig. 8A can be attached to the dust port (B) Fig. 8A to connect the tool to a vacuum cleaner or dust collection system. Fig. 8A INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT Disconnect tool from power source.
  • Page 13 INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS USING SPINDLE LOCK ACTUATOR WHEN ROUTER IS TABLE-MOUNTED Disconnect tool from power source. NOTE: The spindle lock actuator will not engage when the tool is turned on. Turn tool off when using spindle lock actuator. Reach under table and pull down and rotate the spindle lock actuator (E), Fig.
  • Page 14 Release the plunge mechanism by pulling the locking lever (A) Fig. 14 down. Lower the plunge mechanism until the router bit touches the work surface. Release the lever and push it to the right to lock the mechanism in this position. Tighten the depth-rod locking knob (A) Fig.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Adjust the plunge locking mechanism in the following manner: Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Hold the plunge locking lever (A) Fig. 15. Insert 1/8" hex wrench (not furnished) through the center of the plunge- locking bolt (B) Fig. 15 into the adjustment screw, and turn counterclockwise approximately one turn.
  • Page 16 STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all foreign objects. Also keep a firm grip on the tool to resist starting torque. Two switches (A and B) Fig. 19 turn this tool “ON” and “OFF”. Additionally, the upper switch (A) will automatically turn the tool “OFF”...
  • Page 17 USING THE TOOL IMPORTANT: Before using the tool, consider the kind and amount of material to be removed. More than one cut may be necessary to avoid overloading the motor. Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will allow you to see the finished cut and to check dimensions.
  • Page 18 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL GRIPVAC™ (892) GripVac Parts Router base Dust port GripVac handle Removed handle and screw Dust deflector Sub-base with screws Hex screw (2) Shoulder washer Hex nut Use a 5/16" hex wrench to loosen the screw in the handle (A) Fig.
  • Page 19 SOFT START This router has a “Soft Start” feature designed to minimize startup reaction torque. TEMPLET GUIDES A wide variety of templet guides is available for use in LOCKNUT pattern and templet routing ROUTER operations. A typical combi- TEMPLET BASE nation bit, templet guide, and GUIDE locknut are illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 20 ROUTER PEDESTAL You can attach the inverted back half of the case to a workbench with screws through the holes (H) Fig. 30 In this configuration, storage for a wrench (A) Fig. 31, spare collet (B), and 1/4" and1/2" router bits (C) is available.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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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