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Double Insulated Instruction Plunge Router manual MODEL 8529 IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter-Cable Please make certain that the person who is visit our website at: to use this equipment carefully reads and http://www.porter-cable.com understands these instructions before starting operations.
906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:01 PM Page 2 SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, ·...
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906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:01 PM Page 3 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting.
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. Technical Service Manager...
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 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.
12-14 14-16 16-18 18-20 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD MODEL 8529’s versatility - speed range of 10,000 to 23,000 RPM, collet sizes of ", " (optional) and ", dual plunge adjustments, and bit size up to 3 " diameter - allows it to handle the most demanding routing application.
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906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:02 PM Page 7 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Insert the templet guide (A) Fig. 3 through the templet guide insert (B), and secure with a locknut (C). NOTE: Insert the templet guide through the side of the templet guide insert that has a recessed area (D) Fig.
10/11/02 1:02 PM Page 8 OPERATION SELECTING THE BIT Model 8529 accommodates bits with " and " diameter shanks. A collet is also available that will accommodate bits with " diameter shanks. USE ROUTER BITS with a larger diameter than 2 "...
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906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:03 PM Page 9 Tighten collet nut (D) Fig. 10 with wrench provided. To remove bit, loosen collet nut. If bit does not remove easily, continue to loosen the collet nut until the nut forces the collet retaining ring to lift and free collet.
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906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:03 PM Page 10 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.
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906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:03 PM Page 11 Release the router. Hold the micro-plunge adjusting knob (E) Fig. 8 while turning the micro-plunge adjusting ring (F) Fig. 8 until the “0” lines up with reference mark (A) Fig. 15 on the motor housing.
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906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:03 PM Page 12 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 Fig. 17 Lock the plunge locking lever, (B) Fig.
906874 -09-26-02.qxd 10/11/02 1:03 PM Page 13 USING THE OPTIONAL ABOVE-TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER The Above-Table Height Adjuster is an accessory that allows the operator to raise or lower the router, mounted in a shaper table, without reaching under the table. To install the Height Adjuster, drill a hole in the table at the location indicated on the enclosed templet.
Page 14 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”...
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 lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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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.
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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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