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MODEL 7537 Consisting of: MODEL 75371 Base MODEL 75372 Motor 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 understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool 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.
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DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothing, draw strings and jewelry can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses or goggles while operating power tools.
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.
14-16 16-18 18-20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD These Porter-Cable routers are designed for continuous, rugged operation to handle the most demanding production applications. SELECTING THE BIT These routers accommodate bits with " diameter shanks that are installed directly into the power unit collet. Collets are available that will allow the use of bits having "...
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3. Clean and insert shank of bit into collet until shank bottoms. Then back it out approximately ". Lay motor unit on its side on bench with the collet pointing AWAY from you. Place one wrench on flats on chuck with the opposite end of the wrench resting on the bench to your left, Fig.
Fig. 4 ASSEMBLING THE MOTOR IN THE ROUTER BASE EQUIPPED WITH TWO HANDLES CAUTION: DISCONNECT MOTOR FROM POWER SOURCE. Loosen the clamp screw (A) Fig. 1 to allow the power unit to be set in the base unit. Insert motor unit into base aligning lower pin (B) with groove in base. Rotate motor unit CLOCKWISE into base until upper guide pins are rigidly set in the groove of the base.
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Fig. 5 Turn motor unit (F) Fig. 5 CLOCKWISE until bit touches the wood surface. Tighten clamp screw (A) Fig. 5. Rotate depth adjusting ring (B) Fig. 5 until the zero-line (C) is opposite the index line (D) on the housing. Loosen clamp screw (A) Fig.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE CAUTION: Before connecting router to power source ALWAYS MAKE SURE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION. Also check that the power circuit is the same as that shown on specification plate of the router. STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR CAUTION: Before starting the router make sure bit is clear of work piece and foreign objects.
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, it is advisable to make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber.
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WARNING: Avoid “Climb-Cutting” (cutting in direction opposite that shown in Fig. 8), “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 material being worked upon.
BRUSH INSPECTION 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; worn parts replaced, when necessary; relubricated with fresh lubricant, if required; reassembled with new brushes; and performance tested.
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ACCESSORIES The testing of these tools has been accomplished with the use of the following accessories ONLY. For safest operation, it is recommended that ONLY these accessories be used with this product. WARNING: Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.
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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 products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable 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 Factory Service Center.
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