Porter-Cable 8529 Instruction Manual page 15

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 template, located in the back of
this manual. Place the Height adjuster in
the hole. The Height Adjuster shaft has a
recessed hex that mates with a hex on
the threaded shaft inside the left plunge
post. To use, turn the knob clockwise
to raise and counter-clockwise to lower. Fig. 18
Each complete turn of the knob moves
the motor 1/8".
The Height Adjuster can also be used for quick depth setting during normal routing
when not using a table.
TO START AND STOP THE ROUTER
Make sure power circuit voltage is the
same as that shown on the specification
plate of the tool, and that the switch is
"OFF". Connect the router to the power
source.
Hold the tool in the operating position.
Use the index finger on your right hand
A
to raise the switch (A) Fig. 19 to the "ON"
position. The tool will remain "ON" until
you lower the switch (A).
Fig. 19
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
This router is equipped with a variable speed control. The speed range is 10,000 to
23,000 RPM.
The speed is adjusted by turning the control knob (S) Fig. 9. The speed control
knob is labeled 1 through 4.The slowest speed (1) is 10,000 RPM, and the highest
speed (4) is 23,000 RPM. Setting 2 is approximately 14,000 RPM and setting 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"
switch to the "OFF" position, and then move it back to the "ON" position.
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