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Cor dless Router ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 15 FRANÇAISE : P AGE 31 MODEL 290 8923 Battery Pack PATENT PENDING Instruction manual 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 ________________________[...]
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2 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are: ● lead from lead-based paints ● crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry prod[...]
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3 PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain[...]
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4 Technical Service Manager Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305 12. 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[...]
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5 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts PSI ........................ pounds per square inch Min. ........................ minimum Max. ........................ maximum in. ........................ inch MM ........................ milli[...]
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6 7. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure: A. That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. B . That the extension cord is properly wired and i[...]
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7 20 . Dispose of expended batteries properly. The Porter-Cable Battery Packs contains rechargeable, nickel-cadmium batteries. These batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Drop off expended battery packs at your local replacement battery retailer, your local recycling center, or at a Porter- Cable Service Center (see list on back page [...]
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8 BA TTER Y OPERA TION Always set the trigger switch to the locked OFF position when installing or removing the battery pack. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Align rails (A) Fig. 2A on battery pack with slots on tool and push battery pack onto tool until it locks in place. TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release button (B) Fig. 2B, and pull ba[...]
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9 FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable Cordless Router is designed for on site use without electricity. The Porter-Cable Cordless Router is truly a portable tool, that can be used with accuracy and ease for all router applications. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Vent slots in top and bottom of charger must not be obstructed. Do not charge battery when temperature is[...]
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10 ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT REMOVE THE BATTERY . 1. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 4. 2. Hold the base (E) and turn the power unit (F) Fig. 4 COUNTER-CLOCK- WISE until the tip of the bit is above the bottom of the base. 3. Set the tool on a flat surface. 4. Turn the power unit (F) Fig. 4 CLOCKWISE until bit touches the work. 5. Close the clamp (A) Fig. 4. 6[...]
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11 1. Loosen the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fig. 4 just enough to allow the sub-base (D) to move. 2. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 4, and adjust the power unit so that the collet nut (B) engages the center hole in the sub-base (D). Allow the sub-base to center itself on the collet nut. Close the clamp (A). 3. Tighten the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fi[...]
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12 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. Avoid “Climb Cutting” (c[...]
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REMOVE THE BATTERY. To install, insert the templet guide in the center hole in the router base and secure it in place with the locknut. 13 Fig. 10 LOCKNUT TEMPLATE GUIDE ROUTER BIT SUB-BASE ROUTER BASE MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could very p[...]
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14 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 du[...]
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48 The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta ® , DELTACRAFT ® [...]