Selecting the bit, Installing and removing the bit – Porter-Cable 8529 User Manual
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SELECTING THE BIT
Model 8529 accommodates bits with
1
/
4
" and
1
/
2
" diameter shanks. A collet is
also available for bits with
3
/
8
" diameter shanks.
USE ROUTER BITS with a larger diameter than 2
1
/
2
" ONLY
when speed control is set between 10,000 and 13,000 RPM.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE when
preparing the router for use, making adjustments, and when
router is not in use.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
J
K
N
P
O
L
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
M
A On - Off Switch
B Plunge Locking Lever
C Collet Nut
D Chuck
E Micro Plunge Adjusting Knob
F Micro Plunge Adjusting Ring
G Clear Dust Cover
J Depth Indicator/Knob
K Depth Rod Locking Knob
L Speed Control Knob
M Depth Stops
N Chip Deflector
O Dust Collector Inlet Tube
P Depth Rod
Q Spindle Lock
Q
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
1.
Remove chip deflector (N) Fig. 9.
2.
If bit is too large to fit through the center hole of the dust cover (G) Fig. 8,
remove the dust cover.
3.
Turn the router upside down and stand it on the motor cap.
4.
Clean and insert shank of bit into collet at least
3
/
4
". If shank “bottoms” in
router, then back it out approximately
1
/
16
" to allow proper tightening.
5.
Engage spindle lock (Q) Fig. 9 by pressing on it while turning chuck (D)
Fig. 8 until it locks into place.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT