Operating instructions, Foreword, Selecting the bit – Porter-Cable 7536 User Manual
Page 5: Installing and removing the bit
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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
1
/
2
" diameter shanks that are installed
directly into the power unit collet. Collets are available that will allow the use
of bits having
1
/
4
" or
3
/
8
" diameter shanks.
CAUTION: Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of 2
1
/
2
" in
this machine.
CAUTION: While preparing the router for use, while making
adjustments and when router is not in use, ALWAYS disconnect it
from the power source.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT
1.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
2.
Remove motor unit from base unit as follows:
(a) Loosen clamp screw (A) Fig. 1.
(b) While holding base, turn motor unit COUNTERCLOCKWISE until
lower pin (B) in motor housing is disengaged from groove in base.
(c) Lift motor unit free from base unit.
Fig. 1
B
A
Length of Cord in Feet
115V
25 Ft.
50 Ft.
100 Ft.
150 Ft.
200 Ft.
250 Ft.
300 Ft.
400 Ft. 500 Ft.
230V
50 Ft.
100 Ft.
200 Ft.
300 Ft.
400 Ft.
500 Ft.
600 Ft.
800 Ft. 1000 Ft.
0-2
18
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
2-3
18
18
16
14
14
12
12
10
10
3-4
18
18
16
14
12
12
10
10
8
4-5
18
18
14
12
12
10
10
8
8
5-6
18
16
14
12
10
10
8
8
6
6-8
18
16
12
10
10
8
6
6
6
8-10
18
14
12
10
8
8
6
6
4
10-12
16
14
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
12-14
16
12
10
8
6
6
6
4
2
14-16
16
12
10
8
6
6
4
4
2
16-18
14
12
8
8
6
4
4
2
2
18-20
14
12
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
Nameplate Ampere Rating
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS