Porter-Cable 8529 - Manual (Page 14)

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7. Release the router.
8. Hold the micro-plunge adjusting
knob (E) Fig. 15 while turning the
micro-plunge adjusting ring (F)
Fig. 15 until the “0” lines up with
reference mark (A) Fig. 15 on the
motor housing.
For every complete turn of
the micro-plunge adjust-ing knob,
the motor moves up or down
1 /
8
".
The graduations on the micro-
adjusting ring are marked in
1 /
32
"
increments. To achieve a plunge of 1 /
4
", turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob
2 complete turns clockwise ( 1 /
8
" + 1 /
8
" = 1 /
4
"). To achieve a plunge of 5 /
32
" turn
the micro- plunge adjusting knob 1 complete turn and an additional quarter
turn (one complete turn =
1 /
8
" or 4 /
32
" and 1 /
4
turn = 1 /
32
").
The micro-plunge adjusting ring will turn with the micro-plunge
adjusting knob, so that the distance of bit travel is always known.
9. Turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob clockwise until the desired depth of
plunge is set.
10. Set the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the locked position after the
plunge is adjusted and before the unit is turned “ON”. Move the lever to the
right as far as it will go.
The depth rod and depth rod stops may be used in combination with
the micro-plunge adjusting mechanism to allow stock removal in steps or to
provide the various depths that may be required for a particular project.
FOR USE IN A SHAPER TABLE
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
1. Set the micro-plunge adjusting mechanism to the neutral position.
2. Move the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the free motion position by
rotating it to the left until it locks into position.
3. Remove the sub-base (Fig. 5) and clear dust cover (G) Fig. 8.
4. Ensure that the “ON-OFF” switch (A) Fig. 8 is in the off position.
5. Install the bit.
6. Attach the router to the table according to the table manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. The bit height can be adjusted using the micro plunge adjusting knob. To
raise the bit, turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob (E) Fig. 15 clockwise.
To lower the bit, turn the knob counterclockwise.
8. The plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 should be set to the locked position
after the bit height is adjusted and before the unit is turned on. Move the
lever to the right as far as it will go.
Fig. 15
A
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
E
F