Porter-Cable MODEL 290 - Manual (Page 9)

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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
BELOW 40°F(4.4°C) or ABOVE 104°F (40°C).
SELECTING THE BIT
Model 290 is furnished with 1 / 4
" diameter collet that will accommodate bits
with 1 / 4
" diameter shanks that are installed directly into the power unit collet.
Accessory collets are available that will allow the use of bits having 1 / 2
" and
3 /
8
" diameter shanks.
Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of 2 1 / 8
" in
this machine.
While preparing the router for use, while making adjustments,
and when router is not in use, ALWAYS REMOVE BATTERY
PACK FROM MOTOR.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT
REMOVE THE BATTERY.
1. To remove the motor unit from the base unit:
(a) Open the clamp (A) Fig. 1.
(b) While holding the base, turn the power unit COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
until the lower pin (B) in the motor housing is disengaged from the
groove in the base.
(c) Lift the power unit free from the base unit.
2. Turn the router upside down and stand it on the motor cap.
3. Clean and insert the shank of the bit into the collet until the shank
bottoms, then back it out approximately 1/16".
4.
Press the spindle lock (Q) Fig. 2 while turning the chuck (E) Fig. 2 until it
locks into place.
5.
Firmly tighten the collet nut (D) Fig. 2 with the provided wrench.
6. To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1
A
B
Fig. 2
Q
E
D
Fig. 3
A
B
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