Porter-Cable A25288 - Manual (Page 2)

2. Align the rack and pin (C) Fig. 1 of the motor
with the grooves in the base. Pull the lever (B)
Fig. 1, and lower the motor into the base.
3. Close the clamp (A).
PLUNGE BASE
1. Open the clamp (I) FIg. 5 and set the motor in
the base.
2. Align the rack and pin (C) Fig. 1 of the motor
with the grooves in the base. Lower the motor
into the base.
3. Close the clamp (A) Fig. 1.
NOTE: Reverse procedure for both bases to remove
the motor.
ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON AccESSORY
SUB-BASE (FOR FIXED BASE ONLY)
The sub-base for the 890 fixed base model can be replaced with an ac-
cessory sub-base that is suitable for use with template guides. If you re-
place the standard sub-base with another, you will need to be sure the
sub-base is aligned to the collet. To do this:
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
1. Remove the standard large-hole sub-base by removing three
screws (A) Fig. 4A. Replace with accessory sub-base (Fig. 4B), but
do not fully tighten screws (A).
2. Open the clamp and adjust the power unit so that the collet nut (A)
engages the center hole in the sub-base (C). Allow the sub-base to
center itself on the collet nut. Close the clamp.
3. Tighten the sub-base mounting screws (A) Fig. 4B securely.
ADJUSTING ThE DEPTh OF cUT (FIXED BASE ONLY)
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
1. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 3.
2. Pull the lever (B) and set the router on the workpiece. With the router flat
and level, let the bit barely touch the workpiece.
3. Hold the lever (B) and turn the depth knob (C) until the zero aligns with
the zero mark on the router base.
4. Release the lever (B). Make sure that the zero remains aligned with the zero mark.
5. Turn the knob (C) clockwise to the desired depth of cut.
6. Close the clamp (A).
NOTE: Setting the index line to 1/16" (1.6 mm) on the knob indicates that the cutting edge of the bit is
exposed 1/16" (1.6 mm) below the base.
DUST EXTRAcTION (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source
before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
To connect the router to a vacuum cleaner for dust extraction, follow these steps:
1. Remove the dust cap (E) Fig. 6 by pulling straight up.
2. Insert the dust extraction hose adapter (F) into the dust extraction port (G) as shown.
3. Insert the end of a standard vacuum cleaner tube (H) into the hose adapter.
4. When using dust extraction, be aware of the placement of the vacuum cleaner. Be sure that
the vacuum cleaner is stable and that its hose will not interfere with the work.
NOTE: Be sure the dust shroud (S) Fig. 5 is installed into the plunge base as shown.
INSTALLING AND REMOvING ThE BIT (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source
before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
To remove the motor unit from the base:
1. Pull the lever (I) Fig. 5 toward you.
2. Remove the power unit from the base.
3. Clean and insert the shank of the bit into the collet until the shank bottoms, then back it out
approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm).
4. Lay the power unit on its side on a bench with the collet pointing AWAY from you.
5. Press the spindle lock button (A) Fig. 2.
6. Place the wrench on the collet and turn CLOCKWISE to tighten. Tighten firmly.
7. To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.
ADJUSTING ThE DEPTh OF cUT (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source
before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
1. Loosen the depth rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6, and depth indicator knob (K), allowing the depth
rod (L) to contact one of the turret stops (M) Fig. 7. Normally the deepest desired cut is set with
the depth rod resting on the lowest point on the turret dial (N) Fig. 6. You can also utilize any
combination of fixed and/or adjustable stops (M) to achieve the desired depth of cut.
2. Push the router down until the bit touches the work surface. Push the locking lever (O) down
to lock the router in this position.
3. Tighten the depth-rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6.
4. Position the depth indicator (P) Fig. 8 at the “0” position and tighten the knob (K) Fig. 8.
5. Loosen the depth-rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6, and raise depth rod (L) until the indicator (P) Fig. 8
aligns with the desired depth of plunge measurement (R).
6. Tighten the depth-rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6.
cENTERING ThE SUBBASE (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect it from power source before install-
ing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
when making repairs. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
If you need to adjust, change, or replace the subbase,
a centering tool is provided to help center the base dur-
ing re-installation. The centering tool consists of a cone
(S) Fig. C1 and a pin (T). To adjust the subbase, follow
the steps below.
1. With motor clamped into the base, insert the pin
(T) Fig. C1 into the collet and tighten the collet
nut.
2. Turn router upside down. Unlock lever (O) Fig. 6 and push the plunge base down (towards the
motor) so that the pin extends up from the subbase (Fig. C2). Lock the lever (O) Fig. 6 to hold
base in position.
3. Loosen - but do not remove - the three screws that hold the subbase in place.
4. Place the cone (S) Fig. C3 on the pin and lightly press down on the router until the cone stops
inside the subbase. This will center the subbase.
5. While the cone is still pressed against the subbase, tighten the subbase screws.
6. Remove pin and cone from the unit.
STARTING AND STOPPING ThE MOTOR (ALL UNITS)
Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all foreign objects. Keep a firm grip
on the tool to resist starting torque. Two switches (A and B) Fig. 9 turn this tool “ON” and “OFF”.
The upper switch (A) will automatically turn the tool “OFF” if the tool is placed upside down on a
surface.
Turn the tool
“ON” or “OFF” with lower switch (B), using the thumb of the left hand while holding the tool.
To avoid injury and/or damage to finished work, always allow the motor to come to a
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