Porter-Cable 892 - Manuals

7 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µ F ........................ microfarads l ........................ litre...

8 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possiblemotor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found inthis section. This table is based on limiting li...

9 FOREWORD Porter-Cable routers are designed for continuous, rugged operation tohandle the most demanding production applications. NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. SELECTING THE BIT The 891 series of routers accommodates bits with 1/4“ and 1/2“...

11 1. Loosen the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fig. 7 just enough to allowthe sub-base (D) to move. 2. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 7, and adjust the power unit so that the colletnut (B) engages the center hole in the sub-base (D). Allow the sub-baseto center itself on the collet nut. Close the clamp (A)....

12 8931 PLUNGE BASE INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT 1. Stand the router upside down on its motor cap (Fig. 8B). 2. Clean and insert the shank of the bit into the collet until the shankbottoms. Then back it out approximately 1/16". 3. Press the spindle lock button (A) Fig. 8B, and place a wrench ...

13 ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE BASE Disconnect tool from power source . 1. Loosen the depth rod locking knob (A) Fig. 11, and depth indicator knob(C) Fig. 11, allowing the depth rod (D) Fig. 11 to contact one of the turretstops (A) Fig. 12. Normally the deepest desired cut is set with the depthrod resting ...

14 2. Release the plunge mechanism by pulling the locking lever (A) Fig. 14down. Lower the plunge mechanism until the router bit touches the worksurface. Release the lever andpush it to the right to lock themechanism in this position. 3. Tighten the depth-rod lockingknob (A) Fig. 11. 4. Position the...

15 OPERATION CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE Before connecting the tool to the power source, CHECK TO SEE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION . Also, check the power circuit to see that it is the same as that shown on specification plate of thetool. Adjust the plunge locking mechanism in the followi...

16 STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all foreignobjects. Also keep a firm grip on the tool to resist startingtorque. Two switches (A and B) Fig. 19 turn this tool “ON” and “OFF”. Additionally,the upper switch (A) will automatically turn the tool “OFF” i...

17 Avoid “Climb-Cutting” (cutting in direction opposite thatshown in Fig. 22). “Climb-Cutting” increases the chance forloss of control resulting in possible injury. When “Climb-Cutting” is required (backing around a corner), exerciseextreme caution to maintain control of router. Make smallercuts and...

18 1. Use a 5/16" hex wrench toloosen the screw in the handle (A)Fig. 25. Remove the handle fromthe router base. Place the handleand screw aside for use later if needed. 2. Remove the plastic plug from the dust port(2) Fig. 24. 3. Remove the screws (B) Fig. 26 and removethe sub-base (A). 4. Alig...

19 USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION CASE The case for your router has been designed to provide protection whentransporting the router to the job site, and to make the router easier touse in the workshop. STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION The case provides storage for the collet wrench at (A) Fig. 30, an extracolle...

21 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic partsshould be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plasticparts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed...

22 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessoriescovered under this warranty which, after examination, prov...