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Page 3 - CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

3 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● lead from lead-based paints ● crystalline silic...

Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES

4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fu...

Page 6 - ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing anoperation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its owncord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2. U s e c l a m p s o r o t h e r p r a...

Page 7 - MOTOR; SYMBOL; IPXX

7 MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown onthe specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed forA.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your...

Page 8 - EXTENSION CORD SELECTION; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!; FOREWORD; MODEL 7539 Porter-Cable Router; incorporates a speed control that provides; M O D E L 7 5 3 8 P o r t e r - C a b l e R o u t e r; i s d e s i g n e d f o r c o n t i n u o u s , r u g g e d; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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...

Page 9 - SELECTING THE BIT; and; DO NOT USE; router bits with a diameter in excess of; ALWAYS; INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT; Confirm that the power switch is in the; “OFF”; position and; ASSEMBLY

9 SELECTING THE BIT Models 7538 and 7539 accommodate bits with 1/2" diameter shanks that install directly into the power unit collet. Collets are available that will allowthe use of bits having 1/4" or 3/8" diameter shanks. DO NOT USE router bits with a diameter in excess of 2-1/2", ...

Page 10 - ADJUSTING PLUNGE DEPTH; DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

10 Do not allow the wrenches to contact the columns (A) Fig. 1.If the columns are damaged, the plunge action will berestricted. Do not tighten the collet nut without a bit inserted to preventcollet damage. ADJUSTING PLUNGE DEPTH DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Loosen the depth rod locking knob...

Page 11 - DO NOT; attempt to increase plunge travel by readjusting

11 4. Position the depth indicator (H) Fig. 3 at the “O” position and tighten theknob. 5. Loosen the depth rod locking knob (K) Fig. 3, and raise the depth roduntil the indicator aligns with the graduation representing the desireddepth of plunge (The example in Fig. 5 shows setting for 1" plunge...

Page 12 - CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE; Confirm that the switch is; and the power circuit; STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR; OPERATION; ADJUSTING PLUNGE LOCKING LEVER; Remove the hex wrench and replace the retaining screw.

12 CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE Confirm that the switch is “OFF” and the power circuit v o l t a g e i s t h e s a m e a s t h e v o l t a g e s h o w n o n t h especification plate. Connect the machine to a power circuit. STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR B e f o r e s t a r t i n g t h e r o u t e r ,...

Page 14 - Periodically wipe the columns clean with a dry cloth.; lubricate; USING THE TOOL

14 Periodically wipe the columns clean with a dry cloth. DO NOT lubricate columns. IMPORTANT: Before using your router, consider the kind and total amount of material to be removed. Depending on the material, it may be necessary tomake more than one cut to avoid overloading the motor. Before beginni...

Page 15 - THE EDGE GUIDE; DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE; install the bit, adjust; TEMPLATE GUIDES; These screws should engage

15 THE EDGE GUIDE A wide variety of template guides is available for use in pattern and templetrouting operations. A typical combination bit, template guide, and locknutare illustrated in Fig. 14. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE . To install, insert the template guide in the center hole of the rou...

Page 16 - KEEP TOOL CLEAN; Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.; FAILURE TO START; MAINTENANCE; For assistance with your tool, visit our website at; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

16 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...

Page 17 - ACCESSORIES; REPLACEMENT PARTS; SERVICE

17 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories...

Porter-Cable 7538 - Manual

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