Porter-Cable 8529 - Manual

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 possible motordamage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in thissection. This table is based on limiting li...

9 VACUUM HOSE A standard 1" vacuum hose can beattached to the dust port to connectthe tool to a vacuum cleaner or dustcollection system (Fig.1). TEMPLET GUIDES The templet guide insert is includedwith the router for use with optionaltemplet guides. A wide variety oftemplet guides is available fr...

10 3. Insert the templet guide (A) Fig. 3 through thetemplet guide insert (B), and secure with alocknut (C). NOTE: Insert the templet guide through the side of the templet guide insertthat has a recessed area (D) Fig. 3. 4. Turn the router upside down and stand it onthe motor cap (Fig. 4). 5. Insert...

11 SELECTING THE BIT Model 8529 accommodates bits with 1 / 4 " and 1 / 2 " diameter shanks. A collet is also available for bits with 3 / 8 " diameter shanks. USE ROUTER BITS with a larger diameter than 2 1 / 2 " ONLY when speed control is set between 10,000 and 13,000 RPM. DISCONNECT...

12 6. Tighten collet nut (D) Fig. 10 withwrench provided. 7. To remove bit, loosen collet nut.If bit does not remove easily,continue to loosen the collet nutuntil the nut forces the colletretaining ring to lift and freecollet. 8. Reinstall the chip deflector. ADJUSTING PLUNGE DEPTH DISCONNECT TOOL F...

13 MICRO PLUNGE ADJUSTMENT Two separate uses for the micro plunge adjustment feature are: 1. Hand held plunge router. In this application, set the depth that the routerwill plunge. After making a test cut, increase or decrease the depth ofplunge in very precise increments. 2. Shaper, mounted in a ta...

14 7. Release the router. 8. Hold the micro-plunge adjustingknob (E) Fig. 15 while turning themicro-plunge adjusting ring (F)Fig. 15 until the “0” lines up withreference mark (A) Fig. 15 on themotor housing. For every complete turn of the micro-plunge adjust-ing knob,the motor moves up or down 1 / 8...

15 ADJUSTING PLUNGE LOCKING LEVER The plunge locking mechanism may be adjusted to compensate for wear, orto reposition lever (in locked position). To adjust: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE . 1. Lock the plunge locking lever, (A) Fig. 17, by moving it to the operator’s right as far as it will go. ...

16 USING THE OPTIONAL ABOVE-TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER The Above-Table Height Adjuster is anaccessory that allows the operator to raise orlower the router, mounted in a shaper table,without reaching under the table. To installthe Height Adjuster, drill a hole in the table atthe location indicated on the ...

17 Before using your router, consider the kind and totalamount of material to be removed. Depending on thematerial, more than one cut may be necessary to avoidoverloading the motor. Before beginning the cut on theactual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of scraplumber to show exactly how the c...

18 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...

19 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...

Drill a 7/16" hole her e. ROUTER HEIGHT ADJUSTER TEMPLET Remove this page from your manual and place it on yourrouter table so that the holes (1, 2, and 3) line up with theholes in your table. Mark the place indicated. Drill a7/16" hole at that point. 2 3 20 T able T op - Fence Side 1