Porter-Cable 8529, Instruction Manual

Page: 14 / 56

14
FOR USE IN A SHAPER TABLE
Disconnect the tool from the power source!
1. Set the micro-plunge adjusting mechanism to the neutral position.
2. Move the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the free motion position by rotating
it to the left until it locks into position.
3. Remove the sub-base (Fig. 5) and clear dust cover (G) Fig. 8.
4. Ensure that the “ON-OFF” switch (I) Fig. 9 is in the off position.
5. Install
the bit.
6. Attach the router to the table according to the table manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. You can adjust the bit height using the micro plunge adjusting knob. To raise
the bit, turn the micro-plunge adjusting knob (E) Fig. 8 clockwise. To lower the
bit, turn the knob counter-clockwise.
8. Set the plunge locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the locked position after you adjust the
bit height and before you turn the unit on. Move the lever to the right as far as
it will go.
You can adjust the plunge-locking mechanism to compensate for wear, or to
reposition the lever (in the locked position). To adjust:
1. Lock the plunge locking lever, (B) Fig. 8 by moving it to your right as far as it will
go.
2. Push in on the plunge-locking lever (B) Fig. 8.
3. Move the plunge-locking lever (B) Fig. 8 to the desired location and allow it to
spring back into position.
To adjust the plunge-locking mechanism:
1.
Hold the plunge-locking lever (A) Fig. 16.
2. Insert a 3/32" hex wrench (not furnished) through the center of the plunge-
locking bolt (B) Fig. 16 into the adjustment screw, and turn it counter-clockwise
approximately one turn.
3. Push in on the plunge-locking lever (A) Fig. 17 to expose the head of plunge-
locking bolt (B) Fig. 17.
4. While holding the plunge-locking lever in (A) Fig. 17, turn the plunge-locking bolt
(B) Fig. 17 clockwise to turn the plunge-locking bolt in or counter-clockwise to
turn the plunge-locking bolt out. Turn it one position at a time until you achieve
the proper adjustment. Proper adjustment is indicated when you can lock the
plunge-locking lever (A) Figs. 18 and 19 in the free motion position (Fig. 18),
and into the plunge-locked position (Fig. 19).
5. Move the plunge-locking lever (A) Figs. 18 and 19 to the center of the two
positions. Insert the hex wrench through the center of the plunge-locking bolt
(B) Fig. 16 into adjustment screw. Turn it clockwise to tighten.
A
B
A
B
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE LOCKING LEVER