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Porter-Cable 7518 Instruction Manual

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Double Insulated
Instruction
Routers
manual
MODEL 7518
Consisting of:
MODEL 75182 Motor
MODEL 75361 Base
MODEL 7519
Consisting of:
MODEL 75192 Motor
MODEL 75361 Base
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who
is to use this equipment carefully reads
and understands these instructions before
starting operations.
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Double Insulated Instruction Routers manual MODEL 7518 Consisting of: MODEL 75182 Motor MODEL 75361 Base MODEL 7519 Consisting of: MODEL 75192 Motor MODEL 75361 Base IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES HOLD POWER TOOL BY INSULATED GRIPPING SURFACES WHEN PERFORMING AN OPERATION WHERE THE CUTTING TOOL MAY CONTACT HIDDEN WIRING OR ITS OWN CORD. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. USE CLAMPS OR OTHER PRACTICAL WAY TO SECURE AND SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE TO A STABLE PLATFORM.
  • Page 6 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........volts A ........amperes Hz ........hertz W ........watts kW ........kilowatts F ........farads µF ........microfarads l .......... litres g ........grams kg ........kilograms bar ........bars Pa ........pascals h ........hours min ........

  • Page 7: Extension Cord Selection

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

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION SELECTING THE BIT Models 7518 and 7519 accommodate bits with 1/2" diameter shanks that are installed directly into the power unit collet. Collets are available that will allow the use of bits having 1/4" or 3/8" diameter shanks.

  • Page 9: Installing The Motor

    INSTALLING THE MOTOR Disconnect tool from power source. Loosen the clamp screw (A), Fig. 1, to allow the power unit to be set in the base unit. Insert motor unit into base aligning lower pin (B) with groove in base. Rotate motor unit CLOCKWISE into base until upper guide pins are rigidly set in the groove of the base.

  • Page 10: Overload Protection

    MODEL 7518 MODEL 7519 OVERLOAD PROTECTION Model 7518 is equipped with an overload protector that will shut motor off if prolonged overload conditions are encountered. If the motor stops during use: (1) depress rocker switch (A), Fig. 4, into the "OFF"...

  • Page 11: Using The Router

    USING THE ROUTER IMPORTANT: Before using your router, consider the kind and total amount of material to be removed. Depending on the material, it may be necessary to make more than one cut to avoid overloading the motor. Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, it is advisable to make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber.
  • Page 12 Fig. 6 TEMPLET GUIDES A wide variety of templet guides are available for use in pattern and templet routing operations. Fig. 7 shows a typical combination bit, templet guide, and locknut. Fig. 7 BASE LOCKNUT SUB-BASE ROUTER BIT TEMPLET GUIDE Disconnect the tool from the power source.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.

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