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Porter-Cable 891 Instruction Manual

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(22311: 891)
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(24288: 893PK)
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(27168: 895PK)
MODEL 8931
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 39
Routers
MODEL 891
MODEL 892
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. ______________________________________
Type ___________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________
RTD10000195AB
Part No. A12995 - 07-20-05

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  • Page 1 (27168: 895PK) MODEL 891 MODEL 8931 MODEL 892 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    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 4: 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.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

  • Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tools 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"...
  • Page 7 SYMBOL DEFINITION ......volts ......amperes ......hertz ......watts ......kilowatts ......farads µF ......microfarads ......litres ......grams ......kilograms ......bars ......pascals ......hours ......minutes ......seconds ......no-load speed …/min or …min - ..

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    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 9: Functional Description

    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“ diameter shanks. A collet is also available that will accommodate bits with 3/8“ diameter shanks.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING THE MOTOR Disconnect the tool from the power source! Open the clamp (A) Fig. 1 and set the power unit in the base unit. Align the rack and pin (C) Fig. 1 of the power unit with the grooves in the base.
  • Page 11 Disconnect the tool from the power source! Loosen the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fig. 4 just enough to allow the sub-base (D) to move. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 4, and adjust the power unit so that the collet nut (B) engages the center hole in the sub-base (D).
  • Page 12 ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE BASE Disconnect the tool from the power source! Loosen the depth rod locking knob (A) Fig. 7, and depth indicator knob (C) Fig. 7, allowing the depth rod (D) Fig. 7 to contact one of the turret stops (A) Fig.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE LOCKING LEVER The plunge locking mechanism may be adjusted to compensate for wear, or to reposition lever (in locked position). To adjust: Disconnect the tool from the power source! 1. Lock the plunge locking lever (A) Fig. 10 by moving it to your right as far as it will go.

  • Page 14: Operation

    NOTE: Adjustment is correct when the plunge-locking lever can be locked into the free motion position (Fig. 13) and into the plunge-locked position (Fig. 14). Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Move the plunge locking lever (A) Figs. 13 and 14 halfway between those two positions.

  • Page 15: Variable Speed Control

    VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL This router is equipped with a variable speed control (A) Fig. 17 with an infinite number of speeds between 10,000 and 23,000 RPM. Adjust the speed by turning the speed control knob (A). Fig. 17 In low and medium speed operation, the speed control prevents the motor speed from decreasing.
  • Page 16 The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the workpiece. Keep the cutting pressure constant but do not crowd the router so that the motor speed slows excessively. On exceptionally hard woods or problem materials, more than one pass at various settings may be necessary to get the desired depth of cut.
  • Page 17 Remove the screws (B) Fig. 22 and remove the sub-base (A). Align the holes of the GripVac™ handle to the holes of the router base (10) Fig. 20. Insert a hex screw (7) Fig. 20 through the handle into the hole (10).

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air.

  • Page 19: Service

    All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.

  • Page 21: Español

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