Porter-Cable 698 User Manual Page 1

Router/Shaperand Shaper TableInstructionmanualThe Model and Serial No. plate is located on the mainhousing of the tool. Record these numbers in thespa

10PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL 7538 OR 75391. Move the plunge locking lever (on the router), to the released position.2. Rotate Model 75300 Height Adjustment K

11CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCECAUTION: Before connecting to power source ALWAYS MAKESURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION and that the powercircuit

12USING THE ROUTER/SHAPERWARNING: Figures 17 and 20 through 27 show machine with cutterguards removed for clarity. NEVER OPERATE Router/Shaper withou

13When using piloted bits only part of the edge of the workpiece can be cutsince it is necessary to have the other part riding against the pilot.WARNI

14SHAPING WITH FENCEWhen shaping straight edges, the fence can be used as a guide. The entirefence assembly or either the infeed or outfeed section ca

15END SHAPINGSufficient support of the work piece must be maintained during all shapingoperations. This exists when the workpiece is long enough to re

16SHAPING NARROW MATERIALWhen shaping narrow material (less than 3" wide) a support as shown in Fig.27 must be clamped to your Router/Shaper and

17BRUSH INSPECTIONAt approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearestAuthorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cl

18PORTER-CABLE LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTYPorter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase.

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2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electricshock. The tool is equipped w

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electr

413. DON T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for betterand safer perfo

56. NEVER RUN STOCK between fence and cutter.7. WHEN SHAPING with piloted bit, the pilot must have sufficient bearingsurface (1…8" minimum) as sh

6CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current on which thevoltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C.only on D.C. current.

74. Mount the router base (see Fig. 6 for non-plunge routers, or Fig. 7 forplunge routers), to the underside of the table using screws from the hardwa

8. Assemble the left hand (out-feed) fence bracket (B) Fig. 9, to the table ina similiar fashion.9. Position the wooden fences to the fence brackets (

9INSTALLING AND REMOVING BIT1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.2. Clean and insert shank of bit into collect until shank bottoms. Then b