Porter-Cable 8931 User Manual

InstructionmanualThe Model and Serial No. plate is located on the mainhousing of the tool. Record these numbers in thespaces below and retain for futu

10INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BITUSING SPINDLE LOCK ACTUATOR (892)1. Turn the router upside down onits motor cap.2. Push down and rotate thespindle lo

111. Loosen the sub-base mounting screws (C) Fig. 7 just enough to allowthe sub-base (D) to move.2. Open the clamp (A) Fig. 7, and adjust the power un

128931 PLUNGE BASEINSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT1. Stand the router upside down on its motor cap (Fig. 8B).2. Clean and insert the shank of the bit i

13ADJUSTING THE PLUNGE BASEDisconnect tool from power source.1. Loosen the depth rod locking knob (A) Fig. 11, and depth indicator knob(C) Fig. 11, al

142. Release the plunge mechanism by pulling the locking lever (A) Fig. 14down. Lower the plunge mechanism until the router bit touches the worksurfac

15OPERATIONCONNECTING TO POWER SOURCEBefore connecting the tool to the power source, CHECK TOSEE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION. Also, check

16STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all foreignobjects. Also keep a firm grip on the tool to resist sta

17Avoid “Climb-Cutting” (cutting in direction opposite thatshown in Fig. 22). “Climb-Cutting” increases the chance forloss of control resulting in pos

181. Use a 5/16" hex wrench toloosen the screw in the handle (A)Fig. 25. Remove the handle fromthe router base. Place the handleand screw aside f

19USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION CASEThe case for your router has been designed to provide protection whentransporting the router to the job site, and to ma

2Read and understand all warnings and operating instructionsbefore using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basicsafety precaution

20USING A ROUTER ACCESSORY TABLEThe router can be mounted to a router accessory table (not included).For instructions on how to mount the router to t

21KEEP TOOL CLEANPeriodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic partsshould be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use

22PORTER-CABLE LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTYPorter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase.

The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE •DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE •DELTA S.A.) (Lesmarques suivantes sont des

3Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to theState of California)

4Read all instructions. Failure to follow allinstructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury. The term "power t

5d) 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 resu

61. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con

7SYMBOL DEFINITIONV ... voltsA ... amperesHz ... hertzW ... wattsk

8EXTENSION CORD SELECTIONIf an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive voltage drop which will cause

9FOREWORDPorter-Cable routers are designed for continuous, rugged operation tohandle the most demanding production applications.NOTE: This tool is shi