C
D
B
A
FIG. 1
H
F
G
M
K
FIG. 7
A
5.
Place the wrench on the collet and turn CLOCKWISE
to tighten. Tighten the collet nut securely to prevent
the bit from slipping.
6.
To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.
Never tighten the collet without first
installing a router bit in it. Tightening an empty collet,
even by hand, can damage the collet.
INSTALLING THE MOTOR
FIXED BASE
1.
Open the clamp (A) Fig. 1 and set motor in the
base.
2.
Align the rack and pin (C) Fig. 1 of the motor with
the grooves in the base. Pull the lever (B) Fig. 1, and lower the motor
into the base.
3.
Close the clamp (A).
PLUNGE BASE
1.
Open the clamp (I) FIg. 5 and set the motor in the base.
2.
Align the rack and pin (C) Fig. 1 of the motor with the grooves in the
base. Lower the motor into the base.
3.
Close the clamp (I) FIg. 5.
NOTE: Reverse procedure for both bases to remove the motor.
ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ACCESSORY SUB-BASE
(FOR FIXED BASE ONLY)
The sub-base for the 890 fixed base model can be replaced with an
accessory sub-base that is suitable for use with template guides. If you
replace the standard sub-base with another, you will need to be sure the
sub-base is aligned to the collet. To do this:
1.
Remove the standard large-hole sub-base by removing three
screws (A) Fig. 4A. Replace with accessory sub-base (Fig. 4B), but
do not fully tighten screws (A).
2.
Open the clamp and adjust the power unit so that the collet nut (B)
engages the center hole in the sub-base (C). Allow the sub-base to
center itself on the collet nut. Close the clamp.
3.
Tighten the sub-base mounting screws (A) Fig. 4B securely.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (FIXED BASE ONLY)
1.
Open the clamp (A) Fig. 3.
2.
Pull the lever (B) and set the router on the workpiece. With the router flat and level, let the bit
barely touch the workpiece.
3.
Hold the lever (B) and turn the depth knob (C) until the zero aligns with the zero mark on the
router base.
4.
Release the lever (B). Make sure that the zero remains aligned with the zero mark.
5.
Turn the knob (C) clockwise to the desired depth of cut.
6.
Close the clamp (A).
NOTE: Setting the index line to 1/16" (1.6 mm) on the knob indicates that the cutting edge of the
bit is exposed 1/16" (1.6 mm) below the base.
DUST EXTRACTION (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
To connect the router to a vacuum cleaner for dust extraction, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the dust cap (E) Fig. 6 by pulling straight up.
2.
Insert the dust extraction hose adapter (F) Fig. 5 into the dust extraction port (G) as shown.
3.
Insert the end of a standard vacuum cleaner tube (H) into the hose adapter (F).
4.
When using dust extraction, be aware of the placement of the vacuum cleaner. Be sure that
the vacuum cleaner is stable and that its hose will not interfere with the work.
NOTE: Be sure the dust shroud (S) Fig. 5 is installed into the plunge base as shown.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
Projectile hazard. Only use bits with shanks that match the installed collet.
Smaller shank bits will not be secure and could become loose during operation.
This tool is provided with two collets that accept a 1/4" (6.35 mm) or 1/2" (13 mm) shank bit.
To remove the motor unit from the base:
1.
Pull the lever (I) Fig. 5 toward you.
2.
Remove the power unit from the base.
3.
Clean and insert the shank of the bit into the collet until the shank bottoms, then back it out
approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm).
4.
Lay the power unit on its side on a bench with the collet pointing AWAY from you.
5.
Press the spindle lock button (A) Fig. 2.
6.
Place the wrench on the collet and turn CLOCKWISE to tighten. Tighten the collet nut securely
to prevent the bit from slipping.
7.
To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.
Never tighten the collet without first installing a router bit in it. Tightening an empty
collet, even by hand, can damage the collet.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
1.
Loosen the depth rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6, and depth indicator knob (K), allowing the depth
rod (L) to contact one of the turret stops (M) Fig. 7. Normally the deepest desired cut is set
with the depth rod resting on the lowest point on the turret dial (N) Fig. 6. You can also utilize
any combination of fixed and/or adjustable stops (M) to achieve the desired depth of cut.
Do not change the turret stop while the router is running. This will place your hands
too near the cutter head.
2.
Push the router down until the bit touches the work surface. Push the locking lever (O) down
to lock the router in this position.
3.
Tighten the depth-rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6.
4.
Position the depth indicator (P) Fig. 8 at the "0" position and tighten the knob (K) Fig. 8.
5.
Loosen the depth-rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6, and raise depth rod (L) until the indicator (P) Fig. 8
aligns with the desired depth of plunge measurement (R).
6.
Tighten the depth-rod locking knob (J) Fig. 6.
CENTERING THE SUBBASE (PLUNGE BASE ONLY)
If you need to adjust, change, or replace the subbase, a centering tool (sold separately) is
recommended, refer to Accessories. The centering tool consists of a cone (S) Fig. C1 and a pin
(T). To adjust the subbase, follow the steps below.
1.
With motor clamped into the base, insert the pin (T) Fig. C1 into the collet and tighten the collet
nut.
2.
Turn router upside down. Unlock lever (O) Fig. 6 and push the plunge base down (towards the
motor) so that the pin extends up from the subbase (Fig. C2). Lock the lever (O) Fig. 6 to hold
base in position.
3.
Loosen - but do not remove - the three screws that hold the subbase in place.
A
FIG. 2
E
O
I
J
L
S
FIG. 5
N
A
R
B
P
FIG. 8
FIG. 11
B
K
G
C
A
FIG. 3
K
FIG. 6
A
FIG. 9
S
A
L
J
H
C
F
D
C
4.
Place the cone (S) Fig. C3 on the pin and lightly
press down on the router until the cone stops
inside the subbase. This will center the subbase.
5.
While the cone is still pressed against the subbase,
tighten the subbase screws.
6.
Remove pin and cone from the unit.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR
(ALL UNITS)
Two switches (A and B) Fig. 9 turn this tool "ON" and
"OFF". The upper switch (A) will automatically turn
the tool "OFF" if the tool is placed upside down on a
surface.
Turn the tool "ON" or "OFF" with lower switch (B), using the thumb of the left hand while holding
the tool.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (ALL UNITS)
Always follow the bit manufacturer's speed recommendations as some bit
designs require specific speeds for safety or performance. If you are unsure of the proper
speed or are experiencing any type of problem, contact the bit manufacturer.
NOTICE
The router is equipped with electronics to monitor and maintain the speed of the tool
while cutting. In low and medium speed operation, the speed control prevents the motor speed
from decreasing. If you expect to hear a speed change and continue to load the motor, you could
damage the motor by overheating. Reduce the depth of cut and/or slow the feed rate to prevent
tool damage.
This router is equipped with a variable speed control (A) Fig. 10 with a range of speeds between
approximately 10,000 and 23,000 RPM. Adjust the speed by turning the speed control knob (A).
NOTE: The speeds listed are approximate and are for reference only. Your router may not exactly
produce the speed listed for the dial setting.
Do not operate tools rated "AC only" on a DC supply. Loss of speed control may
result, causing tool damage and possible hazard to the operator.
If the speed control ceases to operate, or is intermittent, stop using the tool
immediately. Take it to a PORTER-CABLE factory or authorized service facility for repair.
USING THE TOOL (ALL UNITS)
Avoid "Climb-Cutting" (cutting in direction opposite that shown in Fig. 11). "Climb-
Cutting" increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible injury. When "Climb-Cutting"
is required (backing around a corner), exercise extreme caution to maintain control of router. Make
smaller cuts and remove minimal material with each pass.
Always be sure the work is rigidly clamped or otherwise secured before making a cut.
Since the cutter rotates clockwise (when viewing router from top), move the router from left to
right as you stand facing the work. When working on the inside of a template, move the router in
a clockwise direction. When working on the outside of a template, move the router in a counter-
clockwise direction.
Turn the router on before plunging the cutter head into the workpiece.
Always grip both knob handles while operating.
B
A
B
C
SOLD SEPARATELY
VENDU
SÉPARÉMENT
VENDIDA EN FORMA
SEPARADA
FIG. C1
T
FIG. C2
FIG. 10
1. ROUTER BASE
2. SUB-BASE
3. ROUTER BIT
4. TEMPLET GUIDE
5. LOCKNUT
1. BASE DEL REBAJADORA
2. SUB-BASE
3. BROCA
4. GUIA DE PATRON
5. TUERCA INAFLOJABLE
FIG. C3
5
D
4
3
E
FIG. 12
A
B
FIG. 15
A
FIG. 4A
A
FIG. 4B
T
S
1. BASE DE LA TOUPIE
2. SOUS-BASE
3. MÈCHE DE TOUPIE
4. GUIDE DE GABARIT
5. CONTRE-ÉCROU
1
FIG. 13
2
A
B
FIG. 14
E
B
FIG. 16
FIG. 17