Porter-Cable 690LR Functional Description, Operating Instructions, Foreword, Selecting the BIT

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

The Porter Cable Model 690LR is a router designed for continuous operation to handle the most demanding applications.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SELECTING THE BIT

This tool accommodates bits with 1/4" and 1/2" diameter shanks that are installed directly into the power unit collet. The 690LR comes furnished with 1/4" and 1/2" diameter collets. Collets are available to allow the use of bits having 3/8" diameter shanks.

CAUTION: Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of 2-1/8" in this tool.

CAUTION: ALWAYS disconnect this tool from the power source when preparing the tool for use, when making adjustments, and when the tool is not in use.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT

1 . C A U T I O N : D I S C O N N E C T TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Remove the motor unit from the base unit.

(a)Open the clamp (A) Fig. 1.

(b)While holding the base, turn the motor unit COUNTER-CLOCK- WISE until the lower pin (B) in the motor housing is disengaged from the groove in the base.

(c)Lift the motor unit from the base unit.

3.Clean and insert the shank of the bit into the collet until the shank bottoms. Then back it out approx- imately 1/16".

4.Lay the motor unit on its side on a supporting surface with the collet pointed AWAY from you.

5.Place one wrench on the flats of the chuck with the opposite end of the the wrench resting on the bench to your left (Fig. 2).

6.Place the other wrench on the collet and FIRMLY tighten the collet.

7.To remove the bit, reverse the procedure.

B

A

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO COLLET. Never tighten collet without bit.

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