When making cuts on all four edges of

 

the workpiece, make the first cut on the

 

end of the piece across the grain. If

 

chipping of wood occurs at the end of a

 

cut, it will be removed when making the

 

next cut parallel with the grain.

 

Periodically wipe columns clean with a

 

dry cloth. DO NOT lubricate the columns.

Fig. 24

 

THE EDGE GUIDE

An edge guide is available as an accessory to aid in routing operations such as straight edge planing, parallel grooving, dado, or slotting operations.

To attach, insert guide rods (A) in holes in base Fig. 25, and secure with screws (B). The guide (C) is adjusted on the rods and secured the desired position with thumb screws (D).

B

B

A

C

A D

Fig. 25

LOCKNUTROUTER BASE

TEMPLET

GUIDE SUB-BASE

ROUTER BIT

 

 

Fig. 26

TEMPLET GUIDES

A wide variety of templet guides is available for use in pattern and templet routing operations. A typical combination bit, templet guide, and locknut are illustrated in Fig. 264.

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

To install, insert templet guide in center hole in router base and secure in place with a locknut. Before connecting router to power source, install the bit, adjust the depth of cut, and rotate the router chuck by hand to ensure that bit or collet do not contact the templet guide.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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.

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690LRVS, 691 specifications

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