Porter-Cable 7538 instruction manual Carton Contents Functional Description

EXTENSION CORD SELECTION

If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230 volts) at 150% of rated amperes.

If an extension cord is to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the suffix W- A or W following the cord type designation. For example – SJTW-A to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS

Length of Cord in Feet

	115V	25 Ft.	50 Ft.	100 Ft.	150 Ft.	200 Ft.	250 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.
	230V	50 Ft.	100 Ft.	200 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.	600 Ft.	800 Ft.	1000 Ft.
	0-2	18	18	18	16	16	14	14	12	12
Rating	2-3	18	18	16	14	14	12	12	10	10
	3-4	18	18	16	14	12	12	10	10	8
	4-5	18	18	14	12	12	10	10	8	8
Ampere	5-6	18	16	14	12	10	10	8	8	6
	6-8	18	16	12	10	10	8	6	6	6
	8-10	18	14	12	10	8	8	6	6	4
Nameplate
	10-12	16	14	10	8	8	6	6	4	4
	12-14	16	12	10	8	6	6	6	4	2
	14-16	16	12	10	8	6	6	4	4	2
	16-18	14	12	8	8	6	4	4	2	2
	18-20	14	12	8	6	6	4	4	2	2

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CARTON CONTENTS

The contents of the shipping carton include the router, two open-end wrenches, an instruction manual, and a parts list.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

MODEL 7539 Porter-Cable Router incorporates a speed control that provides operating speeds from 10,000 RPM to 21,000 RPM to handle the most demanding router applications in various materials.

MODEL 7538 Porter-Cable Router is designed for continuous, rugged operation to handle the most demanding routing applications.

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