Porter-Cable 5043 User's Manual
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1. PORTER OBLE ESPANOL PAGINA 15 FRANCAISE PAGE 29 PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS Part No 893711 11 11 04 MODEL 5043 PORTER CABLE MAGIC GUIDE IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations a INTRODUCTION In the following pages are outlined the basic applications for the Magic Guide Study them carefully before using your Magic Guide We suggest that you practice making the basic cuts on scrap material to thoroughly acquaint yourself with the manipulation of the router when used with the Magic Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the rules on Page 2 and 3 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUAL FOR YOUR ROUTER There are certain applications for which this tool was designed Porter Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and or used for any application other than for which it was designed If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter Cable and we have advised you Technical Service Manager Porter Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P O Box 2468 Jackson TN 38302 2468 1 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries 2 AVOID2. St Louis 63119 7574 Watson Road Phone 314 968 8950 Fax 314 968 2790 NEW YORK Flushing 11365 1595 N Y C 175 25 Horace Harding Expwy Phone 718 225 2040 Fax 718 423 9619 NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte 28270 9129 Monroe Road Suite 115 Phone 704 841 1176 Fax 704 708 4625 OHIO Columbus 43214 4560 Indianola Avenue Phone 614 263 0929 Fax 614 263 1238 Cleveland 44125 8001 Sweet Valley Drive Unit 19 Phone 216 447 9030 Fax 216 447 3097 OREGON Portland 97230 4916 NE 122 nd Ave Phone 603 252 0107 Fax 503 252 2123 PENNSYLVANIA Willow Grove 19090 Philadelphia 520 North York Road Phone 215 658 1430 Fax 215 658 1433 TEXAS Carrollton 75006 Dallas 1300 Interstate 35 N Suite 112 Phone 972 446 2996 Fax 972 446 8157 Houston 77043 4321 Sam Houston Parkway West Suite 180 Phone 713 983 9910 Fax 713 983 6645 WASHINGTON Auburn 98001 Seattle 3320 West Valley HWY North Building D Suite 111 Phone 253 333 8353 Fax 253 333 9613 Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities Telephone 800 487 8665 or 731 541 6042 for assistance locating one Parts and accessories for Porter Cable e Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter Cable e Delta Distributor Authorized Service Center or Porter Cable e Delta Factory Service Center If you do not have access to any of these call 888 848 5175 and you will be directed
3. First select the location of the center of the circle Then drill a hole at this point to receive the fulcrum pin The hole should be deep enough approx 2 so the Top Plate will rest flat on the work Insert the fulcrum pin in the hole and rout the circle in a clockwise direction see Fig 16 In the segmented design you ll notice tiny nail holes just outside the large rim see Fig 17 These were located 90 apart and nails used in place of the fulcrum pin to pivot the router for the four arcs within the large circle 13 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 WARRANTY PORTER CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase We will repair or replace at our option any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which after examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period For repair or replacement return the complete tool or accessory transportation prepaid to your nearest Porter Cable Service Center or Authorized Service Station Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse abuse normal wear and tear or repairs attempted or made by other than our Service
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6. applications might include grooves for shelving slots for records sliding doors mirrors or windows CNS Make sure router is disconnected from power supply while making adjustments and installing or removing bits and cutters Adjustments 1 If you have been using the Magic Guide as an Edge Guide Edge Plane or Radius Guide remove the base plate see plate at right of Fig 1 by removing the wing nut flat washer and screw that attach it to the top plate 2 Attach groove guide bar see bar at right of Fig 1 to bottom front of top plate with small flat head screw When the bar is properly positioned bosses on it will drop into locating holes in the plate see Figs 13 and 14 For wider spaced grooves the bar may be attached to the other end of the plate in last hole in this position the locating bosses will rest against the angled rear edges of the base plate 3 Select and install the bit or cutter in your router 4 Adjustments for distance between grooves are made the same as outlined in steps 6 through 9 under ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EDGE GUIDE see page 4 Making the Cut The first groove is made with the Edge Guide or the Groove Bar used to locate the groove the desired distance from the edge of the work If the first groove is too far from the edge to use either of the above securely clamp a straight edge to the work and guide the router base along it Limits Grooves and wider can be made Also grooves a fractio
7. Centers or Authorized Service Stations ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WILL LAST ONLY FOR ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE To obtain information on warranty performance please write to PORTER CABLE CORPORATION 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson Tennessee 38305 Attention Product Service THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS PORTER CABLE S SOLE LIABILITY UNDER THIS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL PORTER CABLE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state 14 PORTER CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER CABLE DELTA CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER CABLE DELTA Parts and Repair Service for Porter Cable Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter Cable Delta Locations o vous trouverez les pi ces de rechange n cessaires ainsi qu un service d entretien ARIZONA Tempe 85282 Phoenix 2400 West Southern Avenue Suite 105 Phone 602 437 1200 Fax 602 437 2200 CALIFORNIA
8. DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t expose power tools to rain Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep area well lit Avoid chemical or corrosive environment Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases 3 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures 4 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord All visitors should be kept away from work area 5 STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in dry and high or locked up place out of the reach of children 6 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended 7 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for purpose not intended for example do not use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs 8 DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Loose clothing draw strings and jewelry can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 9 USE SAFETY GLASSES Wear safety glasses or goggles while op erating power tools Also face or dust mask if operation creates dust All persons in the area where power tools are being operated should also wear safety glasses and face or dust mask 10 DON T AB
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10. USE CORD Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately 11 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 12 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 13 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired by authorized service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Have all worn broken or lost parts replaced immediately Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease 14 DISCONNECT TOOLS when not in use before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters etc 15 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on 16 AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Do not carry a plugged in tool with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in Keep hands body and clothing clear of blades bits cutters etc when plugging in the tool 17 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords marked Suitable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors when not in use 18 STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired or whi
11. le under the influence of medication alcohol or drugs 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized seNice center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off 20 WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing loss 21 NEVER ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT WHILE MOTOR IS RUNNING A slip at this time may cause personal injury or damage to cutter or workpiece 22 BE SURE CORD SET IS FREE and will not hang up during routing operations 23 KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF CUTTER when motor is running to prevent personal injury 24 MAINTAIN FIRM GRIP on router when starting motor to resist starting torque 25 STAY ALERT and keep cutter clear of all foreign objects while motor is running 26 BE SURE MOTOR HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED before setting machine down between operations 27 SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materia
12. ls Request and follow any safety information available from your material supplier CARTON CONTENTS Porter Cable Magic Guide Fulcrum pin Groove guide bar Micrometer adjusting blocks and Other hardware guide rod posts OPERATION Fig 1 shows the posts micrometer adjusting block and guide rods assembled to the top flat plate At the left of Fig 2 the flat head screws that secure the posts can be seen The micrometer adjusting block and guide rod posts are mounted on the top side side on which A B and C are stamped of the top flat plate The posts are located in holes marked A B or C so that the guide rods line up with the mounting holes in the base of your Porter Cable Router Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 2 shows the Magic Guide from the underside with the base plate mounted in place and held with the screw washer and wing nut shown at the bottom center of Fig 1 ATTACHING MAGIC GUIDE TO ROUTER In all applications the Magic Guide s guide rods are secured to the router in the holes provided in the router as shown at A Fig 5 Make sure you select the proper width so that the guide rods are straight To secure the rods use the two screws provided with the guide one of which is shown at B Fig 5 APPLICATION EDGE GUIDE Fig 3 shows the type of work done with the Magic Guide used as a simple Edge Guide CNAME Make sure router is disconnected from power supply while making adjustmen
13. ly while making adjustments and installing or removing bits and cutters Adjustments 1 Set leading or right adjustable shoe plate edge back from the trailing left edge a distance equal to the amount of stock you wish to remove See Fig 7 It is recommended that when considerable stock is to be removed that several cuts be made instead of one 2 Install bit in router and adjust for correct depth thickness of work 3 Loosen knurled screws A B and C Fig 8 and roughly adjust the guide so cutting edge of bit is in line with trailing edge of guide 4 Tighten knurled screw C While holding a straight edge against the wall of the trailing edge adjust position of guide by turning micro screw D until cutting edge of bit just touches straight edge NOTE Turning router and guide assembly upside down might make step 4 easier 5 Tighten both screws A and B The relative position of bit to guide will then be similar to that shown in Fig 7 Making the Cut Start the cut at the left end of the work with only the leading edge of the guide flat against the edge of the work Move router from left to right As the cut progresses the trailing edge will also contact and ride along on the edge of the work see Figs 7 and 8 Limits The length of the cutting edge of the bit limits the thickness of stock to be planed Recommendations We recommend carbide or carbide tipped bits for cutting plywood and or plastics because the re
14. n of an inch apart and up to over 11 inches apart can be made absolutely parallel with ease 11 Fig 15 Fig 17 12 APPLICATION CIRCLE GUIDE The most intricate of circular shaped see Fig 15 cuts can be made with the Magic Guide Perhaps you have seen cuts like these on modern garage door panels or on inlaid coffee or card tables You too can be an expert when you use the Magic Guide as a Circle Guide CNSR Make sure router is disconnected from power supply while making adjustments and installing or removing bits and cutters Adjustments 1 If you have been using your Magic Guide as an Edge Guide Edge Plane or Radius Guide remove the base plate see plate at right of Fig 1 by removing the wing nut flat washer and screw that attach it to the top plate 2 If you have been using your Magic Guide as a Groove Guide remove the groove guide bar 3 Attach the fulcrum pin see extreme right of Fig 1 to the bottom of the top plate with the small flat head screw the same screw used to attach the groove guide bar It may be attached at any one of the three holes that are countersunk to receive the small screw 4 Select the bit or cutter to give the desired contour of cut and install it in your router Adjust for depth of cut 5 Adjustments for distance of cutter or bit from fulcrum pin are made the same as outlined in steps 6 through 9 under ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EDGE GUIDE see page 4 Making the Cut
15. sins used in their fabrication cause burn spots on regular high speed steel bits Fig 9 Fig 10 APPLICATION RADIUS GUIDE The Magic Guide used as a Radius Guide can guide the router along an arc or curved edge like a round table top In the case shown in Fig 9 the routed groove was filled with colored wood putty and then sanded to present a handsome appearance to the finished table top CNAME Make sure router is disconnected from power supply while making adjustments and installing or removing bits and cutters Adjustments 1 Assuming that you have just used your Magic Guide as an Edge Guide or Plane loosen the wing nut on the bottom and rotate the base plate one half turn 180 Locating bosses on this plate will drop into positioning holes in the top plate when properly located see Fig 10 Tighten wing nut firmly 2 Select and install bit or cutter in router 3 Adjustments for distance from edge of work and depth of cut are made the same as outlined in steps 6 through 9 under ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EDGE GUIDE see page 4 Making the Cut Move the router from left to right guiding it with the Radius Guide see Fig 11 Fig 10 shows how the two surfaces of the Radius Guide ride along and on the curved work edge Fig 12 APPLICATION GROOVE GUIDE The Magic Guide can be used as a Groove Guide to make grooves slots dadoes ploughs gains etc Grooves are evenly spaced see Fig 12 Practical
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17. ts and installing or removing bits and cutters Adjustments 1 Loosen short knurled lock nut A Fig 2 2 Adjust movable shoe plate by turning long Knurled nut B Fig 2 until it is in line with wall of the base plate 3 Check alignment with a straight edge 4 Tighten short knurled nut A to lock shoe plate 5 Select a bit that will make the desired width of cut and install it in your router 6 Loosen all three knurled screws C D and E Fig 5 and adjust guide so router will make cut desired distance from edge of work 7 Tighten knurled screw E only A final fine adjustment of the position of the router is now made with the micro adjusting screw F 8 Tighten screws C and D 9 Adjust router bit for desired depth of cut Making the Cut Move router from left to right guiding it with the Edge Guide as shown in Fig 5 Fig 4 shows how the two flat surfaces of the Edge Guide move along on the edge of the work Limits Using the Magic Guide as an Edge Guide a cut can be made as far as about seven inches in from the edge Fig 3 Fig 6 APPLICATION EDGE PLANE The Magic Guide can be used as an Edge Plane to plane the edge of the work to a smooth finish see left side of Fig 6 Plane the rough and chipped finish of plywood and laminated plastic stock see right side of Fig 6 to form a straight edge before jointing or edge finishing SAM Make sure router is disconnected from power supp
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