Porter-Cable 7518 Router User Manual


 
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RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
Model 7518 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 7519 Porter-Cable Router is designed for continuous, rugged
operations to handle the most demanding routing applications at 21,000
RPM.
SELECTING THE BIT
Models 7518 and 7519 accommodate bits with
1
/2" diameter shanks that are
installed directly into the power unit collet. Collets are available that will allow
the use of bits having
1
/4" or
3
/8" diameter shanks.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE router bits with a diameter in excess of
2
1
/2" except when using Model 75182 motor set for either 10,000 or
13,000 RPM. Router bits with a diameter up to 3" may be used with
the 75182 motor operating in the 10,000 or 13,000 RPM speeds.
Router bits with a diameter up to 3
1
/2" may be used with the 75182
motor operating in the 10,000 RPM speed.
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
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
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
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
Nameplate Ampere Rating
Fig. 1
B
A
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