Porter-Cable 630 User manual

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IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is to use
this equipment carefully reads and understands
these instructions before starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the
main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in
the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No_
Type -
Serial No. --
Part No. 692420-384

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator
from electric shock. The tool is equipped with an approved three-
conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow)
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green
(or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.
If your unit is for use on less than
150 Volts, the power cord is
equipped with a plug that has two
flat, parallel current-carrying
prongs and one longer, round or
“U”-shaped, ground prong which
requires a mating 3-conductor
grounded type receptacle, as
shown in Fig. 1.
An adapter, shown in Fig. 2, is
available for connecting 3-prong
grounding type plugs that are
used on units less than 150 Volts
to 2-prong receptacles. THIS
ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA. The green colored
rigid ear, lug, etc., must be
connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box, as shown in
Fig. 2.
if your unit is for use on 150 to 250
Volts, the power cord is equipped
with a plug that has two flat
current-carrying prongs in
tandem, and one round or “U” -
shaped, longer ground prong, as
shown in Fig. 3. This plug is used
only with the proper mating 3-
conductor grounding type
receptacle, as shown in Fig. 3. No
adapter is available for this type
plug.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
IN ALL CASES, MAKE SURE THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
NEVER REMOVE GROUNDING BLADE FROM POWER PLUG
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only three-wire extension cords which have three prong
grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacle which accept the
tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
Manager of Product Engineering
Porter-Cable Corporation
Youngs Crossing at Highway 45
P.O. Box 2468
Jackson, Tn 38301
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
2. AVOID 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. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses or goggles while
operating 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 ABUSE 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.
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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 tools sharp and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect 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. Don’t carry plugged-
in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
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 while underthe 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 service 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS
1. NEVER adjust depth of cut while motor is running. A slip at this
time may cause personal injury, or damage to cutter or work piece.
2. BE SURE cord is free and will not “hang up” during routing
operations.
3. KEEP hands clear of cutter when motor is running to prevent
personal injury.
4. MAINTAIN firm grip on router when starting motor to resist
starting torque.
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5. STAY ALERT and keep cutter clear of all foreign objects while
motor is running.
6. BE SURE motor has completely stopped before setting machine
down between operations.
MOTOR
Most Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase
25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent
of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models,
however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the
specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating.
CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current on which the
voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C.
only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.
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 below. 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 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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
These Porter-Cable routers are designed for continuous, rugged
operation to handle the most demanding production applications.
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PREPARING THE ROUTER FOR USE
IMPORTANT: While preparing the router for use, while making
adjustments and when router is not in use, always disconnect it from
the power circuit.
SELECTING THE BIT
These Routers accommodate bits with Va” or Vfc" shanks that are
installed directly into the power unit collet. Adapters and Collets are
available that will allow the use of bits having smaller diameter
shanks. A list of available Bits and Accessories will be found in the
back of this manual.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT
1. DISCONNECT machine from power source.
2. Remove Motor Unit from Base Unit as follows:
a) Loosen Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 2.
b) While holding base, turn motor unit COUNTERCLOCKWISE
until lower Pin (B) in motor housing is disengaged from groove
in base.
c) Lift Motor Unit free from Base Unit.
Fig. 2
3. Clean and insert shank of bit into collet until shank bottoms.
Then back it out approximately 1/16”.

4. Lay Motor Unit on its side on bench with the collet pointing
AWAY from you.
5. Place one wrench on flats on Chuck with the opposite end of the
wrench resting on the bench to your left, Fig. 3.
6. Place other wrench on Collet and tighten
COUNTERCLOCKWISE as shown in Fig. 3. TIGHTEN FIRMLY.
7. To remove the bit, reverse the foregoing procedure.
AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO COLLET. NEVER TIGHTEN
COLLET WITHOUT BIT.
ASSEMBLING THE MOTOR IN THE ROUTER BASE
EQUIPPED WITH TWO KNOBS
1. DISCONNECT motor from power source.
2. Loosen the Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 4 to allow the Power Unit to be
set in the Base Unit.
3. Insert Motor Unit into base aligning lower pin (B) with groove
in base.
4. Rotate Motor Unit CLOCKWISE into base until upper guide pins
are rigidly set in the groove of the base.
5. Tighten Clamp Screw firmly.
Fig. 4
ASSEMBLING THE MOTOR IN THE ROUTER BASE
EQUIPPED WITH SWITCH-IN-HANDLE
1. DISCONNECT Power Cords.
2. Loosen Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 5 to allow the Power Unit to be set
in the base.
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3. With the Motor switch (C) positioned as shown in Fig. 5, insert
the Motor Unit into the base aligning lower pin (B) with groove in
base.
4. Rotate the Motor Unit CLOCKWISE into the base until the motor
switch (C) is opposite the handle, Fig. 6.
5. Connect the Motor Unit cord to the outlet in handle as shown in
Fig. 6.
6. Continue rotating the Motor Unit into the base until upper guide
pins set rigidly into the base.
7. Tighten Clamp Screw firmly.

ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
1. DISCONNECT tool from power source.
2. Loosen Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 7.
3. While holding Base (E), turn Motor Unit (F) Fig. 7
COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the tip of the bit is above bottom
surface of Base.
4. Set router on flat wood surface.
5. Turn Motor Unit (F) Fig. 7 CLOCKWISE until bit touches the
wood surface.
6. Tighten Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 7.
7. Rotate Depth Adjusting Ring (B) Fig. 7 until the Zero-line (C) is
opposite the Index Line (D) on the housing.
8. Loosen Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 7.
9. Tip the router so bit is clear of the wood surface. Turn Motor Unit
(F) Fig. 7 CLOCKWISE until the Index Line (D) on the motor housing
reaches the desired depth indicated on the ring.
10. Tighten Clamp Screw (A) Fig. 7 firmly.
NOTE: Setting the index line to Vi" on the ring means the cutting edge
of the bit is exposed Vi" below the base.
Fig. 7
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CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE
Before connecting router to power source ALWAYS MAKE SURE
SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION. Also check that the power
circuit is the same as that shown on specification plate of the router.
Before starting the router make sure bit is clear of work piece and
foreign objects. Also keep firm grip on router to resist starting torque.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MOTOR
The Motor Units for these routers can be used with either the base
having two guide knobs or the base with the switch-in-handle.
When using the base with two guide knobs, as shown in Fig. 9, the
motor is started and stopped by setting the toggle switch (A) in the
ON or OFF position.
Fig. 9
When using the base with the switch-in-handle as shown in Fig. 10,
be sure the Motor Unit power cord (A) is plugged into the handle as in
Fig. 10, and the switch (B) on the motor is set to the ON position. The
starting and stopping of the motor is then controlled by depressing
and releasing the trigger switch (C) in the handle of base.
On applications when it is desirable to keep the motor running
without continually holding in the trigger switch (C) Fig. 10, simply
depress the trigger (C) into the handle and press in the switch locking
button on the side of the handle. While holding the button in, slowly
release the trigger. To stop the motor, squeeze trigger into handle
and release to disengage locking button.
To avoid personal injury or damage to finished work always allow the
motor to come to a COMPLETE STOP before setting it down.
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