Porter-Cable 5043 User Manual

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.

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.

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. Porter­Cable 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

Part No. 893711 - 11-11-04

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 outdoors.
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.

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 while under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs.

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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 materials. Request, and follow, any safety information
available from your material supplier.

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

CARTON CONTENTS

OPERATION

* Porter-Cable Magic Guide
* Groove guide bar
* Other hardware

* Fulcrum pin
* Micrometer adjusting blocks and
guide rod posts

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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.

Make sure router is disconnected from power
supply while making adjustments 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.

A

B

5

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

A

D

E

C

B

F