Porter-Cable 1400, 909516 User Manual

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14" Abrasive
Cut-Off Machine

Instruction

Manual

Part No. 909516 - 02-26-03

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.______________________________________

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use
this equipment carefully reads and understands
these instructions before starting operations.

MODEL 1400

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http://www.porter-cable.com

Copyright © 2003 PORTER-CABLE Corporation

Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there
are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will
considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored,
personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards,
goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make
up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your
personal safety is your responsibility.

This machine was designed for certain applications only. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this machine not be
modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Porter-Cable to determine if it can
or should be performed on the product.

Technical Service Manager
Porter-Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305

(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the

tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

Wear safety
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. These safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. NOTE:
Approved glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it “on”.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents.

6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t

use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children

and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks,

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.

13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by

Porter-

Cable

may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect­ing YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS

SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

· lead from lead-based paints,

· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.

SAVE!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in
power cord.

In the event of a power failure, move switch

to the “OFF” position.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure 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.

20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

22.

STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

23. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted,
connected or reconnected.

24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINES

1. Do not operate your abrasive cut-off machine until it
is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.

2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of abrasive cut-off machines, obtain advice
from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified
person.

3. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES, face shield, respirator,
body apron, head covering, safety shoes, long tight­fitting sleeves and gloves.

4. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED reinforced abrasive
wheels with blotters.

5. TIGHTEN ARBOR SCREW and all clamps before
operating.

6. MAKE SURE spindle lock is disengaged before
operating.

7. ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS in place and working
properly.

8. KEEP HANDS CLEAR of cut-off wheel.

9. SECURE WORKPIECE PROPERLY. Work should
be straight and firmly clamped to avoid possible
movement and pinching as the cut nears completion.

10. NEVER CUT ANYTHING FREEHAND.

11. NEVER REACH behind or beneath the cut-off
wheel.

12. MAKE SURE the wheel has come to a complete
stop before removing or securing workpiece or changing
workpiece angle.

13. MAKE SURE the inside surfaces of the wheel
flanges as well as the sides of the wheel are free from
any foreign matter.

14. WHEN MOUNTING the wheel, care should be taken
to tighten the arbor screw only enough to hold the wheel
firmly and to prevent wheel slippage. Excessive
tightening may result in damaging the wheel and
springing the wheel flanges.

15. USE ONLY abrasive wheels rated at 3900 RPM or
higher.

16. ALWAYS CHECK THE WHEEL for cracks or other
damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
wheel immediately.

17. USE ONLY wheel flanges specified for your
machine.

18. MAKE SURE abrasive wheel is not contacting
workpiece before switch is turned on.

19. ALLOW THE MOTOR to come up to full speed
before starting cut.

20. AFTER TURNING MACHINE ON, lower wheel
lightly until it comes into contact with the workpiece and
then draw wheel firmly through the cut. DO NOT allow
the wheel to chatter and jump as this may cause the
wheel to wear out of round, resulting in poor cutting and
possible broken wheels.

21. ANY MATERIAL CAN BE CUT more satisfactorily
when placed in position for the wheel to cut with the
least arc of contact.

22. THE NUMBER OF CUTS per wheel, as well as the
quality of cut, may vary considerably with the cutting time.
Fast cuts cause the wheel to wear more rapidly but also
help to reduce discoloration and burr. This is especially
noticeable when cutting light gage tubing. When coming
through the bottom wall, with the longer arc of contact, do
not slow up but give a vigorous pull. This keeps the metal
from overheating and dragging off in a heavy burr.

23. USE THE WHEEL GUARD AT ALL TIMES.

24. NEVER OPERATE the machine in an area with
flammable liquids or gases.

25. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not use under
damp conditions or expose to rain.

26. THIS TOOL is designed for ferrous metals only. DO
NOT attempt to cut wood, masonry, aluminum or
magnesium with this tool.

27. AFTER INSTALLING a new wheel, never start the
tool with a person in line with the wheel. ALWAYS run the
tool for approximately one minute before cutting. If the
wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it could burst in
less than one minute.

28. SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR

ADJUSTING TOOL.

29. SHOULD ANY PART of your machine be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut-off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.

30. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 444 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, lL 60611, in the Accident Prevention Manual
for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data
Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the
American National Standard Institute ANSI B11.10
Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care and Use
of Metal Sawing Machines and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910 Regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should
be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3­prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the
machine to the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the
same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low
voltage will damage the machine.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

Fig. A Fig. B

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use
on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150
volts:

If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A, the
machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. A. A temporary adapter, which looks like
the adapter illustrated in Fig. B, may be used to connect
this plug to a matching 2-conductor receptacle as shown
in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Whenever
the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal
screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not
permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.

IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE
RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.

1. All grounded, cord-connected machines:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment­grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment­grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the machine is
properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor
receptacles that accept the machine’s plug, as shown in
Fig. A.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

POWER CONNECTIONS

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your machine is wired for 120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source,
make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.