Porter-Cable 743 User Manual

Instruction

manual

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.

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Serial No. _______________________________________

IMPORTANT

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

Part No. 900004 - 06-07-02

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Double Insulated
Circular Saw

MODEL 743

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WARNING: 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, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark

areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation eliminates the need

for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is grounded.

3. Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull
the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord
marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the

risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. 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

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of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in.

Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the
switch ON invites accidents.

4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool ON. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non­skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.

TOOLS USE AND CARE

1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your

body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

4. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.

Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused

by poorly maintained tools.

8. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become

hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.

Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a
risk of injury.

2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS FOR CIRCULAR
SAWS

1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your
second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are

holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

2. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in
line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump

backwards. (See “Causes and Operator Prevention of KICKBACK”).

3. Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from
the blade below the work.

4. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not
operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is

accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with
the Retracting Handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

5. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,

gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

6. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such
as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower guard by retracting
handle. As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

7. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before
placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will

cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of
the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

8. NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your Ieg. It is
important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.

9. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool

“live” and shock the operator.

10. When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This
improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.

11. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round)
arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will

run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

12. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade
washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.

13. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the
operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the
blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the
operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back
edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade
to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

14. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a
way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be

controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

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15. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the
blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or
KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate

the cause of blade binding.

16. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the
kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade

is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.

17. Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and
KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must

be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.

18. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.

19. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and
secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it will

cause binding and KICKBACK.

20. Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause

KICKBACK.

21. 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, all safety information available from your material supplier.

22. WARNING: 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
Jackson, TN 38305

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SYMBOL DEFINITION

V ........................ volts

A ........................ amperes

Hz ........................ hertz

W ........................ watts

kW ........................ kilowatts

µF ........................ microfarads

l ........................ liters

kg ........................ kilograms

N/cm

2

........................ newtons per square centimeter

Pa ........................ pascals

h ........................ hours

min ........................ minutes

s ........................ seconds

........................ alternating current

3 ........................ three-phase alternating current

3

N

........................ three-phase alternating current with neutral

........................ direct current

n

0

........................ no load

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........................ alternating or direct current

........................ Class II Construction

........................ splash-proof construction

........................ watertight construction

…/min ........................ revolutions or reciprocation per minute

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

MOTOR

Many 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 or W 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

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 7

1

/

4" diameter blades

that have a

5

/8" diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM operation

(or higher).
A mounting flange kit for diamond-hole blades is available. This kit adapts the

saw for use with 7

1

/4" diameter blades that have a diamond-shaped mounting

hole.

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

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SELECTING A BLADE

A combination blade is furnished with your saw and is an excellent blade for
all general ripping and crosscutting operations. A fine tooth blade is recom­mended for cutting plywood. A diamond blade is available for dry cutting
concrete, brick, stone, etc.

REMOVING THE BLADE

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Push in blade lock (A) Fig. 1, and rotate blade by hand until lock engages
blade arbor.

CAUTION: AVOID CONTACT WITH BLADE TEETH TO PREVENT
PERSONAL INJURY.

Fig. 1

3. While holding blade lock engaged, use wrench provided (B) Fig. 1, and
loosen blade retaining bolt by rotating clockwise (left-hand thread).

4. Remove blade retaining bolt, release blade lock and remove outer blade
flange.

5. Retract telescoping guard and remove blade.

INSTALLING THE BLADE

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Remove any sawdust that may have accumulated within guards and
around arbor. Check the telescoping guard to insure it is in working order.

3. Clean inner blade flange, retract telescoping guard, and place sharp
blade on arbor making sure teeth point up at front of saw as shown in Fig. 2.

CAUTION: AVOID CONTACT WITH BLADE TEETH TO PREVENT
PERSONAL INJURY.

4. Place outer blade flange
on arbor with flange towards
blade and flats mating with
those on arbor.

5. Replace blade retaining
bolt and finger tighten by
turning counterclockwise.

6. Push in blade lock and
rotate blade arbor by hand
until lock engages arbor.
Tighten blade retaining bolt
securely with wrench
provided and release blade
lock.

7

Fig. 2

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TELESCOPING GUARD

WARNING: The telescoping

guard (A) Fig. 3, is a safety
device important to your
protection. Every time you
use the saw, see that the
telescoping guard rotates
freely and returns quickly and
completely to its closed
position. At least once a
month, remove any
accumulated sawdust, pitch,
etc., from the area around the
hub (B), of the telescoping
guard. DO NOT LUBRICATE THIS AREA. The hub has a dry film
lubricated surface that does not need oiling. NEVER block or wedge
the telescoping guard in the open position.

CAUTION: NEVER use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in
working order. If telescoping guard movement is sluggish or binding
exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE
SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair.

TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR NORMAL CUTTING

It is recommended that the depth of cut be adjusted so that the saw blade just
protrudes through the thickness of material being cut. Adjust depth of cut as
follows:

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Lift up depth adjustment locking lever (A) Fig. 4, at rear of saw.

3. Raise or lower saw housing until the blade extends the desired distance
below base.

NOTE: The upper guard (B) Fig. 4, is marked in

1

/4" increments for

convenience in setting depth of cut. Align the depth segment mark
(C) Fig. 4, with the desired depth marking on the guard.

4. Press depth adjusting locking lever down firmly locking saw in selected
position.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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TO ADJUST FOR
BEVEL CUTS

1. CAUTION:
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM
POWER SOURCE.

2. Loosen the bevel
adjusting knob (A) Fig. 5.

3. Tilt saw base until
desired graduation line on
the bevel segment (B) Fig. 5,
lines up with indicating mark
(C) Fig. 5, on bracket.

4. Tighten bevel adjustment knob firmly.

90° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS

The saw is equipped with adjustable positive stops at both 90° (A) Fig. 6, and
45° (B) Fig. 6. It is recommended that the accuracy of these stops be checked
periodically and adjustments be made as necessary. These procedures are
explained fully in the following sections of this manual.

BACK CUTS

This saw can be adjusted for bevel cuts of up to 3° beyond the positive stop
at either the 45° or the 90° position. In normal operation the bevel stop sleeve
(C) Fig. 6, is aligned as shown in Fig. 6. To adjust the saw for a bevel cut
beyond the normal 45° to 90° range:

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Set saw for either a 45° or a 90° bevel cut.

3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob approximately two turns.

4. Pull out on the bevel stop sleeve (C) Fig. 6. Rotate sleeve to the position
shown in Fig. 6A and push sleeve back in.

The saw can now be adjusted for a bevel cut 3° beyond the normal stop.

5. Position saw to desired angle and firmly tighten bevel adjustment knob.

NOTE: The bevel stop sleeve must be returned to the normal position
(see Fig. 6), before the saw can be adjusted for a bevel cut of
between 45° and 90°.

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 6A

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TO ADJUST 90° POSITIVE STOP

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Set bevel stop sleeve to normal position (see Fig. 6).

3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob (A) Fig. 5, and position base for 90° cut
being sure that the bevel stop sleeve is against the 90° stop screw.

4. Turn saw upside down, retract telescoping guard and check squareness
of blade as shown in Fig. 7.

5. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel adjustment knob, keeping bevel
stop sleeve in contact with stop screw, turn stop screw (see Fig. 6) until
squareness is obtained.

TO ADJUST 45° BEVEL
POSITIVE STOP

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT
TOOL FROM POWER
SOURCE.

2. Set bevel stop sleeve to
normal position (see Fig. 6).

3. Loosen bevel adjustment
knob (A) Fig. 5, and position
base for 45° cut being sure that
the bevel stop sleeve is against
the 45° stop screw.

4. Turn saw upside down, retract telescoping guard and check 45° angle as
shown in Fig. 8.

5. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel adjustment knob and turn stop
screw (see Fig. 6) until angle is correct.

LINE-OF-CUT INDICATOR

Line-of-cut indicator slots (see Fig. 9), are provided at the front of the saw
base. The left slot is used to follow a line when making a 90° cut. The right slot
is used to follow a line when making a 45° cut.

BLADE WRENCH STORAGE

Blade wrench storage is provided in the bottom of the saw handle (see Fig.

10). Position the handle end of the blade wrench into the storage slot and
push forward until seated.

Fig. 9

SIGHT THIS EDGE
FOR 90° CUTS

SIGHT THIS EDGE
FOR 45° CUTS

VIEWED FROM
OPERATOR’S
POSITION

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

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INSTALLING SAWDUST EXHAUST NOZZLE

An exhaust nozzle is provided to direct sawdust away from operator and the
line of cut. This nozzle can be installed as follows:

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Swing open exhaust cover (A) Fig. 11, and clean out any sawdust that
may have accumulated.

3. Insert nozzle in exhaust opening and push in until seated.

4. To remove, grasp nozzle where it enters exhaust opening and pull out.

CAUTION: Never direct sawdust toward the operator. To avoid
personal injury from flying sawdust, the exhaust cover should be kept
closed at all times the nozzle is not assembled. NEVER insert foreign
objects into exhaust opening.

INSTALLING AND CARE OF DUST BAG

A dust bag is available as an accessory. Install dust bag as follows:

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Swing open exhaust cover (A) Fig. 12, and clean out any sawdust that
may have accumulated.

3. Insert dust bag tube in exhaust opening and push in until seated.

4. To remove, grasp dust bag tube where it enters exhaust opening and pull
out.

5. Unzip bag and shake out sawdust. Occasionally turn bag inside out and
brush out thoroughly.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury from flying sawdust, the exhaust
cover should be kept closed at all times the dust bag is not
assembled. NEVER insert foreign objects into exhaust opening.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

A

A

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VACUUM CLEANER ADAPTER

An accessory vacuum hose assembly is available for connecting the exhaust
nozzle directly to a shop-type vacuum cleaner.

RIP GUIDE

A rip guide (A), Fig. 13, is available as an accessory. Install rip guide as follows:

1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Insert rip guide through slot in left side of saw base. Slide the guide in until
it extends through the slot in right side of base.

3. Position the compression spring to the thumb screw (supplied with the rip
guide), and thread into the hole in the saw base. DO NOT TIGHTEN.

4. Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and tighten the thumb
screw.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and damage to workpiece, the rip
guide must always extend through both slots in base.

HOW TO USE THE SAW

For maximum protection of the operator, effective control of this powerful saw
requires two-handed operation.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold

the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal
injury. Fig. 14 illustrates proper hand support of the saw.

Clamp work on a rigid support such as a bench or saw horses. See Fig. 14.
Mark the line of cut on the work. Be sure cut-off line is beyond end of support
to the left only enough to allow proper operation of the telescoping guard.
Place front edge of saw squarely on work before starting motor. Sight the
cutting line with the line-of-cut indicator Fig. 9. Back saw up slightly and start
motor. Move saw forward keeping the edge of line indicator parallel to line of
cut.

CAUTION: Keep the cord away from cutting area, so it does not get
hung up in the work being cut. See Fig. 14.

Do not force the cut. Let the saw do the cutting at the rate of speed permitted
by the type of cut and the material being cut. When the cut is completed,
release the switch and allow the blade to stop before lifting the saw from the
work. On through-cuts, be sure the lower blade guard is closed, before setting
the saw down.

Fig. 13

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CROSSCUTTING

Cutting directly across the grain of a piece of lumber is called crosscutting.
Fig. 14 illustrates a crosscut operation. Position the work so that the cut will
be on the left, as shown.

RIPPING

Cutting wood lengthwise is referred to as ripping. This operation is performed
in the same manner as crosscutting with the exception of supporting the
material to be cut. If material is supported on a large table, bench or floor,
several pieces of scrap stock approximately one inch thick should be placed
beneath the material to allow clearance for the portion of the saw blade that
extends through the material. Large sheets of paneling or thin plywood
supported on saw horses should have 2 x 4’s placed lengthwise between the
horses and the material, to prevent it from sagging in the center.

For narrow rip cuts, the rip guide, available as an accessory can be used. The
saw is guided by keeping the inner face of the rip guide, Fig. 13, tight against
the edge of the board.

For making wider cuts, such as might be made in plywood and wide sheets,
a wooden guide strip or a commercial cutting guide can be tacked or clamped
to the work. The left edge of the saw base can then be guided, as shown in
Fig. 15. NOTE: The line of the cut must be adjusted to allow for the width of
the guide.

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

A

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BEVEL CUTTING

Bevel cuts are made in the same manner as crosscuts and rip cuts. The only
difference is that the blade is set at an angle between 0° and 45°, as shown in
Fig. 16.

The bevel cut made at an angle to the edge of a board is called a compound
cut. There are certain compound cuts, on which it may be necessary to
manually retract the telescoping guard to allow the blade to enter into and/or
through the cut.

CAUTION: Use the lever (A) Fig. 14, provided on the telescoping
guard when you have to retract the telescoping guard manually.

POCKET CUTS (PLUNGE CUTTING)

A pocket cut is one which must be made inside the area of the material and
not starting from the edge. Mark the area clearly with lines on all sides. Start
near the corner of one side and place front edge of saw base firmly on the
work. Hold saw up so blade clears the material. Be sure you have adjusted the
blade properly for depth of cut. Push the telescoping guard lever all the way
back so the blade is exposed as shown in Fig. 17. Start the motor and lower
the blade into the work. After the blade has cut through, and the base rests
flat on the work, follow the line right up to the corner. Use a keyhole or bayonet
saw to cut the corners out clean.

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

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MAINTENANCE

KEEP TOOL CLEAN

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts
should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean
plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.

FAILURE TO START

Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug
are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open
circuit breakers in the line.

LUBRICATION

Your machine is lubricated at the factory with sufficient lubricant to last for
approximately 100 hours of operation. To add lubricant, it is necessary to
dismantle the tool. This operation should always be handled by the nearest
PORTER-CABLE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. All repairs and servicing
made by these centers are fully guaranteed against defective materials and
workmanship.

BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION

For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and
replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED
PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE

•DELTA FACTORY

SERVICE CENTER.
At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest

authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and
inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have
new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.

Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need
for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL
UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your
tool to the service station for immediate service.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to
wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and
replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED
PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE

•DELTA FACTORY

SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed
against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs
made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.

Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any
time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the
nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

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ACCESSORIES

A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable •
Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and
Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site

www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest

supplier.

WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-

Cable • Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such

accessories could be hazardous. For

safest operation, only Porter-

Cable •

Delta recommended accessories should be used with this

product.

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
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.

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The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE •DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE •DELTA S.A.) (Les
marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE

•

DELTA): Auto-Set®, BAMMER®, B.O.S.S.®, Builder’s Saw®,

Contractor’s Saw

®

, Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta®, DELTACRAFT®, DELTAGRAM™, Delta Series 2000™, DURATRONIC™, Emc²™, FLEX®, Flying

Chips™, FRAME SAW

®

, Homecraft®, INNOVATION THAT WORKS®, Jet-Lock®, JETSTREAM®, ‘kickstand®, LASERLOC®, MICRO-SET®, Micro-

Set

®

, Midi Lathe™, MORTEN™, NETWORK™, OMNIJIG®, POCKET CUTTER®, PORTA-BAND®, PORTA-PLANE®, PORTER-CABLE®&(design),

PORTER-CABLE

®

PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS, Posi-Matic®, Q-3®&(design), QUICKSAND®&(design), QUICKSET™, QUICKSET II®,

QUICKSET PLUS™, RIPTIDE™&(design), SAFE GUARD II

®

, SAFE-LOC®, Sanding Center®, SANDTRAP®&(design), SAW BOSS®, Sawbuck™,

Sidekick

®

, SPEED-BLOC®, SPEEDMATIC®, SPEEDTRONIC®, STAIR EASE®, The American Woodshop®&(design), The Lumber

Company

®

&(design), THE PROFESSIONAL EDGE®, THE PROFESSIONAL SELECT®, THIN-LINE™, TIGER®, TIGER CUB®, TIGER SAW®,

TORQBUSTER

®

, TORQ-BUSTER®, TRU-MATCH™, TWIN-LITE®, UNIGUARD®, Unifence®, UNIFEEDER™, Unihead®, Uniplane™, Unirip®,

Unisaw

®

, Univise®, Versa-Feeder®, VERSA-PLANE®, WHISPER SERIES®, WOODWORKER’S CHOICE™.

Trademarks noted with ™ and ® are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may also be registered in other countries.
Las Marcas Registradas con el signo de ™ y ® son registradas por la Oficina de Registros y Patentes de los Estados Unidos y también pueden
estar registradas en otros países. Marques déposées, indiquées par la lettre ™ et ®, sont déposées au Bureau des brevets d’invention et
marques déposées aux Etats-Unis et pourraient être déposées aux autres pays.

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 où vous trouverez les pièces de rechange nécessaires ainsi qu’un service d’entretien)

Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities. Telephone [phone] or 731-541-6042 for assistance locating one. Parts and
accessories for Porter-Cable

•

Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable •Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center,

or Porter-Cable

•

Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the

nearest Porter-Cable

•

Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades. Llame

al 800-487-8665 ó al 731-541-6042 para obtener asistencia a fin de localizar una. Las piezas y los accesorios para los productos Porter-Cable

•

Delta deben obtenerse poniéndose en contacto con cualquier distribuidor Porter-Cable •Delta, Centro de Servicio Autorizado o Centro de

Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable

•

Delta. Si no tiene acceso a ninguna de estas opciones, llame al 888-848-5175 y le dirigirán al Centro de

Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable

•

Delta más cercano. Des centres de service agréés sont situés dans beaucoup de grandes villes. Appelez au

800-487-8665 ou au 731-541-6042 pour obtenir de l’aide pour en repérer un. Pour obtenir des pièces et accessoires pour les produits Porter­Cable

•

Delta, s’adresser à tout distributeur Porter-Cable •Delta, centre de service agréé ou centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable •Delta. Si

vous n’avez accès à aucun de ces centres, appeler le 888-848-5175 et on vous dirigera vers le centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable

•

Delta le

plus proche.

Printed in U.S.A.

CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE • DELTA SERVICE CENTERS

ALBERTA

Bay 6, 2520-23rd St. N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 8L2
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BRITISH COLUMBIA

8520 Baxter Place
Burnaby, B.C.
V5A 4T8
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MANITOBA

1699 Dublin Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0H2
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ONTARIO

505 Southgate Drive
Guelph, Ontario
N1H 6M7
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

QUÉBEC

1515 Ave.
St-Jean Baptiste,
Québec, Québec
G2E 5E2
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

1447, Begin
St-Laurent, (Montréal), Québec
H4R 1V8
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ARIZONA

Tempe 85282 (Phoenix)
2400 West Southern Avenue
Suite 105
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CALIFORNIA

Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles)
3949A East Guasti Road
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
San Leandro 94577 (Oakland)
3039 Teagarden Street
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

COLORADO

Arvada 80003 (Denver)
8175 Sheridan Blvd., Unit S
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FLORIDA

Davie 33314 (Miami)
4343 South State Rd. 7 (441)
Unit #107
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Tampa 33609
4538 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

GEORGIA

Forest Park 30297 (Atlanta)
5442 Frontage Road,
Suite 112
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ILLINOIS

Addison 60101 (Chicago)
400 South Rohlwing Rd.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Woodridge 60517 (Chicago)
2033 West 75th Street
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MARYLAND

Elkridge 21075 (Baltimore)
7397-102 Washington Blvd.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MASSACHUSETTS

Braintree 02185 (Boston)
719 Granite Street
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Franklin 02038 (Boston)
Franklin Industrial Park
101E Constitution Blvd.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MICHIGAN

Madison Heights 48071 (Detroit)
30475 Stephenson Highway
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MINNESOTA

Minneapolis 55429
5522 Lakeland Avenue North
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MISSOURI

North Kansas City 64116
1141 Swift Avenue
P.O. Box 12393
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

St. Louis 63119
7574 Watson Road
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

NEW YORK

Flushing 11365-1595 (N.Y.C.)
175-25 Horace Harding Expwy.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte 28270
9129 Monroe Road, Suite 115
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

OHIO

Columbus 43214
4560 Indianola Avenue
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Cleveland 44125
8001 Sweet Valley Drive
Unit #19
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

OREGON

Portland 97230
4916 NE 122 nd Ave.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

PENNSYLVANIA

Willow Grove 19090
520 North York Road
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

TEXAS

Carrollton 75006 (Dallas)
1300 Interstate 35 N, Suite 112
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Houston 77055
West 10 Business Center
1008 Wirt Road, Suite 120
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

WASHINGTON

Auburn 98001(Seattle)
3320 West Valley HWY, North
Building D, Suite 111
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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