PYLE Audio 324MAG User Manual

Instruction

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manual

Double Insulated

Circular Saw

MODELS

324MAG and 325MAG

To learn more about Porter-Cable

visit our website at:

http://www.porter-cable.com

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. A14103 - 10-21-05 Rev. A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CARTON CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FRANÇAIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all warnings and operating

using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

instructions before using any tool or equipment. When

If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

Online contact form at www.porter-cable.com Postal Mail: Technical Service Manager Porter-Cable 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305

Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:

Power Tool Institute 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851

www.powertoolinstitute.org

National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201

American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 floor, New Yor k, N Y 10 036 www.ans i.o rg Woodworking Machines, and the U.S. Department of Labor regulations

www.

osha.gov

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ANSI 01.1 Safety Requi remen ts f or

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) 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

• 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 NIOSH/OSHA approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

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1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.

b) 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.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in

any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as

pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a

power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or

unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk

of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord

suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when

operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment

such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position

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

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool

on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

continued

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This

enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your

hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and

collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your

application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at

the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power

tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools

with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance

with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations

different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using

only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the

power tool is maintained.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Safety Instructions for All Saws

a) Keep hands away from cutting area and the 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.

b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you

from the blade below the workpiece.

c) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a

full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.

d) Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the

workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure,blade binding, or loss of control.

e) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an

operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the

power tool "live" and shock the operator.

f) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This

improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.

g) Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round)

of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade

washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

Kickback Safety Instructions

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 saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or

conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: i) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms

to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump

backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

j) 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.

k) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the

kerf and check that saw 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.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

l) 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.

m) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades

produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

n) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure

before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

o) Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut" into existing walls or

other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

continued

Lower Guard Safety Instructions

p) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate

the 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.

q) Check the operation 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 build-up of debris.

r) Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as

"plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate

automatically.

s) 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.

Other Safety Instructions

t) Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety glasses. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.

Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or other

airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust.

Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well

ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.

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SYMBOL DEFINITION

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

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

Hz ......................................

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

kW .....................................

F ........................................ farads

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

l .......................................... litres

g ........................................ grams

kg .......................................

bar .....................................

Pa ......................................

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

min .....................................

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

0 .......................................

.../min or …min

..............

or d.c. .................... direct current

or a.c. ....................... alternating current

............................ two-phase alternating current

2N ........................... two-phase alternating current with neutral

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

3N ............................ three-phase alternating current with neutral

.............................. rated current of the appropriate fuse-link in amperes

................................. time-lag miniature fuse-link where X is the symbol for

................................... protective earth

hertz

kilowatts

kilograms bars pascals

minutes

no-load speed Revolutions or reciprocations per minute

the time/current characteristic, as given in IEC 60127

.................................... class II tool

IPXX ...................................

IP symbol

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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.

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 in this section. 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

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

Nameplate Ampere Rating

16-18 14 12 8 8 6 4 4 2 2 18-20 14 12 8 6 6 4 4 2 2

1) Saw

2) Instruction Manual

3) Carrying Case

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CARTON CONTENTS

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).

BLADE BRAKE (MODEL 325MAG ONLY)

Model 325MAG is equipped with an electric blade brake that energizes automatically when the trigger switch is released.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools

are required.

OPERATION

REMOVING THE BLADE

Disconnect the tool from the power source! DO NOT USE the Quick Change™ blade clamp with any

and 325MAG.

and is designed to be tightened hand-tight only. The use of external tools may cause damage to the blade clamp.

1. Push in the and rotate the blade by hand until the lock engages the blade arbor.

2. While pressing the arbor lock button, extend the lever on the Quik-Change blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 and turn it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the Quik-Change blade clamp, release the arbor lock button, and remove the outer blade flange.

4. Retract the telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3 and remove the blade.

NOTE: DO NOT use wet lubricants on the Quik-Change blade clamp.

product other than specified Porter-Cable tools 324MAG

Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal injury.

This tool is equipped with a Quik-Change

arbor lock button (A) Fig. 1

™

blade clamp

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

INSTALLING THE BLADE

Disconnect the tool from the power source!

Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal injury.

1. Remove any accumulated sawdust or other contaminates from the guards, from around the arbor and from the blade clamp. guard to ensure that it is in working order.

2. Clean the inner blade flange, retract the telescoping guard, and place the new blade on the arbor. Verify that the teeth point up at the front of the saw (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

3. Place the outer blade flange (A) Fig. 5 on the arbor with the smooth side against the blade. Mate the flats with those on the arbor.

4. Replace the Quik-Change blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 finger tight by turning it clockwise. Push in the arbor lock button (A) Fig.1, extend the lever on the Quik-Change blade clamp (A) Fig. 2, and hand-tighten the assembly securely. Release the arbor lock.

Verify that the Quick Change blade clamp lever is tight and quickly

returns to its closed position before connecting the tool to the power source. If it doesn’t return, clear the debris from the clamp. Visually inspect the blade clamp lever regularly to ensure that it is not extended during use.

Check the telescoping

TELESCOPING GUARD

The telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3 is a safety device important for your protection. Every time you use the saw, verify that the telescoping guard rotates freely and returns quickly and completely to its closed position. At least once a month, remove any accumulated debris (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. DO NOT block or wedge the telescoping guard in the open position.

DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in

or binding exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTERCABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair.

working order. If telescoping guard movement is sluggish

TO ADJUST DEPTH-OF-CUTFOR NORMAL CUTTING

Adjust the depth-of-cut so that the saw blade barely protrudes through the thickness of the workpiece. To adjust:

Disconnect the tool from the power source!

1. Lift the depth adjustment locking lever (A) Fig. 6, located at the rear of the saw.

2. Raise or lower the saw housing to the correct level.

NOTE: The upper guard (B) Fig. 6 is marked in 1/4" increments for convenience in setting the depth of cut. Align the depth segment mark (C) Fig. 6 with the desired depth marking on the guard.

3. Press the depth-adjusting locking lever down firmly to lock the saw in the selected position.

Fig. 6

C B A

TO ADJUST FOR BEVEL CUTS

Disconnect the tool from the power source!

1. Loosen the bevel-adjusting lever (A) Fig. 7.

2. Tilt the saw base until the desired graduation line on the bevel segment (B) Fig. 7 aligns with the indicator (C) Fig. 7 on the bracket.

3. Tighten the bevel-adjusting lever firmly.

4. For bevel cuts greater than 45 the guide on the 45 bevel-adjusting lever into the slot (D) Fig. 7 and move the saw base to the greater angle. Tighten the beveladjusting lever firmly.

° mark. Lift the

°, set

Fig. 7

0° POSITIVE STOP

The saw is equipped with an adjustable positive stop at 0°. Check the accuracy of this stop periodically. To adjust:

Disconnect the tool from the power source!

1. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (A) Fig. 8, and position the base for a 0° cut. Confirm that the bevel stop (B) Fig. 8 is against the 0° stop screw (C).

2. Turn the saw upside down, retract the telescoping guard, and check to see that the blade is square to the base (Fig. 9).

Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10

3. To adjust, loosen the bevel-adjustment knob (A) Fig. 8. While keeping the bevel stop (B) Fig. 8 in contact with the stop screw (C) Fig. 8, use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw (A) Fig. 10 until the blade is square.

LINE-OF-CUT INDICATOR

Line-of-cut indicator slots (A) Fig. 11 are provided at the front of the saw base. The right slot is used to follow a line when making a 0° cut. The left slot is used to follow a line when making a 45° cut. The straight side of the notch indicates the cut line.

USING THE EXHAUST NOZZLE

The exhaust nozzle in the closed position (Fig. 12) directs the sawdust to the rear of the saw. The exhaust nozzle pointing forward (Fig. 13) directs the sawdust to the front. To change the position of the nozzle, push down and turn the nozzle to the new position. An accessory vacuum hose assembly is available for connecting the exhaust nozzle in the forward position directly to a shop-type vacuum cleaner.

Fig. 12 Fig. 13

Fig. 11

DO NOT direct sawdust toward yourself or others. To avoid

forward position or in the closed position. DO NOT insert foreign objects into the exhaust opening.

injury from flying sawdust, keep the exhaust nozzle either in the

INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE

1. Insert the rip guide (A) Fig. 14 through the slots (B). Slide the guide in until it extends through the both slots in the sawbase.

2. Place the compression spring on the thumb screw (C) Fig. 14 (supplied with the rip guide), and thread into the hole in the saw base. DO NOT TIGHTEN.

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

Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16

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

HOW TO USE THE SAW

DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not working.

your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER- CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair.

work properly and hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause injury. See Fig. 15 for the proper way to hold the tool.

causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. Keep your body to the side of the saw.

Keep your blade sharp. Support the panels (Fig. 16). Use a fence or a straight edge guide when ripping. DO NOT force the tool. DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.

If the telescoping guard binds or is sluggish, return the saw to

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

Keep the cord away from cutting area to prevent electric shock.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade,

Stay alert and maintain a firm grip on the saw. Release the switch immediately if the blade binds or the saw stalls.

CROSS-CUTTING

Cutting directly across the grain of a piece of lumber is called crosscutting. Position the work so that the cut will be on the left.

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 workpiece. If the workpiece is supported on a large table, bench, or floor, place several pieces of scrap stock approximately one inch thick beneath the workpiece to allow clearance for the portion of the saw blade that extends through the material (Fig.

17). When using saw horses, place 2 x 4’s lengthwise between the horses and the large sheets of paneling or thin plywood to prevent the workpiece from sagging in the center.

For narrow rip cuts, use the rip guide (available as an accessory). Guide the saw by keeping the inner face of the rip guide (Fig. 18) tight against the edge of the board.

For making wider cuts (plywood and wide sheets), tack or clamp a wooden guide strip to guide the left edge of the saw base (Fig.

17). NOTE: Adjust the depth-of-cut to allow for the thickness of the wooden guide

strip.

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

BEVEL CUTTING

Bevel cuts are made in the same manner as crosscuts and rip cuts. The difference is that the blade is set at an angle between 0° and 45° (Fig. 19).

The bevel cut made at an angle to the edge of a board is called a compound cut. Certain compound cuts may require you to manually retract the telescoping guard to allow the blade to enter into and/or through the cut.

Use the lever (A) Fig.

20 provi d e d o n t h e 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 workpiece and not starting from the edge. Mark the area clearly with lines on all sides. Start near the corner of one side and place the front edge of the saw base firmly on the workpiece. Hold the saw up so that the blade clears the material. Confirm that you have adjusted the blade properly for the depth-of-cut. Push the telescoping guard lever all the way back so the blade is exposed (Fig. 21).

Keep your hands and fingers

away from the blade.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 to the corner.

Let the saw come to a complete stop before removing it from

the workpiece. Use a keyhole or bayonet saw to cut clean corners.

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

TROUBLESHOOTING

For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665.

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.

Wear ANSI Z87.1 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

This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary.

BRUSH INSPECTION (If applicable)

For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTE R-CABLE SERVI CE STAT ION o r a PORTE R-C ABLE 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 lubricated 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.

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SERVICE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at servicenet.porter-cable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest factory-owned branch, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-223-7278 to receive personalized

support from highly-trained technicians.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-Cable, its factory-owned branches, or an Authorized Warranty Service Center, visit our website at www.porter-cable. com or call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-223-7278. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.

You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

ACCESSORIES

A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable•Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable. com the name of your nearest supplier.

use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Porter-Cable product.

•Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service

for a catalog or for

Since ac ces sor ies o the r tha n tho se offer ed by Porter-Cable

•Delta have not been tested with this product,

•Delta recommended accessories should be used with this

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