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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35
Instruction Double Insulated
manual Circular Saw
MODELS
347k and 447k
IMPORTANT
To learn more about Porter-Cable Please make certain that the person who is
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understands these instructions before
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starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 2 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 ofte
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 3 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.
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 4 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 un
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 5 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. 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 wh
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 6 3 ........................ three-phase alternating current 3N ........................ three-phase alternating current with neutral ........................ direct current n ........................ no load 0 ........................ alternating or direct current ........................ Class II Construction ........................ splash-proof construction ........................ watertight construction …/min ........................ revolutio
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD 1 Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 7 /4" diameter blades 5 that have a /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 1 the saw for use with 7 /4" diameter blades that have a diamond-shaped mounting hole. BLADE BRAKE (Model 447 only) Model 447 is equipped with an electric blade brake that en
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 8 Fig. 2 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
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 9 C B B A A Fig. 4 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. B C A Fig. 5 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. I
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 10 B D C A Fig. 6 Fig. 6A The saw can now be adjusted for a bevel cut between the normal stop (45° or 90°) and 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°. TO ADJUST 90° POSITIVE STOP 1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Set bevel
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:41 AM Page 11 SIGHT THIS EDGE FOR 45° CUTS SIGHT THIS EDGE FOR 90° CUTS VIEW FROM OPERATOR’S POSITION Fig. 10 Fig. 9 LINE-OF-CUT INDICATOR Line-of-cut indicator slots (Fig. 9), are provided at the front of the saw base. The right slot is used to follow a line when making a 90° cut. The left 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 hand
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:42 AM Page 12 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 i
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:42 AM Page 13 A Fig. 14 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 th
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:42 AM Page 14 Fig. 15 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. 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
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:42 AM Page 15 Fig. 17 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 o
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:42 AM Page 16 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 at
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900003 - 04-09-02.qxd 4/18/02 7:42 AM Page 56 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) ARIZONA ILLINOIS MISSOUR
