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Instruction
10" Compound Laser Miter Saw
Manual
MODEL 3700L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADDITIONAL S
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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 situ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc. tool’s application and limitations
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DONOTOPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is 19. NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS or masonry. assembled and installed according to the instructions. 20. NEVER RECUT SMALL PIECES. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or 21. NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH in the “ON” position. another qualified person if you are not familiar with the 22. NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT to a running blade. operation of this
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POWER CONNECTIONS 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 3- prong 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 (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same ch
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EXTENSION CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD Use proper extension cords. Make sure RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire Ampere Total Length Gauge of extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord and matching receptacle which will accept the 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG to use one heavy enough to
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING 1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton. Retain all packing materials until you have inspected and satisfactorily operated the machine. Do not operate this machine until you read and understand the entire instruction manual. 2. Place the machine on a firm, level surface with extra room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. 3. Familiarize yourself with all features and controls explained in this manual. 4. The machine is shipped with the cuttinghead loc
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ATTACHING EXTENSION TABLE AND FENCE SLIDE 1. Thread the two M8 x 1.25 x 20 Hex Head Screw into the holes (A) Fig. 4 on the left side of the saw. NOTE: Loosely tighten the hardware for further adjustment. 2. Attach the table extension (B) Figs. 4 and 5 to left side of saw table, making sure that the groove of the table extension (B) is inside the flat washers (C) Fig. 4. 3. Use a straight edge (A) Fig. 6 to ensure that the extension table (B) is even with the saw table (D). Tighten the two screws
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ATTACHING THE DUST BAG A Depress the spring clips (A) Fig. 11 of the dust bag (B) B and clip the dust bag (B) over the ribs of the dust chute. Fig. 11 OPERATION OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating your miter saw, firmly mount it to a workbench or other supporting surface. Four holes (A) Fig. 12 are provided for A fastening the saw to a supporting surface. When frequently moving the saw from place to place, mount the saw on a 3/4” piece of p
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ROTATING THE TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING 1. This miter saw will cut any angle from 0° to 47° right and left. Turn the locking knob (A) Fig. 15 counter-clockwise, lift the miter detent trigger (B), and rotate the table. 2. The compound miter saw is equipped with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45° left and right. 3. The pointer (C) Fig. 16 indicates the actual angle of cut. Each scale line (B) represents 1°. When the center line (C) is moved from one line to the next on the scale, the angl
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TABLE HAZARD ZONE The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 20 on the table is designated as a HAZARD ZONE. A Never place your hands inside this area while the tool is being operated. Always use a clamp to secure short workpieces. Fig. 20 TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. IMPORTANT: Move the sliding fence to provide clearance for the blade and guard. The degree of tilt determines how far to move the sliding fence. Refer to the section “ADJUSTING
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ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 1. Adjust the saw so that both the bevel and miter pointers are set at 0°. Tighten the bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 25 and lock the cuttinghead in the down position. 2. Place one end of a square (A) Fig. 25 on the table and the other end against the blade. The blade should be 90° to the table. 3. To adjust, loosen the bevel lock handle. Loosen the locknut (B) Fig. 26 and turn the adjusting screw (C) with the pr
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ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 1. The downward travel of the saw blade can be limited to A prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. Make this adjustment by loosening the B locknut (A) Fig. 31, and turning the adjusting screw (B) in or out until other end of the screw (B) contacts the stop at the full downward travel of the saw blade. 2. Lower the blade as far as possible. Rotate the blade by hand to make certai
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NOTE: The “ON-OFF” switch for the laser beam is spring-loaded for longer battery life and is located on the handle at (A) Fig. B1. NOTE: The laser beam is powered by 3 AA batteries (not supplied), located at (B) Fig. B1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw of the cover and insert the batteries. L A B PARTIAL A CUT Fig. B1 Fig. B2 Fig. C VERTICAL ALIGNMENT SET SCREWS BRASS HEX NUT Fig. E Fig. D TO CHECK FOR ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT The rotation of the lines is set parallel at the factory a
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TO SET LEFT and RIGHT KERF ADJUSTMENT 1. Use the 1/8" hex wrench to turn the left or right kerf L adjustment screws and set the laser lines to either side of the test cut (Fig. G). To adjust the left line, turn the left kerf adjustment screw counter-clockwise to move the line toward the blade and clockwise to move the line away from the blade. To adjust the right line turn the right kerf adjustment screw counter-clockwise to move the line toward the blade and clockwise to move the line away from
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AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE When performing multiple or repetitive operations that result in small cut-off pieces (one inch or less), the saw blade can catch the cut-off pieces and project them out of the machine or into the blade guard and housing, causing damage or injury. To limit the risk, mount an auxiliary wood fence on your saw (Fig. 34). Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence (A) A Fig. 34.This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight wood approximately 1/2" thick by 3"
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CUTTING ALUMINUM Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum BLADE extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw FENCE blade and are within the capacity of the machine, position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section (Fig. 35). The wrong way to cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 36. Be sure to apply RIGHT Fig. 35 a stick wax to the blade bef
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CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of the saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding. The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52°/38° wall angle crown moulding. 1. Move the table to the 31.62° right miter position and lock the table in position. NOTE: A positive stop is provided to find this angle quickly. 2. Tilt the saw blade to the 33.86° left bevel position and tighten bevel lock handle. NOTE: A triangle indicator is provided on the bevel scale
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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 CHANGING THE BLADE A Use only cross-cutting saw blades. B When using carbide-tipped blades, do not use blades with deep gullets as they can deflect and contact the guard. Fig. 44 Use only 10" diameter saw blades that are rated for 5200 RPM or higher and have 5/8" diameter arbor holes. B DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POW
