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Instruction Two-Speed
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manual PORTA-BAND
Band Saw
MODEL 725
IMPORTANT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with an approved three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. GROUNDED OUTLETBOX If your unit is for use on less than 150 CURRENT Volts, the pow
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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 expo
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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 ro
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS 1. 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. 2. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. 3. KEEP BLADES SHARP. 4. MAKE SURE the material to be cut is firmly held to prevent movement. 5. STAY CLEAR OF END PIECES that may fall after being cut off. 6. NEVER USE A LIQUID COOLA
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........................ 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 mo
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TO START AND STOP SAW 1. Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect machine to power circuit. 2. Squeeze trigger switch (A), Fig. 1, to start motor. Release trigger to stop motor. A Fig. 1 TWO SPEED SWITCH The Two-Speed Band Saw is equipped with a speed changing switch (B) Fig. 2. For LOW-SPEED cutting, slide the switch bar toward “LO”. For HlGH-SPEED cutting, slide the switch bar toward “HI”. B Fig. 2 SELECTING THE BLADE BAND SAW
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USE OF LUBRICANTS NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT WITH YOUR BAND SAW. Damage to the blade guide bearings or rubber tires on the pulleys may result. Porter-Cable’s “Lube Wax” is available as an accessory and is recommended when cutting aluminum, brass and thick materials. Cast iron should be cut dry. With the saw running, apply to wax momentarily to both sides of the blade. Reapply wax intermittently as needed. WARNING: EXERCISE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT HANDS FROM CONTACTING THE BLADE. After prolonged cu
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OPERATION HOW TO USE A PORTABLE BAND SAW 1. Verify material to be cut is firmly held to prevent movement. 2. Set Two-Speed switch to desired position. Speed CAN be changed while machine is running. 3. Hold the saw as shown in Fig. 5, with the work stop (A) contacting the work and blade teeth clear of the work. 4. Turn saw “ON” and lower onto work. Allow weight of saw to control cutting pressure. Additional pressure will slow down speed of the blade and reduce cutting efficiency. 5. Hold saw st
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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 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
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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
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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 C
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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 MISSOURI OREGON Tempe 85282 (Phoenix) Addison 60101 (Chi
