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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 37
Instruction
Double Insulated
manual
Circular Saw
MODELS
347k and 447k
IMPORTANT
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avo
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3. Do not 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 an
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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. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Kee
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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 pr
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SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts µF ........................ microfarads l ........................ liters kg ........................ kilograms 2 N/cm ........................ newtons per square centimeter Pa ........................ pascals h ........................ hours min ........................ minutes s ........................ se
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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
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4. Remove blade retaining bolt, release blade lock and remove outer blade flange. 5. Retract telescoping guard and remove blade. INSTALLING THE BLADE 1. 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. AVOID CONTACT WITH B
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B A Fig. 3 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. 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. 1 NOTE: The upper guard (B) Fig. 4, is marked in /4" increments for convenience in set
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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. 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
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TO ADJUST 90° POSITIVE STOP 1. 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 un
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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. 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. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Swing open exhaust cover (A) Fig. 11, and clean out any sawdust that may have accumulated. 3.
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RIP GUIDE A rip guide (A), Fig. 13, is available as an accessory. Install rip guide as follows: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Insert rip guide through slot in right side of saw base. Slide the guide in until it A extends through the slot in left Fig. 13 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 scr
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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. CROSS-CUTTING 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
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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
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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 too
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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) Cleveland 44125 ARIZONA ILLINOIS MINNESOTA 8001 Sweet Valley Drive Tempe
