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14" Abrasive
Instruction
Cut-Off Machine
Manual
MODEL 1400
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is to use
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The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect- ing YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. 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
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Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in 21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a to the “OFF” position. complete stop. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur 22. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER contacted. TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER T
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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 is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same charac
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EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBL
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F B C A C D E Fig. 7 Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCKOUT F IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent C B A unauthorized use, using a padlock (C) Fig. 7 with a 3/16" diameter shackle. D VISE Clamping the workpiece can be accomplished quickly E and easily, as follows: 1. Depress lever (A) Fig. 8, to lift half-nut (B) off screw Fig. 9 (C). 2. Pull out screw handle (D) Fig. 8, far enough to allow workpiece (E) to be placed in vise opening against rear vis
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ADJUSTING DOWNWARD A TRAVEL OF ABRASIVE B WHEEL A stop screw (A) Fig. 12, is provided to limit the downward travel of the abrasive wheel. This adjustment is made by loosening lock nut (B) and turning stop screw (A) in or out as desired. Then tighten lock nut (B). Fig. 12 Fig. 13 illustrates edge of the arm casting (C) contacting stop screw (A) limiting the downward travel of the C abrasive wheel. NOTE: As the abrasive wheel becomes smaller in diameter, because of wear, the downward travel of the
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OPERATIONS MAKING THE CUT After clamping the workpiece securely in the vise, turn the machine on and allow the motor to come up to full speed. Lower the wheel (A) lightly until it comes into contact with the workpiece (B), as shown in Fig. 17. Do not allow the wheel to chatter and jump as this may cause the wheel to wear out of round, resulting in poor quality cutting and possible broken wheels. A B Fig. 17 Continue to push firmly down on the handle while the cut is being made, as shown in Fig.
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE WHEEL DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Rotate the front wheel guard (A) Fig. 21, to the up position, as shown. A Fig. 21 2. Press in on arbor lock (B) Fig. 22, and at the same time rotate wheel (F) by hand until the arbor lock B engages. Fig. 22 3. Using the wrench provided, loosen arbor screw (C) Fig. 23, by turning it counterclockwise and remove arbor screw (C), washer (D), outside wheel flange (E) and wheel (F). DO NOT REMOVE INSIDE WHEEL FLANGE. 4. Make sure
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BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER A SOURCE. Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes have been installed. After the first check, examine the brushes after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary. Fig. 24 The brush holders (A) Fig. 24, are located on the motor housing opposite each other. Fig. 25 illustrates one of the brushes r
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ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable·Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable·Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable·Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Porter-Cable·Delta recommended acces
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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 Machinery 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 MINNESOTA Cleveland 44125 Minneapolis 55429 Tempe 85282 (P
