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4-1/2 inch (115mm)
Cordless Cut Off Tool
Instruction manual
Manuel d'instructions
Manual de'instrucciones
www.portercable.com
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN,
CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL
PRODUCTO.
CATALOG NUMBER
PC1800AG
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings : Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power t
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4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing acce
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d) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled. e) The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control. f) Do not use a damaged
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a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator can control torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken. b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand. c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs.
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SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR SANDING OPERATIONS a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback. SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR WIRE BRUSHING OPERATIONS a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessi
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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 hazardou
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A Figure A 2 1. Trigger Switch 2. Lock-Off Button 3 3. Spindle Lock Button 4. Spindle (not shown) 1 5. Side Handle 6. Abrasive Wheel 5 7. Unthreaded Backing Flange (not shown) 8. Threaded Clamp Nut (not shown) 9. Guard (Type 1, Type 27) 6 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for battery chargers. • Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, bat
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• Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing. • Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger to any surface. The charger is intended to use on a flat, stable surface (i.e., table top, bench top). • Do not operate charger with damag
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: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually
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LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features an automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to function at peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the batter
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Assembly : To prevent accidental operation, turn off tool and remove battery before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury. Attaching the Side Handle • A three position auxiliary handle (5) is furnished with your grinder and can be screwed into either side of the grinder housing as well as into the top. : This handle SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES to maintain complete control of the tool. Always make
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FIGURE G - NOTE: The guard is pre-adjusted to the G diameter of the gear case hub at the factory. If, after a period of time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw (12) with latch in the closed position and guard installed on the tool. Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the : latch in the open position. Undetectable damage to the guard 12 or the mounting hub may result. : If the guard cannot be tightened by the guard latch, do not use the tool and take the tool and guard to a
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4-1/2 inch (115mm) Sanding Flap Discs Type 27 guard Type 27 guard unthreaded backing flange hubbed sanding flap disc 4-1/2 inch (115mm) Cutting Wheels non-hubbed sanding flap disc threaded clamp nut Type 1 guard Type 1 guard backing flange backing flange abrasive cutting wheel diamond cutting wheel clamp nut clamp nut Operation H Switch (Figure H &I) Lock-off Button and Trigger Switch Your cut-off tool is equipped with a lock-off button (2). To lock the trigger switch (1), move the lock-off but
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Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop before laying the tool down. : Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off. SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock button (3) is provided to prevent the spindle from rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate J the spindle lock only when the tool is turned off, the battery is removed, and the wheel has come to a complete stop. Do not engage the spin
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• Figure M - If the wheel you are installing is more than 1/8 1/4 inch WHEELS M inch (3mm) thick, place the threaded clamp nut on the spindle so that the raised section (pilot) fits into the center of the wheel. Threaded Clamp Nut Backing Flange • Figure N - If the wheel you are installing is 1/8 inch (3mm) 1/8 inch WHEELS thick or less, place the threaded clamp nut on the spindle so N that the raised section (pilot) is not against the wheel. Threaded Clamp Nut 4. While depressing the spindle
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3. Figure P - Maintain a 5˚ to 10˚ angle between the tool and work P surface. 4. Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface. 5˚-10˚ 5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down. MOUNTING SANDING BACKING PADS Turn off tool and remove battery before making any adjustments or : removing or installing attachments or accessories. NOTE: Guard may be removed when using san
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2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for the proper N.I.O.S.H. approved mask. 3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint part
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4. Maintain contact between the edge of the wheel and the work surface with wire wheels. 5. Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to S avoid creating gouges in the work surface. Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without moving, or moving the tool in a circular motion causes burning and swirling marks on the work surface. 5˚-10˚ 6. Remove the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before setting it down. : Use extra
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USING CUTTING WHEELS Do not use edge grinding/cutting wheels for surface grinding applications : because these wheels are not designed for side pressures encountered with surface grinding. Wheel breakage and injury may result. 1. Allow tool to reach full speed before touching tool to work surface. 2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing tool to operate at high speed. Cutting rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed. 3. Once a cut is begun and a notch is established in t
