Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 447 Porter-Cable
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Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference. Model No. ______________________________________ Type ___________________________________________ Serial No.
2 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS 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.
3 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.
4 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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.
5 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.
6 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section.
7 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.
8 4. Remove blade retaining bolt, release blade lock and remove outer blade flange. 5. Retract telescoping guard and remove blade. INST ALLING THE BLADE 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove any sawdust that may have accumulated within guards and around arbor.
9 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.
10 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.
11 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.
12 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. INST ALLING SAWDUST EXHAUST NOZZLE An exhaust nozzle is provided to direct sawdust away from operator and the line of cut.
13 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 extends through the slot in left side of base.
14 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.
15 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. WEAR ANSI Z87.
16 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.
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.
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