Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 557 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 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
3 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
4 Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5 d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6 1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool 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.
7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µ F .
8 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.
9 FOREWORD Model 557 is designed to cut the grooves required for Porter-Cable biscuit sizes “FF”, “0”, “10”, and “20”. Adjustments are also provided which allow the tool to cut grooves for the following plate joiner accessories sold by other manufacturers: #6 biscuits, Duplex accessories, and Simplex accessories.
10 ADJUSTING DEPTH OF GROOVE A “quick set” depth adjusting turret (A) Fig. 2, provides for quick changes in depth of cut to accommodate the various sizes of available biscuits and other accessories. To set depth of cut: rotate depth adjusting turret until desired size marking on turret aligns with the index mark (B) Fig.
11 3. While holding adjustment knob in desired position: tighten lock-nut firmly. ADJUST ABLE FENCE Model 557 is equipped with an integral, adjustable fence which: • Provides micro height adjustment, distance scale includes indexes to top of cut, to center of cut, and to bottom of cut.
12 FINE ADJUSTMENT (90° Position) The adjustable 90° stop is factory adjusted for 90° and should not require additional adjustment. If “fine tuning” of the stop position is required: use a 5 / 64 " hex wrench (not furnished), to rotate set-screw (F) Fig.
13 8. Continue to hold spindle lock button while using the hex wrench (furnished with tool), to tighten blade retaining bolt securely, (by rotating clockwise). 9. Rotate the “quick set” depth adjusting turret (A) Fig. 12, to the “FF” position.
14 ALIGNMENT PLA TE (For Narrow Stock) When joining narrow material, it will be necessary to install the alignment plate (A) Fig. 15, (furnished with tool). The alignment plate provides added support for narrow material, and has index marks to aid in centering the cut in the narrow material.
15 A TT ACHING DUST BAG Depress spring clips (A) Fig. 18, and clip dust bag (B) on end of dust/chip deflector (C). The bag is equipped with a zipper to ease emptying of the collected material.
16 PRACTICE CUTS After each set-up or adjustment to the tool, it is recommended you make several practice cuts in scrap material to verify desired operation. CORNER JOINTS 1. Layout groove positions as described in POSITIONING GROOVES. 2. Set depth stop turret to desired biscuit (or other accessory), size.
17 7. Hold tool firmly as shown in Fig. 21, squeeze trigger switch to start tool. 8. At a slow, steady pace, push tool forward in base as far as depth stop allows. 9 . Release trigger switch to stop tool and remove tool from work. 1 0 . Repeat steps 6 through 9 until all the grooves for this joint are completed.
18 8. At a slow, steady pace, push tool forward in base as far as depth stop allows. 9. Release trigger switch to stop tool and remove tool from work. 10. Repeat steps 5 through 8 until all the grooves in workpiece “A” are completed. 11. Follow steps 3 through 10 of CORNER JOINTS Section to complete required grooves in workpiece “B” Fig.
19 7. Hold tool firmly as shown in Fig. 28, and squeeze trigger switch to start tool. 8. At a slow, steady pace, push tool forward in base as far as depth stop allows. 9. Release trigger switch to stop tool and remove tool from work. 10. Repeat Steps 5 through 8 until all the grooves for this joint are completed.
20 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.
21 REPLACEMENT P ARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. For a service parts list or to learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at www.porter-cable.com SERVICE AND REP AIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use.
22 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.
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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