Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 747 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 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 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Hold power tool 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 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 SELECTING THE BLADE For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper blade for the job. A complete line of access ories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations.
10 1. The reciprocating shaft must be fully extended to permit access to the Quik-Change ™ blade release collar (A) Fig. 4. If necessary, gently squeeze the trigger switch to move the reciprocating shaft to its outermost position (as shown in Fig. 4).
11 HANDLE FEA TURES 1. Model 745 is supplied with a standard handle. 2. Model 746 is supplied with a soft grip handle. 3. Model 747 is supplied with a rotating handle and soft grip.
12 Fig. 9 A TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK THE SAW MUST BE HELD AS SHOWN IN FIG. 8A OR 8B, AND MUST HAVE THE RUBBER FRONT HOUSING COVER PROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT DAMAGED. DO NOT USE THE TOOL UNLESS THE ROTATING HANDLE IS LOCKED IN POSITION. IF THE HANDLE WILL NOT LOCK THE TOOL MUST BE RETURNED FOR REPAIR.
13 V ARIABLE SPEED The saw is equipped with a variable speed control (0 to 2600 SPM). As the switch trigger is squeezed, the speed of the saw blade increases. The lower speeds are recommended for most metal cutting, while the higher speeds are recommended for wood.
14 PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE FEA TURES 1. Model 745 is supplied with a standard hex key guide shoe. 2. Models 746 and 747 are supplied with a keyless Quik-Change ™ guide shoe. ADJUSTING PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. DO NOT OPERATE THE TIGER SAW ® WITH THE GUIDE SHOE REMOVED.
15 2. The Models 746 and 747 are supplied with a keyless Quik-Change ™ pivoting guide shoe. To adjust, rotate lever (A) Fig. 12B. releasing the pivoting guide shoe (B).
16 SAWING MET AL When cutting angle, H-beam, I-beam, channel, etc., start the cut on the surface where the greatest number of teeth will contact the work. To make a pocket cut, drill a starting hole first. To extend blade life, cutting oil can be applied to the work surface along the line of the cut.
17 ACCESSORIES 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 tool to the service station for immediate service.
18 POR TER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY 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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