Electrical Safety; Power Supply; Cutting Capacity - Porter-Cable PCM355 User Manual

2300w chop saw
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
For your convenience and safety, the following warnings are
on your Heavy-Duty 355mm (14") Chop Saw:
FOR SAFE OPERATION READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
DO NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
USE ONLY REINFORCED WHEELS RATED 4100 RPM
OR HIGHER.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACE-
MENT PARTS.
• ALWAYS: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, USE GUARDS,
CLAMP WORK IN VISE, USE PROPER RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP
LOCATIONS.
• ONLY USE CHOP SAW WHEEL OF A MAX.
THICKNESS OF 2.8MM AND A MAX. DIAMETER OF
355mm.
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the following symbols:
......................Read Instruction Manual
......................Use Ear Protection
......................Use Eye Protection
V .......................Volts
A .......................Amperes
Hz .......................Hertz
W .......................Watts
min.......................minutes
.......................Alternating current
.......................Direct current
n
.......................No load speed
0
.......................Class II Construction
.......................Earthing terminal
.......................Safety alert symbol
.../min...................Revolutions or reciprocations per minute

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, authorized Porter-Cable
Service Center or an equally qualified person in order to
avoid damage or injury.If the power cord is replaced by an
equally qualified person, but not authorized by Porter-Cable,
the warranty will not be valid.
FEATURES (fig. 1, 4)
A. Lock Chain
B. Spark Deflector Screw
C. Spark Deflector
D. Base
E. Fence
F. Vise
G. Flat Wrench
H. Crank
I.
Vise Lever
J. Wheel
K. Guard
L. Spindle Lock
M. Depth Stop Bolt and lock Nut
N. Trigger Switch
O. Padlock Hole
P. Fence Bolts

POWER SUPPLY

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. A voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause a
loss of power and overheating.

CUTTING CAPACITY

The wide vise opening and high pivot point provide cutting
capacity for many large pieces. Use the cutting capacity
chart to determine total maximum size of cuts that can be
made with a new wheel.
CAUTION: CERTAIN LARGE, CIRCULAR OR
IRREGULARLY SHAPED OBJECTS MAY REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL HOLDING MEANS IF THEY CANNOT BE
HELD SECURELY IN VISE.
CAUTION: DO NOT CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS
TOOL.
Maximum Cutting Capacity
NOTE: Capacity shown on chart assumes no wheel wear and
optimum fence position.
Workpiece
Shape:
90°
A = 125mm
A = 115mm
Cutting Angle
(4-7/8")
(4-1/2")
45°
A= 115mm
A = 98mm
Cutting Angle
(4-1/2")
(3-13/16")
ENGLISH
A x B
115mm x 130mm
A = 115mm x 137mm
(4-1/2" x 5-1/8")
(4-1/2" x 5-3/8")
102mm x 188mm
(4" x 7-5/8")
76mm x 229mm
(3" x 7-3/8")
115mm x 98mm
A = 98mm
(4-1/2" x 3-13/16")
(3-13/16")
105mm x 95mm
95mm
(4-1/8" x 3-3/4")
(3-3/4")
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