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Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35
Double Insulated
SAW BOSS
Circular Saw
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who
is to use this equipment carefully reads
and understands these instructions before
starting operations.
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. _______________________________________
®
MODEL 345
Part No. 901012 - 05-07-02
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Page 1: Circular Saw
Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35 Double Insulated ® SAW BOSS Circular Saw MODEL 345 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who... -
Page 2: General Safety Rules
WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and ·... - Page 3 operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
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Page 4: Specific Safety Rules And Symbols
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. - Page 5 14. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. 15. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.
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Page 6: Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. -
Page 7: Functional Description
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 150mm (6") diameter, thin-kerf blades having a SELECTING A BLADE A combination blade is furnished with your saw and is an excellent blade for all general ripping and crosscutting operations. A fine tooth blade is recom- mended for cutting plywood. - Page 8 SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair. 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: CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
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Page 9: Positive Stops
90° cuts being sure that the top of the base is in contact with the bottom of stop screw (A), Fig. 6, and tighten locking lever. Turn saw upside down, retract telescoping guard and check squareness of blade as shown in Fig. 7. - Page 10 Turn saw upside down, retract telescoping guard and check 45° angle as shown in Fig. 8. If adjustment is necessary loosen bevel adjustment locking lever and turn stop screw until angle is correct. LINE OF CUT INDICATOR A line of cut indicator (A), Fig. 9, is provided at the front of the base. The left edge of the notch in this indicator is used to follow a line when making 90°...
- Page 11 Adjust saw for depth of cut so that slot in insert straddles saw blade at least ". Align insert so the saw blade is centered in the slot and tighten knob securely. INSTALLING SAWDUST EXHAUST NOZZLE An exhaust nozzle is provided to direct sawdust away from operator and the line of cut.
- Page 12 Fig. 14 illustrates proper hand support of the saw. Clamp work on a rigid support such as a bench or saw horses. See Fig. 14. Mark the line of cut on the work. Be sure cut-off line is beyond end of support to the left only enough to allow proper operation of the telescoping guard.
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Page 13: Bevel Cutting
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. - Page 14 Mark the area clearly with lines on all sides. Start near the corner of one side and place front edge of saw base firmly on the work. Hold saw up so blade clears the material. Be sure you have adjusted the blade properly for depth of cut.
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Page 15: Maintenance
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance. - Page 16 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. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
- Page 17 Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...