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Copyright © 2006 Porter-Cable
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31
Double Insulated Variable
Speed TIGER SAW ®
All-Purpose Saw
MODEL 741 with
Keyless Quik-Change™
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. ______________________________________
Blade Clamp
IMPORTANT
Part No. 641656-00 - 03-10-06
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- Page 1 Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2006 Porter-Cable ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31 Double Insulated Variable Speed TIGER SAW ® All-Purpose Saw MODEL 741 with Keyless Quik-Change™ Blade Clamp IMPORTANT...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you. -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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. - Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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.
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Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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"... - Page 7 SYMBOL ... volts ... amperes ... hertz ... watts ... kilowatts ... farads µF ... microfarads ... litres ... grams ... kilograms ... bars ... pascals ... hours ... minutes ... seconds ... no-load speed …/min or …min - 1 ... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute or d.c.
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Page 8: Carton Contents
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 9: Assembly
When cutting metal always select a blade which will allow at least three teeth to be engaged in the thickness of material. BLADE CLAMP FEATURES The Model 741 is supplied with a keyless Quik-Change ™ blade clamp. INSTALLING THE BLADE with Keyless Quik-Change ™ Blade Clamp The reciprocating shaft must be fully extended to permit access to the Quik-Change ™... - Page 10 DO NOT lubricate the blade clamp. Lubricant can attract contamination. WEAR ANSI Z87.1 SAFETY GLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR. HANDLE FEATURES The Model 741 is supplied with a soft grip handle. FLUSH BREAK BROKEN BLADE Fig. 4...
- Page 11 (on scrap material), will aid you in choosing the best speed for obtaining the desired results on your application. PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE FEATURES The Model 741 is supplied with a standard hex key guide shoe. Hold saw as shown in Fig. 6. The Fig. 6...
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Page 12: Using The Saw
Fig. 8 The Model 741 pivoting guide shoe is adjusted by loosening the two hex screws (with wrench supplied) located on the bottom of the front gear housing (A) Fig. 9. Loosen both screws enough to allow the pivoting guide shoe to move freely. -
Page 13: Sawing Wood
Forcing the saw will not make it cut faster. SAWING WOOD The TIGER SAW ® is used much the same as a hand saw in that it is moved toward the operator during the cutting operation. However, since the blade... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers, or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888)-848- 5175. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. -
Page 15: Service
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. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable•Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. -
Page 16: Warranty
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.