Porter-Cable Model 543 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable Model 543 Instruction Manual

Double insulated bayonet saw with keyless quik-change blade clamp

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Instruction
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To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2005 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 33
Double Insulated
Bayonet Saw
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 543 with
Keyless Quik-Change™
Blade Clamp
IMPORTANT
Part No. 900471- 01-14-05

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2005 PORTER-CABLE Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 33 Double Insulated Bayonet Saw Keyless Quik-Change™ IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
  • 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.
  • Page 6 SYMBOL ... volts ... amperes ... hertz ... watts ... kilowatts ... farads µF ... microfarads ... litres ... grams ... kilograms ... bars ... pascals ... hours ... minutes ... seconds ... no-load speed …/min or …min ... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute or d.c.
  • Page 7: 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 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

    To install the plastic sub-base, remove the six screws from the bottom of the base, remove the metal sub-base, place the plastic sub-base on the saw, and reinstall the six screws. Be sure to save the metal sub-base for reuse.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Move the blade shaft forward until the blade is clear of the blade guide. Grasp the tip of the blade, move it towards the blade holder lever/right hand side of saw and pull the blade out of the clamp. TO START AND STOP SAW...
  • Page 11 CHIP BLOWER This saw is equipped with a chip blower to keep the cutting area free of chips. Use knob (B), Fig. 6, to turn the chip blower on and off. The knob is shown in the off position. To turn the chip blower on, turn the knob counterclockwise until it stops.
  • Page 12 One of the distinctive and important features of the Porter-Cable bayonet saw is the ability to start the cut (in wood only) within an area without making drilled holes first. This is especially important when making cutouts for electrical outlets in finished walls, openings in cabinet tops for sinks and openings for plumbing fixtures.
  • Page 13: 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 help line at TROUBLESHOOTING Fig.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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 lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
  • Page 15: Service

    All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.
  • 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.
  • Page 17: Español

    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 •...

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