Porter-Cable Model 548 Instruction Manual
Porter-Cable Model 548 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable Model 548 Instruction Manual

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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29
Bayonet 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
548
Part No. 903548 - 01-13-05

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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 15 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29 Bayonet Saw MODEL 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: 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 - ... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute or d.c.
  • 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: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Model 548 Bayonet Saw is designed for cutting materials of the following MAXIMUM thickness: Wood 2 SELECTING THE BLADE To obtain best results with your Porter-Cable bayonet saw, it is important that you use the right blade for the job. You will not only get better performance, but your blades will last longer and a smoother cut will result.
  • Page 10 To unlock the lock button, squeeze trigger allowing lock button free to spring out, and release. BASE INSERT Two base inserts, like the one shown in Fig. 3, are available to reduce splintering the top fibers of plywood and other splinter-prone materials. One insert has a short center slot for use with tapered tooth blades up to wide.
  • Page 11 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 cut-outs for electric outlets in finished walls, openings in cabinet tops for sinks and openings for plumbing fixtures.
  • Page 12 3. Gear lubricant should be level with the bottom of the oil plug hole, but should not run out. If this condition does not exist, tip machine up and add a small amount of Porter-Cable lubricant until it is even with the bottom of the hole.
  • Page 13: 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 help line at 1-800-487-8665. 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 14: Service

    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 15: 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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