Maintenance; Replacement Parts; Troubleshooting - Porter-Cable PC1800AG Instruction Manual

USING CUTTING WHEELS
Do not use edge grinding/cutting wheels for surface grinding applications
:
because these wheels are not designed for side pressures encountered with surface
grinding. Wheel breakage and injury may result.
1. Allow tool to reach full speed before touching tool to work surface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing tool to operate at high speed.
Cutting rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.
3. Once a cut is begun and a notch is established in the workpiece, do not change the
angle of the cut. Changing the angle will cause the wheel to bend and may cause
wheel breakage.
4. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop
rotating before setting it down.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING
Blowing dust and grit out of the motor housing using compressed air is
:
a necessary maintenance procedure. Dust and grit from metal grinding often accumulate
on interior surfaces and could create an electrical shock hazard if not cleaned out.
:
ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
LUBRICATION
Porter Cable tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use. Tools
should be lubricated regularly every year depending on usage. (Tools used on heavy
duty jobs and tools exposed to heat may require more frequent lubrication.) This
lubrication should be attempted only by trained power tool repairperson's such as those
at Porter Cable service centers or in other qualified service personnel.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service
website at www.portercableservicenet.com. You can also order parts from your nearest
Porter Cable Factory Service Center or Porter Cable Authorized Warranty Service
Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
Problem
• Unit will not start.
• Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger. • Insert battery pack into

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
• Battery pack not installed properly.
• Battery pack not charged.
• Charger not plugged in.
• Surrounding air temperature
too hot or too cold.
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Possible Solution
• Check battery pack
installation.
• Check battery pack
charging requirements.
charger until LED
appears.
• Plug charger into a
working outlet. Refer to
"Important Charging Notes"
for more details.
• Move charger and battery
pack to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40
degrees F (4.5°C) or below
105 degrees F (+40.5°C).