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Porter-Cable PCXB310BS Instruction Manual

9 in. (228 mm) band saw
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9 IN. (228 MM) BAND SAW
SCIE À RUBAN 228 MM (9 PO)
SIERRA DE CINTA PARA
BRANCO DE 228 MM (9 PULG.)
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'instructions
Manual de instrucciones
www.portercable.com
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN,
CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA
DE GARANTÍA.
CATALOG NUMBER
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
PCXB310BS
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL
PRODUCTO.
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  • Page 1 SIERRA DE CINTA PARA BRANCO DE 228 MM (9 PULG.) Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. CATALOG NUMBER ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE PCXB310BS INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS ................. POWER TOOL SAFETY ....................BAND SAW SAFETY ...................... ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY ............TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY ................CARTON CONTENTS ....................KNOW YOUR BAND SAW ..................... GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS .................

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to and/or instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer.

  • Page 4: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL the tool or an attachment to do a job for Safety is a combination of common sense, which it was not designed. staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool.
  • Page 5 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF 21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make footing and balance at all times. sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in. 22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest 17.

  • Page 6: Band Saw Safety

    BAND SAW SAFETY 1. TO AVOID INJURY from unexpected 13. SUPPORT round work properly (with a movement, make sure the saw is on a V-block or clamped to the miter gauge) firm, level surface and properly secured to prevent it from rolling and the blade to prevent rocking.

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements And Safety

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. SPECIFICATIONS This circuit must not be less than #16 wire WARNING and should be protected with a 10 Amp time lag fuse. Before connecting the motor to the To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, power line, make sure the switch is in the off or damage to the tool, use proper circuit...
  • Page 8 This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a two-contact grounded receptacle.

  • Page 9: Tools Needed For Assembly

    TOOLS NEEDED FOR CARTON CONTENTS ASSEMBLY UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Carefully unpack the band saw and all its Supplied Not Supplied parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw on a secure 2 mm hex wrench Phillips screwdriver surface and examine it carefully.
  • Page 10 UNPACKING YOUR BAND SAW...

  • Page 11: Know Your Band Saw

    KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Blade tension knob Upper wheel cover Upper blade wheel Upper cover lock knob Blade guard Blade guide height adjustment knob Upper blade guide ON/OFF switch Miter gauge Table aligning bolt Lower blade guide Wheel brush Lower cover lock knob Lower blade wheel Lower wheel cover Blade tracking knob...

  • Page 12: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS BAND SAW TERMS LEADING EDGE — The front edge of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first. BLADE GUIDES — Support the blade and keep it from twisting during operation. Blade MITER CUT — An angle cut made across the guides must be adjusted when blade is width of a workpiece.

  • Page 13: Assembly And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Estimated Assembly Time: 50 - 60 minutes. 6. Replace the table aligning nut (2) back intot the place and tighten with the table WARNING aligning bolt (1). For your safety, never connect plug to power source receptacle until all assembly and Fig.
  • Page 14 Installing 4. Loosen the upper blade guide lock 1. Make sure the blade tension knob (1) is knob (4) on the rear side of the band saw turned counterclockwise enough to get by turning it counterclockwise. blade over pulleys. 5. Lower the upper blade guide (5) to its 2.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING A NEW BELT (FIG. F) ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open the lower wheel cover. WARNING 2. Loosen the blade tension by turning the To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and blade tension knob. unplug the band saw from the power source 3.
  • Page 16 BLADE TENSION (FIG. H) The blade must be slightly tensioned before adjusting blade tracking. Make sure blade WARNING guides and bearings do not interfere with ● To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF blade. and disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments.
  • Page 17 UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE 6. Loosen the side hex screw (4) by turning SUPPORT BEARING (FIG. J, K) counterclockwise with a 4 mm hex WARNING wrench supplied. 7. Move the upper blade guide brackets (5) The blade guard has been removed for clarity in or out until the guide pins (2) are just of illustration.
  • Page 18 Blade guides 8. Tighten the support bearing hex 1. Loosen two front hex socket screws (1) screw (6). with a hex wrench. 9. The back edge of the blade (3) should be 2. Move the guide pins (2) as close to the positioned 1/16 in.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS Do not force the workpiece against the blade. Light contact permits easier cutting and prevents “ON/OFF” SWITCH (FIG. P) unwanted friction and heating of the blade. The switch with safety key is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the band saw. Sharp saw blades need little pressure for 1.
  • Page 20 Fig. Q Minimum (12.7 mm) (25.4 mm) (38.1 mm) (50.8 mm) (63.5 mm) Circle Diameter 1/2 in. D 1 in. D 1-1/2 in. D 2 in. D 2-1/2 in. D 1/8 in. 3/16 in. 1/4 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. Blade Width (3.2 mm) (4.8 mm)

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE MOTOR Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust WARNING from the motor. Follow lubrication instruction For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and on the motor label. remove the plug from power source before WARNING maintaining, cleaning, adjusting or lubricating your band saw.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.com.
  • Page 23 MOTOR PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Noisy operation. 1. Incorrect belt tension. 1. Adjust tension. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section - "DRIVE BELT TENSION." 2. Loose motor pulley. 2. Readjust and tighten motor pulley set screw. 3. Loose pulley cover. 3.

  • Page 24: Accessories And Attachments

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES WARNING WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have Since accessories, other than those offered completely read the Instruction Manual for by Porter-Cable, have not been tested with that accessory. this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 9 IN. (228 MM) SINGLE SPEED BAND SAW PARTS LIST FOR BAND SAW Description Size Q'ty ID Description Size Q'ty X7F7 Lower door X7DB 6P4 clip X7F6 Hex screw M6*10 X7DA Power cord X7F5 Spring washer X7D9 Hex screw M8*25 X7F4 X7D8...
  • Page 26 9 IN. (228 MM) BAND SAW SCHEMATIC FOR BAND SAW...
  • Page 27 NOTES...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.portercable.com or call (888) 609-9779.

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