Functional Description - Porter-Cable 557 Instruction Manual

900016 - 10-31-01.qxd
FOREWORD
Model 557 is designed to cut the grooves required for Porter-Cable biscuit
sizes "FF", "0", "10", and "20". Adjustments are also provided which allow
the tool to cut grooves for the following plate joiner accessories sold by other
manufacturers: #6 biscuits, Duplex accessories, and Simplex accessories.
SELECTING THE BISCUIT
5
Biscuits are
/
32
shown below. Choose the largest biscuit that will accommodate the type of
joint being made.
#FF
#10
TO START AND STOP TOOL
CAUTION: Make sure switch is OFF and power circuit voltage is the
same as that shown on the specification plate.
1. Connect tool to power circuit.
2. Grip tool firmly to resist starting torque, and squeeze trigger switch (A)
Fig. 1, to START tool.
2/12/02 2:37 PM

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

" thick. They are available from Porter-Cable in four sizes as
BISCUITS
Shown Actual Size
Fig. 1
6
Page 6
#0
#20
B
A