Porter-Cable TIGER SAW 735 Instruction Manual
Porter-Cable TIGER SAW 735 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable TIGER SAW 735 Instruction Manual

Double insulated variable speed tiger saw all-purpose saws, dual cutting action, quick-change blade clamp
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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.
Part No. 899716 - 04-09-03

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  • Page 2: Work Area

    'f 11 :i i'd relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recog- nize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, all, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"...
  • Page 4 SERVICE 1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
  • Page 5 SYMBOL DEFINITION ......volts ......amperes ......hertz ......watts ......kilowatts ......microfarads ......liters ......kilograms N/cm 2 ......newtons per square centimeter ......pascals ......hours ......minutes ......seconds ......alternating current 3'%, ......three-phase alternating current ......
  • Page 6 If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section.
  • Page 7: Selecting The Blade

    I=.llJ _[e]jj[e] _F_,I IIIIB]:[.."le] - '| I "..]II III [ e]_ FOREWORD The Porter-Cable TIGER SAW®is designed for cutting wood up to 12" thick, metal up to 3/4" thick and various other materials, such as plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc. SELECTING THE BLADE For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper blade for the job.
  • Page 8 work the blade up and down while FLUSH RECESSED rotating the clamp (in a counter- BREAK BREAK clockwise direction). BROKEN BROKEN If the blade breaks leaving nothing to BLADE BLADE grasp (to pull it from the clamp), it may be necessary to use another blade as a tool to aid in removing the broken piece (see Fig.
  • Page 9: To Start And Stop Saw

    HOW TO HOLD SAW The gear housing, intermediate plate, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be made live if the blade cuts into live wiring within a wall. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK THE SAW MUST BE HELD AS SHOWN IN FIG. 8, AND HAVE THE RUBBER FRONT HOUSING COVER PROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT DAMAGED.
  • Page 10: Pivoting Guide Shoe

    DUAL BLADE MOTION (Model 737 only) Model 737 has dual blade motion: you have a choice of straight reciprocating motion, as shown in Fig. 10, or orbital motion as shown in Fig. 11. Straight reciprocating motion should be used for all metal cutting operations, and for wood cutting applications where finish is more important than speed.
  • Page 11 BEFORE YOU START TO WORK Select the blade best suited for the material to be cut (see ACCESSORIES). For greatest economy, use the shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the material to be cut. Be sure the material to be cut is rigid. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a bench vise or with clamps to the work table.
  • Page 12 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodicallyblow out all air passages with dry compressed air.All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear safety glasses while using compressed air. FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug...
  • Page 13 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable - Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.Dorter- cable.corn for catalog name your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable / Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.
  • Page 14 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 material during the warranty period.
  • Page 15 PORTER-CABLE " DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVIClO DE PORTER-CABLE • DELTA) (CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER'CABLE • DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable • Cab Power Tools are Available at "riles• Locations (Obtenga Refacclan de Parte_ 0 Servlcio para su Hermmletlta an los Slgulanfos Centros de Porter-Cable...

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