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Porter-Cable 548 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable 548 Instruction Manual

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Copyright © 2003 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 13
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 25
Bayonet Saw
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
IMPORTANT
Part No. 903548 - 12-12-03

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  • Page 1 Instruction Bayonet Saw manual MODEL IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize 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

    When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool.

  • Page 4: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    Labor regulations. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

  • Page 5: Replacement Parts

    When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 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 6: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Model 548 Bayonet Saw is designed for cutting materials of the following MAXIMUM thickness: Wood 2 ", Aluminum ", Steel ". 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 7 Fig. 2 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 "...

  • Page 8: Plunge Cutting

    HOLD SAW AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIG. 4. 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 9 USING THE JIG SAW First, secure the material in a bench vise or with clamps to the work table. This is especially important when sawing small pieces or thin material. As the work progresses in scroll or curved cut-out pieces, the material can be re-adjusted to accommodate the movement of the saw.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    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 11: Failure To Start

    FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
  • Page 12 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 13 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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