Porter-Cable PCE6430 Instruction Manual page 9

2. If the depth adjustment ring (B) is not on the motor,
thread the depth adjustment ring (B) onto the
motor until the ring is positioned as shown. Insert
the motor into the base by aligning the groove in
the back of the motor with the guide pins (L) on the
base. Slide the motor down until the depth
adjustment ring (B) snaps into place.
3. Adjust the depth of cut by turning the depth
adjustment ring (B). Refer to Adjusting the Depth
of Cut.
4. Close the locking lever (H) when the desired depth
is achieved. For information on setting the cutting
depth, Refer to Adjusting the Depth of Cut.
MOTOR QUICK RELEASE (FIG. 3)
1. Open the locking lever (H) on the base.
2. Grasp the base with one hand, depressing both
quick release tabs (A).
3. With the other hand, grasp and pull motor from the
base.
BIT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
SELECTING THE BIT
WARNING
Projectile hazard. Only use bits with 1/4" (6.4 mm) shanks. Smaller
shank bits will not be secure and could become loose during operation.
These laminate trimmers are equipped with a 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter collet which accepts
bits having 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter shanks. Bits are available as an accessory.
WARNING
Do not use bits with a diameter in excess of 1" (25.4 mm) in
this tool.
FIG. 4
INSTALLING THE BIT
NOTE: The bit shank and chuck should be clean and free of dust, wood residue and
grease before assembling.
1. Remove the motor unit from the base. Refer to Motor Quick Release (if needed).
2. Clean and insert the bit shank into the collet until the end of the shank bottoms.
Then withdraw the bit approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm).
3. Press and hold the spindle lock button (D). Tighten the collet nut securely with the
supplied 17 mm open-end wrench (T).
NOTE: As an alternative to the spindle lock button, a thin 10 mm wrench can be
used on the flats of the spindle (F).
To remove the bit, reverse the procedure. If the bit will not remove easily, lightly tap
the bit shank with a wrench.
T
D
F
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FIG. 3
B
L
A
H