Porter-Cable 725 Porta-Band Instruction Manual

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Page 1 PORTA-BAND Band Saw MODEL 725 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who To learn more about Porter-Cable is 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.
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Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES* Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES* continued d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
Page 7: Grounding Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDED OUTLET BOX This tool should be grounded while in CURRENT CARRYING use to protect the operator from electric PRONGS shock. The tool is equipped with a 3- conductor cord and 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
Page 8 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 9: Functional Description
10-12 12-14 14-16 16-18 18-20 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD MODEL 725 PORTER-CABLE Portable Band Saw is designed to cut various types of material up to 3 " diameter or 3 " x 4 " rectangular shape. CARTON CONTENTS 1. Porta-Band saw 2.
Page 10: Operation
WILL NOT fit the precision blade guides on portable band saws. Therefore, they MUST NOT be used. Refer to the blade selection chart in the Porter-Cable catalog (see “ACCESSORIES” section in this manual) for types of blades available and their recommended usages.
Page 11 NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT WITH YOUR BAND SAW. Damage to the blade guide bearings or rubber tires on the pulleys may result. Porter-Cable’s “Lube Wax” is available as an accessory and is recommended when cutting aluminum, brass and thick materials. Cast iron should be cut dry.
Page 12: Troubleshooting
At completion of cut DO NOT allow saw to fall against work. HOLD SAW SECURELY. Fig. 6 shows the proper cutting position for various shapes. TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665.
Page 13: Maintenance
LUBRICATION Although all PORTER-CABLE tools have been thoroughly lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant at the time of manufacture, it is recommended that the oil level in the gear chamber be checked before using your saw and periodically thereafter as follows: WARNING: Remove band saw blade to prevent accidental contact.
Page 14: Service
All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.
Page 15: Accessories
ACCESSORIES • 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.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
Page 16: Warranty
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 17: Español
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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