Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Porter-Cable PCE341 Instruction Manual

SAWING IN WOOD (FIG. 7)
1. If necessary, draw a cutting line.
2. Switch the tool on.
3. Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow the line.
For sawing parallel to the edge of your workpiece, install the parallel fence and
guide your jigsaw along the workpiece a shown in Figure 7.
SAWING IN WOOD USING A PILOT HOLE (FIG. 8)
1. If necessary, draw a cutting line.
2. Drill a hole (ø 12 mm minimum) and introduce the saw blade.
3. Switch the tool on.
4. Follow the line.
For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the trammel bar and set it to the required
radius.
FIG. 7
SAWING IN METAL
Use a cooling lubricant (cutting oil) to prevent overheating of the
saw blade or the workpiece.
1. Mount an appropriate saw blade.
2. Proceed as described above.
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of
service centers, or call the PORTER-CABLE Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
CLEANING
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with dry air at least once
a week. Wear proper ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) eye protection and proper
NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection when performing this.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-
metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these
parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
FIG. 8

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

9 - ENG