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Porter-Cable 423MAG Instruction Manual

Double insulated circular saw
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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL : PÁGINA 19
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 37
Double Insulated
Circular 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. _______________________________________
MODELS
423MAG and 424MAG
IMPORTANT
Part No. 912490 - 01-04-05

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Circular Saw MODELS 423MAG and 424MAG 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: Table Of Contents

    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 Safety Instructions for All Saws a) Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
  • Page 7 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES continued l) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
  • 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: Carton Contents

    EXTENSION CORD SELECTION 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 10: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 7-1/4" diameter blades that have a 5/8" diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM operation (or higher). A mounting flange kit for diamond-hole blades is available. This kit adapts the saw for use with 7-1/4"...
  • Page 11 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 While pressing the arbor lock button, extend the lever on the Quick Change the blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 and turn it clockwise (left-hand thread). Remove the Quick Change blade clamp, release the arbor lock button, and remove the outer blade flange.
  • Page 12 DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in working order. If telescoping guard movement is sluggish or binding exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair. TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR NORMAL CUTTING Adjust the depth of cut so that the saw blade barely protrudes through the thickness of the workpiece.
  • Page 13 0° POSITIVE STOP The saw is equipped with an adjustable positive stop at 0°. Check the accuracy of this stop periodically. To adjust: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (A) Fig. 8, and position the base for a 0°...
  • Page 14 HOW TO USE THE SAW DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not working. If the telescoping guard binds or is sluggish, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair.
  • Page 15 Fig. 18 Fig.17 CROSS-CUTTING Cutting directly across the grain of a piece of lumber is called crosscutting. Position the work so that the cut will be on the left. RIPPING Cutting wood lengthwise is referred to as ripping. This operation is performed in the same manner as crosscutting with the exception of supporting the workpiece.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Use a keyhole or bayonet saw to cut clean corners. 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. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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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