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Double Insulated CUTOUT TOOL MODEL 7499 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who To learn more about Porter-Cable is to use this equipment carefully reads visit our website at: and 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.
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.
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.
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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tools 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"...
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SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........volts A ........amperes Hz ........hertz W ........watts kW ........kilowatts F ........farads µF ........microfarads l.......... litres g ........grams kg........kilograms bar ........bars Pa ........pascals h ........hours min........minutes s.........
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.
SELECTING THE BIT A variety of cutout bits are available. Refer to the listing in your Porter-Cable Catalog to select the bit that is best suited to your application. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BIT Be sure that the power switch is in the "OFF"...
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 INSTALLING A BIT WITH 1/4" SHANK Be sure the power s w i t c h i s i n t h e "OFF" position and that the tool is disconnected from the power source to avoid accidental starting which could result in personal injury.
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Engage the spindle lock (C) Fig. 7. Firmly tighten the screw (A) Fig. 7. Clean and insert the shank of the 1/8" (or .115") bit into the special chuck. The bit shank must extend at least 1/2" into the special chuck. Firmly tighten the screw (B) Fig.
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Pull the cutout tool out of the wall just enough to move bit over the side of the electrical box. As soon as you feel that the bit is on the outside of the electrical box, push the bit into the wall keeping it in contact with the wall of the box.
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. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
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.
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