Operation; Turning The Saw On And Off - Porter-Cable PCX362010 Instruction Manual

Failure to comply with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury.
READ ENTIRE MANUAL. In addition to reading these operating instructions, it is important to read and understand
the entire manual before operating this saw. Follow all applicable instructions regarding assembly, preparation, and
adjustment prior to making any cuts and comply with all safety rules and warnings in this section and elsewhere
throughout this manual.
1. Each time you use the saw, run through the
following checklist:
• Are the power source and power connections
adequate for the saw?
• Are the saw and work area free of clutter and
by-standers?
• Is the blade tight and properly aligned?
• Does the riving knife thickness match the blade
requirements?
• Are the blade and riving knife properly aligned?
• Is the operator qualified to make the cut and
familiar with all of the relevant safety rules,
warnings and instructions included in this manual?
• Is the operator and everyone in proximity to
the saw wearing appropriate eye, hearing and
respiratory equipment?
• Are the bevel angle and height adjustment knobs
locked in the proper position?
• Is the blade set at the proper height?
• If ripping, is the rip fence parallel to the blade and
securely locked in position?
• If crosscutting, is the miter gauge knob tight?
• If making through cuts with a standard blade, are
the blade guard riving knife and anti-kickback
pawls properly attached and properly functioning
with both guards contacting the table surface?
• Is there proper clearance and support for the
workpiece as it enters and leaves the blade?
• Are any cutting aids needed? If so, are they in
place, or within reach for proper use?
2. The use of attachments and accessories not
approved by the manufacturer may result in
injury.
TURNING THE SAW ON AND
OFF
The ON/OFF paddle switch (in red) is located on
the left side of the front panel of the saw.
To turn the saw ON lift the switch. Press the
switch down to turn the saw OFF. (See Fig. 21)
When not in use, the saw should be turned off
and the power switch locked out to prevent
unauthorized use. To lock out power switch, use
a standard long shackle lock, with a shackle that
is at least 2-3/4" (70mm) long and no more than
9/32-inch (7mm) thick.

OPERATION

3. Replace or sharpen the anti-kickback pawls
when the points become dull.
4. Make sure saw is stable and cut can be
accomplished without tipping the saw.
5. Never use fence and miter gauge together.
6. The proper throat plate must be in place at all
times.
7. If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if
it vibrates excessively, cease operating
immediately until the source has been located
and the problem corrected.
8. Never perform freehand cutting, plunge
cutting, re-sawing or cove cutting.
AVOID KICKBACK
A kickback can occur when the workpiece pinches
the blade, or binds between the saw blade and the
rip fence or other fixed object. This can cause the
workpiece to rise from the table and/or be thrown back
toward the operator. See instructions for reducing the
risk of kickback on page 7 of this manual.
IF KICKBACK OCCURS, turn the saw "OFF" and
verify proper alignment of the blade, riving knife and
miter gauge or rip fence, and the proper functioning
of the riving knife, anti-kickback assembly and blade
guard assembly before resuming work.
LOCK
OUT
HOLE
18
FIG. 21