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Porter-Cable PCB330BS Instruction Manual

14 in. (355 mm) band saw
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14 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW
SCIE À RUBAN 355 MM (14 PO)
SIERRA DE CINTA PARA
BRANCO DE 355 MM (14 PULG.)

Instruction Manual

Manuel d'instructions
Manual de instrucciones
www.portercable.com
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN,
CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y
PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
CATALOG NUMBER
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
PCB330BS
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR
EL PRODUCTO.
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    SIERRA DE CINTA PARA BRANCO DE 355 MM (14 PULG.) Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. CATALOG NUMBER ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE PCB330BS INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ................... SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS ................. POWER TOOL SAFETY ....................BAND SAW SAFETY ...................... ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY ............TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY ................CARTON CONTENTS ....................KNOW YOUR BAND SAW ..................... GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer.

  • Page 4: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS have only impact–resistant lenses. They BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL ARE NOT safety glasses. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 Safety is a combination of common sense, could seriously injure you when they break. staying alert and knowing how to use your WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST power tool.

  • Page 5: Band Saw Safety

    BAND SAW SAFETY 1. TO AVOID INJURY from unexpected 14. CUT only one workpiece at a time. Make movement, make sure the saw is on a sure the table is clear of everything firm, level surface and properly secured except the workpiece and guides before to prevent rocking.

  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements And Safety

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of WARNING power, overheating and burning out of the motor. To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, The table below shows the correct size to use or damage to the tool, use proper circuit depending on cord length and nameplate ampere...

  • Page 7: Tools Needed For Assembly

    240 VOLT SINGLE PHRASE OPERATION CARTON CONTENTS WARNING UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS To avoid injury, disconnect the motor from power Carefully unpack the band saw and all its parts, and source outlet before reconnecting the wire. compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page.
  • Page 8 UNPACKING YOUR BAND SAW...

  • Page 9: Know Your Band Saw

    KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Lower blade support bearing Upper cover Upper blade wheel Lower blade guide Blade guard Upper blade support bearing Upper blade guide Blade ON/OFF switch Table insert Table Wheel brush Table removed for Lower cover clarity of illustration Table tilt scale Blade tension Table lock knob...

  • Page 10: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS BAND SAW TERMS RESAW — A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make BLADE GUIDES — Support the blade and thinner workpiece. keep it from twisting during operation. Blade RESIN — A sticky sap that has hardened. guides must be adjusted when blade is RIPPING CUT —...

  • Page 11: Assembly And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Estimated Assembly Time: 50 - 60 minutes. Fig. A-2 WARNING For your safety, never connect plug to power source receptacle until all assembly and Magnet adjustment steps are complete, and you have read and understood the safety instructions. ASSEMBLING CABINET STAND (FIG.
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE SAWDUST PORT (FIG. C) 7. Mount the door plate (12) to the R.H. side plate (3) hinges and fasten with four The sawdust port has a 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm, screws w/ washers (10). O.D.) / 2-1/4 in. (57.2 mm, I.D.) diameter NOTE: Hinge goes behind side plate lip.
  • Page 13 Mounting the table (Fig. E, F) INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES 5. Remove the table aligning pin (18) and (FIG. G) table insert (13) from the table. WARNING 6. Guide the table slot (14) over the saw To avoid injury from accidental starting, blade and rotate a 1/4 turn, so the slot is always turn the switch OFF and remove the perpendicular to the blade.
  • Page 14 Installing INSTALLING POWER CORD STORAGE 1. Make sure the blade tension knob (1) is (FIG. I) turned counterclockwise enough to get 1. Bag “I” - Power cord brackets (1) are provided for convenient cord storage. Attach blade over pulleys. 2. Remove old blade as explained in the power cord brackets to the back of the “Removing”...
  • Page 15 ADJUSTING THE 90° TABLE STOP (FIG. K) NOTE: Changes in blade width and type of 1. Loosen the table lock knobs (1) and tilt material being cut will have an effect on the the table to the right. blade tension. Too much or too little tension 2.
  • Page 16 Fig. M WARNING To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments. NEVER make adjustments with the machine running. NOTE: Make sure the blade is tensioned and tracking properly. Adjust the blade guides and support bearing after each blade tension and tracking adjustment.
  • Page 17 NOTE: This blade support bearing prevents 5. Loosen the side hex socket screw (4). Move the guide block support bracket (6) the blade from moving back too far and damaging the saw teeth setting. in or out until the blocks are just behind the saw teeth.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS To avoid twisting the blade do not turn sharp corners; saw around corners. “ON/OFF” SWITCH (FIG. T) A band saw is basically a “curve-cutting” The keyed switch is intended to prevent saw. It is not capable of doing intricate inside unauthorized use of the band saw.
  • Page 19 BLADE SELECTION (FIG. V) Common causes of blade breakage: ● Poor guide alignment and adjustment. CAUTION ● Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when handling short radius. a saw blade. ● Feeding too fast. CAUTION ●...
  • Page 20 INSTALLING A NEW BELT (FIG. X) 240 V OPERATION - CHANGING WIRES 1. Open the lower wheel door. (FIG. Y, Z) 2. Loosen the blade tension by turning the WARNING blade tension lock knob (1). To avoid injury, disconnect the motor from 3.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE MOTOR Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust WARNING from the motor. Follow lubrication instruction For your own safety, turn switch OFF and on the motor label. remove the plug from power source receptacle WARNING before maintaining, cleaning,adjusting, or lubricating your band saw.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
  • Page 23 3. Incorrect fuse or circuit breaker. 3. Have electrician upgrade service to outlet. For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of service centers, or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.

  • Page 24: Accessories And Attachments

    Do not use any accessory unless you have Since accessories, other than those offered completely read the Instruction Manual for by Porter-Cable, have not been tested with that accessory. this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Porter-Cable recommended accessories should be used with this product.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 14 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW PARTS LIST FOR BAND SAW I.D. Description Size Q’ty I.D. Description Size Q’ty I.D. Description Size Q’ty X1RS ADJUSTING KNOB ASSEMBLY 1 X25Z FLAT WASHER 2 X40F GUARD STRONGER X1V7 SPRING WASHER 5/16 16 X262 HEX.
  • Page 26 14 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW SCHEMATIC FOR BAND SAW...
  • Page 27 14 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR CABINET STAND I.D. Description Size Q’ty X1VV SCREW (CROSS HEAD) W/I WASHER 3/16*3/8 X23E STAR KNOB X2DC CARRIAGE SCREW 5/16*1/2 X2DM FEET HARDWARE BAG X2DQ HEX. NUT W/WASHER 5/16 X2DS 3/8*1 X2QE...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    90 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your PORTER-CABLE Power Tool for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.

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