900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:09 AM GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:09 AM Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery. CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, Porter-Cable charger Model 8604 should only be used to charge Porter-Cable battery pack Model 8723 and Porter-Cable charger Model 8624 should only be used to charge Porter-Cable battery pack Model 8823.
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18. Do not short across the terminals of the battery pack: EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE. 19. Dispose of expended batteries properly. The Porter-Cable Models 8723 and 8823 Battery Packs contain rechargeable nickel- cadmium batteries. These batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Do not attempt to free the stalled bit by starting and stopping the motor. This could result in bodily injury. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver is designed to drill holes and drive fasteners in various materials as indicated in the following chart: MAXIMUM CAPACITIES DRILLING...
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The Models 877 and 887 Cordless Hammer Drill/Drivers have a two-speed gear shift which provides spindle speed ranges of approximately: 0 to 475 RPM (LOW) and 0 to 1450 RPM (HIGH) for Model 877; 0-500 RPM (LOW) and 0-1500 RPM (HIGH) for Model 887. To change speed ranges: release trigger switch to stop motor and then slide speed selector (A) Fig.
900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:09 AM DRIVER BIT STORAGE Convenient storage areas with retaining clip (B) Fig. 4, for screwdriver bits are provided on each side of the tool. OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL Before using your cordless tool for the first time, the battery pack should be fully charged.
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900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:09 AM DIAGNOSTICS The Models 8604 and 8624 chargers are equipped with a diagnostic system that automatically checks the battery pack each time a pack is inserted into the charger. If no problems are found, the charger will automatically switch to “Fast Charge”...
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900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:09 AM HOW TO HOLD THE HAMMER DRILL/DRIVER WARNING: The front end of the Hammer Drill/Driver may be made live if the tool drills into live wiring in the wall. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE HAMMER DRILL/DRIVER MUST BE HELD AS SHOWN IN FIG.
900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:10 AM DRILLING WOOD In addition to the instructions listed under GENERAL DRlLLlNG, the following also apply: When using twist drills in wood, they should be withdrawn from the hole frequently to clear chips built up in flutes to avoid overheating and burning work.
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900470 - 11-30-00.QXD 9/25/02 11:10 AM Install proper bit that fits screw to screwdriver. Set torque adjusting collar for desired torque and set speed selector to LOW. Set screwdriver for correct rotation. Start screw straight in hole with fingers. Place bit on screw, start screwdriver and exert pressure to drive screw. As soon as screw has seated, lift screwdriver from screw.
LUBRICATION For your continued safety and electrical protection, lubrication and service on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected;...
These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.
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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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(CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE (CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER-CABLE Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable (Locations où vous trouverez les pièces de rechange nécessaires ainsi qu’un service d’entretien) ARIZONA...
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