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901452 - 03-28-02.qxd
5/15/02
Instruction
manual
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation
9:07 AM
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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31
Double Insulated
TIGERCLAW
™
Variable Angle
RECIPROCATING SAW
Patent # 6,138,364
Additional Patents Pending
IMPORTANT
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. _______________________________________
MODEL
740
Part No. 901452 - 03-28-02
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- Page 1 901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31 Double Insulated TIGERCLAW ™ Variable Angle RECIPROCATING SAW...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM 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. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, ·... - Page 3 901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting.
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Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have contacted Porter-Cable and we have advised you. SYMBOL DEFINITION ... -
Page 5: Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 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 6: Functional Description
16-18 18-20 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Porter-Cable variable angle reciprocating saw is designed for cutting wood up to 12" thick, metal up to as plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc. SELECTING THE BLADE For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper blade for the job. - Page 7 901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 To remove blade: repeat steps 1 through 3, and pull blade from blade clamp (while the release collar is being held in the open position). NOTE: If the blade clamp collar resists rotation to remove a blade, work the blade up and down while rotating the clamp (in a counter- clockwise direction).
- Page 8 901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM INSTALLING THE BLADE ADAPTOR WARNING: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Standard jig saw blades may be used in the variable angle reciprocating saw with the proper blade adaptor installed. To prepare for installing a standard jig saw blade follow steps 1 through 3 in INSTALLING THE BLADE section of this manual.
- Page 9 901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM FRONT SCROLL HOUSING ADJUSTMENT WARNING: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. The variable angle reciprocating saw is designed with a rotatable front scroll housing for easier radius cuts. This feature permits additional access in close workspaces to reach places where conventional tools cannot be used.
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Page 10: Operation
901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM OPERATION TO START AND STOP SAW Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect saw to power circuit. Hold saw firmly Fig. 10 or Fig.10A. Squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 11, to start motor. -
Page 11: Using The Saw
901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE The Quik-Change ™ pivoting guide shoe (A) Fig. 12, serves as a rest while making a cut. It is pivoted so the saw may be gradually raised to a position perpendicular to the work as the saw is moved toward the operator. -
Page 12: Sawing Metal
901452 - 03-28-02.qxd 5/15/02 9:07 AM Page 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 SAWING METAL When cutting angle, H-beam, I-beam, channel, etc., start the cut on the surface where the greatest number of teeth will contact the work. To make a pocket cut, drill a starting hole first. -
Page 13: Service And Repairs
(model number, type, serial number, etc.). ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com... - Page 14 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 15 Pour obtenir des pièces et accessoires pour les produits Porter-Cable • Delta, s’adresser à tout distributeur Porter- Cable • Delta, centre de service agréé ou centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable • Delta. Si vous n’avez accès à aucun de ces centres, appeler le 888-848-5175 et on vous dirigera vers le centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable •...