Porter-Cable 7430 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable 7430 Instruction Manual

Double insulated angle grinder

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Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29
Double Insulated
Angle Grinder
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
7430
Part No. 910958 - 09-01-04

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29 Double Insulated Angle Grinder MODEL 7430 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. 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.
  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    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.
  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    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.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES* d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  • Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional. Do not install woodcarving blade on this grinder. SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials.
  • Page 7: Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal

    ... time-lag miniature fuse-link where X is the symbol ... protective earth ... class II tool IPXX ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage.
  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    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 9: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable angle grinders are designed for numerous grinding operations. Typical applications are auto body grinding, smoothing welding beads, removing gates and flash from castings, removing rust and the like. NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. Assembly time to install HANDLE, WHEEL GUARD and GRINDING WHEEL is required and should take 15 minutes or less.
  • Page 10 Fig. 3 TO INSTALL GRINDING WHEEL DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Rest the tool on its back with the spindle facing up. Install and adjust the appropriate wheel guard following instructions in “TO INSTALL WHEEL GUARD” section of this manual. Position the inner flange (A) Fig.
  • Page 11 " thick TYPE 27 wheels, assemble outer blade flange with flat side against the wheel (flange hub outward, away from wheel), see (C) Fig. 8. Depress the spindle lock pin (E) Fig. 9, and hold while rotating the grinding wheel clockwise by hand until the spindle lock engages. Continue holding the spindle lock pin engaged while placing the lugs of the auxiliary handle/wrench (F) Fig.
  • Page 12: Operation

    The arrow on the front gear housing indicates the direction in which the grinding wheel rotates. 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. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING Fig.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.
  • Page 14: Accessories

    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 Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...

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