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.
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.
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.
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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.
Never touch bit immediately after use. It may be extremely hot. Do not use Laminate Trimmer motor without the Laminate Trimmer Base installed. Loss of control could result, causing personal injury, or damage to work.
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SYMBOL ... volts ... amperes ... hertz ... watts ... kilowatts ... farads µF ... microfarads ... litres ... grams ... kilograms ... bars ... pascals ... hours ... minutes ... seconds ... no-load speed …/min or …min - ... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute or d.c.
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.
3. Open-end wrenches (2) FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Porter-Cable Model 310 Laminate Trimmer is designed for trimming laminated plastics, phenolics and other similar materials having a bonding agent too hard to be trimmed with ordinary tools. NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required.
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(when rotated in relation to the marker). One complete turn of the ring changes the depth of cut USING ONLY FINGER PRESSURE, TIGHTEN CLAMPING KNOB. Make a practice cut on a piece of scrap material (see USING A LAMINATE TRIMMER). ". ". " change in depth of...
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73100 EDGE GUIDE KIT The Model 73100 Edge Guide Kit is available (as an accessory), for use with the Model 310 trimmer. The 73100 is designed for use with non-piloted bits, on curved or straight applications. Non-piloted bits can produce a 90°...
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ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING BASE AND ROLLER (73100) DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Remove power unit from base unit (see TO INSTALL BIT), and install the bit. Position the base and roller guide assembly (A) Fig. 2, to the base unit. The alignment pin on the back of the guide base fits into hole (C) Fig.
Assemble it to the guide base and adjust similar to the other guides. 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. TROUBLESHOOTING...
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. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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.
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.
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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