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Porter-Cable 325MAG Instruction Manual

Double insulated circular saw
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Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL : PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE
Double Insulated

Circular Saw

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. _______________________________________
MODELS
324MAG and 325MAG
IMPORTANT
Part No. 907836- 05-31-04
3131

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  • Page 1: Circular Saw

    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 Double Insulated Circular Saw 324MAG and 325MAG IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

  • Page 4: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
  • Page 5 14. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Functional Description

    7-1/4" diameter blades that have a diamond-shaped mounting hole. BLADE BRAKE (Model 325MAG only) Model 325MAG is equipped with an electric blade brake that energizes automatically when the trigger switch is released. REMOVING THE BLADE DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

  • Page 8: Installing The Blade

    2. Clean the inner blade flange, retract the telescoping guard, and place the new blade on the arbor. Verify that the teeth point up at the front of the saw (Fig. 4). 3. Place the outer blade flange (A) Fig. 5 on the arbor with the smooth side against the blade.
  • Page 9 Tighten the bevel adjusting lever firmly. For bevel cuts greater than 45°, set the guide on the 45° mark. Lift the bevel adjusting lever into the slot (D) Fig. 7 and move the saw base to the greater angle. Tighten the bevel adjusting lever firmly.

  • Page 10: Positive Stop

    0° POSITIVE STOP The saw is equipped with an adjustable positive stop at 0°. Check the accuracy of this stop periodically. To adjust: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (A) Fig. 8, and position the base for a 0°...
  • Page 11 2. Place the compression spring on the thumb screw (C) Fig. 14 (supplied with the rip guide), and thread into the hole in the saw base. DO NOT TIGHTEN. 3. Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and tighten the thumb screw.
  • Page 12 For narrow rip cuts, use the rip guide (available as an accessory). Guide the saw by keeping the inner face of the rip guide (Fig. 18) tight against the edge of the board. For making wider cuts (plywood and wide sheets), tack or clamp a wooden guide strip to guide the left edge of the saw base (Fig.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    FACTORY 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 lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.

  • Page 14: Service And Repairs

    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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