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Porter-Cable 447 Instruction Manual

Double insulated circular saw
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To learn more about Porter-Cable
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Copyright © 2003 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 37
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
347k and 447k
IMPORTANT
Part No. 900003 - 12-10-03

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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 © 2003 Porter-Cable Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 37 Double Insulated Circular Saw IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

  • 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 mounting hole. BLADE BRAKE (Model 447 only) Model 447 is equipped with an electric blade brake that energizes automatically whenever the trigger switch is released. REMOVING THE BLADE DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Push in blade lock (A) Fig. 1, and rotate blade by hand until lock engages blade arbor.

  • Page 8: Installing The Blade

    Check the telescoping guard to insure it is in working order. Clean inner blade flange, retract telescoping guard, and place sharp blade on arbor making sure teeth point up at front of saw as shown in Fig. 2. AVOID CONTACT WITH BLADE TEETH TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 9 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR NORMAL CUTTING It is recommended that the depth of cut be adjusted so that the saw blade just protrudes through the thickness of material being cut. Adjust depth of cut as follows: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
  • Page 10 45° or the 90° position. In normal operation the bevel stop sleeve (C) Fig. 6, is aligned as shown in Fig. 6. To adjust the saw for a bevel cut beyond the normal 45° to 90° range: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
  • Page 11 Fig. 7 LINE-OF-CUT INDICATOR Line-of-cut indicator slots (Fig. 9), are provided at the front of the saw base. The right slot is used to follow a line when making a 90° cut. The left slot is used to follow a line when making a 45° cut.

  • Page 12: Blade Wrench Storage

    BLADE WRENCH STORAGE Blade wrench storage is provided in the bottom of the saw handle (see Fig. 10). Position the handle end of the blade wrench into the storage slot and push forward until seated. INSTALLING SAWDUST EXHAUST NOZZLE An exhaust nozzle is provided to direct sawdust away from operator and the line of cut.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Fig. 14 illustrates proper hand support of the saw. Clamp work on a rigid support such as a bench or saw horses. See Fig. 14. Mark the line of cut on the work. Be sure cut-off line is beyond end of support to the right only enough to allow proper operation of the telescoping guard.

  • Page 14: Bevel Cutting

    Do not force the cut. Let the saw do the cutting at the rate of speed permitted by the type of cut and the material being cut. When the cut is completed, release the switch and allow the blade to stop before lifting the saw from the work.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Mark the area clearly with lines on all sides. Start near the corner of one side and place front edge of saw base firmly on the work. Hold saw up so blade clears the material. Be sure you have adjusted the blade properly for depth of cut.

  • Page 16: 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 17 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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