Porter-Cable 440 Instruction Manual page 11

A
B
Fig. 3
Depress the safety (A) Fig. 3, and squeeze the trigger switch (B) Fig. 3 to
start the motor. Release the trigger switch to stop the motor.
IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked
in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (A) Fig.
4 with a 3/16" diameter shackle.
REMOVING DEBRIS
This dry-cut metal saw has an internal debris collector (A) Fig. 5. The cover
for the collector has a window (B). When the debris covers half of the
window, remove the cover to empty the collector.
removing the cover to keep the chips or shavings away from your hands or
other body parts. Do not throw hot debris where paper or other flammable
materials are located.
To remove the debris collector cover:
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE
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1. Turn the knob (A) Fig. 6 counter-clockwise to loosen the cover (C) Fig. 5.
2. Remove the cover (C).
3. Empty the debris collector. Use a brush to thoroughly remove all chips,
shavings, and/or any other debris.
4. Install the collector cover by securely turning the knob (A) Fig. 6
clockwise. Tighten securely.
B
Fig. 5
Recently-cut debris can be very hot. Take care when
Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal
injury.
A
C
A
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A
Fig. 6