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900004 - 06-07-02.qxd
6/24/02
Instruction
manual
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Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation
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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35
Double Insulated
Circular Saw
MODEL 743
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. _______________________________________
Part No. 900004 - 06-07-02
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- Page 1 900004 - 06-07-02.qxd 6/24/02 1:12 PM Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35 Double Insulated Circular Saw MODEL 743 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
900004 - 06-07-02.qxd 6/24/02 1:13 PM WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, ·... - Page 3 900004 - 06-07-02.qxd 6/24/02 1:13 PM of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- Page 4 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 5 16. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
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Page 6: Extension Cord Selection
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: Selecting A 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. CAUTION: AVOID CONTACT WITH BLADE TEETH TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 8 SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair. 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: CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
- Page 9 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: CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
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Page 10: Blade Wrench Storage
(see Fig. 6) until angle is correct. LINE-OF-CUT INDICATOR Line-of-cut indicator slots (see Fig. 9), are provided at the front of the saw base. The left slot is used to follow a line when making a 90° cut. The right slot is used to follow a line when making a 45°... - Page 11 900004 - 06-07-02.qxd 6/24/02 1:13 PM INSTALLING SAWDUST EXHAUST NOZZLE An exhaust nozzle is provided to direct sawdust away from operator and the line of cut. This nozzle can be installed as follows: CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Swing open exhaust cover (A) Fig. 11, and clean out any sawdust that may have accumulated.
- Page 12 See Fig. 14. 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 13 The left edge of the saw base can then be guided, as shown in Fig. 15. NOTE: The line of the cut must be adjusted to allow for the width of the guide.
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Page 14: Bevel Cutting
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 15: Maintenance
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 16 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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