Summary of Contents for Porter-Cable Pocket Cutter 550
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MODEL 550 IMPORTANT Please make thatthe use this certain person whois understands these equipment carefully reads and instructions before operations. starting below future reference. and retain for Spaces Model No. Type -T séfial Part ’ No. 8756254496 é 5 ; ie L S a “...
INSTRUCTIONS. 12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable 13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any and safer performance.
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.
TRANSPORT LOCK ‑ TO START AND STOP THE POCKET CUTTER The Pocket Cutter is equipped with atransport lock. Use the transport lock to CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT POCKET CUTTER TO POWER lock the motor unit in the UP position before making adjustments or changing SOURCE until you have read and understand this entire manual.
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DEPTH ADJUST OF CUT CAUTION: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER CIRCUIT. 1. Tilt motor unit up and hold while loosening lower motor mounting screw (see Fig. 3). CAUTION: Maintain hold on motor unit with one hand during the entire depth of cut adjustment procedure to prevent injury from falling motor. The transport lock cannot be used to restrain falling motor during this procedure.
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1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT POCKET CUTTERFROM POWERSOURCE, tilt motor to the UP position and engage transport lock. 2. Loosen the four fence clamp knobs and slide the fences outward to provide space for positioning the workpiece onto the Pocket Cutter base. 3.
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5. Tighten the guide bushing retaining nut. 6. Lift up on the motor unit and hold while turning transport lock knob counterclockwise FOUR TO SIX FULL TURNS to release lock. Slowly lower motor and check for free movement. MAKE POCKET CUT It is recommended that you make several practice cuts in scrap material to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operation of the Pocket Cutter and to verify all settings before starting your actual project.
For repair or replacement return the complete tool or accessory, transportation prepaid, to your nearest Porter-Cable Service Center or Authorized Service Station as listed under PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE "TOOLS-ELECTRIC’ in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory. Proof of purchase may be CENTER.
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Authorized Service Stations are located in all one nearest you, large cities, the classified section in your phone book (under "Tools-Electric’). PORTER-CABLE®, HAMMER-HEAD®, LASERLOC®, OMNIJIG®, POCKET CUTTER®, PORTA‑ PORTA-PLANE®, BAND®, VERSA-PLANE®, SAW BOSS®, SPEED-BLOC®, SPEEDMATIC®, SPEEDTRONIC®, STAIR-EASE®, TIGER CUB®, TIGER® SAW, DURATRONIC™, MICRO-SET™, Printed U.S.A.
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