Porter-Cable 552 Instruction Manual page 15

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cut aligning the mark with the right notch. This will produce two
pockets, spaced
3. Close the work clamp and pull on the workpiece to assure that it is
clamped securely.
CAUTION: Do not proceed unless work is securely clamped. See
TO ADJUST WORK CLAMP section if necessary.
4. Move switch to ON position (to start motors).
CAUTION: Keep hands clear of cutter area when motors are
running to prevent personal injury.
5. Grasp knob and push operating lever (A) Fig. 21, forward (in direction of
arrow #1 ) until it hits the forward stop (B) Fig. 21.
6. Pull lever back (in direction of arrow #2) until it contacts rear stop (C) Fig.
22.
NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 should be performed smoothly and quickly.
Each motion should require approximately one second. Jerky or
excessively fast movement will cause a rough cut. Moving too
slowly will overheat the bits.
7. Release the operating lever. It will return to the neutral position.
8. Open the work clamp and remove workpiece from machine.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 as necessary to complete desired cuts.
10. Move switch to OFF position after last cut is completed.
CAUTION: Clean chips and dust from under machine. Do not allow
chips to pile up into the machine: clean area before top of chip pile
reaches bottom of machine cabinet.
Clean motors daily. Disconnect machine from power source, tip
machine onto its back, and use dry, compressed air to blow dust
out of both motors. Wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
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A
Fig. 19
3 " on centers, and centered on the workpiece.
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A
B
Fig. 21
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Fig. 20
A
C
Fig. 22