Porter-Cable 552 Instruction Manual page 16

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TO ADJUST POCKET CUT
Alignment of the pocket cut to the drilled pilot hole, and the distance
between the end of the pocket and the edge of the material, are both
adjusted to nominal specifications at the factory. These normally require no
further adjustment, but both can be "fine tuned" to meet your specific
needs.
ALIGNMENT OF POCKET TO PILOT HOLE:
CAUTION: Disconnect machine from power circuit before making
any adjustments.
1. Tilt machine onto its back (see Fig. 23).
2. Cut a piece of scrap material to approximately 4" by 4".
3. Lift the machine operating lever (A) Fig. 23, and insert the piece of scrap
wood as shown in Fig. 23.
4. Determine the direction (left or right, as viewed in Fig. 24), and amount
of pocket movement required to align pocket with pilot hole.
5. Locate the adjusting screw (A) Fig. 25, reach into bottom of machine
and locate the screw by "feel" (see Fig. 26).
This screw is made of nylon, and is equipped with a jam nut to lock it in
place. The end of this screw contacts the inside of the machine cabinet and
controls the (left to right), position of the pocket cutting motor.
6. Rotate the adjusting screw counterclockwise (by hand), to release jam
nut. Turn jam nut counterclockwise a few turns.
7. Rotate the adjusting screw as required to align pocket to pilot hole:
One turn of the screw will move the pocket approximately
Clockwise rotation of the screw will move the pocket to the right (as
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Fig. 23
A
Fig. 25
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Fig. 24
Fig. 26