Functional Description - Porter-Cable 552 Instruction Manual

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FOREWORD
Porter-Cable Model 552 is a compact, high speed, production Pocket
Cutter ® . It cuts a
hand operated, cycle. It accepts materials that are
works well in hardwood, softwood, high pressure plastic laminate, particle
board, MDF, and melamine.
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*NOTE: A " thick spacer must be attached to the table top when cutting materials
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8
5 "
/ thick. Material must be at least
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1. Carefully remove all of the components from the carton. We recommend
you retain all packing materials until after you have inspected and
satisfactorily operated the machine.
WARNING: Do not connect the machine to the power source until
you read and understand this entire instruction manual.
2. Locate each of the items listed below (see Fig. 1).
A Literature/Hardware Package containing:
Instruction Manual
Service Parts List
1 1 " Wrenches (set of two)
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8
11 " and
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16
5
" Hex Wrench
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B Hardware Package containing:
Machine Feet (four pcs.)
Flat Washers (four pcs.)
" × 18 Hex Nuts (four pcs.)
5
/
16
"-20 ×
1
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4
C Table Top
D Cabinet Assembly
3. Place the Cabinet Assembly onto a sturdy, level work table.
4. Familiarize yourself with all features and controls as shown in Fig. 2.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

3 " wide pocket and drills a
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8
1 " thick, and at least 1
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2
UNPACKING
Square Drive, Screwdriver Bit
3 " Pocket Cutting Bit
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8
9
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64
7 " Wrench Drill Motor Mounting Screw (
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16
long, flat head, machine screw)
5
" Machine Screws (four pcs.)
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8
E Pocket Cutting Motor
F Drill Motor
D
Fig. 1
8
9 " pilot hole in one quick,
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64
1 15
" to
/ /
2
1 " wide, and at least 1
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2
" Pilot Hole Drill Bit
F
E
B
" thick*, and
16
1
" to
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2
1 " long.
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2
"-20 ×
1 1 "
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4 2
A
C