Porter-Cable PC14CTSW Instruction Manual page 9

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lever (I) up. Pull crank assembly out as far as desired. Vise may be pushed forward into
work without cranking. Lower vise lever (I) then tighten vise (F) on work by using crank (H).
FENCE OPERATION (FIG. 5, 6)
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Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or
removing or installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the trigger switch is in
the OFF position. The fence (E) can be adjusted two ways: to change desired cutting
angle and to change spacing between the fence and vise.
TO CHANGE THE DESIRED CUTTING ANGLE
Use the wrench provided to loosen (do not remove) the two fence bolts (P). Align the
desired angle indicator line with the slot line (Q) in the base (D). Securely tighten both
fence bolts before use. For more accurate square cuts, disconnect the power supply,
loosen the two fence bolts, push arm down until wheel extends into base. Place a square
against the wheel and adjust fence against the square. Securely tighten both fence bolts
before use. When making a miter cut, the vise (F) may not clamp securely, depending on
the thickness of the workpiece and the miter angle. Other aids (such as spring, bar or
C-clamps) will be necessary to secure the workpiece to the fence when making these cuts.
TO CHANGE SPACING BETWEEN THE FENCE AND VISE
Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the two fence bolts (P). Adjust the fence
(E) to desired locations. Insert both fence bolts in provided locations. Securely tighten both
fence bolts before use.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF WHEELS (FIG. 7, 8)
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Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or
removing or installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the trigger switch is in
the OFF position. Do not make any adjustment while the wheel is in motion.
Do not make any adjustment while chop saw is plugged into power supply.
1. Push in wheel lock lever (L) and rotate wheel (J) by hand until wheel lock lever
engages slot in inside flange (R) to lock wheel. Loosen the bolt (S) counterclockwise
in the center of the abrasive wheel with the included flat wrench. (G). Bolt has right-
hand thread.
2. Remove the bolt (S), washer (T), outside flange (U) and old wheel (J).
3. Make sure flange surfaces are clean and flat. Install the new abrasive wheel by
reversing the above steps.
4. Do not overtighten bolt.
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Check the work surface that the chop saw rests on when replacing with a
new abrasive wheel. It is possible that the wheel may contact ANY ITEMS OR
STRUCTURE THAT EXTENDS ABOVE work surface (under the base) when the arm is
fully lowered.
OPERATION TIPS FOR MORE ACCURATE CUTS
• Allow the wheel to do the cutting. Excessive force will cause the wheel to glaze reducing
cutting efficiency and/or to deflect causing inaccurate cuts.
• Properly adjust fence angle.
• Make sure material is laying flat across base.
• Properly clamp material to avoid movement and vibration.
MAINTENANCE
MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (FIG. 9)
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Turn off and unplug the tool. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
position.
Brushes should be regularly inspected for wear. To inspect brushes, remove brush cap (W).
Brushes (V) should slide freely in brush box. If brushes are worn down to .3 inch (8mm) as
shown in Figure 9 they should be replaced. To reinstall, push new brush back into brush
box. If replacing existing brush, maintain same orientation as when removed. Replace the
brush cap (do not overtighten).
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