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Porter-Cable 503 Instruction Manual

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899602 - 04-26-02.qxd
Instruction
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To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation
9/23/02
10:12 AM
Page 1
Belt Sanders
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. ______________________________________
Type ___________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 29
MODEL 503
3" x 24" Belt
MODEL 504
3" x 24" Belt
IMPORTANT
Part No. 899602 - 04-26-02

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  • Page 1 3" x 24" Belt MODEL 504 3" x 24" Belt IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    899602 - 04-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:12 AM Page 2 WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ·...

  • Page 3: Specific Safety Rules And Symbols

    899602 - 04-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:12 AM Page 3 hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch ON invites accidents.
  • Page 4 WARNING: There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal

    899602 - 04-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:12 AM Page 5 …/min ......revolutions or reciprocation per minute ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous.

  • Page 6: Functional Description

    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.
  • Page 7 To obtain the best finish, start with a “COARSE” grade of abrasive and change to “MEDIUM” and “FINE” grades as work progresses. A wide range of available PORTER-CABLE Sanding Belts is listed in the back of the manual. Keep a full assortment on hand so that the correct belt will always be available.

  • Page 8: Tracking The Abrasive Belt

    3. Turn motor OFF and allow sander to come to a COMPLETE STOP before putting it down. ATTACHING AND CARE OF DUST BAG MODEL 503 ONLY The dust bag is completely assembled at the factory. To attach to the sander, push the dust bag tube on to the vacuum housing.
  • Page 9 899602 - 04-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:13 AM Page 9 2. LOWER sander to the work, letting the rear part of the belt touch first. Level the machine as it is moved forward. 3. GUIDE the machine over the work in overlapping strokes, allowing the sander to do the work.
  • Page 10 899602 - 04-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:13 AM Page 10 sanding, use the machine at an angle. In spot sanding, use the machine with only the front pulley touching the surface (especially required in smoothing excess glue from wood joints). Metals, slate, marble, and plastic materials have no grain.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MODEL 503 – CHECKING THE OIL IN THE GEAR CHAMBER:...

  • Page 12: All Models

    3. Ensure that oil is level with bottom of hole. 4. If oil is required, remove oil fill plug from rear of housing (near trigger switch) and add a small amount of PORTER-CABLE SPECIAL OIL #803442 (S.A.E. 90 Gear Oil).

  • Page 13: Service And Repairs

    Model 504 – When chain becomes loose, check the chain tension spring and replace if necessary. Model 503 – Replace the chain if the chain stikes the case. All Models – Replace the chain when the chain links become loose on the pins.
  • Page 14 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
  • Page 15 Pour obtenir des pièces et accessoires pour les produits Porter-Cable • Delta, s’adresser à tout distributeur Porter- Cable • Delta, centre de service agréé ou centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable • Delta. Si vous n’avez accès à aucun de ces centres, appeler le 888-848-5175 et on vous dirigera vers le centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable •...

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