Troubleshooting Guide; Maintenance - Porter-Cable 314 Instruction Manual

PANEL CUTS
For making wide cuts (plywood, paneling,
etc.), use a wooden guide strip. Clamp or
tack this strip to the workpiece far enough
back from the line-of-cut to act as a fence
for the left edge of the saw base (Fig.
11). The location of this strip will have to
allow for the distance from the left side
of the base to the blade so that the blade
will cut exactly where desired. This strip
should extend beyond each end of the
workpiece.
work surface.
POCKET CUTS
A pocket cut starts inside the workpiece
and not from the edge. Mark the area
clearly with lines on all sides. Start near
the corner of one side and place the
front edge of the saw base firmly on the
workpiece. Hold the saw up so that the
blade clears the workpiece. Adjust the
blade properly for the depth-of-cut. For
best results, adjust the blade so that it
barely protrudes through the workpiece.
Push the telescoping guard lever all the
way forward so that the blade is exposed (Fig. 12). Be very careful not to contact
the blade. Start the motor and lower the blade into the work. After the blade has
cut through and the base rests flat on the work, follow your marked line to the
corner. Use a keyhole or bayonet saw to cut the corners.
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a
list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at (888) 848-5175.
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts
should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic
parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are
making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit
breakers in the line.
Support the material being cut with 2 x 4's or scrap material to
provide blade clearance beneath the material and to provide a firm

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

MAINTENANCE

Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
Fig. 12
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Fig. 11