Porter-Cable 557 Instruction Manual page 13

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SURFACE
JOINT
PRACTICE CUTS
After each
adjustment to the tool, it is
recommended you make
several practice cuts in scrap
material to verify desired
operation.
CORNER JOINTS
1. Layout groove positions
as described in POSITIONING
GROOVES.
2. Set depth stop turret to
desired biscuit
accessory), size.
3. Set the tilt fence to the 90°
position (see Angle Adjustment
Section of this manual).
4. Set fence height adjustment
to desired height (usually
material thickness), (see Height
Adjustment Section of this
manual).
5. Clamp the workpiece securely.
6. Position tool to work-piece
with bottom of fence resting on
workpiece. Align guide notch (A)
or (B) Fig. 20, with a groove
centerline. Apply pressure to
auxiliary handle (C) Fig. 20, to
keep front of tool and fence in
firm contact with workpiece.
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CORNER
JOINT
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