Functional Description; Operation - Porter-Cable PCE345-CA Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Variable speed switch
2. Speed control dial
3. Lock-on button
4. Saw blade locking lever
5. Saw blade
6. Shoe
7. Wrench
8. Cutting action lever

OPERATION

WARNING:
operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw
blades can be hot.
BLADE INSTALLATION (FIGURE B)
- Push the saw blade locking lever (4) upward.
- With teeth facing forward, insert the shank of the saw
blade into the blade holder as far as it will go.
- Release the lever.
- Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.
ADjUSTING THE SHOE FOR BEVEL CUTS
WARNING:
is loose or removed.
The shoe can be set to a left or right bevel angle up to 45°.
- Turn saw upside down. Use the wrench (7) to loosen
the clamping screw (9) and clamp plate (10) as shown in
figure C.
- Slide the shoe (6) forward and rotate left or right to the
required angle.
- Slide the shoe backward so the shoe plate keyways
engage the two lock posts (11) on the tool as shown in
figure D.
- Tighten clamping screw and clamp plate with its
beveled side towards the tool.
Before attempting any of the following
Never use the tool when the shoe (6)
A
4
5
B
C
D
5
3
7
1
2
8
6
9
11
10