Page 1
CUTOUT TOOL manual MODEL 7499 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. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
901009 - 05-03-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:33 PM 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
901009 - 05-03-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:33 PM Page 3 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long 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.
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.
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 6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Model 7499 Cutout Tool is designed to make access cutouts for the installation of electrical, plumbing, or ventilation components. Special bits are available, as accessories, for cutting various building materials: drywall, plaster, paneling, cement board, foamboard, fiberglass, acoustical tile, and ceramic wall tile.
Page 7
" shanks are inserted directly into the spindle shaft of the Cutout Tool and are retained by screw (A) Fig. 2. A special chuck (#43224, supplied with the 7499), is used to install bits with either .115" or " shanks. The special chuck is inserted directly into the spindle shaft of the Cutout Tool and is retained by screw (A) Fig.
Page 8
901009 - 05-03-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:33 PM Page 8 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Clean and insert the shank of the " (or .115"), bit into the special chuck. The bit shank must extend at least " into the special chuck. Firmly tighten screw (B) Fig. 4. TO ADJUST SHOE The Cutout Tool is equipped with a shoe (A) Fig.
Page 9
901009 - 05-03-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:33 PM Page 9 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 The outlet box should be mounted so that the face of the box extends a minimum of " from the face of the stud. Before installing the wall covering over the electrical box, position electrical wires to the bottom left side of the electrical box (see Fig.
Page 10
901009 - 05-03-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:33 PM Page 10 Pull out of the wall just enough to move bit over the side of the electrical box. As soon as it is felt that the bit is on the outside of the electrical box, push the bit into the wall keeping it in contact with the wall of the box.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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 13
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 •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 7499 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers