Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Porter-Cable PORTA-BAND 7724 Instruction Manual

HOW TO USE A PORTABLE BAND SAW
1. Verify material to be cut is
firmly held to prevent movement.
2. Set variable speed switch in
desired position. Speed CAN be
changed while machine is running.
3. Hold the saw as shown in Fig.
4, with the work stop (A) contacting
the work and blade teeth clear of
the work.
4. Turn saw "ON" and lower onto
work. Allow weight of saw to control
cutting pressure.
pressure will slow down speed of
the blade and reduce cutting
efficiency.
5. Hold saw straight in the cut.
Any twisting or cocking of the blade results in shorter blade life.
6.
7. At completion of cut DO NOT allow saw to fall against work. HOLD SAW
SECURELY.
8. Fig. 6 shows the proper cutting position for various shapes.
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 1-800-487-8665.
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air.
chip buildup from pulley tires and blade guides.
cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
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.
LUBRICATION
This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for
the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is
necessary.
Additional
Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after being cut off.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

Right way
Right way
Right way
All plastic parts should be
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Wrong way
Wrong way
Wrong way
Fig. 6
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