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Instruction Trim Saw manual MODEL 314 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.
900315 - 10-31-00.qxd 2/25/02 9:45 AM Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with an approved three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
900315 - 10-31-00.qxd 2/25/02 9:45 AM Page 4 10. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.
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.
14-16 16-18 18-20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable Trim Saw is designed for cutting trim, composition board, plywood, plastics, plexiglas and other problem materials. Maximum depth of cut is 1 " at 90° and 1 " at 45° with 4 "...
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900315 - 10-31-00.qxd 2/25/02 9:45 AM Page 7 INSTALLING PLEXIGLAS BLADE For cutting plexiglas only, the special blade is installed with the teeth pointing DOWN at the front of the saw. TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT CAUTION: DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SOURCE. Loosen depth adjusting knob (A) Fig.
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HOW TO USE THE SAW CAUTION: Never use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in working order. If telescoping guard movement is sluggish or binding exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR.
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900315 - 10-31-00.qxd 2/25/02 9:45 AM Page 10 TO FOLLOW THE LINE OF CUT A notch is provided on the front edge of the base, Fig. 7, to assist in following the line of cut marked on the work. The left edge of the notch is marked “45” and is used to follow the line when making 45 degree bevel cuts.
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900315 - 10-31-00.qxd 2/25/02 9:45 AM Page 11 Fig. 8 RIPPING Cutting wood lengthwise is referred to as ripping. This operation is performed in the same manner as crosscutting with the exception of supporting the material to be cut. If material is supported on a large table, bench or floor, several pieces of scrap stock approximately one inch thick should be placed beneath the material to allow clearance for the portion of the saw blade that extends through the material.
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900315 - 10-31-00.qxd 2/25/02 9:46 AM Page 12 Fig. 10 PANEL CUTS For making wide cuts, such as might be made in plywood and wide sheets, a wooden guide strip is helpful. This strip should be clamped or tacked to the work far enough back from the line of cut to act as a fence for the left edge of the saw base as shown in Fig.
Consult with your local Porter-Cable dealer for both extra blades and the nearest saw sharpening service in your locality. Keep blades clean and remove deposits of pitch and gum with commercial available cleaners.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION 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; worn parts replaced, when necessary; relubricated with fresh lubricant, if required; reassembled with new brushes; and performance tested.
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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.
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Porter-Cable products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center.
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