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MODEL 7554 " Right Angle Drill MODEL 7556 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.
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: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and ·...
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influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 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.
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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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable drills are designed to drill holes of various sizes in wood and metal as indicated in the following chart: Model No. of Drill Type of Bit Max. Dia. Hole Material Twist Drill " Steel 7554 Auger Bit "...
This handle screws directly into the drill housing providing complete control of the drill. It is strongly recommended that the auxiliary handle be used and tool held as illustrated in Fig. 3A during all drilling operations. Model 7554 Model 7556 Fig. 2 OPERATION TO START AND STOP DRILL Make sure drill switch is “OFF”.
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INSTALL CHUCK REMOVE CHUCK Fig. 3 Place spindle wrench (furnished with drill) on flats of spindle shaft and hold. With a " hex wrench, turn the retaining screw clockwise (left hand threads) and remove from chuck. While supporting chuck on a solid surface, place wrench on flats of spindle and allow the opposite end of wrench to rest on the workbench to your left as shown in Fig.
D-HANDLE DRILL Model 7554 RIGHT ANGLE DRILL Model 7556 Fig. 3A HOW TO USE THE DRILL GENERAL DRILLING Be sure drill bit is securely gripped in chuck. (See INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BIT). Set REVERSING SWITCH for clockwise rotation. Make sure work is held securely in vise or clamped in place prior to starting drilling operation.
Reduce the pressure on the drill just before the bit cuts through the work to avoid splintering wood or stalling in metal. When bit has completely penetrated work and is spinning freely, withdraw it from the work while the motor is still running, then turn off drill. DRILLING WOOD WARNING: SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC.
MODEL 7556 RIGHT ANGLE DRILL – see steps 5 through 11 and Fig. 3 in (RIGHT ANGLE DRILL) section of this manual. MODEL 7554 – PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Open chuck jaws as wide as possible to gain access to the chuck retaining screw.
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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