Porter-Cable 345 Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is

to use this equipment carefully reads and

understands these instructions before

starting operations.

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main

housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the

spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No. ______________________________________

Type ___________________________________________

Serial No. _______________________________________

MODEL 345

Part No. 901012 - 03-21-05

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Page 1: Instruction Manual
® SAW BOSS Circular Saw MODEL 345 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES a) Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
Page 7 l) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel. m)Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Page 8 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 9: Carton Contents
4) Dust Tube 5) Wrench FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 150mm (6") diameter, thin-kerf blades having a 1/2" diameter mounting hole. ASSEMBLY NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or...
Page 10: Removing The Blade
SELECTING A BLADE A combination blade is furnished with your saw and is an excellent blade for all general ripping and crosscutting operations. Use a fine-tooth blade for cutting plywood. A diamond blade is available for dry cutting concrete, brick, stone, etc. REMOVING THE BLADE Disconnect tool from power source! Push in the blade lock (A) Fig.
Page 11: Operation
Never use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in working order. If the telescoping guard movement is sluggish or is binding, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER- CABLE•DELTA SERVICE CENTER for repair.
Page 12 ADJUSTING FOR BEVEL CUTS Disconnect tool from power source! 1. Raise the bevel-adjustment locking lever (A) Fig. 5. 2. Tilt the saw base until the desired graduation line on the bevel segment (B) Fig. 5 aligns with the indicating mark (C) Fig. 5 on the bracket.
Page 13 TO ADJUST 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOP Disconnect tool from power source! Raise the bevel-adjustment locking lever and tilt the base until the top of the stop screw (B) Fig. 6 contacts the extension on the bevel segment. Tighten the locking lever. Turn the saw upside down, retract the telescoping guard, and check the 45°...
Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE THE OPTIONAL BASE INSERT An optional base insert (A) Fig. 10 is available as an accessory and is used with a fine-tooth blade to reduce chipping and splintering of top fibers of plywood. Do not use this insert when making bevel cuts. Disconnect tool from power source! To install: Adjust the saw for a minimum...
Page 15 INSTALLATION AND CARE OF DUST BAG NOTE: An adapter and hose are available as accessories for connecting the exhaust opening directly to a shop-type vacuum cleaner. A dust bag is available as an accessory. To install the dust bag: Disconnect tool from power source! Open the exhaust cover (A) Fig.
Page 16 HOW TO USE THE SAW Effective control of this powerful saw requires two-handed operation. You can operate the saw either from a right-handed or left-handed position (Figs. 15A and 15B). Support the work properly and hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury.
Page 17 For narrow rip cuts, use the rip guide, available as an accessory. You can guide the saw by keeping the inner face of the rip guide (Fig. 14) tight against the edge of the board. For making wider cuts (plywood or other wide sheets), tack or clamp a wooden guide strip on the workpiece to guide the right edge of the saw...
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
Page 19: Accessories
ACCESSORIES • A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Delta • Supplier, Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
Page 20: Warranty
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 21: Español
Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta 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 •...

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