Troubleshooting Guide; Replacement Parts; Service And Repairs - Porter-Cable PCB375SS Instruction Manual

18 in. (457 mm) variable speed scroll saw
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WARNING
!
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch Off and always remove the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. for a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.
com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized
Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-Cable, its
factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www.portercable.com or call our
Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against
defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at Power Tool Specialists, 684 Huey Road Rock Hill, SC 9704,
(888) 609-9779 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your
tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
SYMPTOM
Breaking blades
Motor will not run.
Excessive vibration.
NOTE: There will always
be some vibration
present when the saw
is running because of
motor operation.
Blade run out.
Blade not in line with
arm motion.
for assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of service centers, or call the
Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Wrong tension.
2. Overworking blades.
3. Wrong blade application.
4. Twisting blade in wood.
1. Defective cord or plug.
. Defective motor.
3. Blown overload breaker.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Unsuitable mounting
surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. Blade holders not aligned.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
. Adjust blade tension. See BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION section.
. Reduce feed rate. See BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION section.
3. Use narrow blade. See BLADE SELECTION section.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade. See BLADE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION section.
1. Replace defective parts before using saw again.
See ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAfETY
section.
. Call Service Center. Any attempt to repair this motor
may create a HAZARD unless the repair is done by a
qualified technician.
3. Push the on/off switch to the Off (O) position. Let the
motor cool. See OPERATION-OVERLOAD BREAkER
section.
1. See mounting instructions in this manual for proper
mounting technique.
. The heavier your workbench is, the less vibration will
occur. A plywood workbench will not be as good a work
surface as the same size solid lumber.
3. Tighten the table lock knob.
4. Tighten motor mounting screw.
1. Loosen blade holder lock screw holding blade holder
to arms. Adjust position of blade holders. Retighten
blade holder lock screw. See BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION section.
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