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Porter-Cable 423MAG Instruction Manual

Double insulated circular saw
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Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL : PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE
Double Insulated

Circular Saw

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. _______________________________________
MODELS
423MAG and 424MAG
IMPORTANT
Part No. 912490 - 05-12-04
3131

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  • Page 1: Circular Saw

    Double Insulated Circular Saw MODELS 423MAG and 424MAG 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.

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

  • Page 4: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
  • Page 5 Labor regulations. 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.

  • Page 6: Replacement Parts

    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.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    18-20 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 7-1/4" diameter blades that have a 5/8" diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM operation (or higher). A mounting flange kit for diamond-hole blades is available. This kit adapts the saw for use with 7-1/4"...

  • Page 8: Installing The Blade

    Fig. 2 Fig. 3 While pressing the arbor lock button, extend the lever on the Quick Change the blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 and turn it clockwise (left-hand thread). Remove the Quick Change blade clamp, release the arbor lock button, and remove the outer blade flange.
  • Page 9 DO NOT 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. TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR NORMAL CUTTING Adjust the depth of cut so that the saw blade barely protrudes through the thickness of the workpiece.

  • Page 10: Positive Stop

    0° POSITIVE STOP The saw is equipped with an adjustable positive stop at 0°. Check the accuracy of this stop periodically. To adjust: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (A) Fig. 8, and position the base for a 0°...
  • Page 11 HOW TO USE THE SAW DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not working. If the telescoping guard binds or is sluggish, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair.

  • Page 12: Bevel Cutting

    Fig. 18 Fig.17 CROSS-CUTTING Cutting directly across the grain of a piece of lumber is called crosscutting. Position the work so that the cut will be on the left. 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 workpiece.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. 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. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.

  • Page 14: Service And Repairs

    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 15 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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