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MODEL 8924 Charger
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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 19
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35
Reciprocating Saw
MODEL 837
Quik-Change
™
Blade Clamp
MODEL 8923
Battery Pack
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. _______________________________________
Cordless
Part No.908936 - 01-06-05
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
MODEL 8924 Charger to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com 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. -
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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued 5) Battery tool use and care a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. b) Use battery tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
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Page 7: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"... -
Page 8: Safety Rules For Batteries And Chargers
To reduce risk of injury, a Porter-Cable charger should only be used to charge a Porter-Cable battery pack. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Do not charge a Porter- Cable battery pack with any other charger. - Page 9 16. Do not charge battery in damp or wet locations. 17. Do not attempt to charge any other cordless tool or battery pack with the Porter-Cable charger. 18. Do not short across the terminals of the battery pack: EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE.
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Page 10: Charging The Battery
20. Dispose of expended batteries properly. The Porter-Cable Battery Packs contains rechargeable, nickel-cadmium batteries. These batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Drop off expended... -
Page 11: Removing The Battery
Do not charge battery when temperature is BELOW 40°F(4.4°C) or ABOVE 104°F (40°C). CARTON CONTENTS The Model 837 Cordless Reciprocating Saw comes with a carrying case, a battery pack, a charger, a 3/16" hex wrench, a bi-metal blade, an instruction manual, and a parts list. -
Page 12: Functional Description
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Porter-Cable Cordless Reciprocating Saw is designed for cutting wood up to 12" thick, metal up to 3/4" thick, and various other materials, such as plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc. ASSEMBLY NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. - Page 13 NOTE: If the blade clamp collar resists rotation, work the blade up and down while rotating the clamp (in a counterclockwise direction). If the blade breaks, leaving nothing to grasp (to pull it from the clamp), use FLUSH RECESSED another blade as a tool to remove the BREAK BREAK broken piece (Fig.
- Page 14 SWITCH LOCK-OUT Lock the switch in the "OFF" position when not in use (A) Fig. 9. To unlock the switch, slide the switch forward (B) Fig. 10. Unlocking the switch allows the tool to be turned "ON". Squeeze the trigger switch to start the motor.
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION USING THE SAW BEFORE YOU START TO WORK Select the blade best suited for the workpiece. For greatest economy, use the shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the workpiece. Be sure that the workpiece is rigid. Securely clamp small workpieces in a bench vise or to the work table. -
Page 16: 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 17: Service
All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 •...