ESPAÑOL : PÁGINA 33 Instruction Double Insulated manual Circular Saw MODELS 423MAG and 424MAG IMPORTANT! Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and To learn more about Porter- C able understands these instructions before starting visit our website at: operations.
If you have any questions relative to its application, D O N OT use the product until you have written Porter- C able and we have advised you. Online, contact us at: www.porter-cable.com INFORMATION REGARDING SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION IS AVAILABLE FROM:...
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is im p ortant for you to re a d and und erstand this m anual. The inform ation it c ont ains relat es to prot e cting Y O U R S A F E T Y an d PREVENTIN G PRO BLEMS.
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. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust m ask, non-skid safety sho es, hard hat, or he aring protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Safety Instructions for All Saws 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.
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES continued 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.
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SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........volts A ........amperes Hz ........hertz W ........watts kW ........kilowatts F ........farads µ F ........microfarads l .......... litres g ........grams kg ........kilograms bar ........bars Pa ........pascals h......... hours min ........
MOTOR Many Porter- C able 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 .
DO NOT USE the Quick Change™ blade clamp with any product other than specified Porter-Cable tools - 324MAG, 325MAG, 423MAG, 424MAG. Push in the arbor lock button (A) Fig. 1 and rotate the blade by hand until the lock engages the blade arbor.
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Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Remove any accumulated sawdust or other contaminants from the guards, from around the arbor, and from the blade clamp. Clean the inner blade flange, retract the telescoping guard, and place the new blade on the arbor. Verify that the teeth point up at the front of the saw (Fig. 4). Place the outer blade flange (A) Fig.
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TO ADJUST FOR BEVEL CUTS Disconnect the tool from the power source! Loosen the bevel adjusting lever (A) Fig. 7 Fig. 7. Tilt the sa w b ase until the d esire d graduation line on the bevel segment (B) Fig. 7 aligns with the indicator (C) Fig.
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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. Fig. 15...
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Stay alert and maintain a firm grip on the saw. Release the switch immediately if the blade binds or the saw stalls. Keep your blade sharp. Support the panels (Fig. 16). Use a fence or a straight edge guide when ripping. DO NOT force the tool. DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while the Fig.
Use a keyhole or bayonet saw to cut clean corners. TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers, or call the Porter-C able Customer C are C enter at (888)-848- 5175.
A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-C able•Delta Supplier, Porter- C able•Delta Factory Service C enters, and Porter-C able Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable. com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
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