6 in. (150 mm) variable speed grinder with worklight (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Porter-Cable 7418
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U. S. Design Patent D456,685 U. S. Design Patent D458,825 Other Patents Pending 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.
300918- 08-13-02.qxd 9/13/02 3:25 PM Page 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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300918- 08-13-02.qxd 9/13/02 3:25 PM Page 3 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting.
WARNING: 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.
300918- 08-13-02.qxd 9/13/02 3:25 PM Page 5 ______ – – – – ......alternating current ......three-phase alternating current ......three-phase alternating current with neutral ......direct current ......no load ......alternating or direct current ......Class II Construction ......
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.
3:25 PM Page 7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable disc grinders are designed for numerous grinding operations. Typical applications are auto body grinding, smoothing welding beads, removing gates and flash from castings, and removing rust. TO START AND STOP THE MACHINE CAUTION: Make sure switch is OFF and power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate.
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300918- 08-13-02.qxd 9/13/02 3:26 PM Page 8 TO INSTALL WHEEL GUARD A TYPE 27 wheel guard is furnished with the tool. A TYPE 1 wheel guard is available as an accessory for cut-off wheels. Both guards are installed and adjusted in the same manner. WARNING: Always use an approved, and properly adjusted wheel guard where required (see ACCESSORIES Section of this manual).
300918- 08-13-02.qxd 9/13/02 3:26 PM Page 9 Position inner flange (A) Fig. 6 onto spindle (B), with round hub facing outward, away from machine. Rotate flange until it drops into place on the spindle. CAUTION: Use Type 1 Wheel Guard when using Type 1 cut-off Wheels.
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.
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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.
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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 •...