Blade Selection; Operating Instructions - Porter-Cable PC186CS Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and
follow all important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.

BLADE SELECTION

your circular saw is designed for use with 6-1/2 inch (165 mm) diameter blades
that have a 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM
operation (or higher). DO NOT use any abrasive wheels.
GENERAL CUTS
WARNING
:
To reduce the risk of injury
assembly, adjustment and set up instructions.
Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.
• Measure and mark work for cutting.
• Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions).
• Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules).
• Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules).
• With battery inserted, make sure switch turns saw on and off.
WARNING
:
To reduce the risk of injury
properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause
personal injury. Figure H illustrates typical hand support.
ATTAChING AND REMOVING ThE BLADE - FIGURE L
• Retract lower guard and assemble blade (10)
and clamp washer (21) as shown in figure L.
• Depress the spindle lock (16) while turning
the saw spindle with the blade wrench (12)
until the blade lock engages and the blade
stops rotating.
NOTE: Blade wrench is stored on the saw
as shown in figure M.
• Tighten the blade clamping screw (24)
securely with the blade wrench.
NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while
the saw is running, or engage in an effort to
stop the tool. Never turn the tool on while
the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage
to your saw will result.
,
remove the battery, and follow all
,
It is important to support the work
L
24
M
13
16
10
21
12