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Cordless Jigsaw manual MODEL 643 PATENT PENDING MODEL 8924 IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter-Cable Please make certain that the person who is visit our website at: to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 2 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. Some examples of these chemicals are: ·...
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 3 TOOL USE AND CARE Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force tool.
Before using a battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery. CAUTION: 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.
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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...
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model 643 Cordless Jigsaw is designed for cutting materials of the following MAXIMUM thickness: wood 4 ", plastic and fiberglass 1 ", aluminum and nonferrous metals ", mild steel ", and stainless steel...
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 7 3. Open the blade clamp by rotating the movable lever (B), Fig. 2, towards the stationary lever (A), Fig. 2, as far as it will go and hold. 4. While holding the blade clamp open; move lever (A) as far forward as it will go, (see Figs.
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 8 VARIABLE SPEED This saw is equipped with a variable speed control switch. The speed range is 0 to 2200 SPM. The speed is adjusted by squeezing the switch trigger. The more the switch trigger is squeezed the higher the speed. Use higher speed for fast cutting when finish and accuracy are not critical.
12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 9 One of the distinctive and important features of the Porter-Cable jigsaw is the ability to start the cut, (in wood only) within an area, without making drilled holes first. This is especially important when making cutouts for electrical...
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 10 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 To tilt the base, pull the lever out of the end of clamp screw (A), Fig. 10, rotate the lever toward the front of the saw (Fig. 11) and turn the lever counter- clockwise until the base can be tilted.
908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 11 BATTERY OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL Before using your cordless tool for the first time, the battery pack should be fully charged. If the battery pack is installed, remove it by following instructions under INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK.
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908937 - 12-20-02.qxd 12/20/02 10:02 AM Page 12 DIAGNOSTICS The charger is equipped with a diagnostic system that automatically checks the battery pack each time a pack is inserted into the charger. If no problems are found, the charger will automatically switch to “Fast Charge”...
(model number, type, serial number, etc.). ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter- Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com...
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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 •...