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Porter-Cable 3700L Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable 3700L Instruction Manual

10" compound laser miter saw
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Copyright © 2006 PORTER-C ABLE Corporation
FRANÇAISE: PÁGINA 23
ESPAÑOL: PAGE 43
10" Compound
Laser Miter Saw
M O DEL 3700L
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. ______________________________________
Part No. A17177_ 05-01-06 _Rev. A

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  • Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PAGE 43 Instruction Manual 10" Compound Laser Miter Saw M O DEL 3700L IMPORTANT! To learn more about Porter- C able Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these visit our website at: instructions before starting operations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you. Online contact form at www.deltamachinery.com Postal Mail: Technical Service Manager Porter-Cable 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305 (IN CANADA: 125 Mural St. Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1M4)

  • 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 Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current the possibility of accidents and injury.

  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and 21. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade to prevent installed according to the instructions.
  • Page 6 POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    FOREWORD Porter-C able Model 3700L is a high capacity, 10" compound laser miter saw designed to cut wood and non-ferrous metals. This unit incorporates the latest technology TwinLaser™ line-of-cut indicator feature. It can crosscut 5-1/2" x 2-3/8" and 3-1/2" x 3-1/16" , miter at 45°...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    UNPACKING AND CLEANING C arefully remove the machine from the carton. Retain all packing materials until you have inspected and satisfactorily operated the machine. Do not operate this machine until you read and understand the entire instruction manual. Place the machine on a firm, level surface with extra room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. Familiarize yourself with all features and controls explained in this manual.
  • Page 9 ATTACHING EXTENSION TABLE AND FENCE SLIDE M8 x 1.25 x 20 hex head screws Thread the two into the holes (A) Fig. 4 on the left side of the saw. NOTE: Loosely tighten the hardware for further adjustment. Attach the table extension (B) Figs. 4 and 5 to left side of saw table, making sure that the groove of the table extension (B) is inside the flat washers (C) Fig.

  • Page 10: Operation

    ATTACHING THE DUST BAG Depress the spring clips (A) Fig. 11 of the dust bag (B) and clip the dust bag (B) over the ribs of the dust chute. Fig. 11 OPERATION OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS FASTENING THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating your miter saw, firmly mount it to a workbench or other supporting surface.
  • Page 11 ROTATING THE TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING This miter saw will cut any angle from 0° to 47° right and left. Turn the locking knob (A) Fig. 15 counter-clockwise, lift the miter detente trigger (B), and rotate the table. The compound miter saw is equipped with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, and 45° left and right. The pointer (C) Fig.
  • Page 12 TABLE HAZARD ZONE The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 20 on the table is designated as a HAZARD ZONE. Never place your hands inside this area while the tool is being operated. Always use a clamp to secure short workpieces. Fig.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTING THE 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS Disconnect the machine from the power source! Adjust the saw so that both the bevel and miter pointers are set at 0°. Tighten the bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 25 and lock the cuttinghead in the "down"...
  • Page 14 ADJUSTING THE DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF THE SAW BLADE Disconnect the machine from the power source! 1. The downward travel of the saw blade can be limited to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. Make this adjustment by loosening the locknut (A) Fig.
  • Page 15 NOTE: The “ON-OFF” switch for the laser beam is located on the handle at (A) Fig. B1. NOTE: The laser beam is powered by 3 AA batteries (not supplied), located at (B) Fig. B1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover screw and insert the batteries. PARTIAL Fig.
  • Page 16 TO SET THE LEFT AND RIGHT KERF ADJUSTMENT Use the 1/8" hex wrench to turn the left or right kerf adjustment screws and set the laser lines to either side of the test cut (Fig. G). To adjust the left line, turn the left kerf adjustment screw counter-clockwise to move the line toward the blade and clockwise to move the line away from the blade.
  • Page 17 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE When performing multiple repetitive operations that result in small cut-off pieces (one inch or less), the saw blade can catch the cut-off pieces and project them out of the machine or into the blade guard and housing, causing damage or injury. To limit the risk, mount an auxiliary wood fence on your saw (Fig.
  • Page 18 CUTTING ALUMINUM Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum BLADE extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a F EN C E saw blade and are within the capacity of the machine, position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section (Fig.
  • Page 19 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of the saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding. The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52°/38° wall angle crown moulding. 1. Move the table to the 31.62° right miter position and lock the table in position. NOTE: A positive stop is provided to find this angle quickly.

  • Page 20: 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- C able Customer C are C enter at (888)-848-5175 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE Use only cross-cutting saw blades. When using carbide-tipped blades, do not use blades with deep gullets as they can deflect and contact the guard.

  • Page 21: Service

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at servicenet.porter-cable. com. You can also order parts from your nearest factory-owned branch, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1- 888-848-5175 to receive personalized support from highly-trained technicians.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    WARRANTY To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.porter-cable.com. PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-C able 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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