Operation/Set-Up - Porter-Cable PC750RS Instruction Manual

90546363 PC750RS PC850RS

OPERATION/SET-UP

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CUT HAZARD. Turn off and disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories.
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CUT HAZARD. Blade breakage may occur if the blade does not extend
past the shoe and the workpiece during the cut. Increased risk of personal injury, as well
as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.
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ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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CUT HAZARD. Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly
anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
• Place blade lightly against work to be cut.
• Switch on saw motor before applying pressure.
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CUT HAZARD. Never hold
and use the product with your fingers
wrapped around shoe adjustment
button. Always hold saw firmly with both
hands while cutting as shown in Figure 1.
Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be
held firmly against the material being cut.
This will prevent the saw from jumping or
vibrating and minimize blade breakage.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH PC750RS
ONLY (FIGURE 2)
The variable speed trigger switch will give
you added versatility. The further the trigger
is depressed the higher the speed of the
saw. To turn the tool "OFF" release the
trigger. NOTE: This tool has no provision to
lock the switch in the ON position, and
should never be locked in the ON position by
any other means.
VARIABLE SPEED SELECTOR WHEEL-
PC850RSO ONLY (FIGURE 3)
The variable speed selector wheel offers a
choice of speeds for greatly improved cutting
rates in various materials. To select a slower
speed for operating the saw, rotate the wheel
to a low number on the dial. To select a higher
speed, rotate the wheel to a higher number.
To turn the tool "OFF" release the trigger.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be
locked in the ON position by any other means.
BLADE CLAMP RELEASE LEVER
(FIGURE 4)
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CUT HAZARD. Turn off and
disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing or
installing attachments or accessories.
To install blade into saw:
1. Lift the blade clamp release lever to its full
open position as shown in Figure 4.
2. Insert blade shank from the front locating
hole in blade over pin on reciprocating
shaft.
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