Operation - Porter-Cable PC60TAG Instruction Manual

Both Type 27 and Type 1 guards attach and are
removed in the same way as described below.
1. Figure B - Open the guard latch (7), and align the
lugs on the guard (8) with the slots on the gear
case cover (9).
2. Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage
and rotate freely in the groove on the gear case
hub.
3. With the guard latch open, rotate the guard into
the desired working position. The guard body
should be positioned between the spindle and the
operator to provide maximum operator protection.
4. Figure C - Close the guard latch (7) to secure the
guard on the gear case. You should not be able to
rotate the guard by hand when the latch is closed.
Do not operate the grinder with a loose guard or
the guard latch in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate
the guard so that the lugs and slots are aligned
and pull up on the guard.
ADjUsTING ThE GUARD (FIGURE D)
Note: The guard is pre-adjusted to the diameter of the gear
case hub at the factory. If, after a period of time, the guard
becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw (10) with latch in
the closed position and guard installed on the tool.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the
latch in the open position. Undetectable damage to the
guard or the mounting hub may result.
CAUTION:
If the guard cannot be tightened by the
guard latch, do not use the tool and take the tool and guard to a service center to
repair or replace the guard.
Note: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27 wheels designed
and specified for this purpose; 1/4 inch (6mm) thick wheels are designed for surface
grinding while 1/8 inch (3mm) wheels are designed for edge grinding. Cutting can also
be performed by using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.

OPERATION

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To start the grinder, push the slider switch (1) forward. For continuous operation, push
the slider switch forward and push the front down until it locates in the lock position. To
turn the tool off, press the rear of the slider switch. Spring action returns the switch to
the off position.
CAUTION:
Hold the side handle (5) and body of the tool (4) firmly to maintain
control of the tool at start up and during use and until the wheel or accessory stops
rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore laying the tool down.
CAUTION:
Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work
surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.
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C
7
8
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8
D
10