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Porter-Cable TIGERCLAW 60179 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable TIGERCLAW 60179 Instruction Manual

Porter-cable tigerclaw 60179 variable angle reciprocating saw
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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 19
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 35
Double Insulated
TIGERCLAW
Variable Angle
RECIPROCATING SAW
(60179)
MODEL 750 with
Keyless Quik-Change™
Blade Clamp,
Keyless Quik-Change™
Guide Shoe
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. _______________________________________
RTD10000213AA
™
Part No. A01722 - 01-07-05

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  • Page 1 Keyless Quik-Change™ Blade Clamp, Keyless Quik-Change™ Guide Shoe IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

  • 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 Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

  • Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"...
  • Page 7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    * Tiger Saw * Case * Blades FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Porter-Cable variable angle reciprocating saw is designed for cutting wood up to 12" thick, metal up to " thick and various other materials, such as plastics, fiberglass and hard rubber.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION SELECTING THE BLADE For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper blade for the job. When cutting metal always select a blade which will allow at least three teeth to be engaged in the thickness of material. INSTALLING THE BLADE with Keyless Quik-Change ™...
  • Page 10 If the blade breaks leaving nothing to grasp (to pull it from the clamp), it may be necessary to use another blade as a tool to aid in removing the broken piece (see Fig. 5). While holding the release collar in the open position, use the tip of another blade to “hook”...
  • Page 11 ROTATABLE GEAR HOUSING ADJUSTMENT DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. The variable angle reciprocating saw is designed with a rotatable gear housing for easy adjustment of cutting angle. This feature permits access to places where conventional tools cannot be used. 2.
  • Page 12 PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE ADJUSTMENT with keyless Quik-Change ™ DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. DO NOT OPERATE THE TIGER SAW ® WITH THE GUIDE SHOE REMOVED. The Model 750 is supplied with a keyless Quik-Change ™ guide shoe. The pivoting guide shoe (A) Fig. 10, serves as a rest while making a cut and it can be adjusted to accommodate many types of cutting applications.
  • Page 13 HOW TO HOLD SAW The metal parts of the saw, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be made live if the blade cuts into live wiring within a wall. To prevent accidental electrical shock the tool must be held as shown in Fig. 13 or Fig.14, and have the rubber front housing cover properly installed and NOT DAMAGED.
  • Page 14 TO START AND STOP SAW Make sure swicth is off and power circuit voltage is the same as shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect saw to power circuit. Hold saw firmly (see Fig. 13 or Fig.14). Squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 15, to start motor.
  • Page 15 PLUNGE CUTS The variable angle reciprocating saw can be used for plunge cutting wood, plywood, wallboard, and plastic materials. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLUNGE CUT METAL. Clearly mark line of cut on the work. Grasp front housing with one hand and rear handle with the other hand.

  • Page 16: 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-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.

  • Page 17: Service

    All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 19: Español

    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 •...

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