Porter-Cable 3807 User's Manual
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1. indicate it is acoxtable for outdoor use 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Porter Cable Model 3807 is a high capacity 10 compound miter saw designed to cut wood and ncn ferrous metals It can crossat 111 23 x 3 16 and 9 x 37 s miter at 45 both left ad rigt 81 8 x 35 16 and 6 e x 37 s bevel at 45 le t11L 2 x2 1 and 81 2 x 25 8 compound 45 left miter and 45 bevel 81 8 x 2 1 6 ard 61 2 X25 s and compound 45 right miter and bevel 81 5 x17 s and 31 2 x 25 e POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools If an extensicn cord is used make sure the comuctor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage For distances up to 100 feet use 12 wire For distances up to 150 feet use 10 wire If an extensim cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked with the suffix W A following the com type designation For example SJTW A to indicate it is acogtable far outdoor use Replace damaged or worn cord immediately Before comecting the motor to the power line mke sure the switch is in the OFF positicn and be sure that the electric arret is of the same characteristics as stamped on motor nameplate CAUTION Keep the extensicn cord away from the cutting area and positicn the cord so that it will nct be a tripoing hazard or contact material being placed into or removed fram the machine UN PACKING2. L Carefully remove the machine from the carton We recommend you retain all packirg materials until ter you have inspected and satisfactorily cperated the machine W ARNING Do not connect the machine to the power source until you have read and understood this entire instructicn manual 2 Place the machine cn a fim level surface where there is plenty of rom for handling and prooerly supporting the workpiece 3 Paniliarize yourself with all features and controls as explained in this mmal 4 The machine is shipped with the cuttinghead locked in the down position and the table rctated to the 45 degree rigt miter positim Fig 2 To release the head and move it to the operating position see MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION and MOVING THE TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT OFF POSITION inthis stim 5 Unassembled items are shown in Fig 3 for identification and use in assembling the saw 1 Dust Elbow 2 Work Clamp 3 Dust Bag 4 Open End Wrench MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE REAR POSITION L MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCON NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Carefully reme cable tie A Fig 4 which is holding the cuttinghead in the down positicn 3 To move the cuttingheed D Fig 5 to the rear position loosen lock knob E and push cuttinghead D to the rear positim Then tighten lock knob E Fig 6 4 Fig 6 illustrates the outtinghead locked in the rear RAISING THE CUTTINGHEAD L While holding the cuttingheed A F
3. The piece of crown moulding used for the inside comer will always be m the left hard side of the blade as shown at B Fig 47 Note that the standard equipment work clamp E is being used to hold the workpiece in positicn 4 To make the matching halves of the inside and outside covers simply rotate tfe table to the 31 s degree HEt miter pogitian NOTE A positive s is provided to find this awle quickly The saw blade is already tilted to the 33 s degree bevel positicn from the previous cut 5 Place the crown moulding the table with the WALL EDGE of the crown moulding against the fence and make the cut Again the piece of crown moulding used for the outside comer will always be the rigt side of the blade as shown at C Fig 48 The piece of crown moulding used for the inside comer will always be the Et side of the blade as shown at D Fig 48 Zgain the standard equipment work clamp E is being used to hold the workpiece in positicn 6 Fig 49 illustrates the two outside comer pieces A being th piece at at A Fig 47 and C being the piece at at C Fig 48 7 Fig 50 illustrates the two inside comer pieces B being the piece cut at B Fig 47 and D being the piece cut at D Fig 48 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING USE ONLY CROSS CUTTING SAW BLADES WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES BE SURE THE HOOK ANGLE IS 5 DEGREES OR LESS DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT
4. as shown in Fig 46 using a single saw blade and moving the workpiece sideways the width of the saw blade after eadi aut The cut is mede in the conventional way as explained in the section CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURE and the downward travel of the saw blade is adjusted for the depth of the dado as explained in the sctim ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of your saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding The following is an exemple of cutting both inside and outside comers cn 3s degree wall angle crown moulding NOTE When cutting 45 degree wall angle crown moulding the following procedure for inside and outside comers is the same with the exoeption that the bevel positicn will always be at 30 degrees and the miter pogiticn will be 351 4 degrees to the rigt ar left L Move the table to the 31 e degree rigt miter positim and lock the table in pcgitia NOTE A positive stop is provided to fird this argle quickly 2 Tilt the saw blade to the 33 s degree left bevel position and tighten bevel lock handle NOTE A triangle indicator is provided an the bevel scale to fird this angle quickly 3 Place the crown moulding cn the table with the CEILING EDGE of the moulding against the fence and make the aut as shown in Fig 47 Fig 49 Fig 50 NOTE The piece of crown moulding used for the outside comer will always be the right band side of the blade as shown at A Fig 47
5. Before operating the saw make sure it is firmly mounted to a workbench or other supparting surface Four holes A Fig 36 are provided for fastening the saw to a supporting surface USING THE SAW ON SAW HORSES Fig 37 illustrates the saw placed for use cn saw horses Notches in the front and rear of the mounting feet are designed to fit conveniently cn saw horses USING SAW WITH 2 X 4 EXTENSIONS Fig 38 illustrates the saw beirg used with 2 x 4 extensions Note that notches in the frat and rear of the mounting feet X are desiged to fit and fasten to the t of the two 2 x 4s B The length of the two 2 x4 s P can vary depending cn your preference The distance fran the top of the 2x4 s P to the saw table is 31 53 This enables you to rail ar fasten amp andard 2 x 4 s R to te 2 x 4s P as shown Te to of te 2x4s R will tmn be in alignment with the saw table providing support for lay workpieces If desired fence extensions S mde of 2x2 S can be aligned with fence T and bolted to 2 x 4 s P Fig 37 Fig 38 13 Fig 40 OPERATION CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SLIDE CUTTING WARNING SLIDE CUTTING BY PULLING THE SAW TO WARDS THE OPERATOR CAN BE DANGEROUS CAUSING THE SAW TO KICK UPWARDS AND TO WARDS THE OPERATOR ALW AYS PUSH THE SAW FORW ARD AW AY FROM THE OPERATOR AND TO WARDS THE FENCE WHEN SLIDE CUTTING Tre following steps illustrate the proper operating procedure to follow when s
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7. guard or other part that is dameged should be carefully checked to determine that it will qoerate properly and perform its intended functicn Check for alignment of moving pats binding of moving pats breakage of pats mounting and any other conditions that may af fet tis goeraticn A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center Do mt use tool if switch does rot tum it m and off 18 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER Never wedge or tie lower guard open Check operation of lower guard before each use Do not use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade CAUTION If saw is doq lower guard may be bent restricting full retum 19 KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback 2 20 DANGER KEEP HANDS AW AY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach undemeath work while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving CAUTION Blades coast after being turned off 21 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 22 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Porter Cable may cause hazards or risk of injury to persans 23 NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury cold ccor if the tool is
8. sugolied Adjust the fence B as reguired and tighten the two screws D 5 After you are sure the fence is 90 degrees to the blade adjust the curs F Fig 20 so the pointer is aligned with the 0 degree mrk cn the scale by loosening screw G adjusting cursor F and tightening screw G TABLE HAZARD AREA W ARNING THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES A FIG 21 ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED AS A HAZARD ZONE NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE THE TOOL IS BEING OPERATED ABLE E 4 MR ANSI Sey Seti Fo Las NSE ke i JAn Edo El A es MENS 4r E m d r Fig 22 WORK CLAMP OPERATION L The height of the work clap A Fig 22 n be adjusted by loosening lock kndo B and moving post C up ar down or degressing lock lever D and sliding clamp body E up or down After heidtt cf clap is adjusted tighten lock knb B anmd ar release lock lever D 2 During operation lower clamp A Fig 23 by depressing lock lever D until the bottom of the clamp A lidily axtacts too of workpiece F IMPORTANT When lowering clamp A make certain cam lever G is in the up positicn as shown 3 For final clamping of the workpiece F Fig 24 against the table lower cam lever G as shown Afte at is campleted lift leer O Ths will raise clap Uy sligtly allowing you to slide or remove workpiece F TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOUR
9. tighten bevel lock handle 3 Using a square A Fig 28 place oe end of the square cn the table and the other end against the blade as Shown Check to see if the blade is at 90 degrees to the table 4 If an adjustment is necessary loosen bevel lock handle Then loosen locknut B Fig 29 and tum adjusting screw C until head of screw C amtacs Fig 28 inside of casting D when blade is 90 degrees to the table Then tighten locknut B 5 When you are certain blade is 90 degrees to table loosen screw J Fig 30 and adjust pointer H to line up with the 0 degree mark cn bevel scale K 6 Loosen bevel lock handle and move cuttinghead all the way to the left bevel positim and tighten bevel lock handle 7 Using a square A Fig 31 check to see if the blade is at 45 degrees to the table as shown amp If an adjustment is necessary loosen bevel lock handle Then loosen lockuut E Fig 29 and tum adjusting screw F until head of screw F omtats surface G when blade is 45 degrees to the table Then tighten lokat B 9 These positive stops enable you to rapidly positim the blade at the most oammn bevel angles to the table 90 and 45 degrees 11 Fig 32 ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD L After an extended period of time the movable blade guard A Fig 32 might became sloppy and move erratically when the cuttinghead is lowered This can be easily corrected by sligtly tightening nut B until the lower bla
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12. CE L The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle froma 90 degree straight at of f to a 45 degree left bevel ample by loosening bevel lock handle A Fig 25 tilting outtingheed B to the desired angle and tightening lock handle A 2 Positive stoops are provided to rapidly position the saw blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table Refer to the sectim of this mnal titled Adjusting 90 and 45 degree bevel positive stops The bevel angle of the cutting am is determined by the positicn of the pointer C Fig 26 m scale D 3i In additian an indicator E Fig 26 is provided the bevel scale at the 33 9 degree bevel ale for cutting crown moulding Refer to the CUTTING CROWN MOULDING sectim of this mmal Fig 25 10 ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN TRUNNION AND BEVEL BRACKET After a lang period of time it may became necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the trumicn A Fig 27 and the bevel bracket B by tightening adjusting nut Q NOTE This adjustment must be made with the bevel lock handle D loose Correct adjustment is when a good ang sliding fit is dtained between these two pats This adjustrent should not be too tight that it resict s the sliding movement or too loose that it af fets the accuracy of the saw aut ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS l DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cuttinghesad all the way to the rigt Then
13. ECURE WORK Use clamps a vise to old wok It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to qosrate tool 10 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 1L MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfomance Follow instructians for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect tool cords periodically and if dameged have repaired by authorized service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if dameged Have all wom lorcken or lost pats replaced immediately Keep handles dry clean and free frm oil and grease 12 DISCONNECT TOOLS when not in use before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades hts ates etc 13 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed fram the tool before tuming it cn 14 AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING LDo nx carry a plugged in tool with finger m switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in Keep hands body and clothing clear of blades bits autters etc wen pluggirg in the tool 15 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use cnly extension cords marked S amp ntable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors when not in use 16 STAY ALERT W atch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired or while under the influence of medicatim alod l or drugs 17 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a
14. ESPA OL P GINA 19 FRAN AISE PAGE 39 Instructian 10 Compound Manual Slide Miter Saw MODEL 3807 IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter Cable Please make certain that the persm who is to visit our weosite at use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting http www porter cable com cperatians The Model and Serial No plate is located cn the main housing of the tool Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain far future reference PORTER CABLE PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS Model No Type Serial No Part No 897462 001 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and persoral injury including the following READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS There are certain applications for which this tool was designed Porter Cable strangly reoamends that this tool NOT be modified and or used for any application other than for which it was designed If you have any questions wlame to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter Cable and we have advised you Technical Service Manager Porter Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P O Box 2468 Jackson TN 38302 2468 POLARIZED PLUGS To redxe the risk of electric shock this eguipment bas a polarized plug ane blade is wider tm the ater This plug will fit in a polarized atle aly ae way If t
15. GUARD USE ONLY BLADES RATED FOR OPERATION OF AT LEAST 6000 RPM WITH s8 ARBOR HOLES L DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Using the special wrench A Fig 51 supplied loosen screw B to free arbor cover CO 3 Rotate arbor cover C Fig 52 and lower guard D to the up positicn as shown 16 4 Remove arbor screw E Fig 52 by turning screw E clockwise while at the same time pressing in cn arbor lock F Fig 53 to keep arbor from tuming Remove screw E Fig 52 outside blade flange H and blade J DO NOT REMOVE INSIDE BLADE FLANGE 5 Make sure the inside surfaces of both the inside and atside blade flanges are clean and free frm any foreign substance 6 Make sure the inside blade flange is completely m the arbor with tle flats in the flange engaged with the f amp s cn the arbor 7 TEall new blade J Fig 52 outside blade flange H and arbor screw E Turn arbor screw E counterclockwise to tighten while pressing in cn arbor lock F Fig 53 to keep arbor fran tum rg Fig 53 IMPORTANT Mke sure flats in ai side blade flange H Fig 52 are engeged with flats cn arbor shaft and that teeth of saw blade J are pointing down at the frat as shown in Fig 52 8 Rotate arbor cover C Fig 51 until hock in Cover is engaged under screw B and tighten screw B which was loosened in STEP 2 BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION BEFORE INSPECTING BRUSHES DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE P
16. MER LASERLOC OMNIJIG POCKET CUTTER PORTA BAND PORTA PLANE PORTER CABLE QUICKSAND SANDTRAP SAW BOSS SPEED BLOC SPEEDMATIC SPEEDTRONIC SIAIR EASE THE PROFESSIONAL EDGE THE PROFESSIONAL SELECT TIGER CUB TIGER SAW TORQ BUSTER VERSA PLANE WHISPER SERIES DURATRONIC FRAME SAW INNOVATION THATWORKS JETSTREAM MICRO SET MORTEN NETWORK RIPTIDE TRU MATCH WOODWORKER S CHOICE Trademarks noted with fi are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may also be registered in other countries Las Marcas Registradas con el signo de fi sm registradas por la Oficina de Registros y Patentes de los Estados Unidos y tambi n pueden estar registradas en otros pa ses Marques d pos es indiquges par la lettre fi sont d posZes au Bureau des brevets d invention et marques poes aux Etads Unis et pourraient Gtre doses aux autres pays Copyright 1999 PORTER CABLE Corporation Printed in U S A
17. OWER SOURCE Brush life varies It depends the load an the motor Check the brushes after the first 100 hows of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed After the first check examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary The brush holders A Fig 54 are located cn the motor housing opposite each other Fig 55 illustrates ane cf the brushes removed for inspection When the carbon cn either brush B is wom to 16 in lenh if either spring or shunt wire C is bumed or dameged in any way replace both brushes If the brushes are found serviceable after rermovirg reinstall them in the same position as removed PORTER CABLE ee eee fa TT MN S M9XF Ea EHT CHELE ar T Fig 54 Fig 55 17 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow aut all air passages with dry compressed air Clem all plastic pats with a soft damp cloth NEVER use solvents to clean plastic pats They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material CAUTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good omt at in te atle Also check far blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually muie servicing ar replacement cf pats due to wear from nomal use These operations should ONLY b
18. ch as dado cutting see section of manual cn DADO CUTTING lo wing nut E Fig 34 and mke adjustment by turning adjusting screw F Tighten wing nut E after adjustment is completed LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD GUIDE RODS Ihe cuttinghead guide rods G Fig 34 can be locked in place in order to use the saw as a conventional miter saw using the saw as a choo saw instead of a sliding saw by tightening lock kn H When using the saw as a chop saw the cuttinghead should be all the way to the rear positim before locking in place Fig 34 ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN GUIDE RODS AND TABLE ASSEMBLY To adjust the sliding fit between guide rods G Fig 34 and table assembly J remove lock knob H and loosen lockuut K With wrenches provided hold lockmut K while tuming adjusting nut L clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding action of the guide rods G This adjustment should not be too tight that itiedrdicts the sliding movement of the rods or too loose that it affets the accuracy of the saw cut When correct adjustment is made hold adjusting nut L and tighten locknut K with wrenches provided Replace lock kncb H Periodically lubricate guide rods G using a light oil or soray lubricant to keep the guide rods G sliding mohly 12 TOOL STORAGE A clip is provided the rear of the saw and provides a convenient storage area for wrench A Fig 35 as shown FASTENING THE SAW TO AWORKBENCH
19. d miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0 degree cut of f positim ard at the 15 22 5 31 62 and 45 degrees left ard nicht positions Fig 14 Fig 15 ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE If it ever boms necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the movable table and the bese tum nut A Fig 18 clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding fit This adjustment should not be too tigt thet it wetmicts the rating movement of the table ar too loose thst it af fets the accuracy of the saw ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES TO BLADE CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE IMPORTANT BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUST MENT MAKE CERTAIN THE BLADE IS SET ATO DEGREES TO THE TABLE SEE SECTION ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS L DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Rotate the movable table so that the blade is 90 degrees to the fence and the positive sto far the 0 degree mark cn the scale is engaged 3 Using a square A Fig 19 place oe end of the square against the front of the fence B and the cther end against the blade C with the blade in the down position as shown Check to see if the fence is 90 degrees to the blade 4 If an adjustment is necessary the fexe B Fig 19 can be adjusted by loosening the two screws shown at D thet attach the fence to the base using wrench
20. de guard A moves smoothly 2 As som as the cuttinghead begins to lower the lower blade guard A Fig 32 should begin to move If it does not simply loosen screw C Fig 33 and rotate eccentric D so that the eooentric D is amitacting the actuating am E when the cuttingheed is in the too positim Then tighten screw C ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING The tesim of the cuttinghead retum spring has been adjusted at the factory in order thet the cuttinghead retums to the up p itim after a cut has been mede If it ever bomes necessary to re adjust the spring tensicn proceed as follows Tum adjusting screw A Fig 34 clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tensian ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN CUTTINGHEAD ARM AND TRUNNION After a lang period of time it may became necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the cuttinghead am B Fig 34 and the tema C by tightening nut D Gorrect adjustment is when a good sug sliding fit is dotained between these two pats This adjustment should nct be too tight thet it restricts the sliding movement of the cuttinghead arm B or too loose that it affets the accuracy of the saw cut ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE Ihe downward travel of the saw blade was adjusted at the factory to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine If an ajustment is ever necessary to limit the downward travel of the saw blade for qoeraticns su
21. e performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER CABLE SERVICE CENTER All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies Should you have any questions about your tool feel free to write us at any time In any oomunicatians please give all information shown cn the nameplate of your tool model number type serial number do PORTER CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter Cable warrant sits Professional Power Tools for a period of cme year from the date of original purdmse We will repair replace at our gptian any part a pats of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which after examinatian proves to be defective in workmenship or material during the warranty pericd For repair or replacement retum the complete tool or accessory tangat atian prepaid to your nearest Porter Cable Service Center or Authorized Service Statim Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse abuse nomal wear and tear or repairs attempted or made by other than our Service Centers or Authorized Service Stations ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WILL LAST ONLY FOR ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE To dtain information cn warranty performance pl
22. e plug does nt fit fully in te ailet reverse te ploy If it soll des rx fit atat a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not cere the plug in any way L KEEPWORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries 2 AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Dm t expose power tools to rain Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep area well lit Avoid chemical or corrosive envirament Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases 3 KEEP CHILDREN AW AY LDo nx let visitors amtact tool or extensim cord All visitors should be kept away from work area 4 STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in dry and high or locked up place out of reach of children 5 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the j better ard safer at the rate for wich it was interred 6 USE RIGHT TOOL Do ret farce tool ar attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 7 DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Loose clothing draw strings and jewelry can be caught in moving pats Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to t ain lag reir 8 amp 8 USE SAFETY GLASSES W ear safety glasses or goggles while aperating power tools Also face or dust mask if operation creates dust All persons in the area where power tools are being operated should also wear safety glasses and face or dust mask Refer to ANSI Z87 1 standard for appropriate recommendations 9 S
23. ease write to PRTER CABLE CORPORATION 4825 Highway 45 North P O Box 2468 Jackson Tennessee 38302 2468 Attenticn Product Service THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS PORTER CABLE S SOLE LIABILITY UNDER THIS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYAND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL PORTER CABLE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do mt allow limitations on how log an implied warranty lasts ar the eclusim ar Limttatim of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitatian or exclusim may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have cther legal rights which vary fram state to state 18 PORTER CABLE SERVICE CENTERS CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER CABLE CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER CABLE Parts and Repair Service for Porter Cable Power Tools are Available at These Locations Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter Cable Locations o2 vous trouverez les pikces de rechange n cessaires ainsi qu un service d entretien ARIZONA Tempe 85282 Phoenix 2400 West Southem Avenue Suite 105 Phone 602 437 1200 Fax 602 437 2200 CALIFORNIA Ontario 91761 Los Angeles 3949A East Guasti Road Phone 909 390 5555 Fax 909 390 5554 San Leandro 94577 Oakland 3039 Teagarden Strest Phone 510 357 9762 Fax 510 357 7939 COLORADO Denver 80216 5855 Stapleton Drive North Suite A 140 Phone 303 370 6909 Fax 303 3
24. for A C current cnly Refer to the specificatian plate m your tool for proper voltage and current rating CAUTION Do not operate your tool a current cn which the voltage is nc within correct limits Do mt cperate tools rated A C anly D C current To do so may seriously damage the tool EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extensicn cord is used make RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS sure the conductor size is large Length of Cord in Feet enough to prevent excessive voltage 115V 25Ft 50Ft 100 Ft 150 Ft 200 Ft 250 Ft 300 Ft 400 Ft 500 Ft droop which will cause loss of power 230V 50Ft 100 Ft 200 Ft 300 Ft 400 Ft 500 Ft 600 Ft 800 Ft 1000 Ft and possible motor damage A table of 0 2 18 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 recommended extension cord sizes 23 i 18 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 E 34 18 18 16 14 12 12 10 10 8 will be ford in thus sectim Tas table Sa r i z T T a 7 E E nce Lc E S 56 18 16 14 12 10 10 8 8 6 ts incl EU A 5 amp 68 18 16 12 10 10 8 6 6 6 ot rated amperes T 810 18 14 12 10 8 8 6 6 4 If an extensim com is to be used 8 10 12 16 14 10 8 8 6 6 4 4 outdoors it must be marked with the 2 1214 16 12 10 8 6 6 6 4 2 affix W A following the cond type 2 1416 16 ie i 7 2 E i 2 16 18 14 12 8 8 6 4 4 2 2 designation For example SJIW A to 18 20 14 12 8 6 6 4 4 2 2
25. ig 7 down pull at and rotate cuttinghead lock kndo B 90 degrees until pin C Fig 8 is in the Iuriza al position as shown Ihe cuttinghead can then be raised 2 Fig 9 illustrates the attintssd A in tt raised 3 WARNING Cutterheed lock knob B Fig 7 is designed to lock the cutterhead in the down positim for only storage or carrying Never cperate saw with the cutterhead in the lock down positicn ASSEMBLY WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL Fig 10 ASSEMBLING DUST ELBOW AND DUST BAG L Insert smooth end of dust elbow A Fig 10 into qening B The dust elbow A can be rotated as desired 2 Qmmpress spring clips C Fig 11 cn dust bag D and clip dust bag conto end of elbow A as shon MOVING TABLE TO THE OQ DEGREE CUT OFF POSITION L Rotate locking kno A Fig 12 counterclockwise to unlock Depress lever B and rotate table to the 0 degree straight cut off pogiticn release lever B and tighten loking kb y 2 Fig B illuszates tte table C in the 0 degree straight cut off pogitian 3i For proper cperaticn and adjustment of the table refer to tias ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF TABLE LOCKING MECHANISM and ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE ASSEMBLING WORK CLAMP L Insert post A Fig 14 of work c
26. it to discomect frm receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD 27 WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing loss 28 AVOID CUTTING NAILS AND KNOTS Inspect for and remove all nails from lurber before cutting Try to do layout cuts between knots 29 NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT To do so could present electrical shock hazard 30 KEEP CLEAR OF SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE Sawdust and chips are expelled aut the ejectim cute at rear of saw Do nct allow anyane in this area while saw is in cperatian 31 WARNING She atting by PULLING the saw towards the operator can be dangerous causing the saw to kick upwards and towards the operator Always PUSH the saw forward away from the operator and towards the fence when slide cutting 32 WHEN USING THE SAW AS AMITER AND MAKING CHOPCUTS MAKE SURE the saw sliding mechanism is locked in place to prevent the saw fram kicking towards the operator 33 WHEN THE MITER SAW IS NOT IN USE the switch should be locked in the F position to prevent unauthorized use of the saw REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement pats MOTOR Many Porter Cable tools will operate cn either D C or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A C current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown cn the specification plate of the tool Several models however are designed
27. lamp assenbly B down through hole in the base of the machine as shown and lock in place by tightening lock kn C The work clamp B Fig 14 can be used cn the right or left side the cuttinghead 2 For proper q ratim of the work clap refer to secti WORK CLAMP OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE Tostart the machine deoress switch trigger A Fig 15 To stoo the machine release the switch trigger This saw is eguipped with an automatic electric blade brake As som as the switch trigger A Fig 15 is released the electric brake is activated and stops tfe blade in seconds DANGER A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE DANGEROUS AFTER COMPLETING CUT RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER A FIG 15 TO ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE KEEP CUTTING HEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WARNING THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION IMPORTANT When the miter saw is not in use the switch should be locked in the OFF position using a padlock B Fig 16 with a 16 diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use of the saw ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING L Your compound slide saw will cut any angle froma straight 0 degree cut to 57 degrees right and 47 degrees Et Rtate locking kncb A Fig 17 comterclockwise depress lock lever B and move table to desired positicn 2 The compoun
28. lide cutting with your conpourd slide saw L Place the workpiece A cn the table and against the fence as shown in Fig 39 Grasp the cuttinghead handle B but do nt tum the saw m at this time 2 Pull the auttirgheaed C Fig 40 toward you with the cuttinghead in the up positicn After the couttinghead is pulled toward you compress switch trigger to tum the saw as shown 3 Push down cn the cuttinghead C Fig 41 with the blade running as shown 4 Push the cuttinghead C Fig 42 forward toward the fence making the cut as shown Fig 41 Fig 42 5 Fig 43 illustrates the completed cut Release the switch trigger and keep the cuttinghead in the down position until the blade D comes to a ooplete stop 6 After the blade has stopped raise the cuttinghead C to the up positim as shown in Fig 44 USING SAW AS A CHOP SAW When cutting material that is narrow enough to allow the saw blade to cut through in a chopping motion similar to a conventicnal miter saw instead of sliding the saw blade through the workpiece the sliding acticn of the saw must be locked in the rear position as shown in Fig 45 by tightening lock knob A The cuttinghead B is pushed straight down to make the cut After the at is completed release the switch trigger and let the blade come to a complete stop before retuming the cuttinghead to the up positian DADO CUTTING Dado cutting can easily be accomplished with your compound slide saw
29. ool If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cod SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR COMPOUND SLIDE MITER SAW S l WARNING USE ONLY CROSS CUTTING SAW BLADES WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES BE SURE THE HOOK ANGLE IS 5 DEGREES OR LESS DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD 2 WARNING Do nt aqpgerate the miter saw until it is completely assenbled ard installed accaxdirg to the instructicns 3 IF YOU ARE NOT thoroghly familiar with the operation of compound slide miter saws dotain advice from your supervisor instructor or cther qualified person 4 BE SURE blade is dhap nrs freely and is free cf vibraticn 5 ALLOW the motor to ome up to full speed before startirg at 6 KEEP mto air sits clean and free of chips 74 ALWAYS MAKE SURE itatirg table is tigt before attin even if the table is positiaxd in ae of the positive steps 8 BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor screw is tightened securely 9 USE ONLY blade flanges specified for your saw 10 NEVER apply lucricants to the blade when it is rumirg 1L ALW AYS CHECK the blade for cracks or damage before operation Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately 12 ALWAYS KEEP the lower blade guard in place and cperatirg properly 13 MAKE SURE blade is nct omtacting workpiece before switch is tumed cn 14 NEVER LOCK tt witch in te ON pcgitia 15 IMPORTANT After completing c
30. tipgped ar if the autting tool is accidentally cont acted 24 DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rt atiam of the blade ar atter aly 25 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Dmt leave tool until it comes to a complete sto 26 ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK FIRMLY against the fence and table DO NOT perfom any operation freehand 27 WARNING ALW AY S keep hands out of path of saw blade If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be inside the table hazard area see section TABLE HAZARD AREA the workpiece should be clamped in place before making cut 28 NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than recommended Recommended size of blade is 10 in diameter 29 NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 6000 RPM 30 USE the blade guard at all tines 31 NEVER reach around or behind saw blade 32 TURN OFF SAW and MAKE SURE blade has came to a oamplete stop before removing or securing workpiece changing workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade 33 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use ane heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheatirg The table in EXTENSION CORD SELECTION shows the correct size to use depending oan cord length and nameplate mere rating of the t
31. ut release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before retumi ng saw to raised positicn 16 DO NOT remove jammed or cut off pieces until blade has stooped 17 NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry 18 NEVER recut meall pieces 19 PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the sides of the saw table for lang workpieces 20 NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammeble liquids or gases 21 NEVER USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN PLASTIC PARTS Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic pats 22 DISCONNECT SAW fram power source and clean the machine before leaving it 23 MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine 24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper aperaticn of this product is available frm the National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NX Please also refer to the American National Standard Institute ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements for the Woodworking Machinery and the U S Department of Labor OSHA 1910 213 Regulations 25 SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials Request and follow any safety infommticn available fram your material supplier 26 DON T ABUSE CORD Neve carry tool by cord or yank
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