Porter-Cable 3812 Saw User Manual
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1. Your new saw is shipped complete one container Carefully unpack the saw and all loose items from the shipping container Fig 2 illustrates the saw removed from the container and Fig 3 illustrates all the loose items packed with the saw 12 NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade 13 NEVER reach behind or over the cutting tool with either hand for any reason 14 DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only 15 DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting Feed the material just fast enough so that the blade will cut 16 NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF 17 NEVER start the saw with the workpiece pressed against the blade 18 MAKE sure table is clear of all objects before turning saw ON 19 ALWAYS turn the saw OFF and wait for the blade to stop before removing scarp pieces 20 NEVER perform layout assembly or set up work on the table while the saw is operating 21 PROVIDE adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces 22 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 parts 23 SHOULD any part of your circular saw be missing damaged or fail in any way or any electrical compon2. Extra Blade Fig 31 Fig 31B Miter gage F Cord OPERATION Common sawing operations include ripping and cross cutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature As with all power tools there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the tool Using the tool with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury However if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored personal injury to the operator can result The following information describes the safe and proper method for performing the most common sawing operations CROSS CUTTING Cross cutting requires the use of the miter gage to position and guide the work Place the work against the miter gage and advance both the gage and work toward the saw blade as shown in Fig 32 The miter gage may be used in either table slot When bevel cutting blade tilted use the miter gage slot that does not cause interference of your hand or miter gage with the saw blade guard The saw guard must always be used for all through cutting Start the cut slowly and hold the work firmly against the miter gage and the table One of the rules in running a saw is that you never hang onto or touch a free piece of work Hold the supported piece not the free piece that is cut off The feed in cross cutting continues until the work is cut in two and the mi
3. 17 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in power cord In the event of a power failure move switch to the OFF position 18 NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced 20 DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only 21 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 22 STAY ALERT WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 23 MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted connected or re connected 24 THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health Always oper
4. OFF position to prevent unauthorized use The tool can be locked in the OFF position using a padlock A as shown in Fig 17 The padlock should have 3 16 diameter shank with a 2 throat to insure a proper fit BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING CONTROL To raise or lower the saw blade turn handwheel A Fig 18 Turning the handwheel counterclockwise lowers the blade and turning the handwheel clockwise raises the blade WARNING THE BLADE TILTING LOCK HANDLE B FIG 19 MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS BLADE TILTING CONTROL To tilt the saw blade loosen blade tilting lock handle B Fig 19 rotate outer wheel C until the blade is at the desired angle and tighten lock handle B WARNING THE BLADE TILTING LOCK HANDLE B FIG 19 MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT Place a straight edge B across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig 19A The table insert A should always be level with the table If an adjustment is necessary turn the adjusting screws C as needed Four adjusting screws C are supplied i Joy a Oo eg f PURTER PROFESSIONAL POW 30 35 40 45 ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Your saw is equipped with positive stops for rapid and accurate positioning of the saw blade at O and 45 degrees to the table This saw has the capability to go 2 degrees beyond 0 and 45
5. cutting 6 MOVE the rip fence out of the way when cross cutting 7 NEVER perform any operation free hand which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece Always use either the fence or miter gage to position and guide the work 8 ALWAYS use a push stick for ripping narrow stock Refer to ripping applications in instruction manual where the push stick is covered in detail 9 AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by Keeping blade sharp Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade Keeping spreader and anti kickback fingers and guard in place and operating Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence Making sure that the fence is properly aligned Always using the fence miter gauge or fixture to process work pieces Using feather boards or a fixture when the anti kickback device cannot be used Keeping control of the stock when manually feeding Not attempting to saw stock that is too large to safely control Not using the fence as a stop when crosscutting Not trying to saw stock with loose knots or other flaws 10 AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool 11 ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the blade UNPACKING I OWL
6. 5 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 6 DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted 7 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area 8 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 9 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed 10 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL No loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 12 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters etc 16 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Porter Cable may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons
7. SAW BLADE IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT KICKBACK 3 Position the blade 90 degrees to the table and lock place 4 Insert spreader end A Fig 6 of blade guard into anchor block B Push spreader A down into holder until you hear a click indicating that the spreader is secured NOTE It is important that the spreader A be in the vertical position and pushed straight down into the spreader anchor block B during the assembly procedure 5 Fig 7 illustrates the blade guard in place 6 NOTE The anchor block Fig 6 has been adjusted at the factory so that the spreader will be aligned with the saw blade which is supplied with the saw When changing to blades with different widths it may be necessary to adjust the anchor block B Fig 9 as follows 7 Remove table insert and saw blade 8 Loosen the two screws C Fig 8 under saw table that attach the anchor block B Fig 9 to the saw frame E 9 Three additional shims two of which are shown at D Fig 9 are supplied with your saw and can be used as required between the anchor block B and the frame E in order to align the spreader with the saw blade 10 After adjustment is completed tighten the two screws C Fig 8 REMOVING BLADE GUARD SPREADER ASSEMBLY WARNING MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCON NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE The blade must be in the 90 degree position to the table for the blade guard and spreader assembly to be removed Re
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9. and move the body of the miter gage to the desired angle ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO MITER GAGE SLOTS The blade was adjusted parallel to the miter gage slots at the factory In order to insure accurate cuts and help prevent kickback when cutting this adjustment should be periodically checked and if necessary adjusted as follows 1 DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Raise the blade to its highest position and adjust the blade so it is 90 degrees to the table Select a tooth the saw blade that is set to the left Mark this tooth with a pencil or marker 4 Using a combination square place the body A Fig 2 of the square against the miter gage slot and adjust the blade B of the square until it just touches the marked tooth as shown 5 Rotate the blade and check the same marked blade tooth at the rear of the saw table in the same manner as shown in Fig 27A 6 If the front and back measurements shown in Figs 27 27 are not identical loosen the four trunnion bolts A Fig 28 underneath the saw table Carefully grasp and move the saw frame until the blade is parallel to the miter gage slot Then tighten the four trunnion bolts securely DUST PORT The saw has a dust port B Fig 28A located at the rear of the saw The dust port is for connecting a dust collection system to the saw The port is 2 1 2 outside diameter 11 Fig 28 CHANGING THE
10. on D C current To do so may seriously damage the tool EXTENSION CORD SELECTION When servicing use only identical replacement parts To reduce the risk of electric shock this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the saw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Fig 15B shows the correct size to use depending on cord length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD Rating Cord in Feet Extension Cord up to 25 25 50 50 100 100 150 up to 25 25 50 50 100 100 150 12 16 120 12 16 120 12 16 120 Fig 15B OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW The ON OFF switch A Fig 16 is located on the front of the saw cabinet To turn the saw ON pull the ON OFF switch A out To turn the saw OFF push in on the ON OFF switch A LOCKING SWITCH THE OFF POSITION IMPORTANT When the tool is not in use the switch should be locked in the
11. BLADE 1 WARNING WHEN CHANGING THE BLADE MAKE CERTAIN THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE USE ONLY 10 DIAMETER SAW BLADES RATED FOR 4600 RPM OR HIGHER WITH 5 8 ARBOR HOLES 2 Remove the table insert A Fig 29 and raise the saw blade to its maximum height 3 Remove the blade guard and spreader assembly NOTE THE BLADE MUST BE IN THE 90 DEGREE POSITION TO THE TABLE FOR THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY TO BE REMOVED Remove the table insert pull out on the spreader release spring A Fig 30 while pulling up on the blade guard spreader assembly B 4 _ Using the open end wrench Fig 31 place open end of wrench on flats on inside blade flange to keep the saw arbor from rotating and remove arbor nut C with the closed end of wrench D Turn nut C counterclockwise to remove Remove outside blade flange E and saw blade F 5 Install new blade making certain teeth of blade are pointing down at the front of the saw table and assemble the outside blade flange E Fig 31 and arbor nut C Tighten nut C with wrench D by turning nut clockwise while holding arbor steady with other wrench B 6 Replace the table insert blade guard and spreader assembly and store the two wrenches STORAGE OF ACCESSORIES For ease in storing and transporting the saw can hold the following accessories as shown in Figs 31A and 31B Fig 31A A Wrenches Blade guard Spreader assembly C Fence
12. ESPANOL PAGINA 19 FRAN AISE PAGE 37 Instruction 10 Bench Top Table Saw Manual Model 3812 Shown assembled with accessory stand model 38129 and accessory outfeed support model 38239 IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter Cable Please make certain that the person who is to visit our website at use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting http www porter cable com operations PORTER CABLE PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS 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 Copyright 2001 Porter Cable Corporation Part No 895558 015 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury However if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored personal injury to the operator may result Safety equipment such as guards push sticks hold downs featherboards goggles dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury But even the best guard won t make up for poor judgment carelessness or inattention Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop If a proce
13. Grove 19090 520 North York Road Phone 215 658 1430 Fax 215 658 1433 TEXAS Carrollton 75006 Dallas 1300 Interstate 35 N Suite 112 Phone 972 446 2996 Fax 972 446 8157 Houston 77055 West 10 Business Center 1008 Wirt Road Suite 120 Phone 713 682 0334 Fax 713 682 4867 WASHINGTON Renton 98055 Seattle 268 Southwest 43rd Street Phone 425 251 6680 Fax 425 251 9337 Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities Telephone 800 487 8665 or 731 541 6042 for assistance locating one Parts and accessories for Porter Cable Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter Cable Delta Distributor Authorized Service Center or Porter Cable Delta Factory Service Center you do not have access to any of these call 888 848 5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter Cable Delta Factory Service Center PORTER CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS QUEBEC 1515 Ave St Jean Baptiste Qu bec Qu bec G2E 5E2 Phone 418 877 7112 Fax 418 877 7123 505 Southgate Drive 1447 Begin Guelph Ontario St Laurent Montr al Qu bec N1H 6M7 H4R 1V8 Phone 519 836 2840 Phone 514 336 8772 Fax 519 767 4131 Fax 514 336 3505 ALBERTA Bay 6 2520 23rd St N E Calgary Alberta T2E 812 Phone 403 735 6166 Fax 403 735 6144 BRITISH COLUMBIA 8520 Baxter Place Burnaby B C V5A 4T8 Phone 604 420 0102 Fax 604 420 3522 MANITOBA 1699 Dublin Avenue Winni
14. IN THE SUPPORTING SURFACE TO FACILITATE SAWDUST FALL THRU AND REMOVAL Square the saw on the supporting surface and mark the location of the four 5 16 inch holes to be drilled as shown in Fig 15 Locate and mark an 11 or 12 inch square centered between the four mounting holes and cut out and remove the square as shown in Fig 15 This opening will allow sawdust to fall through the saw base Fasten the saw to the workbench utilizing the mounting holes that were just one 5 16 HOLES drilled IMPORTANT FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS SAW DUST FALL THRU AND REMOVAL HOLE WILL ALLOW SAW DUST TO BUILD UP AROUND THE MOTOR WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD OR CAUSE MOTOR DAMAGE FASTENING SAW TO TWO SAW HORSES When fastening the saw to two saw horses position the four grooves located on the base of the saw cabinet over the 2x4 s of the saw horse and fasten in place with suitable hardware not supplied CAUTION THE SAW HORSES MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 300 LBS 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 current only Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating CAUTION Do not operate your tool on a current for which the voltage is not within correct limits Do not operate tools rated A C only
15. OH ae OL HOLO Zz LT TINCT NIETO S00 LHS peti ba tat ET St 1 1 JAA ER OL SHSH S4OLNON SR Se ed and could easily be e fe SAUT NET ST IM 5591 suon nouo S NTT AL pLEt TTT tT te ALETT TIT TTI TT tTi ttt tt rial by following the pattern shown CONSTRUCTING A STICK than 4 inches wide a push stick should be used to complete th ARIZONA Tempe 85282 Phoenix 2400 West Southern 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 Street Phone 510 357 9762 Fax 510 357 7939 FLORIDA Davie 33314 Miami 4343 South State Rd 7 441 Unit 107 Phone 954 321 6635 Fax 954 321 6638 Tampa 33609 4538 W Kennedy Boulevard Phone 813 877 9585 Fax 813 289 7948 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 For repair or replacement return the c
16. TE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION If proper operating voltage is present return your tool to the service station for immediate service SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use These operations including brush inspection and replacement should ONLY be 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 communications please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool model number type serial number etc ACCESSORIES The testing of this tool has been accomplished with the following accessories For safest operation it is recommended that only these accessories be used with this product WARNING Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product use of such accessories could be hazardous DO NOT USE A WOBBLE DADO BLADE OR A DADO BLADE LARGER THAN 6 DIAMETER CATALOG DESCRIPTION 38121 Blade Insert 38122 Dado blade Insert 12910 10 Blade 24 teeth 12911 10 Blade 40 teeth 12912 10 Blade 60 teeth 38129 Folding Stand 38239 Outfeed Support 16 EE EE EE EE sanos en N ddIS W
17. ate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible 25 WARNING SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING SAWING GRINDING DRILLING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them often and use them to instruct others ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS 1 DO NOT operate your saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions 2 IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of circular saws obtain advice from your supervisor instructor or other qualified person ALWAYS use blade guard spreader and anti kickback fingers for every operation for which it can be used including all through sawing 4 ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the miter gage or fence 5 NEVER use the fence as a cut off gage when cross
18. bout 1 4 apart MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically vacuum out all air passages NEVER use compressed air because it may force debris into the bearings or critical motor parts All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material CAUTION Wear safety glasses while cleaning tool FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet Also check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line LUBRICATION This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions No further lubrication is necessary BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION For your continued safety and electrical protection brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER CABLE SERVICE CENTER At approximately 100 hours of use take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized Porter Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected worn parts replaced when necessary relubricated with fresh lubricant if required reassembled with new brushes and performance tested Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERA
19. city by extending the rip fence guide rails To extend the rip fence guide rails pull lever A Fig 24 to the right and pull out on the guide rails Then lock the extended rails RIPPING THIN STOCK To adjust the fence pull up on lever B so that the top of the rip fence can be removed and repositioned on the rip fence as shown in Fig 25 This is only necessary when the fence guide rails are extended When using the guide rails for ripping the fence must be positioned as shown in Fig 25 so that the wood can rest on the ledge C up against the rip fence An auxiliary wood insert can be placed in the gap between the saw table and the rip fence extension to add extra support 10 POWER TOOLS MITER GAGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS When straight cross cutting blade set 90 degrees to the table the miter gage can be used in either table slot When bevel cross cutting blade tilted only use the miter gage in the right table slot where the blade is tilted away from the miter gage and your hands This miter gage is equipped with individually adjustable index stops at 90 degrees and 45 degrees right and left Adjustment to the index stops can be made by loosening lock nuts B Fig 26 and tightening or loosening the three adjusting screws C until they contact the other end of stop guard D when the miter gage at 90 and 45 degrees to the saw blade To operate the miter gage simply loosen lock knob E Fig 26
20. ck handle and tighten screw C until it bottoms RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 move the A Fig 22A along the table lift up fence locking lever B slide the fence to the desired location on the table and push down fence locking lever B to lock the fence in position 2 A pointer is supplied to indicate the distance the fence is positioned away from the saw blade If an adjustment to the pointer D is required loosen the screws C Fig 22B that fasten the pointer window to the fence head and adjust the pointer accordingly NOTE THE RIP SCALE HAS TWO SETS OF MEASUREMENTS DISPLAYED ON IT THE TOP SCALE IS USED WHEN THE RIP FENCE GUIDE RAIL IS COLLAPSED THE BOTTOM SCALE IS USED WHEN THE RIP FENCE GUIDE RAIL IS FULLY EXTENDED Fig 21 Fig 22B 3 ZN WARNING THE RIP FENCE MUST BE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAGE SLOT AND SAW BLADE TO HELP PREVENT KICKBACK WHEN RIPPING 4 saw blade is set parallel to the miter gage slot at the factory and the fence must be parallel to the miter gage slot and saw blade in order to do accurate work and help prevent kickback when ripping To check the alignment 5 Position the fence close to the miter gage slot as shown in Fig 22A Push fence toward saw to insure alignment screws are in contact with the fence rail Clamp the fence to the table by pushing down the locking lever B The fence should be parallel with the miter gage slot 6 If an a
21. degrees 2 to 47 To adjust the positive stops proceed as follows 1 EXpIiscoNNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Remove the blade guard and spreader assembly NOTE SEE THE SECTION REMOVING BLADE GUARD SPREADER ASSEMBLY 3 Raise the saw blade to its maximum height TO ADJUST POSITIVE STOP AT 0 DEGREES 4 Loosen the blade tilting lock handle move the blade tilting mechanism as far as possible to the left and tighten the blade tilting lock handle 5 Place a square Fig 20 on the table with one end of the square against the blade as shown and check to see if the blade is at 90 degrees to the table If it is not loosen screw B a few turns and move the blade tilting mechanism until the blade measures 90 degrees to the table Then tighten blade tilting lock handle and tighten screw B until it bottoms NOTE CHECK TO SEE IF THE TILT INDICATOR POINTER POINTS TO THE ZERO MARK ON THE SCALE ADJUST IF NECESSARY TO ADJUST POSITIVE STOP AT 45 DEGREES 6 Loosen the blade tilting lock handle move the blade tilting mechanism as far as possible to the right and tighten the blade tilting lock handle 7 Place a square A Fig 21 on the table with one end of the square against the blade as shown and check to see if the blade is at 45 degrees to the table If it is not loosen screw C a few turns and move the blade tilting mechanism until the blade is at 45 degrees to the table Then tighten blade tilting lo
22. djustment is necessary proceed as follows 7 Loosen the two screws and jam nuts D Fig 22A and lift up locking lever B Then while holding the fence bracket F Fig 22A firmly toward the rear move the rear end of the fence A by adjusting the two screws D until the fence is parallel with the miter gage slot Then push down locking lever B Tighten jam nuts D on adjusting screws 8 The clamping action of the fence A Fig 23 can be adjusted by lifting up locking lever B and turning nut E clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the tension of the clamping action of the fence REPLACING THE RIP FENCE SCALE A metric scale can be attached to the rip fence as follows 1 Extend the rip fence guide rail as far as it will go 2 Use a pencil and mark the guide rail at the 0 location of the scale and remove the standard scale 3 Place the metric scale on the guide rail referencing the 0 mark 4 Collapse the guide rail and check to see if the 0 mark is accurate 5 If an adjustment is necessary adjust the O mark by loosening nut G Fig 23 and turning screw H clockwise to move the 0 mark to the left and counter clockwise to move the O mark to the right once the 0 is set properly on the rip fence guide rail turn nut G counterclockwise to lock nut against screw RIP FENCE EXTENSION The saw has the capability to increase its ripping Capa
23. dure feels dangerous don t try it Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer REMEMBER Your personal safety is your responsibility This machine was designed for certain applications only Porter Cable strongly recommends that this machine not be modified and or used for any application other than that for which it was designed If you have any questions relative to a particular application DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Porter Cable to determine if it can or should be performed on the product Technical Service Manager Porter Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson TN 38305 IN CANADA 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE GUELPH ONTARIO N1H 6M7 WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 1 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL Learn the tool s application and limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar to it 2 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 3 ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Wear safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87 1 requirements Note Approved glasses 787 printed or stamped on them 4 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on
24. ents fail to perform properly shut off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet Replace missing damaged or failed parts before resuming operation 24 THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Porter Cable may result in the risk of injuries 25 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC Please also refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U S Department of Labor OSHA 1910 213 Regulations 1 Handle 5 Blade Guard and 2 1 4 20x1 3 4 screw Spreader Assembly Fence 6 Anchor Block Shim 3 4 Miter Gage 7 Table Insert 8 Blade Wrench 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL Insert the 1 3 4 screw D Fig 4 through handle E Assemble handle E to handwheel A by threading screw D clockwise into handwheel as shown in Fig 5 Handle E should rotate freely on screw D ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY 1 WARNING WHEN ASSEMBLING THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY MAKE CERTAIN THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 IMPORTANT THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY MUST BE PROPERLY ALIGNED TO THE
25. ing should be used when ripping material such as thin paneling to prevent the material from catching between the bottom of the rip fence and the saw table surface Further information on the safe and proper operation of table saws is available in the Porter Cable Delta Getting the Most Out of Your Table Saw How To Book Catalog No 11 400 Additional information on table saw safety is also available by writing to NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 USING ACCESSORY DADO HEAD DO NOT USE A WOBBLE DADO BLADE OR A DADO BLADE LARGER THAN 6 DIAMETER IMPORTANT THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE USED WHEN DADOING AND MUST BE REMOVED Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into the work Most dado head sets are made up of two outside saws and four or five inside cutters as shown in Fig 37 Various combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut grooves from 1 8 to 13 16 for use in shelving making joints tenoning grooving etc The cutters are heavily swaged and must be arranged so that this heavy portion falls in the gullets of the outside saws as shown in Fig 38 The saw and cutter overlap is shown in Fig 39 A being the outside saw B an inside cutter and C a paper washer or washers which can be used as needed to control the exact width of groove A 1 4 groove is cut by using the two outside saws The teeth of the saws should be p
26. move the table insert pull out on the spreader release spring A Fig 9A while pulling up on the blade guard spreader assembly B NOTE STORE THE BLADE GUARD AS SHOWN IN FIG 31A WHEN THE BLADE GUARD IS NOT IN USE MITER GAGE The miter gage is shipped completely assembled and is supplied with a T slot miter gage bar A Fig 10 that can be inserted into either one of the two T slotted miter gage grooves located the table top as shown T slot miter gage can be extended beyond the front of the table for cross cutting wide workpieces MITER GAGE HOLDER Fig 11 illustrates the miter gage D inserted into the miter gage holder when not in use Fig 9A Fig 11 ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE TO SAW TABLE 1 The rip fence may be used the right or left hand side of the saw table Lift locking handle A Fig 12 and position the front end of the fence on the front fence rail as shown 2 While pressing front end of fence firmly against front fence rail place rear end of fence down on the rear fence rail and push down on locking handle A Fig 13 to lock fence in place Fig 12 reR CABLE WER FESSIONAL Ui 4 FASTENING SAW TOA SUPPORTING SURFACE The saw MUST be properly secured to a supporting surface using the four mounting holes two of which are shown at A Fig 14 CAUTION THE SUPPORTING SURFACE MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 300LBS IMPORTANT A HOLE MUST BE PROVIDED
27. omplete tool or accessory transportation prepaid to your nearest Porter Cable Service Center or Authorized Service Station Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse abuse normal 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 obtain information on warranty performance please write to PORTER CABLE CORPORATION 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson Tennessee 38305 Attention Product Service THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS PORTER CABLE S SOLE LIABILITY UNDER THIS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL PORTER CABLE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state PORTER CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS Parts and Repair Service for Porter CableeDelta Power Tools are Available at These Locations GEORGIA Forest Park 30297 Atlanta 5442 Frontage Road Suite 112 Phone 404 608 0006 Fax 404 608
28. ositioned so that the raker on one saw is beside the cutting teeth on the other saw Fig 37 Fig 38 14 dado head set D Fig 40 is assembled to the saw arbor as shown IMPORTANT The blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be used when dadoing and must be removed Auxiliary jigs fixtures push sticks and feather boards should also be used Also the accessory dado head table insert Delta model 38122 E Fig 40 must be used in place of the standard table insert Fig 41 shows a typical dado operation using the miter gage as a guide ZNWARNING NEVER USE THE DADO HEAD IN BEVEL POSITION IMPORTANT ALWAYS INSTALL BLADE GUARD AFTER OPERATION IS COMPLETED Fig 39 Fig 40 Fig 41 CONSTRUCTING FEATHERBOARD Fig 42 illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard The material which the featherboard is constructed of should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks Clamp the featherboards to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will Support the workpiece until the cut is completed Use featherboards for all non thru sawing operations where the guard and spreader assembly must be removed see Fig 43 Always replace the guard and spreader assembly when the non thru sawing operation is completed Kerf should be a
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30. rk can then be fed through the saw blade with one hand as shown in Fig 34 After the work is beyond the saw blade and anti kickback fingers the feed can continue to the end of the table after which the work is lifted and brought back along the outside edge of the fence The cut off stock remains on the table or tilts up slightly and is caught by the rear end of the guard or slides off the table to the floor If the cut off stock remains on the table it is not touched with the hands until the saw blade is stopped unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal When ripping boards longer than three feet it is recommended that a work support be used at the rear of the saw to keep the workpiece from falling off the saw table Fig 34 13 If the ripped work is less than 4 inches wide a PUSH STICK should always be used to complete the feed as shown in Fig 35 The PUSH STICK can easily be made from scrap material as explained in the section CONSTRUCTING PUSH STICK When ripping stock 2 inches or narrower assemble an auxiliary wood facing to the fence as explained in the section USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING ON RIP FENCE and use a PUSH STICK USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING ON RIP FENCE It is necessary when performing some special operations to add wood facing A Fig 36 to one or both sides of the rip fence as shown The wood facing is attached to the fence with wood screws through the holes in the fence A wood fac
31. ter gage and work are pulled back to the starting point Before pulling the work back it is good practice to give the work a little sideways shift to move the work slightly away from the saw blade Never pick up any short length of free work from the table while the saw is running VMAWARNING NEVER USE THE FENCE AS CUT OFF GAGE WHEN CROSS CUTTING For added safety and convenience the miter gage can be fitted with an auxiliary wood facing This auxiliary wood facing can be fastened to the front of the miter gage by using two wood screws through the slots provided in the miter gage body and into the wood facing RIPPING Ripping is the operation of making a length wise cut through a board as shown in Fig 33 and the rip fence is used position and guide the work One edge of Fig 32 the work rides against the rip fence while the flat side of the board rests on the table Since the work is pushed along the fence it must have a straight edge and make solid contact with the table The saw guard must always be used The guard has anti kickback fingers to help prevent kickback and a spreader to help prevent the saw kerf from closing and binding the blade Start the motor and advance the work holding it down against the fence Never stand in the line of the saw cut when ripping Hold the work with both hands and push it along the fence and into the saw blade as shown in Fig 33 After the workpiece is on the table the wo
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