Note: This tool has no provision for locking the tool on, and the switch should never
be locked on by any other means.
AutoMAtIc electRIc BRAke
Your saw is equipped with an electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 1-2
seconds of trigger release. This is automatic and requires no adjustment.
SAWING
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,always hold the tool with
both hands.
• Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting the cut.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing the cut.
• Work with the shoe pressed against the workpiece.
HINtS foR oPtIMuM uSe
• As some splintering along the line of cut on the top side of the workpiece cannot be
avoided, cut on the side where splintering is acceptable.
• Where splintering is to be minimized, e.g. when cutting laminates, clamp a piece of
plywood onto the top of the workpiece.
Pocket cuttING -fIGuRe M
WARNING:
Never tie the blade guard in a raised
position. Never move the saw backwards when
pocket cutting. this may cause the unit to raise up
off the work surface which could cause injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made when the edge of the
material does not push the lower guard open, but the
bottom edge of the rotating blade cuts into the middle of the
material.
• Adjust the shoe (5) so the blade cuts at desired depth.
• Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on
material to be cut.
• Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade guard to
an upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade teeth almost touch cutting line.
• Release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep it in position to open freely as
you start the cut). Remove hand from guard lever and firmly grip secondary handle (4), as
shown in figure M. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.
• Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before starting saw.
• Start the motor, allow saw to come to full speed, and then gradually lower the saw until
its shoe rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut
is completed.
• Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from
the material.
• When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
the RBRc™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the
Li-Ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or
battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by PORTER-CABLE.
RBRC™ in cooperation with PORTER-CABLE and other battery users, has
established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of spent Li-Ion
batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the
spent Li-Ion battery to an authorized PORTER-CABLE service center or to your local
retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
MAINteNANce
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
RePlAceMeNt PARtS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website
at www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest PORTER-CABLE Factory
Service Center or PORTER-CABLE Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our
Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
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