FOREWORD
Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 7-1/4" diameter blades
that have a 5/8" diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM operation (or
higher).
BLADE BRAKE
Model 325MAG is equipped with an electric blade brake that energizes
automatically when the trigger switch is released.
NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools
are required.
REMOVING THE BLADE
and 325MAG.
and is designed to be tightened hand-tight
only. The use of external tools may cause
damage to the blade clamp.
1.
Push in the arbor lock button (A) Fig. 1
and rotate the blade by hand until the lock
engages the blade arbor.
2.
While pressing the arbor lock button,
extend the lever on the Quik-Change
blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 and turn it counter-
clockwise.
3.
Remove the Quik-Change blade clamp, release the arbor lock button, and
remove the outer blade flange.
4.
Retract the telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3 and remove the blade.
NOTE: DO NOT use wet lubricants on the Quik-Change blade clamp.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
(MODEL 325MAG ONLY)
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
Disconnect the tool from the power source!
DO NOT USE the Quick Change™ blade clamp with any
product other than specified Porter-Cable tools 324MAG
Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal injury.
This tool is equipped with a
Quik-Change™ blade clamp
10