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Instruction

manual

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 ___________________________________________

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IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 43

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Part No. 912938 - 04-18-05

Double Insulated
Plate Joiner

MODEL

557

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Page 1: ...____________________ Serial No _______________________________________ IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations ESPAÑOL PÁGINA 23 FRANÇAISE PAGE 43 To learn more about Porter Cable visit our website at http www porter cable com Copyright 2005 Porter Cable Corporation Part No 912938 04 18...

Page 2: ...e com Postal Mail Technical Service Manager Porter Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson TN 38305 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources Power Tool Institute 1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinstitute org National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards ...

Page 3: ... wear NIOSH OSHA approved properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injur...

Page 4: ...if your body is earthed or grounded c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power too...

Page 5: ...ents changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment o...

Page 6: ...sawdust buildup 8 Keep hands away from cutting area Keep hands away from blade Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating 9 Avoid cutting nails and knots Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting Try to layout cuts between knots 10 Wear eye and hearing protection Always use safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT Eye prot...

Page 7: ...reciprocations per minute or d c direct current or a c alternating current 2 two phase alternating current 2N two phase alternating current with neutral 3 three phase alternating current 3N three phase alternating current with neutral rated current of the appropriate fuse link in amperes time lag miniature fuse link where X is the symbol for the time current characteristic as given in IEC 60127 pr...

Page 8: ...6 14 14 12 12 10 10 3 4 18 18 16 14 12 12 10 10 8 4 5 18 18 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 5 6 18 16 14 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 8 18 16 12 10 10 8 6 6 6 8 10 18 14 12 10 8 8 6 6 4 10 12 16 14 10 8 8 6 6 4 4 12 14 16 12 10 8 6 6 6 4 2 14 16 16 12 10 8 6 6 4 4 2 16 18 14 12 8 8 6 4 4 2 2 18 20 14 12 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 Nameplate Ampere Rating EXTENSION CORD SELECTION MOTOR Many Porter Cable tools will operate on either D C ...

Page 9: ...iscuit that will accommodate the type of joint being made BISCUITS Shown Actual Size TO START AND STOP TOOL Make sure switch is OFF and power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate 1 Connect tool to power circuit 2 Grip tool firmly to resist starting torque and squeeze trigger switch A Fig 1 to START tool 3 Release trigger switch to STOP tool 4 Switch Lock the trigger...

Page 10: ...6 size accessories provides maximum depth of cut with 4 blade FF For Porter Cable FF biscuits D For Duplex accessories S For Simplex accessories FINE ADJUSTMENT Depth of Groove The quick set depth adjustment is adjusted at the factory to produce joints with nominal clearance biscuit to groove A fine adjustment is provided allowing the operator to reduce or increase the clearance as desired Adjust ...

Page 11: ...e line across the center of the index block D indicates the distance to the center of the blade The top edge of the index block D indicates the distance to the bottom of the blade The bottom edge of the index block D indicates the distance to the top of the blade The width of the index block D is equal to the thickness of the blade 3 Once fence is in desired position tighten knob A to secure in pl...

Page 12: ...ade cover retaining screws A Fig 10 and remove blade cover 2 Depress and hold spindle lock button B Fig 11 while rotating blade by hand until spindle lock engages 3 Continue to hold spindle lock button while using the 5 32 hex wrench furnished with tool to remove blade retaining bolt and flange by rotating counterclockwise 4 Remove blade and store in a safe place for future use 5 Place 2 diameter ...

Page 13: ...ret A Fig 12 to the FF position 10 Lift safety lever A Fig 13 fully retract the plunge mechanism and reposition the safety lever as shown in Fig 14 Slowly release pressure on plunge mechanism 11 Reposition blade cover plate to tool and secure in place with the four retaining screws removed in step 1 DO NOT OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT BLADE COVER INSTALLED Fig 10 A Fig 11 B Fig 12 Fig 13 Fig 14 A A A ...

Page 14: ...d slide off fence DOUBLE BISCUITS The alignment plate may also be used as a spacer to produce a groove that is wide enough to accept two biscuits After cutting a groove or a group of grooves in the normal fashion install the alignment plate and repeat the cuts This will double the width of each groove so that two biscuits can be installed in each groove DUST PORT The tool is equipped with a dust p...

Page 15: ...will be required to produce each groove for a 6 biscuit The centerlines of these two cuts should be spaced 1 4 apart When laying out these cuts mark the first cut centerline move over 1 4 and mark the second cut centerline POSITIONING GROOVES The number of grooves biscuits used in a joint may be varied to provide the strength required for the particular application Typically the center of the firs...

Page 16: ...90 position see ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Section of this manual 4 Set fence height adjustment to desired height usually 1 2 the material thickness see HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Section of this manual 5 Clamp the workpiece securely 6 Position tool to work piece with bottom of fence resting on workpiece Align guide notch A or B Fig 20 with a groove centerline Apply pressure to auxiliary handle C Fig 20 to keep fron...

Page 17: ...ROOVES 2 Set depth stop turret to desired biscuit or other accessory size 3 Mark centerline of joint on workpiece A see Fig 23 4 Clamp a straight edge guide to the workpiece 3 8 back from the joint centerline as marked in Step 2 Clamp workpiece securely see Fig 24 5 Set tilt fence to 0 position see Angle Adjustment Section of this manual 6 Position tool to workpiece with bottom of base against str...

Page 18: ...d operation for producing butt joints see Fig 19 is the same as for CORNER JOINTS MITER JOINTS 1 Layout groove positions as described in POSITIONING GROOVES 2 Set depth stop turret to desired biscuit or other accessory size 3 Set the tilt fence to desired angle see Angle Adjustment Section of this manual 4 Set fence height adjustment to desired height see Height Adjustment Section of this manual 5...

Page 19: ...ady pace push tool forward in base as far as depth stop allows 9 Release trigger switch to stop tool and remove tool from work 10 Repeat Steps 5 through 8 until all the grooves for this joint are completed NOTE Assemble all joints and verify alignments before applying glue see Fig 29 Fig 29 Fig 28 ...

Page 20: ...ontinued 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 DELTA FACTORY 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 Have worn parts replaced and lubricated wi...

Page 21: ...e repairs made or attempted by others 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 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter Cable Delta Supplier Porter Cable Delta Factory Service Centers and Porter Cable Authorized Service...

Page 22: ...er 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 OB...

Page 23: ...e grandes villes Appelez au 800 487 8665 ou au 731 541 6042 pour obtenir de l aide pour en repérer un Pour obtenir des pièces et accessoires pour les produits Porter Cable Delta s adresser à tout distributeur Porter Cable Delta centre de service agréé ou centre de service d usine Porter Cable Delta Si vous n avez accès à aucun de ces centres appeler le 888 848 5175 et on vous dirigera vers le cent...

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