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electrical shock, fire, explosion, or property damage.
WARNING:
ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
CUT hAZARD. Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is
firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
WARNING:
CUT hAZARD. Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload,
blade breakage may occur.
TO MAkE A CUT:
• Clearly mark the desired cutting area.
• Switch the tool on before applying pressure and slowly feed the blade into the work
piece at the marked location.
WARNING:
CUT hAZARD. Ensure the blade is not in contact with cutting
surface before starting saw.
• Advance the blade along the cutting line until cut is completed. Don’t force the tool; let
the blade cut at its own speed.
• Switch the tool off.
NOTE: Always use the appropriate type of saw blade for the work piece material and type
of cut. Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put less strain on the
motor while cutting.
SANDING
WARNING:
Fire hazard. When working on metal surfaces, do not use a vacuum
cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to the danger
of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
NOTE: Do not rest fingers on platen during use. Move it in long sweeping strokes across
the surface, letting it do the work. Light pressure is all that is required for sanding.
Excessive pressure will slow the tool and produce inferior results. Check your work often,
product is capable of removing material rapidly. Excessive force will reduce the working
efficiency and cause motor overload. Replacing the sanding sheet regularly will maintain
optimum working efficiency.
NOTE: Always ensure the work piece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement. Any
movement of the material may affect the quality of the sanding finish.
hELPFUL hINTS
• Always ensure the work piece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement. Any
movement of the material may affect the quality of the cutting or sanding finish.
• Do not start sanding without having the sandpaper attached to sanding platen.
• Use coarse grit paper to sand rough surfaces, medium grit for smooth surfaces and
fine grit for the finishing surfaces. If necessary, first make a test run on scrap material.
• Excessive force will reduce the working efficiency and cause motor overload.
Replacing the accessory regularly will maintain optimum working efficiency.
• Do not allow the sandpaper to wear away, it will damage the sanding pad.
• If the tool overheats, especially when used at low speed, set the speed to maximum
and run it with no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid prolonged usage at very
low speeds. Always keep the blade sharp.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-
metallic parts of the tool. 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.
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.
