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RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
The Porter-Cable variable angle reciprocating saw is designed for cutting
wood up to 12" thick, metal up to
3
/
4
" thick and various other materials, such
as plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc.
SELECTING THE BLADE
For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper
blade for the job. When cutting metal always select a blade which will allow
at least three teeth to be engaged in the thickness of material.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE BLADE
1.
The reciprocating shaft must be fully extended to permit access to the
Quik-Change
™
blade release collar (A) Fig. 1. If necessary, gently squeeze the
trigger switch to move the reciprocating shaft to its outermost position (as
shown in Fig. 1).
WARNING:
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2.
Pivot the guide shoe (B) Fig. 1, forward to improve access to the blade
clamp.
3.
To open the blade clamp: rotate and hold the blade release collar (A) Fig.
2, counterclockwise (as viewed from the front of the saw).
NOTE:
The
Quik-Change
™
pivoting guide shoe can be temporarily
removed to make blade installation easier. Release
locking lever (B) Fig. 3 to remove (see Pivoting Guide Shoe
Assembly and Adjustment section of this manual).
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL WITH THE GUIDE SHOE
REMOVED.
4.
Insert the blade into the clamp until it bottoms. Allow the release collar to
rotate clockwise to lock the blade in place, (A) Fig. 4.
NOTE:
The blade can
be installed upside down if preferred, for better reach in tight fitting
applications.
Length of Cord in Feet
115V
25 Ft.
50 Ft.
100 Ft.
150 Ft.
200 Ft.
250 Ft.
300 Ft.
400 Ft.
500 Ft.
230V
50 Ft.
100 Ft.
200 Ft.
300 Ft.
400 Ft.
500 Ft.
600 Ft.
800 Ft. 1000 Ft.
0-2
18
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
2-3
18
18
16
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
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