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MAINTENANCE
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically vacuum out all air passages. NEVER use compressed air, because it may force debris into the bearings or
critical motor parts. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic
parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while cleaning tool.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet.
Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
LUBRICATION
This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal
operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
For your continued 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 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; worn parts replaced, when necessary, relubricated with fresh lubricant, if
required; reassembled with new brushes; and performance tested.
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return
your tool to the service station for immediate service.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations,
including brush inspection and replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE
SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully
guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone
other than these agencies.
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.).
ACCESSORIES
The testing of this tool has been accomplished with the following accessories. For safest operation, it is recommended
that only these accessories be used with this product.
WARNING: Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories could be hazardous. DO NOT USE A “WOBBLE” DADO BLADE, OR A DADO BLADE LARGER THAN
6" DIAMETER.
CATALOG # DESCRIPTION
38121 Blade Insert
38122 Dado blade Insert
12910 10" Blade 24 teeth
12911 10" Blade 40 teeth
12912 10" Blade 60 teeth
38129 Folding Stand
38239 Outfeed Support