Porter-Cable 557 Biscuit Joiner User Manual


 
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ADJUSTING DEPTH OF GROOVE
A “quick set” depth adjusting turret (A) Fig. 2, provides for quick changes in
depth of cut to accommodate the various sizes of available biscuits and
other accessories. To set depth of cut: rotate depth adjusting turret until
desired size marking on turret aligns with the index mark (B) Fig. 2. The
following depth settings are provided:
0 For “0” size accessories
10 For “10” size accessories
20 For “20” size accessories
MAX For “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
as follows:
1. Use an
7
/16" wrench to loosen lock-nut (A) Fig. 3.
2. Rotate fine adjustment knob (B) Fig. 3, to desired position (rotate knob
clockwise to reduce depth of cut, rotate knob counterclockwise to
increase depth of cut).
Fig. 1
A
B
Fig. 2
B
A
Fig. 3
A
B