Porter-Cable PC1800JS Cordless Saw User Manual


 
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the
saw blade has stopped, and the battery is removed. Used saw blades can be hot.
Blade Installation (FIGURE E)
- Hold the saw blade with teeth facing forward.
- Holding the saw upside down, push the saw blade
locking lever (3) downward.
- Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade
holder as far as it will go.
- Release the lever.
- Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.
ADJUSTING THE SHOE PLATE FOR BEVEL
CUTS (FIGURE F)
Never use the tool when the shoe
plate (5) is loose or removed.
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel
angle of up to 45°.
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction A to release
the shoe plate (5).
- Pull the shoe plate (5) backwards and set it to the
required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor
to check the angle.
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction B to lock the
shoe plate in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction A to release the shoe plate (5).
- Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.
- Push the shoe plate forward.
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. Make sure that
the shoe plate is supported by the guide ribs.
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F
E
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery
release button as shown in figure D and pull battery
pack out of tool.
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