Use and Care Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug
from the power source before making any adjustments.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website
at www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory
Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our
Customer Care Center at [phone].
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information
about Porter-Cable, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit
our website at www.portercable.com or call our Customer Care Center at [phone].
All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and
workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at Power Tool Specialists, 684 Huey Road Rock Hill,
SC 29730, - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the
nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: The manufacturer and/or distributor is providing the
buyer with a parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither
the manufacturer nor distributor make any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer
regarding the accuracy of the list or diagram or that buyer is qualied and able to make any
repairs or replace any parts of the product. The manufacturer and/or distributor expressly
recommend: that all repairs and/or part replacements only be undertaken by a certied and
licensed technician, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability, including
injuries to persons and damage to property, associated with and arising out of any attempt of
the buyer at repairs or replacement of parts to the product.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Breaking blades 1. Wrong tension.
2. Overworking blades.
3. Wrong blade
application.
4. Twisting blade in wood.
1. Adjust blade tension. See BLADE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section.
2. Reduce feed rate. See BLADE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION section.
3. Use narrow blade. See BLADE SELECTION
section.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade. See BLADE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section.
Motor will not run. 1. Defective cord or plug.
2. Defective motor.
3. Blown overload breaker.
1. Replace defective parts before using saw
again. See ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
AND SAFETY section.
2. Call Service Center. Any attempt to repair
this motor may create a HAZARD unless
the repair is done by a qualied technician.
3. Push the on/off switch to the OFF position.
Let the motor cool.
WARNING
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