Porter Cable Saw 3807 User Manual

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Instruction 10" Compound  
Manual Slide Miter Saw  
MODEL3807  
IMPORTANT  
Please make certain that the person who is to  
use this equipment carefully reads and  
understands these instructions before starting  
operations.  
To learn more about Porter-Cable  
visit our website at:  
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main  
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the  
spaces below and retain for future reference.  
Model No. _________________________________  
Type______________________________________  
Serial No.__________________________________  
Part No. 897462-001  
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20. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach  
underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.  
CAUTION: Blades coast after being turned of.f  
21. MAKE WORKSHOPCHILDPROOFwith padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.  
22. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by  
Porter-Cable may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.  
23. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally  
contacted.  
24. DIRECTION OF FEED.Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter  
only.  
25. NEVER LEAVE TOOLRUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.Dontleave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
26. ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK FIRMLYagainst the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand.  
27. WARNING:ALWAYSkeep hands out of path of saw blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your  
hand to be inside the table hazard area (see section TABLE HAZARD AREA ), the workpiece should be  
clamped in place before making cut.  
28. NEVERuse blades larger or smaller in diameter than recommended. Recommended size of blade is 10"in  
diameter.  
29. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 6000 RPM.  
30. USE the blade guard at all times.  
31. NEVERreach around or behind saw blade.  
32. TURN OFF SAW and MAKE SURE blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing  
workpiece, changing workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade.  
33. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.Make sure your extension is in good condition. When using an extension  
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.An undersized cord will cause  
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table in EXTENSION CORD SELECTION  
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating of the tool. If in doubt, use  
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
ADDITIONALSAFETYRULES FOR COMPOUND SLIDE MITER SAW S  
1. WARNING: USE ONLYCROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES BE  
SURE THE HOOK ANGLE IS 5 DEGREES OR LESS. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS  
THEYCAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD.  
2. WARNING: Donot operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installedaccordingtotheinstructions.  
3. IFYOU ARE NOTthoroughly familiar with the operation of compound slide miter saws, obtain advice from  
your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.  
4. BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.  
5. ALLOWthe motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.  
6. KEEPmotor air slots clean and free of chips.  
7. ALWAYS MAKE SURE rotatingtable is tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the  
positive stops.  
8. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor screw is tightened securely.  
9. USE ONLY blade flanges specified for your saw.  
10. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.  
11. ALWAYS CHECK the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade  
immediately.  
12. ALWAYS KEEPthe lower blade guard in place and operating properly.  
13. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.  
14. NEVER LOCKthe switch in the O N position.  
15. IMPORTANT:After completing cut, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning  
saw to raised position.  
16. DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade has stopped.  
17. NEVERcut ferrous metals or masonry.  
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18. NEVER recut small pieces.  
19. PROVIDE ADEQUATESUPPORTtothe sides of the saw table for long workpieces.  
20. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases.  
21. NEVER USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN PLASTIC PARTS. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise  
damage the material. Only a soft, damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.  
22. DISCONNECT SAW from power source and clean the machine before leaving it.  
23. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine.  
24. ADDITIONALINFORMATIONregarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the  
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for  
Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American  
National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for the Woodworking Machinery and the U.S.  
Department of Labor OSHA1910.213 Regulations.  
25. SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC.Take extra care to prevent inhalation  
and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from  
your material supplier.  
26. DON T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from  
heat, oil, and sharp edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT  
ATTEMPTTO REPAIR POWER CORD.  
27. WEAR EAR PROTECTIONtosafeguard against possible hearing loss.  
28. AVOID CUTTING NAILS AND KNOTS.Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. Trytodo  
layout cuts between knots.  
29. NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT.Todosocould present electrical shock hazard.  
30. KEEPCLEAR OF SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE.Sawdust and chipsare expelled out the ejection chute at  
rear of saw. Do not allow anyone in this area while saw is in operation.  
31. WARNING:Slide cutting by PULLINGthe saw towards the operator can be dangerous, causing the saw to  
kick upwards and towards the operator.Always PUSHthe saw forward, away from the operator, and towards the  
fence when slide cutting.  
32. WHEN USING THE SAW AS AMITER AND MAKING CHOPCUTS, MAKE SUREthe saw sliding mechanism  
is locked in place to prevent the saw from kicking towards the operator.  
33. WHEN THE MITER SAW IS NOT IN USE, the switch should be locked in the OFF position to prevent  
unauthorized use of the saw.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.  
MOTOR  
Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage  
within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate of the tool. Several models, however,are  
designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating.  
CAUTION: Donot operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not  
operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.  
EXTENSION CORD SELECTION  
If an extension cord is used, make  
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS  
sure the conductor size is large  
enough to prevent excessive voltage  
drop which will cause loss of power  
and possible motor damage. A table of  
recommended extension cord sizes  
will be found in this section. This table  
is based on limiting line voltage drop to  
5 volts (10 volts for 230 volts) at 150%  
of rated amperes.  
Length of Cord in Feet  
100 Ft. 150 Ft. 200 Ft. 250 Ft. 300 Ft. 400 Ft. 500 Ft.  
100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft. 400 Ft. 500 Ft. 600 Ft. 800 Ft. 1000 Ft.  
115V  
230V  
25 Ft.  
50 Ft.  
50 Ft.  
0-2  
2-3  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
16  
16  
16  
14  
14  
18  
18  
18  
18  
16  
16  
14  
14  
12  
12  
12  
12  
18  
16  
16  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
10  
10  
8
16  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
10  
8
16  
14  
12  
12  
10  
10  
8
14  
12  
12  
10  
10  
8
14  
12  
10  
10  
8
12  
10  
10  
8
12  
10  
8
3-4  
4-5  
8
5-6  
8
6
6-8  
6
6
6
8-10  
10-12  
12-14  
14-16  
16-18  
18-20  
8
6
6
4
8
6
6
4
4
If an extension cord is to be used  
outdoors it must be marked with the  
suffix W-A following the cord type  
designation. For example SJTW-Ato  
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor  
use.  
8
6
6
6
4
2
8
6
6
4
4
2
8
6
4
4
2
2
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
4
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
FOREWORD  
Porter-Cable Model 3807 is a high capacity 10" compound miter saw designed to cut wood and non-ferrous  
metals. It can crosscut 1112"x3316" and 9" x 378", miter at 45 both left and right 818"x3316", and 638"x  
378", bevel at 45 left1112"x2316" and 812"x258", compound 45 left miter and 45 bevel 818"x2316" and  
612"x258" and compound 45 right miter and bevel 818"x178" and 312"x258".  
POWER CONNECTIONS  
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor  
size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor  
damage. For distances up to 100 feet use #12 wire. For distances up to 150 feet use #10 wire. If an extension  
cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked with the suffix W-A following the cord type designation. For  
example SJTW-A toindicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. Replace damaged or worn cord immediately.  
Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and be sure that  
the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on motor nameplate.  
CAUTION: Keep the extension cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not  
be a tripping hazard or contact material being placed into or removed from the machine.  
UNPACKING  
1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton.  
W e recommend you retain all packing materials until  
after you have inspected and satisfactorily operated  
the machine.  
WARNING: Do not connect the machine to the  
power source until you have read and  
understood this entire instruction manual.  
2. Place the machine on a firm, level surface where  
there is plenty of room for handling and properly  
supporting the workpiece.  
3. Familiarize yourself with all features and controls  
as explained in this manual.  
4. The machine is shipped with the cuttinghead  
locked in the down position and the table rotated to  
Fig. 2  
the 45 degree right miter position, Fig. 2. To release  
the head and move it to the operating position see MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION and  
MOVING THE TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION inthis section.  
5. Unassembled items are shown in Fig. 3 for identification and use in assembling the saw.  
1
4
1 Dust Elbow  
2 W ork Clamp  
3 Dust Bag  
2
3
4 Open End Wrench  
Fig. 3  
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E
D
A
Fig. 5  
Fig. 4  
MOVING CUTTINGHEAD  
TO THE REAR POSITION  
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCON-  
NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.  
2. Carefully remove cable tie (A) Fig. 4, which is  
holding the cuttinghead in the down position.  
E
3. To move the cuttinghead (D) Fig. 5, to the rear  
position, loosen lock knob (E) and push cuttinghead (D)  
to the rear position. Then tighten lock knob (E) Fig. 6.  
4. Fig. 6, illustrates the cuttinghead locked in the rear  
position.  
Fig. 6  
A
RAISING THE CUTTINGHEAD  
B
1. While holding the cuttinghead (A) Fig. 7, down, pull  
out and rotate cuttinghead lock knob (B) 90 degrees  
untilpin(C)Fig. 8, isinthehorizontal position as shown.  
The cuttinghead can then be raised.  
2. Fig. 9 illustrates the cuttinghead (A) in the raised  
position.  
3. WARNING: Cutterhead lock knob (B) Fig. 7, is  
designed to lock the cutterhead in the down position for  
only storage or carrying. Never operate saw with the  
cutterhead in the lock down position.  
Fig. 7  
A
C
B
Fig. 8  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER  
SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND  
UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL.  
D
C
A
A
B
Fig. 10  
Fig. 11  
ASSEMBLING DUST ELBOW AND DUST BAG  
1. Insert smooth end of dust elbow (A) Fig. 10, into opening (B). The dust elbow (A) can be rotated as desired.  
2. Compress spring clips(C) Fig. 11, on dust bag (D) and clip dust bag onto end of elbow (A) as shown.  
MOVING TABLE TO THE 0 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION  
1. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 12, counterclockwise to unlock. Depress lever (B) and rotatetable (C) to the 0  
degree straight cut-off position, release lever (B) and tighten locking knob (A).  
2. Fig. 13, illustrates the table (C) in the 0 degree straight cut-offposition.  
3. For proper operation and adjustment of the table, refer to sections, ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER  
CUTTING , ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF TABLE LOCKING MECHANISM and ADJUSTING  
SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE.  
C
C
A
B
Fig. 13  
Fig. 12  
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ASSEMBLING WORK CLAMP  
1. Insert post (A) Fig. 14, of work clamp assembly (B)  
down through hole in the base of the machine as shown  
and lock in place by tightening lock knob (C). The work  
clamp (B) Fig. 14, can be used on the right or leftsideof  
the cuttinghead.  
B
A
2. For proper operation of the work clamp, refer to  
section WORK CLAMPOPERATION.  
C
Fig. 14  
STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE  
Tostart the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 15.  
To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.  
This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade  
brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 15, is  
released, the electric brake is activated and stops the  
blade in seconds.  
A
DANGER: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE  
DANGEROUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT,  
RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 15, TO  
ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP CUTTING-  
HEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A  
COMPLETE STOP.  
Fig. 15  
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING  
BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW.  
THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED  
PERIODICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF  
NECESSARY.  
B
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF  
POSITION  
IMPORTANT:When the miter saw is not in use, the  
switch should be locked in the OFF position using a  
padlock (B) Fig. 16, with a 316" diameter shackle to  
prevent unauthorized use of the saw.  
Fig. 16  
ROTATING TABLE  
FOR MITER CUTTING  
1. Your compound slide saw will cut any angle from a  
straight 0 degree cut to 57 degrees right and 47 degrees  
left. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 17, counterclockwise,  
depress lock lever (B), and move table to desired position.  
2. The compound miter saw is equipped with positive  
stops at the 0 degree cut-offposition and at the 15, 22.5,  
31.62, and 45 degrees left and right positions.  
B
A
Fig. 17  
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ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN  
MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM  
THE POWER SOURCE.  
A
If it ever becomes necessary to adjust the sliding fit  
between the movable table and the base, turn nut (A)  
Fig. 18, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to  
decrease the sliding fit. This adjustment should not be  
too tight that it restricts the rotating movement of the  
table or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw.  
Fig. 18  
ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES  
TO BLADE  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM  
THE POWER SOURCE.  
B
C
IMPORTANT: BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUST-  
MENT MAKE CERTAIN THE BLADE IS SET AT0  
DEGREES TO THE TABLE. SEE SECTION  
ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL  
POSITIVE STOPS.  
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER  
SOURCE.  
A
D
2. Rotate the movable table so that the blade is 90  
degrees to the fence and the positive stop for the 0  
degree mark on the scale is engaged.  
Fig. 19  
3. Using a square (A) Fig. 19, place one end of the  
square against the front of the fence (B) and the other  
end against the blade (C), with the blade in the down  
position, as shown. Check to see if the fence is 90  
degrees to the blade.  
4. If an adjustment is necessary, the fence (B) Fig. 19,  
can be adjusted by loosening the two screws, shown at  
(D), that attach the fence to the base, using wrench  
supplied. Adjust the fence (B) as required and tighten  
the two screws (D).  
G
F
5. After you are sure the fence is 90 degrees to the  
blade, adjust the cursor (F) Fig. 20, so the pointer is  
aligned with the 0 degree mark on the scale by  
loosening screw (G), adjusting cursor (F) and tightening  
screw (G).  
Fig. 20  
A
A
TABLE HAZARD AREA  
WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED  
LINES (A) FIG. 21, ON THE TABLE IS  
DESIGNATED AS A HAZARD ZONE. NEVER  
PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA  
WHILE THE TOOLIS BEING OPERATED.  
Fig. 21  
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G
A
A
D
E
D
C
F
B
Fig. 22  
Fig. 23  
WORK CLAMPOPERATION  
1. The height of the work clamp (A) Fig. 22, can be  
adjusted by loosening lock knob (B) and moving post (C)  
up or down, or depressing lock lever (D) and sliding clamp  
body (E) up or down. After height of clamp (A) is adjusted,  
tighten lock knob (B) and/or release lock lever (D).  
G
A
2. During operation, lower clamp (A) Fig. 23, by  
depressing lock lever (D), until the bottom of the clamp  
(A) lightly contacts top of workpiece (F). IMPORTANT:  
When lowering clamp (A) make certain cam lever  
(G) is in the up position as shown.  
F
3. For final clamping of the workpiece (F) Fig. 24,  
against the table, lower cam lever (G) as shown. After  
cut is completed, lift lever (G). This will raise clamp (A)  
slightly, allowing you to slide or remove workpiece (F).  
Fig. 24  
TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVELCUTTING  
CAUTION:DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE.  
1. The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90 degree straight  
cut-off to a 45 degree left bevel angle by loosening bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 25, tilting cuttinghead (B) to the  
desired angle, and tightening lock handle (A).  
2. Positive stops are provided to rapidly position the saw blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. Refer to the  
section of this manual titled Adjusting 90 and 45 degree bevel positive stops. The bevel angle of the cutting  
arm is determined by the position of the pointer (C) Fig. 26, on scale (D).  
3. In addition, an indicator (E) Fig. 26, is provided on the bevel scale at the 33.9 degree bevel angle for cutting  
crown moulding. Refer to the CUTTING CROWN MOULDING section of this manual.  
B
D
E
C
A
Fig. 25  
Fig. 26  
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ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN  
TRUNNION AND BEVELBRACKET  
D
After a long period of time it may become necessary to  
adjust the sliding fit between the trunnion (A) Fig. 27,  
and the bevel bracket (B) by tightening adjusting nut  
(C). NOTE: This adjustment must be made with the  
bevel lock handle (D) loose. Correct adjustment is when  
a good snug sliding fit is obtained between these two  
parts. This adjustment should not be too tight that it  
restricts the sliding movement or too loose that it affects  
the accuracy of the saw cut.  
B
C
A
Fig. 27  
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE  
BEVELPOSITIVE STOPS  
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER  
SOURCE.  
2. Loosen bevel lock handle and move the  
cuttinghead all the way to the right. Then tighten bevel  
lock handle.  
A
3. Using a square (A) Fig. 28, place one end of the  
square on the table and the other end against the blade,  
as shown. Check to see if the blade is at 90 degrees to  
thetable.  
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel lock  
handle. Then loosen locknut (B) Fig. 29, and turn  
adjusting screw (C) until head of screw (C) contacts  
inside of casting (D) when blade is 90 degrees to the  
table. Then tighten locknut (B).  
Fig. 28  
5. When you are certain blade is 90 degrees to table,  
loosen screw (J) Fig. 30, and adjust pointer (H) to line  
up with the 0 degree mark on bevel scale (K).  
G
C
6. Loosen bevel lock handle and move cuttinghead all  
the way to the left bevel position and tighten bevel lock  
handle.  
B
E
7. Using a square (A) Fig. 31, check to see if the blade  
is at 45 degrees to the table, as shown.  
D
F
8. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel lock  
handle. Then loosen locknut (E) Fig. 29, and turn  
adjusting screw (F) until head of screw (F) contacts  
surface (G) when blade is 45 degrees to the table. Then  
tighten locknut (E).  
Fig. 29  
9. These positive stops enable you to rapidly position  
the blade at the most common bevel angles to the table, 90 and 45 degrees.  
J
H
K
A
Fig. 30  
Fig. 31  
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A
E
D
B
C
Fig. 32  
Fig. 33  
ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD  
1. After an extended period of time, the movable blade guard (A) Fig. 32, might become sloppy and move  
erratically when the cuttinghead is lowered. This can be easily corrected by slightly tightening nut (B) until the  
lower blade guard (A) moves smoothly.  
2. As soon as the cuttinghead begins to lower, the lower blade guard (A) Fig. 32, should begin to move. If it does  
not, simply loosen screw (C) Fig. 33, and rotate eccentric (D) so that the eccentric (D) is contacting the actuating  
arm (E) when the cuttinghead is in the top position. Then tighten screw (C).  
ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING  
The tension of the cuttinghead return spring has been adjusted at the factory in order that the cuttinghead returns to  
the up position after a cut has been made. If it ever becomes necessary to re-adjust the spring tension, proceed as  
follows: Turn adjusting screw (A) Fig. 34, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension.  
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN CUTTINGHEAD ARM AND TRUNNION  
After a long period of time it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the cuttinghead arm (B) Fig.  
34, and the trunnion (C) by tightening nut (D). Correct adjustment is when a good snug sliding fit is obtained  
between these two parts.This adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the sliding movement of the  
cuttinghead arm (B) or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut.  
ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL  
OF SAW BLADE  
A
B
D
C
F
The downward travel of the saw blade was adjusted at the factory  
to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metalsurfaces of the  
machine. If an ajustment is ever necessary to limit the downward  
travel of the saw blade for operations such as dado cutting (see  
section of manual on DADO CUTTING ), loosen wing nut (E)  
Fig. 34, and make adjustment by turning adjusting screw (F).  
Tighten wing nut (E) after adjustment is completed.  
E
H
J
L
K
G
LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD GUIDE RODS  
The cuttinghead guide rods (G) Fig. 34, can be locked in place in  
order to use the saw as a conventional miter saw (using the saw  
as a chop saw instead of a sliding saw) by tightening lock knob  
(H). When using the saw as a chop saw, the cuttinghead should  
be all the way to the rear position before locking in place.  
Fig. 34  
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN GUIDE RODS AND TABLE ASSEMBLY  
To adjust the sliding fit between guide rods (G) Fig. 34, and table assembly (J), remove lock knob (H) and loosen  
locknut (K). With wrenches provided, hold locknut (K) while turning adjusting nut (L) clockwise to increase or  
counterclockwise to decrease the sliding action of the guide rods (G). This adjustment should not be too tight that  
itrestricts the sliding movement of the rods or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut. When correct  
adjustment is made, hold adjusting nut (L) and tighten locknut (K) with wrenches provided. Replace lock knob (H).  
Periodically lubricate guide rods (G) using a light oil or spray lubricant to keep the guide rods (G) sliding smoothly.  
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A
A
A
A
Fig. 35  
Fig. 36  
TOOLSTORAGE  
A clip is provided on the rear of the saw and provides a convenient  
storage area for wrench (A) Fig. 35, as shown.  
FASTENING THE SAW TO A WORKBENCH  
Before operating the saw, make sure it is firmly mounted to a workbench  
or other supporting surface. Four holes (A) Fig. 36, are provided for  
fastening the saw to a supporting surface.  
USING THE SAW ON SAW HORSES  
Fig. 37 illustrates the saw placed for use on saw horses. Notches in the  
front and rear of the mounting feet are designed to fit conveniently on saw  
horses.  
Fig. 37  
USING SAW WITH  
2 X 4 EXTENSIONS  
R
S
Fig. 38 illustrates the saw being  
used with 2 x 4 extensions.  
Note that notches in the front  
and rear of the mounting feet  
(K) are designed to fit and  
fasten to the top of the two 2 x  
4s(P). The length of the two 2  
x4 s (P) can vary depending on  
your preference. The distance  
from the top of the 2 x 4 s(P)to  
the saw table is 312". This  
enables you to nail or fasten  
standard 2 x 4 s (R) to the 2 x  
4s (P), as shown. The top of  
the 2 x 4 s (R) will then be in  
alignment with the saw table,  
providing support for long  
workpieces. If desired, fence  
extensions (S) made of 2 x 2 s  
can be aligned with fence (T)  
and bolted to 2 x 4 s(R).  
P
P
T
R
S
P
K
P
K
Fig. 38  
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B
C
A
Fig. 39  
Fig. 40  
OPERATION  
CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SLIDE CUTTING  
WARNING: SLIDE CUTTING BY PULLING THE SAW TO WARDS THE OPERATOR CAN BE  
DANGEROUS, CAUSING THE SAW TO KICK UPWARDS AND TO WARDS THE OPERATOR.  
ALW AYS PUSHTHE SAW FORWARD, AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR, AND TO WARDS THE FENCE  
WHEN SLIDE CUTTING.The following steps illustrate the proper operating procedure to follow when  
slide cutting with your compound slide saw.  
1. Place the workpiece (A) on the table and against the fence, as shown in Fig. 39. Grasp the cuttinghead handle  
(B) but do not turn the saw on at this time.  
2. Pull the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 40, toward you, with the cuttinghead in the up position. After the cuttinghead is  
pulled toward you, compress switch trigger to turn the saw on, as shown.  
3. Push down on the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 41, with the blade running, as shown.  
4. Push the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 42, forward toward the fence, making the cut as shown.  
C
C
Fig. 41  
Fig. 42  
5. Fig. 43 illustrates the completed cut. Release the switch trigger and keep the cuttinghead in the down position  
until the blade (D) comes to a complete stop.  
6. After the blade has stopped, raise the cuttinghead (C) to the up position, as shown in Fig. 44.  
C
D
Fig. 43  
Fig. 44  
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A
Fig. 45  
Fig. 46  
USING SAW AS A CHOPSAW  
When cutting material that is narrow enough to allow the saw blade to cut through in a chopping motion (similar  
to a conventional miter saw) instead of sliding the saw blade through the workpiece, the sliding action of the  
saw must be locked in the rear position, as shown in Fig. 45, by tightening lock knob (A). The cuttinghead (B)  
is pushed straight down to make the cut. After the cut is completed, release the switch trigger and let the blade  
come to a complete stop before returning the cuttinghead to the up position.  
DADO CUTTING  
Dado cutting can easily be accomplished with your compound slide saw, as shown in Fig. 46, using a single saw  
blade and moving the workpiece sideways the width of the saw blade after each cut. The cut is made in the  
conventional way as explained in the section CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURE and the downward travel  
of the saw blade is adjusted for the depth of the dado as explained in the section ADJUSTING DOWNWARD  
TRAVELOF SAW BLADE.  
CUTTING CROWN MOULDING  
One of the many features of your saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding. The following is an example of cutting  
both inside and outside corners on 5238 degree wall angle crown moulding.  
NOTE:When cutting 45 degree wall angle crown moulding, the following procedure for inside and outside  
corners is the same with the exception that the bevel position will always be at 30 degrees and the miter  
position will be 3514 degrees to the right or lef.t  
1. Move the table to the 3158 degree right miter position and lock the table in position.  
NOTE:Apositive stop is provided to find this angle quickly.  
2. Tilt the saw blade to the 3378 degree left bevel position and tighten bevel lock handle.  
NOTE:Atriangle indicator is provided on the bevel scale to find this angle quickly.  
3. Place the crown moulding on the table with the CEILING EDGEofthe moulding against the fence, and make  
the cut, as shown in Fig. 47.  
C
E
D
E
A
B
Fig. 47  
Fig. 48  
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B
A
C
Fig. 49  
Fig. 50  
NOTE: The piece of crown moulding used for the outside corner will always be on the right hand side of  
the blade, as shown at (A) Fig. 47. The piece of crown moulding used for the inside corner will always be  
on the left hand side of the blade, as shown at (B) Fig. 47. Note that the standard equipment work clamp  
(E) is being used to hold the workpiece in position.  
4. To make the matching halves of the inside and outside corners, simply rotate the table to the 3158 degree  
left miter position.  
NOTE:Apositive stop is provided to find this angle quickly.The saw blade is already tilted to the 3378  
degree bevel position from the previous cut.  
5. Place the crown moulding on the table with the W ALL EDGEofthe crown moulding against the fence and  
make the cut. Again, the piece of crown moulding used for the outside corner will always be on the right side of  
the blade, as shown at (C) Fig. 48. The piece of crown moulding used for the inside corner will always be on the  
left side of the blade, as shown at (D) Fig. 48. Again, the standard equipment work clamp (E) is being used to  
hold the workpiece in position.  
6. Fig. 49 illustrates the two outside corner pieces; (A) being the piece cut at (A) Fig. 47, and (C) being the piece  
cut at (C) Fig. 48.  
7. Fig. 50 illustrates the two inside corner pieces; (B) being the piece cut at (B) Fig. 47, and (D) being the piece  
cut at (D) Fig. 48.  
MAINTENANCE  
CHANGING THE BLADE  
WARNING: USE ONLYCROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES  
BE SURE THE HOOK ANGLE IS 5 DEGREES OR LESS. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP  
GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD. USE ONLY BLADES RATED FOR  
OPERATION OF AT LEAST 6000 RPM WITH 58"ARBOR HOLES.  
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE.  
2. Using the special wrench (A) Fig. 51, supplied, loosen screw (B) to free arbor cover (C).  
3. Rotate arbor cover (C) Fig. 52, and lower guard (D) to the up position, as shown.  
A
B
D
C
J
H
C
E
Fig. 51  
Fig. 52  
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4. Remove arbor screw (E) Fig. 52, by turning screw  
(E) clockwise while at the same time pressing in on arbor  
lock (F) Fig. 53, to keep arbor from turning. Remove  
screw (E) Fig. 52, outside blade flange (H) and blade (J).  
DO NOT REMOVE INSIDE BLADE FLANGE.  
F
5. Make sure the inside surfaces of both the inside and  
outside blade flanges are clean and free from any  
foreign substance.  
6. Make sure the inside blade flange is completely on  
the arbor with the flats in the flange engaged with the  
flats on the arbor.  
7. Install new blade (J) Fig. 52, outside blade flange  
(H) and arbor screw (E). Turn arbor screw (E)  
counterclockwise to tighten while pressing in on arbor  
lock (F) Fig. 53, to keep arbor from turning.  
IMPORTANT:Make sure flats in outside blade flange  
Fig. 53  
(H) Fig. 52, are engaged with flats on arbor shaft and that teeth of saw blade (J) are pointing down at the front,  
as shown in Fig. 52.  
8. Rotate arbor cover (C) Fig. 51, until hook in cover is engaged under screw (B) and tighten screw (B) which  
was loosened in STEP2.  
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  
CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING BRUSHES, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER  
SOURCE.  
Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 100 hours of use for a new  
machine, or after a new set of brushes has been installed.  
After the first check, examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary.  
The brush holders (A) Fig. 54, are located on the motor housing opposite each other. Fig. 55, illustrates one of  
the brushes removed for inspection. When the carbon on either brush (B) is worn to 316" in length or if either  
spring or shunt wire (C) is burned or damaged in any way, replace both brushes. If the brushes are found  
serviceable after removing, reinstall them in the same position as removed.  
A
C
B
Fig. 54  
Fig. 55  
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KEEPTOOLCLEAN  
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Clean all plastic parts with a soft damp cloth.  
NEVER use solventstoclean plastic parts.They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.  
CAUTION: WEAR SAFETYGLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR.  
FAILURE TO START  
Shouldyourtoolfailtostart, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contactintheoutlet.  
Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.  
SERVICE AND REPAIRS  
All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These  
operations 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.).  
PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Porter-Cable warrantsits Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Wewill repairor  
replace, at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination,  
proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. For repair or replacement, return the complete tool  
or accessory, transportation prepaid, to your nearest Porter-Cable Service Center or Authorized Service Station. Proof of  
purchase may be required. This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse, abuse, normal wear  
and tear or repairs attempted or made by other than our Service Centers or Authorized Service Stations.  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WILLLASTONLYFOR ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.  
Toobtain information on warranty performance please write to: PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION, 4825 Highway 45 North, P.O.  
Box 2468, Jackson, Tennessee 38302-2468; Attention: Product Service. THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS PORTER-CABLE S  
SOLE LIABILITYUNDER THIS OR ANYIMPLIED WARRANTYAND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALLPORTER-CABLE  
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.  
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PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTERS  
(CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE)  
(CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER-CABLE)  
Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable Power Tools are Available at These Locations  
(Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable)  
(Locations oø vous trouverez les piŁces de rechange nØcessaires ainsi qu un service d entretien)  
ARIZONA  
GEORGIA  
MINNESOTA  
Cleveland 44125  
Forest Park 30297 (Atlanta)  
5442 Frontage Road, Suite 112  
Phone: (404) 608-0006  
Fax: (404) 608-1123  
Tempe 85282 (Phoenix)  
2400 West Southern Avenue  
Suite 105  
Phone: (602) 437-1200  
Fax: (602) 437-2200  
Minneapolis 55429  
4315 68th Avenue North  
Phone: (612) 561-9080  
Fax: (612) 561-0653  
8001 Sweet Valley Drive  
Unit #19  
Phone: (216) 447-9030  
Fax: (216) 447-3097  
ILLINOIS  
Addison 60101 (Chicago)  
311 Laura Drive  
Phone: (630) 628-6100  
Fax: (630) 628-0023  
PENNSYLVANIA  
MISSOURI  
CALIFORNIA  
W illow Grove 19090  
520 North York Road  
Phone: (215) 658-1430  
Fax: (215) 658-1433  
North Kansas City 64116  
1141 SwiftAvenue  
P.O. Box 12393  
Phone: (816) 221-2070  
Fax: (816) 221-2897  
Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles)  
3949AEast Guasti Road  
Phone: (909) 390-5555  
Fax: (909) 390-5554  
W oodridge 60517 (Chicago)  
2033 West 75th Street  
Phone: (630) 910-9200  
Fax: (630) 910-0360  
TENNESSEE  
Nashville 37214  
2262 Lebanon Pike  
Phone: (615) 882-0320  
Fax: (615) 882-0051  
San Leandro 94577 (Oakland)  
3039 Teagarden Street  
Phone: (510) 357-9762  
Fax: (510) 357-7939  
St. Louis 63119  
7574 Watson Road  
Phone: (314) 968-8950  
Fax: (314) 968-2790  
MARYLAND  
Elkridge 21075 (Baltimore)  
7397-102 Washington Blvd.  
Phone: (410) 799-9394  
Fax: (410) 799-9398  
COLORADO  
Denver 80216  
5855 Stapleton Drive North  
Suite A-140  
Phone: (303) 370-6909  
Fax: (303) 370-6969  
TEXAS  
Dallas 75220  
10720 N. Stemmons Freeway  
Phone: (214) 353-2996  
Fax: (214) 350-3943  
NEW YORK  
Flushing 11365-1595 (N.Y.C.)  
175-25 Horace Harding Expwy.  
Phone: (718) 225-2040  
Fax: (718) 423-9619  
MASSACHUSETTS  
Braintree 02185 (Boston)  
719 Granite Street  
Phone: (781) 848-9810  
Fax: (781) 848-6759  
Houston 77055  
NORTH CAROLINA  
Charlotte 28209  
4303-B South Boulevard  
Phone: (704) 525-4410  
Fax: (704) 525-0618  
FLORIDA  
W est 10 Business Center  
1008 Wirt Road, Suite 120  
Phone: (713) 682-0334  
Fax: (713) 682-4867  
Davie 33314 (Miami)  
4343 South State Rd. 7 (441)  
Unit #107  
Phone: (954) 321-6635  
Fax: (954) 321-6638  
Franklin 02038 (Boston)  
Franklin Industrial Park  
101E Constitution Blvd.  
Phone: (508) 520-8802  
Fax: (508) 528-8089  
WASHINGTON  
OHIO  
Renton 98055 (Seattle)  
268 Southwest 43rd Street  
Phone: (425) 251-6680  
Fax: (425) 251-9337  
Columbus 43214  
4560 Indianola Avenue  
Phone: (614) 263-0929  
Fax: (614) 263-1238  
MICHIGAN  
Tampa 33609  
Troy 48083 (Detroit)  
1355 Combermere  
Phone: (248) 597-5000  
Fax: (248) 597-5004  
4538 W. Kennedy Boulevard  
Phone: (813) 877-9585  
Fax: (813) 289-7948  
Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities. Telephone 800-487-8665 or901-541-6042 for assistance locating one. Parts and accessories for  
Porter-Cable products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable Distributor,Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable Factory Service Center.Ifyou  
do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio  
Autorizadas estÆn ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades. Llame al 800-487-8665 al901-541-6042 para obtener asistencia a fin de localizar una. Las piezas  
y los accesorios para los productos Porter-Cable deben obtenerse poniØndose en contacto con cualquier distribuidor Porter-Cable, Centro de Servicio Autorizado  
o Centro de Servicio de FÆbrica Porter-Cable. Si no tiene acceso a ninguna de estas opciones, llame al 888-848-5175 y le dirigirÆn al Centro de Servicio de  
FÆbrica Porter-Cable mÆs cercano. Des centres de service agrØØs sont situØs dans beaucoup de grandes villes. Appelez au 800-487-8665 ou au 901-541-6042  
pour obtenir de l aide pour en repØrer un. Pour obtenir des piŁces et accessoires pour les produits Porter-Cable, s adresser tout distributeur Porter-Cable, centre  
de service agrØØ ou centre de service d usine Porter-Cable. Si vous n avez accŁs aucun de ces centres, appeler le 888-848-5175 et on vous dirigera vers le  
centre de service d usine Porter-Cable le plus proche.  
DELTA SERVICE CENTERS  
MANITOBA  
QU BEC  
ALBERTA  
1699 Dublin Avenue  
W innipeg, Manitoba  
R3H 0H2  
Phone: (204) 633-9259  
Fax: (204) 632-1976  
1515 Ave.  
Bay 6, 2520-23rd St.N.E.  
Calgary,Alberta  
T2E 8L2  
Phone: (403) 735-6166  
Fax: (403) 735-6144  
St-Jean Baptiste,  
QuØbec, QuØbec  
G2E 5E2  
Phone: (418) 877-7112  
Fax: (418) 877-7123  
ONTARIO  
BRITISH COLUMBIA  
8520 Baxter Place  
Burnaby,B.C.  
505 Southgate Drive  
Guelph, Ontario  
N1H 6M7  
1447, Begin  
St-Laurent, (MontrØal), QuØbec  
H4R 1V8  
V5A4T8  
Phone: (519) 836-2840  
Fax: (519) 767-4131  
Phone: (514) 336-8772  
Fax: (514) 336-3505  
Phone: (604) 420-0102  
Fax: (604) 420-3522  
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE Corporation (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des  
marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE Corporation): BAMMER,LASERLOC, OMNIJIG, POCKET CUTTER, PORTA-BAND, PORTA-PLANE,  
PORTER-CABLE, QUICKSAND, SANDTRAP,SAW BOSS, SPEED-BLOC, SPEEDMATIC, SPEEDTRONIC,STAIR-EASE,THE PROFESSIONALEDGE,  
THE PROFESSIONAL SELECT,TIGER CUB,TIGER SAW ,TORQ-BUSTER, VERSA-PLANE,WHISPER SERIES, DURATRONIC , FRAME SAW ,  
INNOVATION THAT WORKS , JETSTREAM , MICRO-SET , MORTEN , NETWORK , RIPTIDE , TRU-MATCH , WOODWORKER S CHOICE .  
Trademarks noted with fi are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may also be registered in other countries. Las Marcas Registradas  
con el signo de fi son registradas por la Oficina de Registros y Patentes de los Estados Unidos y tambiØn pueden estar registradas en otros pa ses. Marques  
dØposØes, indiquØes par la lettre fi, sont dØposØes au Bureau des brevets d invention et marques dØposØes aux Etats-Unis et pourraient Œtre dØposØes aux  
autres pays.  
Copyright ' 1999 PORTER-CABLE Corporation  
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