Porter-Cable instruction manual Model 7310 Trimmer Assembly, To Install BIT, To Remove BIT

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to stop motor.

To avoid personal injury or damage to finished work always allow the motor to come to a COMPLETE STOP before

setting trimmer down.

TO INSTALL BIT

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.On Models 7310 and 7319 bits may be installed with the motor unit either assembled or removed from the base. See instructions under Model 7312 for installing the bit in the OFFSET trimmer. See instructions under Model 7320 for installing the bit in the UNDERSCRIBE trimmer.

2.Clean and insert shank of bit into collet until end of shank bottoms. Then withdraw bit approximately 1/16".

3.Depress spindle lock (Fig. 2) and rotate collet nut clockwise by hand until lock engages hole in motor spindle.

4.While holding spindle lock engaged, tighten collet nut securely by turning clockwise using wrench provided.

NEVER TIGHTEN COLLET WITHOUT BIT INSERTED, TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO COLLET.

BIT

COLLET NUT

SPINDLE

LOCK

Fig. 2

TO REMOVE BIT

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.NEVER TOUCH TRIMMER BITS IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE, AS THEY MAY BE HOT.

1.On Model 7310 and 7319 bits may be removed with the motor unit either assembled or removed from base. See instructions under Model 7312 for removing bits from the Offset Trimmer.

2.Depress spindle lock and rotate collet nut counterclockwise by hand until lock engages hole in motor spindle.

3.While holding spindle lock engaged, loosen collet nut by turning counterclockwise with wrench provided.

4.If bit does not remove easily from collet, tap the collet nut with wrench to release bit.

MODEL 7310 TRIMMER ASSEMBLY

Model 7310 Trimmer is completely assembled at the factory. The base is assembled to, or removed from Model 7301 Motor with base locking screw (Fig. 3).

NOTE: There is a spring and a flat washer on the locking screw. The spring is assembled with its small end against head of screw. The washer is assembled to the screw after the spring.

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Contents Double Insulated Important Safety Instructions Table of ContentsCalifornia Proposition Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules General Safety Rules Clear the Trimmer BIT Area before starting motor Additional Specific Safety RulesPage Symbol Definition Extension Cord Selection MotorOperation Carton ContentsFunctional Description To Remove BIT Model 7310 Trimmer AssemblyTo Install BIT Edge Guide KIT Adjusting Depth of CUTAdjusting SUB-BASE Alignment Flush Trimming with Pilotless BIT with 3/8 Length Flute Assembling and Adjusting Base and GuideUsing Straight Edge Guide Model 7319 Tilt Base Trimmer AssemblyAssembling Offset Base to Motor Model 7312 Offset Trimmer AssemblyAdjusting Tilt Tighten Collet NUT AT this Time To Install & Remove BITOperation Typical Applications Underscribe 7320 Trimmer AssemblyAdjusting Guide Plate Adjusting BIT ExposureUsing Underscribe Trimmer Troubleshooting Guide Lubrication MaintenanceKeep Tool Clean Failure to StartService and Repairs ServiceAccessories Replacement PartsPORTER-CABLE Limited ONE Year Warranty WarrantyCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers
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