Porter-Cable 7310 instruction manual Adjusting BIT Exposure, Adjusting Guide Plate

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hand until lock engages hole in motor spindle.

3.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.

4.Position base (A) Fig. 15, to motor

(B) and secure using locking screw (E), spring (D) and washer (C).

NOTE: Orient spring with small end against head of locking screw.

B

A

C

Fig. 14

5.Align the two holes in the undersciribe attachment (G) Fig. 15, with the two holes in the base (A).

6.Attach the underscribe attachment (G) Fig. 15, to the base (A) with two screws (H) and eccentric washer (J).

ADJUSTING BIT EXPOSURE

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Loosen base locking screw (E) Fig. 15, approximately one-quarter of a turn.

2.Turn depth adjusting wheel (F) Fig. 15, counterclockwise (looking at top of wheel) to lower bit until it just touches the guide plate.

3.Firmly tighten locking screw (E).

B

A

E D C

J

F

G H

Fig. 15

ADJUSTING GUIDE PLATE

The Underscribe Trimmer Base is equipped with an adjustable guide plate (see Fig. 16). The guide plate is adjusted by rotating the eccentric, using a special wrench that is supplied with the Trimmer Base. To adjust guide, proceed as follows:

1.Make a trial cut using scrap material and check fit.

2. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

3.Turn eccentric to correct fit-up:

If joint is TOO LOOSE (crack between the two pieces of laminate), turn eccentric clockwise.

If joint to TOO TIGHT (laminate will not snap into place), turn eccentric counterclockwise.

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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 MotorFunctional Description Carton ContentsOperation To Install BIT Model 7310 Trimmer AssemblyTo Remove BIT Adjusting SUB-BASE Alignment Adjusting Depth of CUTEdge Guide KIT Flush Trimming with Pilotless BIT with 3/8 Length Flute Assembling and Adjusting Base and GuideUsing Straight Edge Guide Model 7319 Tilt Base Trimmer AssemblyAdjusting Tilt Model 7312 Offset Trimmer AssemblyAssembling Offset Base to Motor 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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