Porter-Cable FTS-150 Alignment Procedures Maintenance, Check the Parallel Alignment

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WATER TUBING REMOVAL

Plastic tubing connects the water pump to the blade guard. The fittings used to connect this tubing seal and grip the outside diameter of the tubing. Special internal locking fingers attached to the flanged collet hold the tubing fast. To clean the water tubing requires the tubing to be removed from the fittings. To release the tubing form the fitting, fully depress the collet before pulling the tube out of the fitting. When you press down on the collet you are opening the locking fingers and freeing the tubing to be easily removed.

WATER TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE WATER TRAY IS EASY. See Fig 2 above.

First turn off the saw and unplug the power cord. Do the same for the water pump.

Then remove water pump from tray.

Then take frame and motor assembly out of the water tray.

Take tray and drain water and contents (sediment)

To install simply reverse this process.

NOTE: THERE ARE NO ADJUSTMENTS TO WATER TRAY

recommended that the Parallel Alignment in step 2 be checked to insure the best quality cuts.

2.Check the Parallel Alignment

The conveyor cart must travel parallel to the plane of the flat blade.

Place a square rule against the backstop, lightly in contact with the blade. The blade surface should be parallel to the square; i.e., no gap between the blade and the square at either the front or back edge of the blade. Next, holding the square firmly traverse the cart fore and aft. The blade should remain parallel to the square, staying slightly in contact with it throughout its full travel. If the blade does not stay in contact with the square, the Parallel Alignment must be performed.

Parallel Alignment (See Diagram 1)

Loosen the front two Roller Guide fasteners (Item 5). Move the Roller Guide Bar (item 5) and Cart by the Adjustment Clamp until the square is flush with the blade. Tighten the fasteners and recheck the alignment again. The cart should now travel parallel to the blade and the blade should be centered in the slot.

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Alignment Procedures

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Maintenance

Your FTS-150tile saw is factory assembled and aligned prior to shipment to ensure accurate cuts when your saw is delivered. However, since FELKER can not control rough handling during shipping, it is suggested that the alignment be checked. If the saw is found in need of adjustment, refer to the appropriate section(s) below.

There are two basic alignment checks for the saw and any adjustments made must follow these procedures to ensure that the unit functions freely.

Adjustment tools required: Carpenter’s Square and the multi-wrench provided with your new saw.

1.Check the Blade in Slot Alignment

The blade should be centered in the conveyor cart slot.

Set-up your saw as described above, move the conveyor cart back and forth form the front to the rear of the pan. If the blade contacts either side of the slot, the Cart Slot Location Adjustment must be performed.

Cart Slot Location Adjustment (See Diagram 1)

Move the Conveyor Cart so the Blade is approximately midway between the front and back of Cart. Loosen the two Roller Guide Bar fasteners (Item 5) [Use the 10mm & 16mm ends of wrench (Item 51)] on end fasteners. Move the adjustment clamp, Roller Guide Bar (Item 5) and Cart together until the blade is centered in the slot. Tighten the fasteners. It is

Before performing any maintenance, ALWAYS place the machine on a level surface with the motor OFF and disconnect the electrical current. Let the machine cool down!!

FOR LONGEST LIFE AND BEST PERFORMANCE

Always clean the saw after every use.

Wipe all of the exterior sediment or dirt off the motor. Never spray water directly onto the motor!

Wipe all exterior surfaces and keep the cutting table clean and free of all debris.

Wipe the roller guide bar on the frame.

Always check the blade for cracks or signs of damage.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES #185004 Stand with wheels #185282 Cart Extension #169872 Adjustable 90° Protractor #169871 Dual 45° Miter Guide #169870 Bullnose Miter Guide

Store in a safe place, out of reach of children.

Maintain all tools carefully.

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