Porter-Cable RS830 Starting and Stoping Radial ARM SAW, Locking Switch OFF Position

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND STOPING RADIAL ARM SAW

The on/off switch (A) Fig. 56, is located at the front of the cutting-head. To turn the saw “ON” move the switch (A) Fig. 56, up to the “ON” position. To turn the saw “OFF” move the switch (A) Fig. 56, down to the “OFF” position.

LOCKING SWITCH IN

THE “OFF” POSITION

A

Fig. 56

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the OFF position using a padlock (D) Fig. 57, with a 3/16" diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use. This can be done by inserting a padlock (D) Fig. 57, through the holes in switch plate (B) and handle (C) as shown. Padlock (D) Fig. 57, is available as an accessory.

B

D

C

Fig. 57

ADJUSTING BALL BEARINGS AGAINST TRACK

A

C

B

The cutting-head (C) Fig. 61, is suspended from four pre-loaded, lubricated, shielded ball bearings, two of which are on fixed shafts at (A) , and two on adjustable shafts at (B). NOTE: CUTTING-HEAD (C) FIG. 61, IS

REMOVED FROM TRACK ARM FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE CUTTING-HEAD FROM TRACK ARM!

After extended use, wear may develop in the track arm, causing “play” between the ball bearings and the track. The ball bearings must ride smoothly and evenly in the channels of the track arm. Adjustment to the two bearings on adjustable shafts can be made as follows:

1.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Remove plastic plug (D) Fig. 62, from the top of track arm (E).

3.Slide cutting-head (C) Fig. 63, until one of the ad- justable bearings (B) Fig. 60, is visible through hole (G) Figs. 62 and 63.

4.Using a 1/2" socket, extension, and ratchet (H) Fig. 63, through hole (G) in track arm, slightly loosen hex nut on adjustable shaft (B) Fig. 61, approximately 1/8 turn. Repeat procedure for other bearing.

K

B

Fig. 61

D

EG

Fig. 62

H

G

C

Fig. 63

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