Porter-Cable 743 instruction manual Vacuum Cleaner Adapter, RIP Guide, HOW to USE the SAW

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VACUUM CLEANER ADAPTER

An accessory vacuum hose assembly is available for connecting the exhaust nozzle directly to a shop-type vacuum cleaner.

RIP GUIDE

A rip guide (A), Fig. 13, is available as an accessory. Install rip guide as follows:

1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Insert rip guide through slot in left side of saw base. Slide the guide in until it extends through the slot in right side of base.

3.Position the compression spring to the thumb screw (supplied with the rip guide), and thread into the hole in the saw base. DO NOT TIGHTEN.

4.Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and tighten the thumb screw.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and damage to workpiece, the rip guide must always extend through both slots in base.

Fig. 13

HOW TO USE THE SAW

For maximum protection of the operator, effective control of this powerful saw requires two-handed operation.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 14 illustrates proper hand support of the saw.

Clamp work on a rigid support such as a bench or saw horses. See Fig. 14. Mark the line of cut on the work. Be sure cut-off line is beyond end of support to the left only enough to allow proper operation of the telescoping guard. Place front edge of saw squarely on work before starting motor. Sight the cutting line with the line-of-cut indicator Fig. 9. Back saw up slightly and start motor. Move saw forward keeping the edge of line indicator parallel to line of cut.

CAUTION: Keep the cord away from cutting area, so it does not get hung up in the work being cut. See Fig. 14.

Do not force the cut. Let the saw do the cutting at the rate of speed permitted by the type of cut and the material being cut. When the cut is completed, release the switch and allow the blade to stop before lifting the saw from the work. On through-cuts, be sure the lower blade guard is closed, before setting the saw down.

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Contents Double Insulated General Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaService Tools USE and CareSpecific Safety Rules and Symbols for Circular Saws Symbol Definition Replacement Parts Functional DescriptionMotor Extension Cord SelectionInstalling the Blade Selecting a BladeRemoving the Blade To Adjust Depth of CUT for Normal Cutting Telescoping GuardTo Adjust for Bevel Cuts 45 Bevel Positive StopsBack Cuts To Adjust 90 Positive Stop To Adjust 45 Bevel Positive StopLINE-OF-CUT Indicator Blade Wrench StorageInstalling Sawdust Exhaust Nozzle Installing and Care of Dust BAGVacuum Cleaner Adapter HOW to USE the SAWRIP Guide Crosscutting RippingBevel Cutting Pocket Cuts Plunge CuttingMaintenance Accessories PORTER-CABLE Limited ONE Year WarrantyCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers