Functional Description, Replacement Parts, Motor

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	........................	alternating or direct current
		Class II Construction

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	........................	splash-proof construction
	........................	watertight construction
…/min		revolutions or reciprocation per minute

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

MOTOR

Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating.

CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.

EXTENSION CORD SELECTION

If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found below. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230 volts) at 150% of rated amperes.

If an extension cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked with the suffix W-A or W following the cord type designation. For example – SJTW-A to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS

Nameplate Ampere Rating

Length of Cord in Feet

115V	25 Ft.	50 Ft.	100 Ft.	150 Ft.	200 Ft.	250 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.
230V	50 Ft.	100 Ft.	200 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.	600 Ft.	800 Ft.	1000 Ft.
	18	18	18	16	16	14	14	12	12
0-2	18	18	18	16	16	14	14	12	12

2-3	18	18	16	14	14	12	12	10	10

3-4	18	18	16	14	12	12	10	10	8
4-5	18	18	14	12	12	10	10	8	8

5-6	18	16	14	12	10	10	8	8	6

6-8	18	16	12	10	10	8	6	6	6
8-10	18	14	12	10	8	8	6	6	4

10-12	16	14	10	8	8	6	6	4	4

12-14	16	12	10	8	6	6	6	4	2
14-16	16	12	10	8	6	6	4	4	2

16-18	14	12	8	8	6	4	4	2	2

18-20	14	12	8	6	6	4	4	2	2

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Your Porter-Cable circular saw is designed for use with 71/4" diameter blades that have a 5/8" diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM operation (or higher).

A mounting flange kit for diamond-hole blades is available. This kit adapts the saw for use with 71/4" diameter blades that have a diamond-shaped mounting hole.