Porter-Cable PCB270TS Maintaining Your Table SAW, General Maintenance, Lubrication

	MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW		1. Unplug the unit from power source. Lower the blade
GENERAL MAINTENANCE		to its lowest position.Turn the blade tilting handwheel
!	WARNING	until the blade tilting scale is around 45°.
For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and		2. Remove the rear body shell (1) and left body shell (2)
		by removing the twelve screws (3), slide the left body
remove the switch key. Remove the plug from
		shell backwards.
the power source outlet before maintaining or
lubricating your saw.		Fig. aa
1.	Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside
	the saw cabinet and the motor.	3
2.	Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep	1
3.	it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece.	2
	Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.	3
4.	A worn, cut, or damaged power cord should be
	replaced immediately.

!	WARNING	3. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting
			scale is around 0°.
All electrical or mechanical repairs should be		4.	Loosen four bolts (4) two full turns using a 6 mm hex
attempted only by a trained repair technician.			key. Do not remove the bolts.
Contact the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Service		5.	Rotate the motor (5) slightly to reduce the tension on
Center for service. Use only identical replacement			the driven pulley (6). The three curved slots (7) allow
parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.			for the movement of the motor.
5. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean		6. Remove the old belt from the pulleys.
		7. Fit the new belt on the motor pulley (8) first and then
	the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
			on the driven pulley (6). NOTE: Make sure the belt is
	never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
			fitted properly on the central position of pulleys.
	IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and
		8. Lower and rotate the motor (5) downwards away
	RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
			from the driven pulley (6) along the curved slots (7).
	(other than those listed in this manual) should be
		9. Tighten four bolts (4) securely.
	performed by authorized service centers or other
		10.Test the drive belt by hand and check to confirm that
	qualified service organizations, always using identical
			drive belt runs smoothly and straight on the pulleys.
	replacement parts.
		11.Replace the rear body shell (1) and left body shell (2)
	NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage
			with the screws (3).
	plastic parts.
6. Avoid use of cleaning chemicals or solvents,			Fig. bb
	ammonia and household detergents containing
	ammonia.
LUBRICATION
All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the
factory and require no additional lubrication.			4
On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot
or threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or
silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as				Overload box
would oil or grease.
			Drive belt	(remains on unit)

CHANGING DRIVE BELT (FIG. aa, bb)		6
! WARNING
		7
All electrical or mechanical repairs should be
attempted only by a trained repair technician.	7	5
Contact the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Service
Center for service. Use only identical replacement		8
parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.		7
NOTE: Occasionally changing the drive belt may be	Rear side view
necessary as a result of normal wear and use.
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