Porter-Cable 4212, 4210 Safety Guidelines Definitions, Important Safety Instructions

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to pro- tecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the left. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305

1.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep area well lit. Avoid chemical or corrosive environment. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3.GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

4.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

5.STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.

6.DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

7.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended – for example – do not use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

8.DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothing, draw strings and jewelry can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

9.USE ANSI Z87.1 SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses or goggles while operating power tools. Also face or dust mask if operation creates dust. All persons in the area where power tools are being operated should also wear safety glasses and face or dust mask.

10.DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.

11.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

12.DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

13.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Have all worn, broken or lost parts replaced immediately. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

14.DISCONNECT TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

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Contents Supplementary Instructiondovetail JIG Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsAdditional Safety Rules Replacement PartsBackground Information Miscellaneous Techniques OperationSetup Templates Mounted to Clamping BoardsTHROUGH-DOVETAILS with Clamping Boards Cutting the Tails Cutting the PinsFitting the Joint THROUGH-DOVETAILS with Unlimited Board WidthSet the router bit depth, using the pencil mark from Step Fitting the joint is identical to the previous section a Blind Dovetails with Tail Boards Thicker than 7/8 HALF-BLIND Dovetails with Clamping BoardsWood Grain Cutting the JointUsing a Router Table Alternate Router Bits THROUGH-DOVETAIL BitsTHROUGH-DOVETAIL BIT Combinations Readily Available HALF-BLIND Dovetail BIT Readily Available BOX Joint Bits BOX Joint Bits Readily AvailableDovetail Dado Bits HALF-BLIND Dovetails with Tail Boards Thicker than 7/8 Mitered THROUGH-DOVETAIL Mitering the PinsMitering the Tails THROUGH-DOVETAIL, SKIPPED-PIN MethodHALF-BLIND DOVETAIL, Skipped PIN Method Cutting the Pins SAW Kerf Allowance Method Cutting the Tails BOX END-TO-END Joints Multiple Spacer MethodEND-TO-END Joints Fitting and Cutting the JointDovetail END-TO-END Joints Drawers with Dovetail DadosHinges with a Drilled Hole Wooden HingesHinges with ROUTER-MADE Grooves Hinges with ROUTER-MADE Grooves Setup with the Template Mounted to the Base of the JIG Angled JointsObtuse Angled Joints Cutting the Tails Setup with the Template Mounted to a Clamping BoardCutting the Pins Acute Angled Joints SLANTED-SIDE Joints COMPOUND-ANGLE Joints Setup Blade Tilt Angle Make Angled CUT Inlayed Joints Inlayed Through DovetailMake the First Joint Inlayed HALF-BLIND Dovetail CUT OFF the Inlay BoardMake the Second Joint 100 13/128 050 042 028 014 Inlayed BOX Joint BOX Joint BIT Combinations Tables of Commonly Available Router BIT SizesThrough Dovetail Router BIT Combinations HALF-BLIND Dovetail BitsTroubleshooting Maintenance ServiceAccessories PORTER-CABLE Limited ONE Year Warranty WarrantyMichigan Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers
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