Porter-Cable 3807 instruction manual Assembling Work Clamp, Starting and Stopping Machine

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ASSEMBLING WORK CLAMP

1.Insert post (A) Fig. 14, of work clamp assembly (B) down through hole in the base of the machine as shown and lock in place by tightening lock knob (C). The work clamp (B) Fig. 14, can be used on the right or leftsideof the cuttinghead.

2.For proper operation of the work clamp, refer to section WORK CLAMP OPERATION.

STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE

Tostart the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 15. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.

This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 15, is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds.

DANGER: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE DANGEROUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 15, TO ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP CUTTING- HEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STO P.

W ARNING: THE TORQUE

DEVELOPED

DURING

BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR

SCREW.

THE ARBOR SCREW

SHOULD BE

CHECKED

P E R I O D I C A L LY

AND

TIGHTENED IF

NECESSARY.

 

 

 

LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION

IMPORTANT:When the miter saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the OFF position using a padlock (B) Fig. 16, with a 316" diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.

ROTATING TABLE

FOR MITER CUTTING

1.Your compound slide saw will cut any angle from a straight 0 degree cut to 57 degrees right and 47 degrees left. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 17, counterclockwise, depress lock lever (B), and move table to desired position.

2.The compound miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0 degree cut-off position and at the 15, 22.5, 31.62, and 45 degrees left and right positions.

B

A

C

Fig. 14

A

Fig. 15

B

Fig. 16

B A

Fig. 17

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Contents Compound Important Safety Instructions Read and Follow ALL InstructionsAdditional Safety Rules for Compound Slide Miter SAW S Replacement Parts When servicing use only identical replacement partsTo R Extension Cord SelectionPower Connections Operating InstructionsR E W O R D PackingMoving Cuttinghead To the Rear Position Raising the CuttingheadMoving Table to the 0 Degree CUT-OFF Position AssemblyAssembling Dust Elbow and Dust BAG Locking Switch in the OFF Position Assembling Work ClampStarting and Stopping Machine Rotating Table For Miter CuttingTable Hazard Area Adjusting Sliding FIT Between M O Vable Table and BaseAdjusting Fence 90 Degrees to Blade Is in the up position as shown Work Clamp OperationTilting Cuttinghead for Bevel Cutting Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Trunnion and Bevel Bracket Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Bevel Positive STO P SAdjusting Blade Guard Adjusting the Tension of Cuttinghead Return SpringAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Cuttinghead ARM and Trunnion Adjusting Downward Travel SAW BladeUsing the SAW on SAW Horses Using SAW with 4 ExtensionsTo O L STO R a G E Fastening the SAW to a W O R K B E N C HBut do not turn the saw on at this time Correct Operating Procedure for Slide CuttingE R Ation Cutting Crown Moulding Using SAW AS a C H O P S AWDado Cutting Maintenance Changing the BladeFlats on the arbor Brush Inspection and ReplacementForeign substance Failure to Start Keep to O L CleanService and Repairs Delta Service Centers