Porter-Cable 3700L instruction manual Tilting Cuttinghead for Bevel Cutting, Table Hazard Zone

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TABLE HAZARD ZONE

The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 20 on the table is designated as a HAZARD ZONE. Never place your hands inside this area while the tool is being operated. Always use a clamp to secure short workpieces.

A

Fig. 20

TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE.

IMPORTANT: Move the sliding fence to provide clearance for the blade and guard. The degree of tilt determines how far to move the sliding fence. Refer to the section “ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE.”

1.The cuttinghead can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from 90° to 45° left bevel. Loosen the bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 21, tilt the cuttinghead (B) to the desired angle, and tighten the lock handle (A).

2.Positive stops are provided to rapidly position the saw blade at 90° and 45°. Refer to the section of this manual titled “ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS.” The bevel angle of the cutting arm is determined by the position of the pointer (C) Fig. 22 on scale (D).

3.In addition, a marked indicator (E) Fig. 22 is provided on the bevel scale (33.9°) for cutting crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” section of this manual.

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A

Fig. 21

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A

E

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Fig. 22

ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE

The sliding fence (A) Fig. 23 provides support for extra large workpieces used with your saw. Set it as close as possible to the saw blade. When miter cutting (blade 90° to the table and at an angle to the right or left), set the fence all the way toward the blade (Fig. 23). When bevel cutting, however (blade tilted at an angle to the table), move the fence (A) Fig. 24 far enough away from the blade to allow for proper clearance. To reposition the fence, loosen the lock handle (B), and slide the fence (A) to the desired location. Tighten the lock handle (B).

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Fig. 23

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Fig. 24

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Contents Manual Español Página FrançaiseTable of Contents Important Safety InstructionsSafety Guidelines Definitions California PropositionGeneral Safety Rules Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Rules for Miter Saws Additional Safety Rules for the LaserNever Recut Small Pieces Do not Perform FREE-HAND OperationsPower Connections Motor SpecificationsGrounding Instructions Carton Contents Functional DescriptionAssembly Unpacking and CleaningAssembly Tools Required Assembly Time EstimateAttaching Extension Table and Fence Slide Locking Switch in the OFF Position OperationAttaching the Dust BAG Fastening Machine to Supporting SurfaceAdjusting the Fence 90 to the Blade Disconnect the Machine from Power SourcePositive Stops Disconnect the Machine from the Power Source Rotating the Table for Miter CuttingAdjusting Sliding Fence Tilting Cuttinghead for Bevel CuttingTable Hazard Zone Adjusting the Tension of Cuttinghead Return Spring Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Cuttinghead ARM and TrunnionAdjusting 0 and 45 Bevel Positive Stops Adjusting Downward Travel of SAW Blade Laser USE and AdjustmentHOW to Check Laser Alignment HOW the Lasers WorkTo Check for Rotational Alignment To Check for Vertical AlignmentAdjusting Lower Blade Guard Typical Operations and Helpful HintsAuxiliary Wood Fence General Cutting OperationsCutting Aluminum Cutting Bowed MaterialRight WrongCrown Moulding Other Angles Cutting Crown MouldingTroubleshooting Maintenance Disconnect Machine from Power SourceChanging the Blade Service AccessoriesWarranty PORTER-CABLE Limited ONE Year WarrantyCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers