Porter-Cable 36-225 instruction manual Operating Controls, Starting Stopping Machine

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OPERATING CONTROLS

STARTING AND

STOPPING MACHINE

To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 13. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.

Your miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 13, is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds.

WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 13, TO ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THEN RETURN CUTTING-HEAD TO THE RAISED POSITION.

WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODI- CALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.

LOCKING SWITCH IN

THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to pre- vent unauthorized use, using a padlock (B) Fig. 14 with a 3/16" diameter shackle.

ROTATING TABLE

FOR MITER CUTTING

Your miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 90° (0° on scale) cut to 47° right and left. Simply loosen lock han- dle (A) Fig. 15, squeeze plunger trigger (B), and move the control arm to the desired angle. THEN TIGHTEN LOCK

HANDLE (A).

The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0°, 15.5°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45° right and left positions. Simply loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 15, and move the control arm until the plunger engages into one of the nine positive stops, eight of which are shown at (C). THEN TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A). To disengage the positive stop, squeeze plunger trigger (B). If adjustment to the positive stops is necessary, see section titled “ADJUSTING TABLE POSITIVE STOPS”. In addition, a triangle indi- cator is provided on the miter scale at the 31-5/8° right and left miter positions for cutting crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” section of this manual.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A) FIG. 15, BEFORE CUTTING.

A

Fig. 13

B

Fig. 14

A

CB

Fig. 15

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Contents Compound Miter Saw General Safety Rules Additional Safety Rules for Miter Saws Power Connections Motor SpecificationsGrounding Instructions Extension Cords Unpacking and CleaningUnpacking Moving the Cuttinghead to Raised PositionAssembling Table Extensions Assembling Dust BAG Rotating Table to the 90 PositionAssembling Work Clamp Identification LabelTable Hazard Area Fastening Machine to Supporting SurfaceStarting Stopping Machine Operating ControlsPointer and Scale Tilting Cuttinghead For Bevel CuttingLocking Cuttinghead Down Position Table Extensions Rear Support Carrying HandleAdjusting Table Positive Stops AdjustmentsAdjusting Downward Travel of SAW Blade Adjusting 90 Bevel StopsTypical Operations and Helpful Hints Adjusting Blade Parallel to Table SlotGeneral Cutting Operations Auxiliary Wood FenceCutting Bowed Material Cutting AluminumCutting Crown Moulding Constructing Work Support Extensions MaintenanceFlange Brush Inspection ReplacementAccessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers