Maintenance, Keep Tool Clean | Porter-Cable 3812 instruction

MAINTENANCE

KEEP TOOL CLEAN

Periodically vacuum out all air passages. NEVER use compressed air, because it may force debris into the bearings or critical motor parts. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while cleaning tool.

FAILURE TO START

Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.

LUBRICATION

This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary.

BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION

For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected; worn parts replaced, when necessary, relubricated with fresh lubricant, if required; reassembled with new brushes; and performance tested.

Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.

Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

ACCESSORIES

The testing of this tool has been accomplished with the following accessories. For safest operation, it is recommended that only these accessories be used with this product.

WARNING: Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. DO NOT USE A “WOBBLE” DADO BLADE, OR A DADO BLADE LARGER THAN 6" DIAMETER.

CATALOG #	DESCRIPTION
38121	Blade Insert
38122	Dado blade Insert
12910	10" Blade 24 teeth
12911	10" Blade 40 teeth
12912	10" Blade 60 teeth
38129	Folding Stand
38239	Outfeed Support