Porter-Cable 325MAG, 324MAG Telescoping Guard, To Adjust Depth of CUT for Normal Cutting

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TELESCOPING GUARD

The telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3 is a safety device important to your protection. Every time you use the saw, verify that the telescoping guard rotates freely and returns quickly and completely to its closed position. At least once a month, remove any accumulated debris (sawdust, pitch, etc.) from the area around the hub (B) of the telescoping guard. DO NOT LUBRICATE THIS AREA. The hub has a dry film lubricated surface that does not need oiling. DO NOT block or wedge the telescoping guard in the open position.

DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in working order. If telescoping guard movement is sluggish or binding exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER for repair.

TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR NORMAL CUTTING

Adjust the depth of cut so that the saw blade barely protrudes through the thickness of the workpiece. To adjust:

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Lift the depth adjustment locking lever (A) Fig. 6, located at the rear of the saw.

2.Raise or lower the saw housing to the correct level.

NOTE: The upper guard (B) Fig. 6 is marked in 1/4" increments for convenience in setting the depth of cut. Align the depth segment mark

(C)Fig. 6 with the desired depth marking on the guard.

3.Press the depth-adjusting locking lever down firmly to lock the saw in the selected position.

C

B

A

Fig. 6

TO ADJUST FOR BEVEL CUTS

A

D

B

C

Fig.7

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Loosen the bevel adjusting lever (A) Fig. 7.

2.Tilt the saw base until the desired graduation line on the bevel segment

(B) Fig. 7 aligns with the indicator (C) Fig. 7 on the bracket.

3.Tighten the bevel adjusting lever firmly.

4.For bevel cuts greater than 45°, set the guide on the 45° mark. Lift the bevel adjusting lever into the slot (D) Fig. 7 and move the saw base to the greater angle. Tighten the bevel adjusting lever firmly.

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Contents Instruction Manual Double Insulated Circular Saw General Safety Rules Safety Guidelines DefinitionsElectrical Safety Work AreaTools USE and Care Personal SafetyService Additional Specific Safety RulesKickback Motor Replacement PartsDisconnect Tool from Power Source AssemblyFunctional Description ForewordInstalling the Blade To Adjust Depth of CUT for Normal Cutting To Adjust for Bevel CutsTelescoping Guard LINE-OF-CUT Indicator Using Sawdust Exhaust NozzlePositive Stop HOW to USE the SAW Installing the Optional RIP GuideTighten Guard Against KickbackCROSS-CUTTING RippingBevel Cutting Maintenance Service and Repairs AccessoriesArizona Georgia Minnesota Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers