Functional Description, Assembly, Operation

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Model 557 is designed to cut the grooves required for Porter-Cable biscuit sizes “FF”, “0”, “10”, and “20”. Adjustments are also provided which allow the tool to cut grooves for the following plate joiner accessories sold by other manufacturers: #6 biscuits, Duplex accessories, and Simplex accessories.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required.

SELECTING THE BISCUIT

Biscuits are 5/32" thick. They are available from Porter-Cable in four sizes as shown below. Choose the largest biscuit that will accommodate the type of joint being made.

BISCUITS Shown Actual Size

#FF

#10	#20

OPERATION

TO START AND STOP TOOL

Make sure switch is OFF and power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate.

1.Connect tool to power circuit.

2.Grip tool firmly to resist starting torque, and squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 1, to START tool.

3.Release trigger switch to STOP tool.

4.Switch Lock: the trigger switch may be locked in the “ON” position as follows:

•Squeeze trigger switch to START motor and depress lock button (B) Fig. 1, while releasing trigger switch. Release lock button.

•To STOP tool: squeeze trigger switch and release, while leaving lock button free to spring out.