Porter-Cable 8924, 643 instruction manual Functional Description, Assembly

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Porter-Cable Model 643 Cordless Jigsaw is designed for cutting materials of the following MAXIMUM thickness: wood 41/3", plastic and fiberglass 11/4", aluminum and nonferrous metals 13/16", mild steel 3/8", and stainless steel 1/8".

ASSEMBLY

ANTI-SPLINTER BASE INSERT INSTALLATION

The anti-splinter base insert is used to reduce chipping and splintering of the top fibers of plywood, paneling, and other splinter prone materials. When this insert is used it is not necessary to have the good or finished side of the work down during the cutting operation.

Install the insert as shown in Fig. 1.

NOTE: When using the anti-splinter insert, the base should be set to the forward most position (Fig. 9).

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ANTI-MAR PLASTIC SUB-BASE INSTALLATION

CAUTION: REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

The anti-mar plastic sub-base is used when cutting on finished surfaces to prevent the normal metal base from scratching, gouging, or otherwise marring the surface of the material to be cut.

To install the plastic sub-base, remove the six screws (Fig. 9) from the bottom of the base, remove the metal sub-base, place the plastic sub-base on the saw, and reinstall the six screws. Be sure to save the metal sub-base for reuse.

BLADE INSTALLATION

1.Remove anti-splinter insert if installed.

2.Gently squeeze the switch trigger until the blade shaft moves slowly and stop the motor when the blade shaft is at or near the bottom of its stroke (Fig. 6).

CAUTION: REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

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8924, 643 specifications

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