Porter-Cable 345 instruction manual To Assemble RIP Guide, HOW to USE the SAW

TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE

A rip guide (A), Fig. 13, is available as an accessory. Install rip guide as follows:

1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Insert rip guide through slot in left side of base, over stud and through slot in right side of base.

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Fig. 13

3.Install knob and washer on stud and adjust rip guide for desired width of cut, taking into consideration the set of the blade teeth.

4.Tighten knob securely.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to workpiece and possible personal injury, the rip guide should always extend through both slots in base.

HOW TO USE THE SAW

For protection of the operator, effective control of this powerful saw requires two-handed operation. The saw may be operated either righthanded or left- handed as shown in Fig. 14.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 14 illustrates proper hand support of the saw.

Clamp work on a rigid support such as a bench or saw horses. See Fig. 14. Mark the line of cut on the work. Be sure cut-off line is beyond end of support to the left only enough to allow proper operation of the telescoping guard. Place front edge of saw squarely on work before starting motor. Sight the cutting line with the line of cut indicator (A), Fig. 9. Back saw up slightly and start motor. Move saw forward keeping the edge of line indicator parallel to line of cut.

CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting area, so it does not get hung up in the work being cut. See Fig. 14.

RIGHT-HAND OPERATION

LEFT-HAND OPERATION

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Fig. 14

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