ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Loosen base locking screw (Fig. 3) approximately one-quarter turn.

2.Turn depth adjusting wheel (Fig. 3) clockwise, looking at top of wheel, to raise cutter reducing depth of cut or counterclockwise to lower cutter for increasing depth of cut.

3.Tighten base locking screw securely and make a test cut in scrap material and check depth of cut.

4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 until desired depth of cut is achieved.

LOCKING

SCREW SPRING WASHER

DEPTH ADJUSTING

WHEEL

Fig. 3

ADJUSTING SUB-BASE ALIGNMENT

Applications using a templet guide require the bit to be centered within the guide. This, in turn, requires the center hole in the sub-base to be in line with the collet of the motor unit. Your model has an adjustable sub-base which has been aligned at the factory. If the sub-base has been removed and/or readjustment is required, proceed as follows:

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Install 42054 Templet Guide (available as an accessory) to the subbase and tighten securely.

2.Loosen sub-base mounting screws just enough to allow sub-base to move on base.

3.Install a straight 1/4" diameter bit in collet of motor unit and tighten securely.

4.Assemble motor unit to base, align hole in templet guide with 1/4" diameter bit and adjust depth of cut so that bit extends through templet guide. Tighten motor unit in base.

5.Tighten sub-base mounting screws securely.

73100 EDGE GUIDE KIT

Model 73100 Edge Guide Kit, consisting of parts listed below, is available as an accessory for use with laminate trimming bits without pilots (like the 44858PC or the pilotless bit with a 3/8" length flute) on Model 7310 Trimmer.

ABase and Roller Guide - for use with 44858PC bit.

BEdge Guide - for flush trimming with the pilotless bit with a 3/8" length flute.

CEdge Guide - for bevel trimming with the pilotless bit with a 3/8" length flute.

DStraight Edge Guide - for straight trimming with 44858PC & the pilotless bit with a 3/8" length flute.

EGuide Setting Gauge

FMounting Screws

GWrench

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

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Porter-Cable 7310 instruction manual Edge Guide KIT, Adjusting Depth of CUT, Adjusting SUB-BASE Alignment

7310 specifications

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