7. Clean collet nut and collet, and assemble

D

to the spindle in the offset base. DO NOT

TIGHTEN COLLET NUT AT THIS TIME.

 

Tightening the collet nut without a bit installed

 

in the collet is likely to damage the collet.

 

8.Position sub-base to base housing and secure with the three screws that were removed in step 3.

TO INSTALL & REMOVE BIT

 

 

 

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SOURCE.

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Insert long portion of hex wrench

B

(furnished) through spindle lock hole (see Fig.

10) so that wrench protrudes from both sides

A

of base housing. It may be necessary to rotate

spindle by hand to align hole in spindle with

 

holes in housing.

Fig. 9

 

 

 

 

2.Clean and insert bit shank into collet. Tighten collet nut securely with collet wrench.

NEVER TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN COLLET NUT WITH SPINDLE LOCK ENGAGED IN MOTOR SHAFT. TO

DO SO MAY DAMAGE DRIVE BELT.

HEX

3. To remove bit, reverse above

WRENCH

procedure. If bit does not remove

 

easily, tap the bit shank with wrench

 

to release bit.

 

NEVER TIGHTEN COLLET

 

WITHOUT BIT INSERTED, TO DO

 

SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO

Fig. 10

COLLET.

 

ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Loosen bit in collet (See TO INSTALL & REMOVE BIT).

2.Position hex wrench (furnished) to depth adjusting screw (See Fig.11).

3.Hold spindle with fingers and apply light upward pressure on bit (to maintain contact between bit shank and adjusting screw) while turning hex wrench to adjust bit exposure.

Turn screw counter-clockwise to increase exposure; turn screw

clockwise to decrease exposure.

HEX

4. When using long shank bits:

WRENCH

 

 

 

The distance from the bottom of

 

 

 

the sub-base to the collet may be

 

 

 

increased (approximately 3/16") by

 

 

 

turning the sub-base over (See

 

 

 

Fig.12):

SPINDLE

 

 

A. Remove three sub-base

 

 

 

 

 

mounting screws.

 

 

 

B. Turn sub-base over and

 

 

 

re-attach using screws

 

 

Fig. 11

removed in step A.

 

 

 

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7310 specifications

The Porter-Cable 7310 is a highly versatile and reliable product in the realm of power tools, particularly known for its efficient and reliable design. As a rotary sander, it stands out in both professional and DIY circles, offering a blend of power, convenience, and user-friendly features which make it a staple in woodworking, furniture refinishing, and other sanding applications.

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