BLADE CLAMP FEATURES

ASSEMBLY

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

OPERATION

SELECTING THE BLADE

For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper blade for the job. A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Supplier, Porter-Cable Factory Service Centers, and Porter- Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter- cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.

When cutting metal always select a blade which will allow at least three teeth to be engaged in the thickness of material.

The Model 741 is supplied with a keyless Quik-Changeªblade clamp.

INSTALLING THE BLADE MODEL 741 with Keyless Quik-ChangeBlade Clamp

1.The reciprocating shaft must be fully extended to permit access to the Quik-Changeªblade release collar (A) Fig. 1. If necessary, gently squeeze the trigger switch to move the reciprocating shaft to its outermost position (as shown in Fig. 1).

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Pivot the guide shoe (A) Fig. 2, forward to improve access to the blade clamp (B) Fig. 2.

3.To open the blade clamp: rotate and hold the blade release collar (A) Fig.

A

Fig. 1

B

A

Fig. 2

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Porter-Cable 741 instruction manual Assembly Operation, Selecting the Blade