Porter-Cable FTS-150 Cutting Head Installation FIG, Fitting or Changing the Blade FIG

CUTTING HEAD INSTALLATION (FIG 3)

•Remove Cutting Head Assembly (1) and Frame and Pan Assembly (2) from carton.

•Using the multi-wrench provided, install the Motor Support Shaft (3) into the Rear Support Post (4). Install and tighten the Capscrew (5) with washer to retain the Support Shaft (3).

•Slide the Cutting Head Assembly (1) onto the now installed Motor Support Shaft (3) fully against the Rear Support Post (4). Install the Head Locking Knob and Washer (6) through the adjustment slot in the Rear Support Post (4) and into the tapped hole on the side of the Cutting Head Assembly (1) base.

•Install and tighten Capscrew (7) with Washer to retain the Cutting Head Assembly (1) on the Support Shaft (3).

•With the Head Locking Knob (6) loosened, pivot the Cutting Head (1) up for Blade Guard and Blade installation.

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FITTING OR CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG 4)

BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

•Turn motor switch off.

•Disconnect power cord.

•Carefully raise the blade guard (1) to its highest position and tighten the adjustment knob (6, Fig 3) on the rear support to hold firmly in place while installing blade (6).

•Remove the blade shaft nut (4) and the outer flange (5). With one hand, depress the spring loaded shaft lock (8) and loosen the blade shaft nut (4) with the wrench provided. Turn nut counter-clockwise to loosen.

•Place blade onto the shaft, pushing it up against the Pulley/Inner Flange (7). Make sure the blade

(6)is mounted with the directional arrow pointing counter-clockwise.

•Next replace the outer flange (5) and blade shaft nut (4). Again depress the shaft lock (8) and tighten nut (4) clockwise with multi-wrench. Do not over-tighten. Release Shaft lock (8).

•Lower the blade guard (1) into operating position and tighten the knob (3).

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