MAINTENANCE

MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW

1. Unplug the unit from power source. Lower the blade

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

to its lowest position.Turn the blade tilting handwheel

!

WARNING

until the blade tilting scale is around 45°.

For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and

2. Remove the rear body shell (1) and left body shell (2)

by removing the twelve screws (3), slide the left body

remove the switch key. Remove the plug from

shell backwards.

the power source outlet before maintaining or

 

lubricating your saw.

Fig. aa

1.

Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside

 

 

the saw cabinet and the motor.

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2.

Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep

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3.

it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece.

2

Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.

3

4.

A worn, cut, or damaged power cord should be

 

 

replaced immediately.

 

!

WARNING

3. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting

 

scale is around 0°.

 

All electrical or mechanical repairs should be

4.

Loosen four bolts (4) two full turns using a 6 mm hex

attempted only by a trained repair technician.

 

key. Do not remove the bolts.

 

Contact the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Service

5.

Rotate the motor (5) slightly to reduce the tension on

Center for service. Use only identical replacement

 

the driven pulley (6). The three curved slots (7) allow

parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.

 

for the movement of the motor.

 

5. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean

6. Remove the old belt from the pulleys.

7. Fit the new belt on the motor pulley (8) first and then

 

the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;

 

 

on the driven pulley (6). NOTE: Make sure the belt is

 

never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

 

 

 

fitted properly on the central position of pulleys.

 

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and

 

 

8. Lower and rotate the motor (5) downwards away

 

RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment

 

 

from the driven pulley (6) along the curved slots (7).

 

(other than those listed in this manual) should be

 

 

9. Tighten four bolts (4) securely.

 

 

performed by authorized service centers or other

 

 

10.Test the drive belt by hand and check to confirm that

 

qualified service organizations, always using identical

 

 

drive belt runs smoothly and straight on the pulleys.

 

replacement parts.

 

 

11.Replace the rear body shell (1) and left body shell (2)

 

NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage

 

 

with the screws (3).

 

 

plastic parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Avoid use of cleaning chemicals or solvents,

 

Fig. bb

 

 

ammonia and household detergents containing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ammonia.

 

 

 

LUBRICATION

 

 

 

All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the

 

 

 

factory and require no additional lubrication.

 

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On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot

 

 

 

 

 

or threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or

 

 

 

silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as

 

 

Overload box

would oil or grease.

 

 

 

Drive belt

(remains on unit)

 

 

 

CHANGING DRIVE BELT (FIG. aa, bb)

 

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! WARNING

 

 

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All electrical or mechanical repairs should be

 

 

attempted only by a trained repair technician.

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5

Contact the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Service

 

 

Center for service. Use only identical replacement

 

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parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.

 

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NOTE: Occasionally changing the drive belt may be

Rear side view

 

necessary as a result of normal wear and use.

 

 

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