Operation - Porter Cable 3812 Manuel D'instructions

OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND THE STOPPING SAW
The "ON/OFF" switch (A) Fig 16 is located on the front of the saw cabinet. To turn the saw "ON", pull the "ON/OFF" switch
(A) out. To turn the saw "OFF", push in on the "ON/OFF" switch (A).
SOFT START
Model 3812 has a "Soft Start" feature designed to minimize start-up reaction torque.
LOCKING THE SWITCH IN THE "OFF" POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked
using a padlock (A) Fig. 17 with a 3/16" diameter shackle.
use,
A
BLADE ADJUSTING CONTROL
To adjust the saw blade, turn the handwheel (A) Fig. 18 counter-clockwise to lower the blade and clockwise to raise the
blade.
BLADE-TILTING CONTROL
To tilt the saw blade, loosen the lock handle (B) Fig. 19. Rotate the outer wheel (C) until the blade is at the desired angle,
and tighten the lock handle (B).
Lock the handle (B) Fig. 19 during all cutting operations.
A

OPERATION

A
Fig. 16
C
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorized
Fig. 17
B